Front parking sensors? - Page 2

stevenicks · 7th October 2017, 19:42

You can of course buy wireless ones.

Mike Trident · 7th October 2017, 21:12

I am fortunate in that I already have the Rover rear ones. I was looking at wireless but most look like there is still wiring from the sensors to the brain box.

Dallas · 7th October 2017, 22:23

I've fitted many Cisbo kits in the past, but I have always wondered about the Electromagnetic Sensor Parking System, seems like a very simple and easy kit to fit.

Clicky Me...

The sensor antenna strip fits on the inside along the whole length of the bumper.

GeoffWW · 7th October 2017, 23:01

I have fitted the front part of a dual front and rear kit from a firm call "Dynamic Parking" leaving the standard Rover rear parking aid to take care of the back end. It has been on the car for over six years.

The front parking aid is controlled by a switch mounted between the Cruise Control switch and the driver's seat heater switch.

The sensing element is an aluminium strip, stuck on the underside of the bumper, across the front and around both ends as far as the outer chrome embelishers.

The control box is fitted above the F/N/S wheel arch liner and a cable goes up to the battery via a fuse, and two more cables go the control switch mounted on the 5 hole bar then back to the unit.

The buzzer for it is mounted under the glove box. It works just like the car's rear parking aid, starting to buzz slowly at first increasing as you get closer to what's in front, finally giving a continuous sound when within a foot of what's in front.

Mike Trident · 7th October 2017, 23:22

now that sounds like a plan

Dallas · 9th October 2017, 17:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoffWW

The sensing element is an aluminium strip, stuck on the underside of the bumper, across the front and around both ends as far as the outer chrome embelishers.

That sounds like the Electromagnetic kit I was on about, I bought two of these kits at the beginning of this year, but I'm still yet to fit them.

baxlin · 9th October 2017, 21:20

I fitted the single-strip type (looks like chrome sellotape!) inside the front bumper of my 75, with a push-push switch on the underside of the steering column shroud.

I've not had the car for several years, so it was a while ago, but IIRC the gubbins box was mounted inside the bumper, and I took the cable up behind the inner wheel arch, into the engine bay, and then doubled up through an existing grommet into the cabin under the dash to the switch, and back into the engine bay, back to the battery.

I took the supply straight from the battery, via an inline fuse, it was the easiest source as the cable routed around the battery.

7th October 2017, 19:42	#11
stevenicks This is my second home MG ZT 180 Auto / Rover 75 2.0 Diesel Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brecon. Posts: 7,465 Thanks: 3,297 Thanked 1,666 Times in 1,264 Posts	You can of course buy wireless ones. __________________ "You're Not Laughing Now Are You?" Steve

7th October 2017, 21:12	#12
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	I am fortunate in that I already have the Rover rear ones. I was looking at wireless but most look like there is still wiring from the sensors to the brain box. __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

7th October 2017, 23:01	#14
GeoffWW Loves to post Rover 75 CDTi Tourer Connoisseur SE Auto, Also fully restored Mk 2 1966 MG Midget Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 314 Thanks: 49 Thanked 59 Times in 46 Posts	Front Parking Aid I have fitted the front part of a dual front and rear kit from a firm call "Dynamic Parking" leaving the standard Rover rear parking aid to take care of the back end. It has been on the car for over six years. The front parking aid is controlled by a switch mounted between the Cruise Control switch and the driver's seat heater switch. The sensing element is an aluminium strip, stuck on the underside of the bumper, across the front and around both ends as far as the outer chrome embelishers. The control box is fitted above the F/N/S wheel arch liner and a cable goes up to the battery via a fuse, and two more cables go the control switch mounted on the 5 hole bar then back to the unit. The buzzer for it is mounted under the glove box. It works just like the car's rear parking aid, starting to buzz slowly at first increasing as you get closer to what's in front, finally giving a continuous sound when within a foot of what's in front.

7th October 2017, 23:22	#15
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	now that sounds like a plan __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

9th October 2017, 21:20	#17
baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,960 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	I fitted the single-strip type (looks like chrome sellotape!) inside the front bumper of my 75, with a push-push switch on the underside of the steering column shroud. I've not had the car for several years, so it was a while ago, but IIRC the gubbins box was mounted inside the bumper, and I took the cable up behind the inner wheel arch, into the engine bay, and then doubled up through an existing grommet into the cabin under the dash to the switch, and back into the engine bay, back to the battery. I took the supply straight from the battery, via an inline fuse, it was the easiest source as the cable routed around the battery. __________________ Only my opinion, obviously, so please don’t shoot me if it doesn’t match yours! Last edited by baxlin; 9th October 2017 at 21:24..

7th October 2017, 22:23	#13
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	I've fitted many Cisbo kits in the past, but I have always wondered about the Electromagnetic Sensor Parking System, seems like a very simple and easy kit to fit. Clicky Me... The sensor antenna strip fits on the inside along the whole length of the bumper.