Facelift Retrofit Factory Parking Sensors At Last!

daznkel · 28th August 2015, 22:04

Finally, after about 6 months from deciding to do it, a few purchases, making a wiring loom and alot of time studying the RAVE circuit diagrams. Today, I successfully retrofit original Rover/MG factory reverse parking sensors to my car. Granted, it worked out more expensive than other solutions, but I wanted them to be "Factory fit".
Got to say, I am really happy with the result. Completely factory fit, even using the IPK sounder for the "Blip".
It can be done with NO factory fit wiring!

Cable Tie · 28th August 2015, 22:09

Looks like em growed there buddy youve endless talents mate see ya sunday

daznkel · 28th August 2015, 22:18

Thanks Matt, see you soon mate!

I will bring your "borrowed" parking sensor holder with me too!

LotusLC · 29th August 2015, 00:01

Very good, thinking of doing this myself over winter

Gemsathome · 29th August 2015, 00:17

Do you mind me asking what the total installation cost was? Thanks, Mike

Robson Rover Repair · 29th August 2015, 02:49

Do mk1 sensor surrounds fit a mk2 OK?

Dragrad · 29th August 2015, 02:49

For those of you thinking of retro-fitting parking sensors, this may be of help...

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=2143

daznkel · 29th August 2015, 10:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gemsathome

Do you mind me asking what the total installation cost was? Thanks, Mike

Not at all! The total cost was around £60. But £10 of that was the QMax cutter for the holes, which will be listed in the sales section later. I also purchased 3 spare sensors.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin_NI

Do mk1 sensor surrounds fit a mk2 OK?

They fit fine. In fact every Mk2 I have seen that has them fitted, has Mk1 sensor surrounds, apart from the tourer.

VVC-Geeza · 29th August 2015, 11:42

Very neat,well done.

Neil1 · 29th August 2015, 12:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by daznkel

Finally, after about 6 months from deciding to do it, a few purchases, making a wiring loom and alot of time studying the RAVE circuit diagrams. Today, I successfully retrofit original Rover/MG factory reverse parking sensors to my car. Granted, it worked out more expensive than other solutions, but I wanted them to be "Factory fit".
Got to say, I am really happy with the result. Completely factory fit, even using the IPK sounder for the "Blip".
It can be done with NO factory fit wiring!

Nice job, they do make a difference.

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