Taurus reverse parking sensor - Anyone experienced them?

Simon · 10th November 2006, 21:26

I'm almost entirely sold on the idea of fitting some reverse parking sensors to my ZT.

Having looked through all the options I particuarly like the Taurus system (http://www.caraudioplus.co.uk/Parkin...Parking_Sensor) which uses elecromagnetic fields verses ultrasonics.

I like this system because a) It can be fitted without drilling holes and b) It can detect smaller objects and closer objects than ultrasonic sensors.

I was just wondering if anyone else has fitted this system before and if they can vouch for its performance and functionality?

Thanks in advance!

JP53 · 10th November 2006, 21:45

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Originally Posted by Simon D

I'm almost entirely sold on the idea of fitting some reverse parking sensors to my ZT.

Having looked through all the options I particuarly like the Taurus system (http://www.caraudioplus.co.uk/Parkin...Parking_Sensor) which uses elecromagnetic fields verses ultrasonics.

I like this system because a) It can be fitted without drilling holes and b) It can detect smaller objects and closer objects than ultrasonic sensors.

I was just wondering if anyone else has fitted this system before and if they can vouch for its performance and functionality?

Thanks in advance!

I've not tried them Simon but I know Commodore was going to try out a very inexpensive set about £15 I think. They did not require any drilling. John.

Phil · 10th November 2006, 22:25

Before I started at the place I work at now, they used to fit some kind of microwave parking sensors, they apparantly had nothing but trouble with them. I can't give any first hand experience however....

Christopher · 10th November 2006, 22:42

I have fitted the Taurus - there was a thread I wrote about this on the other place which I might retrieve - it worked quite well. However I say worked it seems to have developed a fault in that it is now picking up false readings, such that sitting in one place with reverse engaged and no obstacles behind it is randomly beeping away - giving lots of false positives. I've tried readjusting the sensor and calibrating - no joy. Not sure what went wrong, it worked flawlessly for a long long while, but I've lost confidence in it now and now have a set of the standard ultrasonic sensors off ebay to install (with the advantage that this has the display too) ...

Simon · 10th November 2006, 22:59

My main worry about the Taurus system is the fact that it may be influenced by other electromagnetic devices. Which included pretty much everything which runs off electricity. The car itself, mobile phones (the biggy) to mention but a few.

Could interference with such devices have caused it to fail?

Ultrasonics seem to be more reliable but then my problem (or rather, lack of one) is that I can see fine through the mirrors as to whats behind, it's just for close-up parking or for detecting hidden obsticals the Taurus system appeared to be better. (ie it works better at short-range than the ultrasonics that are more suited to long-range detection).

Anyone any thoughts on this? Perhaps there is an ultrasonic system callibrated for short-range object detection?

Simon · 11th November 2006, 07:11

If everyone is rating the ultrasonics as very good for detecting close-up objects etc then I may look again at them. Especially the ones with the display read out that are available from Ebay (eg. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PARKING-SENSOR...QQcmdZViewItem )

Commodore · 11th November 2006, 07:37

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Originally Posted by John Phillips

I've not tried them Simon but I know Commodore was going to try out a very inexpensive set about £15 I think. They did not require any drilling. John.

The JML sensors arrived during the week - planning to fit them later today if it stops raining.

I've done a few tests with them balanced on the back of the couch - seem very accurate, work on a range of about 4ft to 0, with the constant tone kicking in at the 1ft mark, which is good.

I've bought the JML as a stopgap until I can get the Taurus sensors. Want to wait until after Winter to fit the Taurus as it involves getting down and dirty with the back bumper.

Commodore · 11th November 2006, 07:41

This is the JML kit BTW - ended up getting a brand new set for £10 on eBay.

http://www.jmldirect.com/product.php?cid=4&pid=17

Rob Bell · 11th November 2006, 14:26

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Originally Posted by Christopher

I have fitted the Taurus - there was a thread I wrote about this on the other place which I might retrieve - it worked quite well. However I say worked it seems to have developed a fault in that it is now picking up false readings, such that sitting in one place with reverse engaged and no obstacles behind it is randomly beeping away - giving lots of false positives. I've tried readjusting the sensor and calibrating - no joy. Not sure what went wrong, it worked flawlessly for a long long while, but I've lost confidence in it now and now have a set of the standard ultrasonic sensors off ebay to install (with the advantage that this has the display too) ...

That's a shame - I was thinking of buying one of these too - hate those ultrasonic carbuncles, and the Taurus looked like the ideal solution.

Christopher · 11th November 2006, 15:08

I thought the Taurus system was the bees-knees and it did work very well for quite a while. It may just be a fault that developed in my unit, but looking at the cost of the cheap ebay versions I am going with one of them now - which means drilling the bumper and getting the sensors sprayed but the US versions seem to be more stable ...

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Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	I have fitted the Taurus - there was a thread I wrote about this on the other place which I might retrieve - it worked quite well. However I say worked it seems to have developed a fault in that it is now picking up false readings, such that sitting in one place with reverse engaged and no obstacles behind it is randomly beeping away - giving lots of false positives. I've tried readjusting the sensor and calibrating - no joy. Not sure what went wrong, it worked flawlessly for a long long while, but I've lost confidence in it now and now have a set of the standard ultrasonic sensors off ebay to install (with the advantage that this has the display too) ... __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

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Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	I thought the Taurus system was the bees-knees and it did work very well for quite a while. It may just be a fault that developed in my unit, but looking at the cost of the cheap ebay versions I am going with one of them now - which means drilling the bumper and getting the sensors sprayed but the US versions seem to be more stable ... __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

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Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	My main worry about the Taurus system is the fact that it may be influenced by other electromagnetic devices. Which included pretty much everything which runs off electricity. The car itself, mobile phones (the biggy) to mention but a few. Could interference with such devices have caused it to fail? Ultrasonics seem to be more reliable but then my problem (or rather, lack of one) is that I can see fine through the mirrors as to whats behind, it's just for close-up parking or for detecting hidden obsticals the Taurus system appeared to be better. (ie it works better at short-range than the ultrasonics that are more suited to long-range detection). Anyone any thoughts on this? Perhaps there is an ultrasonic system callibrated for short-range object detection?

11th November 2006, 07:11	#6
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	If everyone is rating the ultrasonics as very good for detecting close-up objects etc then I may look again at them. Especially the ones with the display read out that are available from Ebay (eg. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PARKING-SENSOR...QQcmdZViewItem )