Reversing the Rover 75 - Page 8

tinbasher · 13th September 2012, 14:47

how about one of those magnifying lenses you can buy that goes in the back window,,just a thought

hogweed · 13th September 2012, 15:55

Just a thought... how do you disable the existing system once you fit the new one? Is there a fuse somewhere? And does the ECU object, as I've heard here that the reversing control unit is keyed to it...

HarryM1BYT · 13th September 2012, 20:50

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Originally Posted by hogweed

Just a thought... how do you disable the existing system once you fit the new one? Is there a fuse somewhere? And does the ECU object, as I've heard here that the reversing control unit is keyed to it...

So far as I know, it will not object - I blew its fuse a couple of years ago and there were no objections, it just didn't work. Rather than the fuse, which from memory is shared with other things, just unplug the unit at the rear.

hogweed · 13th September 2012, 21:07

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Originally Posted by HarryM1BYT

So far as I know, it will not object - I blew its fuse a couple of years ago and there were no objections, it just didn't work. Rather than the fuse, which from memory is shared with other things, just unplug the unit at the rear.

Ah, OK - just unplug the control unit you mean... otherwise I expect it'd beep all the time, as its sensors wouldn't be connected any more!

lynes6098 · 13th September 2012, 21:22

I can understand how it would be so hard to reverse a salon, all of those ****** hairdryers and women getting blue rinses would get in the way, my. Saloon is much easier to reverse!

hogweed · 15th September 2012, 14:39

Thanks so much to French Mike for recommending this, and for everyone’s help as always… well, after two years trying to fix my Rover’s system, I gave up and ordered one of these about 10 to 4 on Thursday; I received it on Friday.

Two hours of today later, I now have a working parking sensor system. How well it works remains to be seen, but initial testing suggests it’s not a lot different from the OEM system.

If you've never had your rear bumper off, get somebody to help you – I've done it so many times now I can whip it off (and the more difficult bit, put it back on again) in a jiffy myself. After that, if you take it easy (not really my nature, but I managed it this time), it’s not too hard.

A good place to fit the beeper is up through one of the holes in the metal pressing at the top of the boot. These are put there by Rover so that the avalanche of water getting through the rear screen can drain into the boot and fill the tyre well up, so be sure you put the beeper out of the water flow…

I did have a couple of issues:

On my car, the reversing light wire is green and brown. It’s the one right at the end of the connector anyway;
If you're using this setup to replace the original one, the sensors are loose in the holes, so you’ll have to wind tape round them as I did to make them a better fit.

Off out now to the supermarket car park to reverse into a few cars

Oh yes, almost forgot to vent my spleen – when I originally entertained foolish thoughts that the OEM system might be fixable by anyone other than God, I bought a brand new sensor from someone on eBay and it cost me £20 or £25. This ENTIRE SYSTEM cost £16.50 with free postage.

hogweed · 29th September 2012, 17:13

Knew it was too good to be true... after all that, the system is stone dead after only two weeks

Is it (as is usually the case) just my jinx, or has anybody else had such problems?

suzublu · 29th September 2012, 17:27

Probably just a loose wire,mine sometimes does this,just give them a jiggle

hogweed · 29th September 2012, 17:48

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Originally Posted by suzublu

Probably just a loose wire,mine sometimes does this,just give them a jiggle

Hhmmm, but they're all in behind the boot carpet trim thingy... I'll try, but it's going to be a total pain if it does that every 2 weeks!

You mean wiggle the connectors where they plug into the computer thing?

suzublu · 29th September 2012, 18:36

Yep,those plugs aren't very good,any slight knock & they seem to disconnect themselves.

13th September 2012, 14:47	#71
tinbasher Newbie mg zt-t-cdti Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: southampton Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	parking how about one of those magnifying lenses you can buy that goes in the back window,,just a thought

13th September 2012, 21:22	#75
lynes6098 Newbie 75, 2000 reg, 1.8 non turbo Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Norwich Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Salon reversingH I can understand how it would be so hard to reverse a salon, all of those ****** hairdryers and women getting blue rinses would get in the way, my. Saloon is much easier to reverse! Last edited by Dragrad; 18th September 2012 at 00:30.. Reason: Contravention of Club Rules - FAQ Rule 2

15th September 2012, 14:39	#76
hogweed I really should get out more....... Vauxhall Insignia CDTi; MG TF 135 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 942 Thanked 378 Times in 297 Posts	Thanks so much to French Mike for recommending this, and for everyone’s help as always… well, after two years trying to fix my Rover’s system, I gave up and ordered one of these about 10 to 4 on Thursday; I received it on Friday. Two hours of today later, I now have a working parking sensor system. How well it works remains to be seen, but initial testing suggests it’s not a lot different from the OEM system. If you've never had your rear bumper off, get somebody to help you – I've done it so many times now I can whip it off (and the more difficult bit, put it back on again) in a jiffy myself. After that, if you take it easy (not really my nature, but I managed it this time), it’s not too hard. A good place to fit the beeper is up through one of the holes in the metal pressing at the top of the boot. These are put there by Rover so that the avalanche of water getting through the rear screen can drain into the boot and fill the tyre well up, so be sure you put the beeper out of the water flow… I did have a couple of issues: On my car, the reversing light wire is green and brown. It’s the one right at the end of the connector anyway; If you're using this setup to replace the original one, the sensors are loose in the holes, so you’ll have to wind tape round them as I did to make them a better fit. Off out now to the supermarket car park to reverse into a few cars Oh yes, almost forgot to vent my spleen – when I originally entertained foolish thoughts that the OEM system might be fixable by anyone other than God, I bought a brand new sensor from someone on eBay and it cost me £20 or £25. This ENTIRE SYSTEM cost £16.50 with free postage.

13th September 2012, 15:55	#72
hogweed I really should get out more....... Vauxhall Insignia CDTi; MG TF 135 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 942 Thanked 378 Times in 297 Posts	Just a thought... how do you disable the existing system once you fit the new one? Is there a fuse somewhere? And does the ECU object, as I've heard here that the reversing control unit is keyed to it...

29th September 2012, 17:13	#77
hogweed I really should get out more....... Vauxhall Insignia CDTi; MG TF 135 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 942 Thanked 378 Times in 297 Posts	Knew it was too good to be true... after all that, the system is stone dead after only two weeks Is it (as is usually the case) just my jinx, or has anybody else had such problems?

29th September 2012, 17:27	#78
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,922 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Probably just a loose wire,mine sometimes does this,just give them a jiggle

29th September 2012, 18:36	#80
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,922 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Yep,those plugs aren't very good,any slight knock & they seem to disconnect themselves.