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Old 22nd June 2021, 18:32   #1
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Default MG ZT-T 2004 cdti parking aid sensor retrofit

Hi All

I've done a few searches but can't find exactly the help I was looking for.

There's no parking aid on the car.

Is it simply a case of buying a secondhand kit off Ebay (or better still traders on this forum) and hooking up to stuff probably already in the loom? Or is it more complicated than that?

I haven't looked in the Haynes book at this yet.

Or would I be better off fit one of these - https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/mg/mg-...arking-sensors

I could take a look at the set up on the 75 Connie 2004 but I plan to pay someone else to work on the MG while I do the bushes / suspension linkages on the 75.

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Old 22nd June 2021, 21:33   #2
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Have a look behind the rh side panel in the boot, see if there is a black connector kicking about, if so you have the wiring in place for the oem sensors.

If not, an aftermarket can be fitted easily
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Old 23rd June 2021, 06:29   #3
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Aftermarket parking aids are less hassle and more reliable I've found and cost wise cheaper.
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Old 23rd June 2021, 09:19   #4
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Thanks, that's a help. There's a Kenwood unit in that RT rear space. I don't know if it works as there's an aftermarket head unit in place. The steering wheel controls don't work with that and I'll do something about it.

Back on topic, I see there are cheaper aftermarket sensor kits but fa died the Valeo on (above) as it falls in with the Roveruse of Valeo products.

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I've got Cisbo parking sensors from eBay on my 75, they work a treat. For about £20 there's nothing to lose, easy to install, simple instructions, obviously it's a rear bumper off job, drill appropriate holes in the bumper, hole saw is provided in the kit. The correct position is marked inside the bumper I believe, I already had the original set up, so it was a straightforward job ��

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as far as I can recall they are plug and play.
I think there is an "ECU" and bracket also required.

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The set up on my 75 has been faultless for the 100k+ I've covered in it. It was this that made me think I'd try for a secondhand setup for the ZT-T or get the Valeo kit.

The Cisbo is a lot cheaper at £20 rather than £56 for the Valeo but the latter looks like it is all there, every mortal part.

I'll do some exploration tomorrow as was busy setting up a new College course for my youngest (19yo) today.

Thanks for the pointers.

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