Installing Rear (and front?) Parking Sensor?

grout20 · 9th August 2015, 21:40

Hi all,

I'm thinking of installing Reversing Sensors on my 2002 Club SE 1.8, possibly on the front as well.

I know the reversing sensors were an option, and I think I've seen reference somewhere that the Rover 75 standard wiring loom already has the connector in place.
- Is that true?
- Is there a Rover 75 upgrade option kit from somewhere does anyone know?

I also recognise you can buy both front and rear aftermarket sensor "kits" from FleaBay and elsewhere.
- Anyone used these?

Drilling holes into my 75 isn't the most wanted "To do" thing on my list

, but they do give added reassurance....

Thanks in advance, folks!
Bfn
John

suzublu · 9th August 2015, 21:46

Personally, & welcome btw

the aftermarket type are infinitely better than oem, as they're easier to fit & fix if any problems arise

The rear bumper has the markings already for drilling on the inside, so to me, no brainer

But as always, it's subjective as to what you fit

grout20 · 9th August 2015, 22:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzublu

Personally, & welcome btw

the aftermarket type are infinitely better than oem, as they're easier to fit & fix if any problems arise

The rear bumper has the markings already for drilling on the inside, so to me, no brainer

But as always, it's subjective as to what you fit

Thanks for the quick reply!

I've seen kits on FleaBay that even have a range of different colour sensors.

None exactly Moonshine but a light green sensor may look nicer than black...!

Is that where you purchased yours, or is there a better source?

Regards
John

Phil-Hex · 9th August 2015, 22:15

you could always get an aerosol of moonshine to match them in with

grout20 · 9th August 2015, 22:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil-Hex

you could always get an aerosol of moonshine to match them in with

D'oh! If I had a brain cell I would have thought of that (eventually!)

It's getting late ..... that's my excuse...!

cheers
John

( I can't even see the Thank You button on here .... where is it?!)

maxxpump · 9th August 2015, 22:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by grout20

( I can't even see the Thank You button on here .... where is it?!)

bottom right of the post you want to thank.

grout20 · 9th August 2015, 22:57

Hi maxxpump
On your post, the bottom right has 3 icons... hovering over them they are....
- Reply with Quote
- Multi-quote this message, and
- (bottom right) Quick reply to this message.
Confused of Stevenage here!
Thanks anyway!
John

suzublu · 10th August 2015, 07:43

You need to have made 10 posts before it becomes active

grout20 · 10th August 2015, 08:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzublu

You need to have made 10 posts before it becomes active

This is number nine.... one more to go then!

Thanks!

grout20 · 10th August 2015, 08:16

... and this is my tenth post, so now I can Thank people "officially" from now on!

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suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,976 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Personally, & welcome btw the aftermarket type are infinitely better than oem, as they're easier to fit & fix if any problems arise The rear bumper has the markings already for drilling on the inside, so to me, no brainer But as always, it's subjective as to what you fit

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grout20 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Connie SE 2.5 V6 Auto Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Stevenage Posts: 628 Thanks: 619 Thanked 253 Times in 182 Posts	Hi maxxpump On your post, the bottom right has 3 icons... hovering over them they are.... - Reply with Quote - Multi-quote this message, and - (bottom right) Quick reply to this message. Confused of Stevenage here! Thanks anyway! John

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grout20 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Connie SE 2.5 V6 Auto Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Stevenage Posts: 628 Thanks: 619 Thanked 253 Times in 182 Posts	... and this is my tenth post, so now I can Thank people "officially" from now on!