reversing sensors

nick nick · 19th November 2007, 13:24

can anyone tell me what the main reasons are for sensor failure and is it
a difficult repair or is it easier to just replace the unit

Greeners · 19th November 2007, 13:34

First check the reversing lights are working. If not then you'll probably need a reversing light switch (about £8).

If they are then the next common fault is a broken wire behind the bumper. Easy check is to put it in reverse and listen to each sensor.

If you need a new PDC unit, I think Les at SMC does them for about £15 + p&P. Easy job to change, 2 connectors and 2 nuts.

I'm assuming it's an OEM set up

HTH

JohnDotCom · 19th November 2007, 13:35

Quite often the individual sensors can fail.
More so if you have been silly enough to use a Power Washer on your car.
They don't like that.

Keith · 19th November 2007, 15:43

Main reason for sense of humour failure is not reading the instructions for fixing sense of humour failure on the club wub site

stocktake · 19th November 2007, 16:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith

Main reason for sense of humour failure is not reading the instructions for fixing sense of humour failure on the club wub site

Half a pint of what Keith's drinking please barman

JohnFol · 24th November 2007, 08:33

Just spotted some sensors on fleaBay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rover-75-Saloo...QQcmdZViewItem

looks like we could buy a job lot if required

JohnDotCom · 24th November 2007, 10:45

If people want any of these as Spares or for replacement we could all put our names and quantities on here then order all in one go.
Comments please.
Quantities will be in quite a high amount I should think for discount but I will enquire.

SMC Trading · 24th November 2007, 10:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

If people want any of these as Spares or for replacement we could all put our names and quantities on here then order all in one go.
Comments please.
Quantities will be in quite a high amount I should think for discount but I will enquire.

Another way would be to order them from me at just £10.00 each brand new

JohnDotCom · 24th November 2007, 11:12

I never new you kept them in Stock Les.

Right everyone go direct to SMC Trading @ £10 each.
If i may suggest, Id list them in the For sale section Les as I am often getting asked about them or through questions on the forum.

Greeners · 24th November 2007, 11:19

I'm after one holder.....VTJ100230 (they're all different), it's the near side outboard one............

19th November 2007, 13:24	#1
nick nick Retired R75 CDTI SE ( N80 UTD ) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gateshead Posts: 2,256 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	reversing sensors can anyone tell me what the main reasons are for sensor failure and is it a difficult repair or is it easier to just replace the unit

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Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	First check the reversing lights are working. If not then you'll probably need a reversing light switch (about £8). If they are then the next common fault is a broken wire behind the bumper. Easy check is to put it in reverse and listen to each sensor. If you need a new PDC unit, I think Les at SMC does them for about £15 + p&P. Easy job to change, 2 connectors and 2 nuts. I'm assuming it's an OEM set up HTH __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

24th November 2007, 11:19	#10
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	I'm after one holder.....VTJ100230 (they're all different), it's the near side outboard one............ __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

19th November 2007, 13:35	#3
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Quite often the individual sensors can fail. More so if you have been silly enough to use a Power Washer on your car. They don't like that.

19th November 2007, 15:43	#4
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	Main reason for sense of humour failure is not reading the instructions for fixing sense of humour failure on the club wub site

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JohnFol Gets stuck in 75 Conn SE - XVWY* Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Reading Posts: 564 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Just spotted some sensors on fleaBay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rover-75-Saloo...QQcmdZViewItem looks like we could buy a job lot if required

24th November 2007, 10:45	#7
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	If people want any of these as Spares or for replacement we could all put our names and quantities on here then order all in one go. Comments please. Quantities will be in quite a high amount I should think for discount but I will enquire.

24th November 2007, 11:12	#9
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I never new you kept them in Stock Les. Right everyone go direct to SMC Trading @ £10 each. If i may suggest, Id list them in the For sale section Les as I am often getting asked about them or through questions on the forum.