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RegW

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From: Bristol

Registered: 2024-04-21

Posts: 334

Reverse engineering

On a whim I decide to fit a reverse sensor kit
so didn't I bump into stuff so much when backing up.

Removing the bumper was pretty easy
4 13mm nuts behind the blanking plates and 2 10mm headed bolts inside the
lower body are all that holds it on.
these bolts are easy to get at on the drivers side but on the near side a 1/4" drive socket was used but a 10mm ratchet spanner would have shifted them quicker unless you have small hands.
I established the sensor positions with a rule and painters tape and drilled the holes for the sensors plus corresponding ones in the back for the cables.
I secured them with a combination of hot glue and cable ties and insulting tape where they were bundled to run into the body via the vent thingy and refitted the bumper and fed the harness up inside.
Incidentally I sprayed grease on all the threads so any future work will go easier.

OK, that was the grovelling about underneath done with.
I did a quick and dirty connect up to check the thing actually worked before continuing
I then took a permanent feed from the reverse light cable ( purple) and ground (green/Yellow) near the lamp assembly

I ran the cable from the display up the near side pillar and through the top channel
but found it was about 500mm too short so cut and shut it and this seemed to work initially but after moving it about it worked erratically
I'd done it in a bit of rush as it was starting get dark last night
so today got the solder station and stuff out to do it better and tested it for continuity and shorts before potting it up

It now works and the box is stowed in the rear corner and will get a protective cover later so I dont damage it when throwing crap in the van.

Knowing me I'll probably still thump a few things with the van.   

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Wingnut

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Registered: 2024-10-04

Posts: 63

Re: Reverse engineering

Very handy!
I'll need to remove my bumper soon enough to do a little repair so great to know how it's done.
I may need the sensors too since I haven't driven a car in a very long time, I've been solely on two wheels the last 15yrs.