[Vx-Mad-G]

Hi All,

Just curious to see if anyone has fitted aftermarket front and rear parking sensors?

Keen to see how difficult they are to fit.

Rear ones seem straight forward enough, but not seen much detail about fronts.

Comments/advice would be welcomed.

To be fitted to an Astra K.

Thanks.

 

[Boroboy]

I wouldn't bother with fronts, don't see the point, even though have front and back factory fitted ones now.
I've had rears fitted by a trusted electrician in the past, colour coded, fitted them at my house for £150 all in with a lifetime guarantee. He does so for a lot of local garages around my area, inc cameras too. Was very happy with them for the duration to which I owned my previous car.

 

[Vx-Mad-G]

Thinking about buying these.
Rear: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XHM5...colid=28R6B4WVGZIEG&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1
Front: Dolphin DFM400F Front Parking Sensors With Longer Leads. Flush Fit OEM Style 4 Sensor Audio Alert Kit With Rocker Switch (Red) : Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

Colour coded and seem to be flush fitting, generally good reviews too.

Comments welcome please.

 

[frank appleton]

In the past, when i fitted my own parking sensors, i always used Dolphin products. They were always good quality and i never had problems with them.

You can probably get the same quality cheaper but then you take a chance,

 

[Vx-Mad-G]

Someone recommended these to me today, as well as the Dolphin ones.

CISBO 18.2mm Detachable Rear Reverse Parking Sensor 4 Sensors Audio Buzzer Kit | eBay

CISBO 4 sensor buzzer alarm system. This kit is a 4 sensor audio buzzer alarm system. The warning buzzer sounds in different frequencies depending on the vehicle's distance to an object. Audio Buzzer with 2m length cable.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[chris9568]

does anyone know which wire you tap for the live in the rear fuse box

 

[Vx-Mad-G]

does anyone know which wire you tap for the live in the rear fuse box

Great question, it has to be a switchable, right?
Im going to buy an electrical tester so I can see, but any guidance would be great.

 

[chris9568]

or do you splice into the reversing lamp live wire

 

[Vx-Mad-G]

or do you splice into the reversing lamp live wire

This is what I thought it was.

 

[Valer]

If you need 12v power have you checked the car actually has a rear fuse box,mine doesn't,
if you need the reverse wiring for a trigger it's the green/white

 

[chris9568]

thank you valer

 

[Vx-Mad-G]

This is what is apparently needed....

So it needs a switchable live and ground, assume therefore the switchable live is fed from the reverse light.

 

[Valer]

That is one dodgy looking wiring diagram.

 

[Vx-Mad-G]

That is one dodgy looking wiring diagram.

😁😂🤣😅 - I thought it was one of the better ones that come out of a Chinese product.

Should see the one I got with my puddle lights....

 

[Valer]

It appears to show the live spliced into the earth, maybe when blown up it shows them as two separate wires

 

[Vx-Mad-G]

It appears to show the live spliced into the earth, maybe when blown up it shows them as two separate wires

I think it means 1 plug, which has 2 wires coming out of it.

Im waiting for the kit to arrive, its en route. Will check it out when it arrives and re-post what it shows.

 

[Vx-Mad-G]

It appears to show the live spliced into the earth, maybe when blown up it shows them as two separate wires

OK - so the kit has arrived. As I thought, the picture is far better on the booklet. It s single plug, with two wires coming out of it.

One is the earth, and the other must be for the reverse live.

 

[Vx-Mad-G]

I have a few questions please.

I dont want to take the bumper off, is ther enoguh space underneath for me to get my hands in?
Also, how do I remove the back panel plastic thats on the inner side?

Thanks.

 

[chris9568]

if the bumper on the k is like on the j it is better to.on the j the bumper has marks where to drill the holes also how near to the reinforcing bar they are

 

[Vx-Mad-G]

Guys, need some help.

I've just realised the reverse light is in the tailgate, so how do I get to the reverse wire?

I assume it comes down the C pillar and down towards the front, or does it come down and join the cluster of wires that are around the back light and inner rear quarter area?

Any help would be appreciated please.

There is no rear fuse box in this car.

Thanks.