Installing Talking Reverse Sensors!
by Mjtrinihobby in Workshop > Cars
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Installing Talking Reverse Sensors!
The Talking Kit.
I swear it should be illegal to install a beep beep reverse sensor system... It is pure crap. This talking kit I got for 39usd on Amazon.com. Tell me why in this day and age these talking systems are not standard?
I have an identical system in my car for the past 9 years and it is working flawlessly. I want my Wife to have the same feature at an affordable price.
The Needed Tools.
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A cordless drill.
A 3/8inch Ratchet, driver.
A 10mm socket.
A bird beak pliers.
A 22mm hole saw.
A Phillips head screwdriver.
A small flat blade screwdriver.
Marking the Sensor Locations.
I used a length of pcv trunking cover to mark where I will install the sensors. As per the manufacturer's instructions the sensors need to be separated 0.3m to 0.4m apart.
Removing the Rear Bumper.
The rear bumper has 7 plastic stoppers to remove and two 10mm bolts at the tire wells. Once off onto the next step.
Cutting the Sensor Holes.
The included hold saw in the kit makes cutting so easy (I wish instructables had animated emoticons).
Installing the Sensors.
These are a push in type. I used a small flat blade screwdriver to squeeze in the silicone tabs so the sensors would seat onto the bumper.
Routing the Wires Into the Car.
I used this grommet, on the rear left, as the transit for the sensor leads.
Getting Power.
I tapped into the reverse light to get the 12v needed. The 0v I got from the chassis.
Installing the Speaker.
I stuck the speaker on the side pillar trim using the included double sided tape.
Completion!
The reverse sensor processor I secured in the rear lights Bay on the left. You can see the oem piece of beep beep crap. Now the wife has a proper reverse sensor system!