Reverse Sensors Wiring

[SheppeyTrio]

Just a quick question. Does the original wiring loom have the wiring 4 the MG reversing sensors? I want 2 get original MG sensors not fleabay ones!

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[talkingcars]

Just a quick question. Does the original wiring loom have the wiring 4 the MG reversing sensors? I want 2 get original MG sensors not fleabay ones!

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It would help to have your car(s) in your avitar so we don't need to ask which one it is for.

[RudeDogg1]

also the original mg ones are over priced

[SheppeyTrio]

I've got an 04 180 saloon and my wifes 1 is a 54 120 auto saloon

[Z Scotland]

For mk2 its a plug and play:cool2: Plug is to the left hand side of boot behind carpet.

[SheppeyTrio]

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Thanx!! how about the speaker unit 4 it? is that fitted or would i need to get that also??

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[Z Scotland]

:thankyou:

Thanx!! how about the speaker unit 4 it? is that fitted or would i need to get that also??

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You will need that two.

[SheppeyTrio]

ok! thanx! Now just gotta find the sensors etc at the right price!

[will-w]

ok! thanx! Now just gotta find the sensors etc at the right price!

Good luck, I was going to get a £17 fleabay jobby!

Let me know how the sensor hunt goes! :)

[DeMoNPauL]

Good luck, I was going to get a £17 fleabay jobby!

The ones off ebay work great. Easy to fit too. I paid £15 for ours.

[Z Scotland]

The ones off ebay work great. Easy to fit too. I paid £15 for ours.

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[will-w]

Seems like you've made my mind up then! :)

Did you get these ones? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190322960277

[SheppeyTrio]

Yeah, they look good! I suppose it doesn't matter about being original mg 1's!

[SheppeyTrio]

i've bought 2 sets, 1 4 mine and 1 4 my otherhalves car!

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[Jay-ZS+]

how difficult is it to wire up on a mk1 I wonder? :fishing: obviously the bumper doesnt have the holes but thats ok I own a hammer :trampoline:

[SheppeyTrio]

how difficult is it to wire up on a mk1 I wonder? :fishing: obviously the bumper doesnt have the holes but thats ok I own a hammer :trampoline:

The kits i bought come with a holesaw!!

[Jay-ZS+]

lol I was kidding have all the kit to do it just wondered about the wiring, assume theres nothing there on the mk1s, Think I might look into it as the new flat has off road parking... ( for a KA maybe) the zed hangs onto the pavement unless touching the wall! lol

[RudeDogg1]

u just push the power cable into the reverse light connector on the rear cluster simples

[Z Scotland]

how difficult is it to wire up on a mk1 I wonder? :fishing: obviously the bumper doesnt have the holes but thats ok I own a hammer :trampoline:

These are really easy to wire and fit.

Remove bumper! Mk2 are marked on the inside where to cut, Mk1 you will have to use your own judgment.

Wiring is simple! position the control box in the boot either to the left or right behind carpet. The red wire taps into the reverse light and the black to an earth then you plug this in to the control box. Then fit the sensors to the bumper and feed through a grommet at the back of boot (lift bumper into position at same time) and plug into control box. Finally plug in the bleeper to the control box and position appropriately.

Attach bumper and test: Job done.:smartass:

Hugh

[KevG]

BMW PDC controller, same as the Rover unit on ebay (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/bmw-rear-parking-pdc-control-box-parking-sensor-ecu_W0QQitemZ220474332102QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Car sParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item33554b53c6&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)

[DeMoNPauL]

u just push the power cable into the reverse light connector on the rear cluster simples

3 amp 2-way block connectors are more secure.

[KevG]

3 amp 2-way block connectors are more secure.

Any type of connector that looks like a "bodge job" is no use in a car, if you were going to splice wires then heatshrink, insulating tape, soldering iron and solder are always the best way to go.

Scotchlocks (Blue 3M type)
Chocolate Block (terminal strip), should never be used in a car.

[talkingcars]

At that price I think I'd get the cheap eBay ones...........

[SheppeyTrio]

Very happy with myself!!! Whilst sorting out the baggy bum of my car i also fitted new reversing sensors!! And they actually work!!! LoL. Will post some pics later, prob in the members cars section!!