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Title: fitting rear parking sensors
Post by: bj85531 on May 28, 2009, 10:16:05 PM: Hi all, new to the world of jeep (since last Friday) I'm going to fit some rear parking sensors at the weekend and was wondering if any of you have done it and can supply me with some tips,instructions etc. I.E how do I gain access to the rear of the bumber to route wires etc etc. Any help greatly appreciated :-)

P.S I have an 04 Plate Grand Cherokee.
Title: Re: fitting rear parking sensors
Post by: Bubba on May 28, 2009, 10:17:46 PM: i find contact parking works for me
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Post by: tim_aka_tim on May 28, 2009, 10:24:40 PM: Fitted some on my Ranger. Nothing to it really, just take your time and drill the holes straight. Take the power from the reverse light. Easiest way to route the wire is under the carpet by pulling out the rubber weather strips on the doors. Put the control module insode the car to protect it from damp - which is the parking sensors' nemesis. Be careful of the field of vision of the sensors cus a goose-neck tow hitch may be in it's line of sight. Once it's fitted, make sure you keep the sensors clean, as dirt can be detected as an obstacle.
Title: Re: fitting rear parking sensors
Post by: Panic mechanic! on May 28, 2009, 10:30:18 PM: Quote from: "tim_aka_tim"
dirt can be detected as an obstacle.

quote of the day?
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Post by: Oddball on May 29, 2009, 01:59:04 AM: I'm with bubba. Age old parking technique. Reverse till it goes crunch, then move forward a couple of feet.
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Post by: Bishops Finger on May 29, 2009, 02:12:14 AM: Thats what towbars and NATO hitches are for...
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Post by: Dave69 on May 29, 2009, 05:12:08 PM: reverse until you stop works fine, the parking sensors can give false readings and end up making you look like you cant park or know the length of the jeep
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Post by: neilhull on May 29, 2009, 11:36:02 PM: parking sensors :?: just stop when you hear the scream :evil:
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Post by: momos on May 30, 2009, 12:08:40 AM: Bumpers are for bumping :lol:
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Post by: greggmo on May 30, 2009, 12:14:18 AM: i just love it when some jack ass blocks me in
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Post by: Nosebolt on May 30, 2009, 12:16:14 AM: i got a portable parking sensor...

she sits next to me and tells me i aint doing it right
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Post by: Dave69 on May 30, 2009, 10:57:01 AM: two cars on the drive the wife stops when she cant go any further forward.........yep my jeep stops her !!!!!!!
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Post by: Dave69 on May 30, 2009, 10:58:08 AM: A bit off topic but dont you get the feeling that most people dont use or feel the need for electronic parking aids
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Post by: Bishops Finger on May 30, 2009, 09:58:09 PM: TRied one on a Commander....twas a useful gizmo...

But then a gain I think the rear view for parking in some modern cars er Astras/Novas is crap any way....
Title: Re: fitting rear parking sensors
Post by: tim_aka_tim on June 01, 2009, 03:57:45 PM: Quote from: "Dave69"
A bit off topic but dont you get the feeling that most people dont use or feel the need for electronic parking aids

Found it to be worth it's weight in gold when I had a quad cab ranger, but that's a big vehicle (in the UK) to park in a teeny space. For anything smaller than a quad cab pickup, wouldn't bother.
Title: Re: fitting rear parking sensors
Post by: Bishops Finger on June 03, 2009, 12:06:37 AM: Quote from: "tim_aka_tim"
Quote from: "Dave69"
A bit off topic but dont you get the feeling that most people dont use or feel the need for electronic parking aids

Found it to be worth it's weight in gold when I had a quad cab ranger, but that's a big vehicle (in the UK) to park in a teeny space. For anything smaller than a quad cab pickup, wouldn't bother.

Thats probably coz you can't park old chap... :lol:
Title: Re: fitting rear parking sensors
Post by: dxmedia on June 03, 2009, 11:02:52 AM: I agree with the above ;)

There's a trick with having someone stand behind the vehicle, looking where they are, finding a point on the body and a direct line from where you sit,look into the mirror, straight past this point, and when it all lines up the back of your vehicle is EXACTLY in the right place.

How to reverse a 40'er to within a couple of inches using only your mirrors. Electronic parking detectors are great for people who can't reverse.
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Post by: momos on June 03, 2009, 01:55:09 PM: awww maybe they are for the wife or younger driver....in which case having them will help get familiar with larger dimensions?
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Post by: tim_aka_tim on June 03, 2009, 04:13:47 PM: Quote from: "Bishops Finger"

Thats probably coz you can't park old chap... :lol:

My advanced driving examiner had no complaints. (And yes, I did pass)