Guide to installing Rear Parking Sensors Marking the Holes Mark on the bumper where your holes will go. It is recommended to use masking tape to ensure a visible mark and to limit the likelihood of the drill slipping. The centre of the vehicle should be found to work from. The spacing between each sensor should be between 30-40cm. For an aesthetically pleasing job make sure the spacing is the same. It is worth spending time planning this stage. Also note the height from the floor must be between 50-80cm with the ideal being 55cm. When making your hole cuts ensure the drill is held at a 90o angle otherwise this could affect how well your sensors work. Power Supply The control unit has a an input for the power lead and the power lead is red (positive) and black (negative). The red goes to the reverse light circuit which can be found by consulting your car's guide book or by using a multimeter. The wire should be soldered together and then taped with electrical tape. The black wire should be grounded. Here is an example
Connecting the Sensors Feed each sensor's wire through the drilled hole and through a suitable grommet hole. Each sensor should be put in the correct input slot in the control unit. Connect the LED display Find a suitable place on your dashboard or where you would like for your LED display and run the wire to the control unit. Taking care to make sure the wire is not visible to ensure a more professional looking finish. Visit us today to view our wide range of Parking Sensors