New Mod: Reverse Sensor & LED Display
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New Mod: Reverse Sensor & LED Display
Well, I finally did something that can actually count as a mod and --in my opinion-- it came out pretty damn good.
Installed an aftermarket reverse sensor kit and and LED display. The display shows the distance (in feet) and direction (left/right):
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I got this setup on eBay for about $40 from HK-Plus . I had to wait about 10 days for the airmail from Hong Kong, but it was exactly as promised in the factory box.
The LED display shows the distance in feet (to impact, I presume) and has the proximity meters for the left and right sensors. The LED unit also beeps (similar to the factory unit - faster as you get closer) but that can be disabled if you wanted.
Installed an aftermarket reverse sensor kit and and LED display. The display shows the distance (in feet) and direction (left/right):
click for larger image
click for larger image
I got this setup on eBay for about $40 from HK-Plus . I had to wait about 10 days for the airmail from Hong Kong, but it was exactly as promised in the factory box.
The LED display shows the distance in feet (to impact, I presume) and has the proximity meters for the left and right sensors. The LED unit also beeps (similar to the factory unit - faster as you get closer) but that can be disabled if you wanted.
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What did you use to stick the display to the mirror?
How many sensors did you use, 2 or 4? Did you drill your bumper or go with stick ons?
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Thanks for the feedback. Here's a quick rundown of the install & my experience so far:
INSTALL
I purchased the kit to drill in the sensors to the bumper. They also market a stick on, but I wanted a factory look. I measured the holes as per the directions. It was pretty simple to find the correct spots on our bumpers because the surface is relatively flat. The drill bit (22mm) comes with the kit. It's plenty sharp enough to drill the holes and it went pretty quickly.
The wiring is included and relatively straight-forward. There are two lines from each sensor which plug directly into the "brain". A red & black runs from "brain" to the reverse indicator. I simply spliced mine into the reverse lights on the right hand side (inside the turn signal cover) near the bulb.
The "brain" was intended to go inside the trunk, so I had to rig up a waterproof box in order to mount it under the bed of the truck, just back of the spare tire.
One wire goes from the "brain" to the cab, and I encased this in a 7' protective wrap and strung it under the bed. I entered the cab just below the rear suicide door, but there are several rubber stoppers that you can pull and wire into the cab. I ran the wire under the door jam and up the A frame & liner to the rear view mirror. The display is held in place by double stick tape.
PERFORMANCE
The thing is very accurate. It measures & displays in feet. When it says 1.6 feet - you're about 18" away every time. It only activates when you're in reverse. The beeping is an acceptable pitch and volume - just enough to be there. I've heard others say they have disconnected the audio, and that would be simple enough to do by opening the display and removing it. The display can be unplugged if you wanted to disable it, as someone mentioned having it go off while towing. I'm finding that I'm relying on it more and more, as I generally get a little gunshy about 3 feet away from something, now I'm more comfortable easing it back just a little more. Very nice for those "hard to mirror" areas.
And about the hat - when in Mexico......
INSTALL
I purchased the kit to drill in the sensors to the bumper. They also market a stick on, but I wanted a factory look. I measured the holes as per the directions. It was pretty simple to find the correct spots on our bumpers because the surface is relatively flat. The drill bit (22mm) comes with the kit. It's plenty sharp enough to drill the holes and it went pretty quickly.
The wiring is included and relatively straight-forward. There are two lines from each sensor which plug directly into the "brain". A red & black runs from "brain" to the reverse indicator. I simply spliced mine into the reverse lights on the right hand side (inside the turn signal cover) near the bulb.
The "brain" was intended to go inside the trunk, so I had to rig up a waterproof box in order to mount it under the bed of the truck, just back of the spare tire.
One wire goes from the "brain" to the cab, and I encased this in a 7' protective wrap and strung it under the bed. I entered the cab just below the rear suicide door, but there are several rubber stoppers that you can pull and wire into the cab. I ran the wire under the door jam and up the A frame & liner to the rear view mirror. The display is held in place by double stick tape.
PERFORMANCE
The thing is very accurate. It measures & displays in feet. When it says 1.6 feet - you're about 18" away every time. It only activates when you're in reverse. The beeping is an acceptable pitch and volume - just enough to be there. I've heard others say they have disconnected the audio, and that would be simple enough to do by opening the display and removing it. The display can be unplugged if you wanted to disable it, as someone mentioned having it go off while towing. I'm finding that I'm relying on it more and more, as I generally get a little gunshy about 3 feet away from something, now I'm more comfortable easing it back just a little more. Very nice for those "hard to mirror" areas.
And about the hat - when in Mexico......
Last edited by txnole; 11-10-2005 at 09:13 PM.