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I WAS LOOKING INTO GET A BACKUP OBJECT SENSING
SYSTEM AND PUTTING IT ON MY 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER.
I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE HAS INSTALLED one of
these systems which can sense objects behind a
vehicle.Any info would be appreciated, does it
work? and do you like it??
thanks
SYSTEM AND PUTTING IT ON MY 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER.
I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE HAS INSTALLED one of
these systems which can sense objects behind a
vehicle.Any info would be appreciated, does it
work? and do you like it??
thanks
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http://www.autotoys.com/New_Tech/DIY/ML_BACKUP_SENSOR/body_ml_backup_sensor.htm
http://www.brynlewis.com/mini3p.htm
http://www.brynlewis.com/micro2s.htm
http://www.imsiusa.com/safetyscan.htm
http://www.sensetech.com/
http://www.globalworldcorp.com/products.html
http://www.marketunltd.com/bkupsensor.html
http://www.brynlewis.com/abs.htm
Hope this helps!
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I custom installed its LED readout:
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=1280646&a=9790406&p=32521988
You can sort of see the sensor installation here:
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=1280646&a=9976873&p=33243651
http://store.autotoys.com has the Poron and another, more expensive, brand.
I just installed the Bosch Parkpilot 4 sensor reverse warning system to my vehicle (well, it's not complete yet). It's almost identical to the MB Parktronic system; Bosch OEMs it to MB. Overall, I'm happy with the appearance, even though the installation was extremely time consuming and required dismantling a few parts. You can see the pictures here: http://go.to/m-class
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So, when you have your fog lights on, a big square green lights blares at you? Isn't that annoying?
WRT the green indicator, no it's not that bad. In fact, I hardly even notice it when it's on. I zoomed in on the indicator since other M-class owners wanted to see the warning lamp (US MLs don't come with foglamps activated since the height of the lights makes them illegal in most states even though they're not glaring) and as you probably noticed, I'm in Canada. The camcorder's exposure setting got a little confused and I didn't bother to adjust it at the time.
Merry Christmas!
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http://albums.photopoint.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=1280646&a=9790406&p=32521988
Certainly it doesn't make sense to have a backup LED on your instrument panel.
Thanks!
Could you please post a site or give me some info.
Thanks,
Campo57
And see more pictures of my installation (which was a huge PITA) - http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=137587&a=10686364
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I installed one on my Odyssey today and so far everything's living up to the manufacturer's claims.
See it at http://www.rostra.com/ac-main.asp and if you'd like to see pictures of my installation, they're at http://www.fototime.com/inv/E5EF2F60BF78337
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ckon,
If you ever read this, let me know where and how much.
Peace,
cap420
Our new 2001 Windstar has the reverse sensing on it... that is helpful as I'm not the best judge of space :-) However, has anyone mounted anything on the front? With our old WS we (yes, husband did this too!) managed to hit the nose of the van (with license plate,thank goodness) a few times...
It would be great to have something on that license plate bracket that would beep when within a matter of inches... Of course I don't want something to go off every time I pull up behind a car while driving, it's more for parking...
Thanks for suggestions!
I'm from another Odyssey forum and a number of us got our Rostra reverse sensor from this website after ckon installed one in his.
http://www.astecx.com/ross.html
For the Odyssey, it was about $175.
Hope this helps you.
Thanks again.
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http://www.autotoys.com/New_Tech/DIY/ML_BACKUP_SENSOR/ml_backup_sensor.htm
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I appreciate your reply! Just ordered new plates for the new van and don't want those a bit crinkled like the ones on our old van, LOL :-)
Sharon
Sharon
Sharon
Check out the video clip of the TV segment.
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Sharon
1) The Bosch Park-Pilot seems to be the only one that has a 120-degree coverage, which, to me, is the only one that makes sense. Detecting obstacles directly behind you is a must, but so is detecting the sides. Just think about a paper-delivery kid who is just about walking across your driveway from your neighbor's house. Unfortunately, this kit is not available in North America (not to mention the don't have it for a '01 Odyssey...)
2) Other than the above, I wonder if there is one best system out there, when considering criteria like coverage area, reliablity, accuracy, cost, ease of installation and maintenance etc.?
3) One of the systems uses microwave technology. (Very) stupid question: is the kind of microwave used here the same as the kind used in a microwave oven? Will it cause any burns on kids?
4) I understand that most products have a sound rating between 70dB and 90dB. Is this range unduly loud?
I appreciate any comments/thoughts/experience etc.
If you're planning to install one on a Sienna, the only tricky part is where to splice in to the wire leading to the backup lamps. For me, I found the best location was under the edge of the rear headliner. There are four locking push tabs directly below the headliner in the rear cargo area. By sliding my fingers in between the edge of the liner I carefully pushed down two of the four tabs on the driver's side. Take your time with this, they break very easily.
This give me about 3 inches to reach in and and retrieve the wire. It is the red wire with the black stripe. I attached a 3M type connector. I then removed the side service panel in the cargo area on the passenger side. This proved to be an ideal spot. It has ample room, and a large hole on the bottom which services a drain tube outside the vehicle. I ran the power lead up behind the weather stripping, the side panels, and up behind the headliner. I grounded to the metal support post in the access compartment.
For the three sensors, I mounted them directly under the rear bumper per the mfg recommendations. There are three tabs that support the plastic bumper cover to the inside frame. These tabs make an excellent mounting base for each of the three sensors. I attached each sensor using the supplied adjustable mount with double edged tape (also supplied) and one small screw into the plastic support tab. I routed the wires to the drain hole on the passenger side.
I temporarily removed the drain tube, and pushed the thin wires through the hole. I then pushed the drain tube back in with a slight squeeze.
The rest just involved plugging the sensor leads to the control unit. I attached some velcro to the back of the unit and pressed it up against a support bracket. I used a small wire tie to hold the speaker to the inside of the grill cover for the access panel. Total install time was about an hour and a half. My only install concession was the outboard sensors could be a little further apart from the center one. I was reluctant to install them to anything other than the mounting tabs, which are spaced a little close together than I would have liked. They are slightly beyond the '12 inches from edge of vehicle' as recommended by the mag.
Does it work? Absolutely. I already avoided a shopping cart at our local super market. Its accuracy in determining distances from objects is impressive. In testing other objects it was also able to detect a small plastic tricycle, garbage cans, etc. So far, so good, although I wonder how well the sensors will hold up in future car washes, bad weather, ice, and snow. Will let you know. Check out www.autotoys.com for more information and current prices. Took about a week to receive after ordering.
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