Parking sensors universal
Many new cars are already equipped with some form of parking aid. These can be parking sensors or reversing cameras . Parking aid for your car is ideal. Parking your car is not always easy and an accident is very easy to make. With reversing sensors it is possible to park your car safely. The sensors will give a warning if they sense too little space between your car and another car or obstacle. This warning system makes sure you know when to brake.
Your car is not equipped with parking sensors, and you really would like to add them to your car? You can get your reverse sensor kit already from £ 39 and assembly is real easy, which you can certainly do yourself. Doubting between parking sensors or a reversing camera? To make your choice a bit easier, we explain the differences below. We also explain how simple it is to install your new parking sensors.
Parking sensors versus reversing camera Now that you are looking for parking sensors, the thought of a reversing camera may also has crossed your mind. The difference between parking sensors and a rear-view camera is that with a reversing camera you actually see what is happening behind your car. With parking sensors you will only be warned if you come to close to another car or an obstacles behind your vehicle. You will not actually see what happens. The advantage of parking sensors is that they are often a lot cheaper than reversing cameras.
Install parking sensors In general, installing sensors for parking aid is a simple job. It is difficult for us to indicate exactly how you should install reverse-level sensors. This differs per product and often depends on the brand and type of car you own. All products come with a comprehensive manual explaining how to install the parking sensor. Below we explain roughly how to install a sensor. The explanation below concerns assembly in the rear bumper. It is of course also possible to equip the front bumper with parking sensors.
Most parking sensor kit consist of 4 sensors. These sensors are essential to get a full picture of the surroundings behind the car. For the best results you need to place the sensors on the bumper 30 to 40 centimetres apart. You will receive a drill with most parking aid kits. This drill is precisely tailored for the sensors, so you can be sure that the sensors perfectly fit the bumper . Make sure that the reverse sensors are placed at the same level. If the sensors are skewed, the image will be distorted and they will not work optimally.
Parking sensors come with a long cable, so that you have enough room to properly install the sensors. The cables from the sensors must be connected to the main unit. This is often a black box where all connections come together. You can connect the sensors here in the correct order (A, B, C, D). You can then place the display (if applicable) on the dashboard of your car and connect it. After that you have assembled everything, you'll need to connect the reverse sensors to the power unit. With the products you will receive a power cable, which you will need to connect. The reverse sensors are now assembled. Always check whether it works accordingly before you start using it.
Buying parking sensors You can buy parking sensors quickly and easily at Winparts. You can choose from different brands and types. These different brands and types give also a lot of price variation. The cheapest rear-view sensors are available from £ 39, but there are also products that cost as much as £ 200. Choose the product that best fits your specifications and requirements.