240 General: - Rear Parking Sensors

Big 240 · Dec 12th, 2022, 21:08

I will soon be removing the factory fitted parking sensor on my saloon (the towbar) and I am wanting to retrofit electric ones. I've done these before on other cars, but not seen any on 240's

Has anyone done it? Just wondered how it looks on the bumper..

classicswede · Dec 13th, 2022, 20:40

Electric ones are a waste of time

240s are super easy to see your corners there is no point having a buzzer scream at you when you are 3 foot away from something.

The mechanical sensor is great for pushing the limits

Big 240 · Dec 13th, 2022, 21:27

I'm only concerned as I've spent my life driving estate cars, which are basically flat at the back. But the saloon boot is big haha

Othen · Dec 13th, 2022, 21:49

I haven’t done it myself, but a reversing camera would be really cool - and I don’t think expensive these days.

PS. £20 worth of wireless wonderfulness:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304050497...mis&media=COPY

CosmicBike · Dec 13th, 2022, 23:07

I fitted this set to my Fiat Ducato van, with the black sensors it looks factory and I liked the ability to adjust sensitivity. No need on my 240 estate obviously, that's what bumpers are for!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dolphin-DPS...ps%2C54&sr=8-4

Bob 1967 · Dec 13th, 2022, 23:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Othen

I haven’t done it myself, but a reversing camera would be really cool - and I don’t think expensive these days.

PS. £20 worth of wireless wonderfulness:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304050497...mis&media=COPY

Yes it's simple to install, power wire takes power from one of the reversing bulb connectors (piggy back) and one earth wire .
It's then where to put it ?,mine is on the lip of the boot shut.
The rear of the roof would give a better overall view though.

Othen · Dec 14th, 2022, 06:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosmicBike

I fitted this set to my Fiat Ducato van, with the black sensors it looks factory and I liked the ability to adjust sensitivity. No need on my 240 estate obviously, that's what bumpers are for!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dolphin-DPS...ps%2C54&sr=8-4

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob 1967

Yes it's simple to install, power wire takes power from one of the reversing bulb connectors (piggy back) and one earth wire .
It's then where to put it ?,mine is on the lip of the boot shut.
The rear of the roof would give a better overall view though.

This is the value of this excellent forum - first hand knowledge and excellent advice.

Alan

Big 240 · Dec 14th, 2022, 08:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Othen

This is the value of this excellent forum - first hand knowledge and excellent advice.

Alan

Exactly

Bob 1967 · Dec 15th, 2022, 15:49

Camera below boot lock
https://i.imgur.com/Gv5N37Jh.jpg

Monitor on dash
https://i.imgur.com/2PhnH4sh.jpg

Othen · Dec 15th, 2022, 15:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob 1967

Camera below boot lock
https://i.imgur.com/Gv5N37Jh.jpg

Monitor on dash
https://i.imgur.com/2PhnH4sh.jpg

See if this works:

Dec 12th, 2022, 21:08	#1
Big 240 Member Last Online: Today 15:24 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Harrogate	Rear Parking Sensors I will soon be removing the factory fitted parking sensor on my saloon (the towbar) and I am wanting to retrofit electric ones. I've done these before on other cars, but not seen any on 240's Has anyone done it? Just wondered how it looks on the bumper..

Dec 13th, 2022, 20:40	#2
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 14:21 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Electric ones are a waste of time 240s are super easy to see your corners there is no point having a buzzer scream at you when you are 3 foot away from something. The mechanical sensor is great for pushing the limits __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Dec 13th, 2022, 21:49	#4
Othen Premier Member Last Online: Today 15:17 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Corby del Sol	I haven’t done it myself, but a reversing camera would be really cool - and I don’t think expensive these days. PS. £20 worth of wireless wonderfulness: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304050497...mis&media=COPY __________________ ... another lovely day in paradise. Last edited by Othen; Dec 13th, 2022 at 21:52.

Dec 13th, 2022, 23:07	#5
CosmicBike Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 08:31 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Surrey	I fitted this set to my Fiat Ducato van, with the black sensors it looks factory and I liked the ability to adjust sensitivity. No need on my 240 estate obviously, that's what bumpers are for! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dolphin-DPS...ps%2C54&sr=8-4 __________________ 1993 240 Torslanda (Sold) 1998 V70 R (daily) 1986 Ford Capri (on-going roadworthy project) 2007 Ford Galaxy (dog lugger) Previous XC90 x 2, V70 x 2

Dec 15th, 2022, 15:49	#9
Bob 1967 Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 18:27 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Dublin View Photos By: Bob 1967	Camera below boot lock https://i.imgur.com/Gv5N37Jh.jpg Monitor on dash https://i.imgur.com/2PhnH4sh.jpg __________________ Cowboy used to be a trade , now it means lack of one. Last edited by Bob 1967; Dec 15th, 2022 at 15:56.

Dec 13th, 2022, 21:27	#3
Big 240 Member Last Online: Today 15:24 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Harrogate	I'm only concerned as I've spent my life driving estate cars, which are basically flat at the back. But the saloon boot is big haha

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