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Subject Topic: Reversing sensors
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PersonTersane
17/8/2013 at 5:26pm
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We have just acquired a Hyundai Matrix to replace our Rover 25 as our tow-car. (Only a small, light van) I have now got the new tow-bar to fit and wondered about the reversing sensors. Will they be set off by the ball and two 7-pin sockets that will be sticking out at the back. The sensors nearest to this are about 8" (20cm)either side of the ball. I am hoping all will be well. I know they will go off once the van is hooked up, but it is when we go solo without the van I am concerned about. I don't want to have to disable the sensors.


Persontango55
17/8/2013 at 6:15pm
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The towball won't interefere with the sensors, it's where you have the twin sockets that will cause the problem so you need to have the sockets fitted under the bumper by means of an angled bracket and not fixed directly behind the two 16mm. mounting bolts. 


Personleon copa
21/8/2013 at 10:26am
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no tow bar ok but mine get on my mammery glans when reversing cant switch mine off


PersonGrampian91
21/8/2013 at 1:02pm
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Fit yourself a switch. Usually powered by the reverse light feed. So a simple snip and a switch soon sorts that.


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21/8/2013 at 5:58pm
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Might need to do that myself , its driving me crazy..

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Person664DaveS
21/8/2013 at 8:57pm
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They don't pick up the towbar on our Sorento, you can switch them off with the van on.

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PersonSkoda Bob
22/8/2013 at 12:25am
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They only work in reverse anyway


Person664DaveS
22/8/2013 at 8:59am
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With the van connected they come on as soon as you select reverse! (Cos of the big white thing behind!).

Our Kia has them as standard (rear sensors only)so they fitted a switch on the dash to disable them-saved me a job!



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PersonTersane
23/8/2013 at 9:48am
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I am pleased to say that I have just fitted the new tow-bar and the reversing sensors work perfectly.


Persondoit
04/9/2013 at 8:19pm
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I have same as 664DaveS. Press the off switch and the panic beeping stops! However reversing camera still shows a lovely view of the front of the van whilst in reverse. Not a big problem and actually means in very sharp cornering I can see if the car and van are in danger of jacknifing - handy!

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