DIY: Backup Sensor NO HOLES required on Civic 09 FD

[fitme]

Disclaimer: The following is provided as a GUIDE ONLY, and neither myself nor Ozhonda take any responsibility for the outcomes of someone else doing the following. You follow these steps at your own risk!


Aim: To install an aftermarket back-up sensor with no holes required on the rear bumper of FD Civic 09
Required: Sensor no holes required from Ebay($49),Electric Tape,flat head screw, cutter,flaslight,allen key

Parking Sensor:
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Tools reaquired
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Step 1.Remove the 4 screw on the left and right side of the bumper
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Step 2. Pry off the 2 clips under the bumper
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Step 3. Pull out the rear bumper towards you to unlock the hook
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Step 4. Remove the 2 bolt (left and right) using the allen key
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Step5. Pull-out the bumper
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Step 6. Clean the inner side of the bumper where you want to locate the antenna strip
(antenna strip should be 30-35cm off the ground and should have a 5cm gap from the metal chassis)
Pic. strips are already installed
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Step 7. Look for a good place where you can mount the receiver, I did mine near the vent so I
can put the wires through the vent and connect it to the antenna strip
inside part
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outside part
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Step 8. Receiver installation.
a. Plugin the connector to the receiver
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b. connect the black wire to your groundings
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c. re-route the red wires to your reverse lamp connector
FD reverse light
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connect it to the brown wire which is the + terminal
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http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35/ozcity/carshow/DSC01341.jpg

Step 9. Mount the alarm beeper under the rear panel... you can mount it anywhere because
the beeping sound is loud enough to hear from the front driver side
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35/ozcity/carshow/DSC01345.jpg

Step 10. Install the rear bumper this is much easier than removing
Step 11. Connect the wires of your receiver to the antenna strip
This is the plug of the antenna strip...it is much better to put back the bumper first before you connect it to the receiver
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35/ozcity/carshow/DSC01328.jpg

Step 12. Testing (Sorry for the dark video) i just use a broom stick to test the sensor;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYUZ0QgRB-g

Review: Sensor is not bad at all, range is not that wide compared to the oem's with holes, it will beep from 1 to 2ft distance and there is no dead spot along the whole bumper,
Well it's better than nothing to alarm you while backing up :thumbsup:

[Bludger]

nice post.

what's your impression of quality on the product?

where else can you buy it apart from ebay?

[curtis265]

What do you think of this product? I'm considering getting it and installing it for my mother

I'm considering getting this electromagnetic thing too.

[ekay1]

Wow great write up mate. The oem sensors.... are dodgy as they beep at times even if theres nothing behind lol. Would the installation be similar for other cars as well? or would it be completely different? Thanks man

[fitme]

what's your impression of quality on the product?quality is alright..range is not really wide compared to the oem or other sensor that has holes



What do you think of this product? I'm considering getting it and installing it for my motherproduct is not really bad..as ive said its better than nothing.. you will be warned around 1-2ft before you hit the object...oem or the one with
holes is better in term of range.


Would the installation be similar for other cars as well? or would it be completely different? Thanks man^ yep you can install it to any type of car as long as the bumper is not made of metal.. i will post a clear video so you can tell how far the
range is..you can even install it to your front bumper..

for 49 bucks...its worth it...

[grifty]

can you provide a link to the ebay seller? Thanks

[fitme]

^ seller ebay name is universalfuze

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NO-HOLES-Electromagnetic-Parking-Assist-and-sensor-Kit-/190485908637?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c59d84c9d

[fitme]

where else can you buy it apart from ebay?

google for parking dynamics, its more expensive but i think its the same..

[curtis265]

LOL i just bougt that one too. He offered me isntallation for $230 cos he's local..

I'll DIY it :)

Can this be installed for the front easily? How would you get it to automatically activate? or would u just have a manually operated switch that u turn on when parking? (lamesauce)

[fitme]

^..yeah you need a switch if you want to install it at the front.....haha $230?? tats expensive...did mine less than an hour...


@curtis, btw you need to extend the length of the + red wire..around 2 feet