Has anyone attempted to fit front park distance sensors yet? We've had them on last car, Mitsubishi PHEV and used local auto electrician, and am wondering as such as even in X+ trim, no option to have them fitted. Wondering if it's an easy job or specialist required?
General 500x front distance sensors
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General 500x front distance sensors
twobigdogs
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Don't really see the point of front facing sensors as you can see the front of the car?
I guess it depends how tall you are lol
twobigdogs
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Ha ha fair point....??
What a pair of comedians you two are. Thought about morcombe and wise when I read your replies. But they're both dead. If you can't be constructive may I suggest you really keep the infantile banter to the classroom. It's where you obviously belong. Cheers...children
twobigdogs
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Wow that told us!.......I bet you are the life and soul of the party??
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twobigdogs
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Well all least your right on both counts. If I want a laugh, I'll turn a comedy channel on TV. But guys, well that could also be an assumption, it's really a simple question. If you haven't had the experience, well it most likely indicate you're still boys and you can be forgiven for this. But if you're classing yourselves as adults, then I'm sorry to say, you still have a great deal of growing up to do.
But to return to the question, you either have or you haven't. Clearly, you haven't. And are living in hope.
But to return to the question, you either have or you haven't. Clearly, you haven't. And are living in hope.
Hmmmm it seems somebody needs to lighten up.
First off my response was in fact to twobigdogs. Now I could not really reply to his comment that it all depends on what car you are driving as you have posted in this part of the forum so it's really a no brainer.
Secondly what has a site name have to do with anything? yours is a combo of different things....and your point being?
Maybe read the posts first rather than take it the wrong way.
In response to your original post - No, not attempted to fit my own as no need to use them. Yes - it probably is something easy to do if you have the correct tools to use.
I will leave my comments there and have no more to do with this as you are obviously a very highly strung person.
Good day to you Sir
First off my response was in fact to twobigdogs. Now I could not really reply to his comment that it all depends on what car you are driving as you have posted in this part of the forum so it's really a no brainer.
Secondly what has a site name have to do with anything? yours is a combo of different things....and your point being?
Maybe read the posts first rather than take it the wrong way.
In response to your original post - No, not attempted to fit my own as no need to use them. Yes - it probably is something easy to do if you have the correct tools to use.
I will leave my comments there and have no more to do with this as you are obviously a very highly strung person.
Good day to you Sir
twobigdogs
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Mikehep......what a miserable bloke you must be.......your life must be a laugh a minute?......sad sad sad...
Highly strung my "friend"...says it all. Surprised hasn't happened already. And as for Sir at the end, hope it's not an attempt at winning friends (none) or influencing people(read previous answer).
I worked in a SEBDA establishment for over 20 years. What was the main thing I learned in all that time, if you can't take it, don't give it out. QED! No further posts please, I'm easily bored
I worked in a SEBDA establishment for over 20 years. What was the main thing I learned in all that time, if you can't take it, don't give it out. QED! No further posts please, I'm easily bored
There will be three basic types of sensor systems (front or back)
1) Manufacturer's system. These are normally a plug & go solution coming at a premium cost. This all depends on if Fiat have such a system for the 500X and if the necessary loom wiring is present. For the 500X I have no idea
2) Aftermarket CAN-Bus based system. Unless there is a specific existing wiring and plug then these systems require the fitter to tap into the CAN-Bus wiring. This can prove to be a bad move and could cause all sorts of other issues.
3) Traditional self contained non CAN-Bus based system
If it were me looking then I would go with 1) or 2) AND ONLY 3) if it uses 1)'s existing manufacturers wiring and connectors.
Bumper drilling to take the sensors is always a delicate job to make a clean hole without splitting either the bumper or the paintwork around the hole. You then have to colour match the sensors to make the installation look original and professional.
Hi s130
Thanks for taking the time to reply.
I'm not sure which system would be applicable, car not due in till end of next month/early June. Fiat have fitted rear sensors and camera to mine but no from parking sensors. Once you've had the, and a front facing camera (Freelander HSE) it's so much easier to get that little bit closer when parking.
If easy to connect to canbus system, then that would be great, else a stand alone system with suitable sensors.
Kind regards
Mike
Thanks for taking the time to reply.
I'm not sure which system would be applicable, car not due in till end of next month/early June. Fiat have fitted rear sensors and camera to mine but no from parking sensors. Once you've had the, and a front facing camera (Freelander HSE) it's so much easier to get that little bit closer when parking.
If easy to connect to canbus system, then that would be great, else a stand alone system with suitable sensors.
Kind regards
Mike
Lol I think you really do need to read posts properly as mentioned.
Trust me there is no way I would attempt at having you as a friend, why would anybody want to be your friend if they have to ***** foot around you all the time?
Not sure I have tried to influence anybody with my posts.
Not sure you understand the saying "if you can't take it, don't give it"
Please explain to me what I have given and what response I am unable to take?
Just think if all forums were the way you wanted, you would be all alone
Like you I am bored now
Goodbye
I had front sensors fitted about a month ago. We have a short brick wall that vanishes from sight when you get within 6ft of it. Rather than guessing that I'm the right distance from it the parking sensors seemed a logical solution.
A local company fitted them and it took three hours. They fitted two black sensors into the black moulding either side of the number plate and another two colour matched sensors. They look fine, in fact you don't notice them at all.
We were given the choice of automatic operation linked to the gear shift (it's an automatic gearbox) or a small switch on the underside of the steering wheel. Luckily I chose the switch.
In heavy rain on motorways the sensors bleep. So I can turn them off, something I wouldn't be able to do if the sensors were linked to the gear shift.
They work fine, the wiring loop is easy and the fitter said he has fitted a few front sensors to the 500X. I guess it's not an option because of the irritating bleeping on wet motorways.
The little switch has a blue light that is on when the sensors are operating, it is really neat and looks like a factory fit. On balance I prefer having sensors, the annoying bleeps in heavy rain can be turned off. Cheaper than rebuilding the little wall or replacing a scratched bumper.
Not cheap though - it cost £175 but doesn't invalidate Fiat warranty. The company that fitted the sensors is the same one that our local Fiat dealer uses.
A local company fitted them and it took three hours. They fitted two black sensors into the black moulding either side of the number plate and another two colour matched sensors. They look fine, in fact you don't notice them at all.
We were given the choice of automatic operation linked to the gear shift (it's an automatic gearbox) or a small switch on the underside of the steering wheel. Luckily I chose the switch.
In heavy rain on motorways the sensors bleep. So I can turn them off, something I wouldn't be able to do if the sensors were linked to the gear shift.
They work fine, the wiring loop is easy and the fitter said he has fitted a few front sensors to the 500X. I guess it's not an option because of the irritating bleeping on wet motorways.
The little switch has a blue light that is on when the sensors are operating, it is really neat and looks like a factory fit. On balance I prefer having sensors, the annoying bleeps in heavy rain can be turned off. Cheaper than rebuilding the little wall or replacing a scratched bumper.
Not cheap though - it cost £175 but doesn't invalidate Fiat warranty. The company that fitted the sensors is the same one that our local Fiat dealer uses.
Fareham, not far from Portsmouth. I guess the fitter wouldn't drive all the way to Durham.
Our dealer gave us the contact number when we had the software updated. We had an issue with the automatic handbrake and guess the technician gave us a pointer towards this particular fitter as a bit of compensation.
The fact is that our 500X must have the same wiring loom as yours, it's a City Lounge 1.4 auto, but common sense tells me that all wiring looms in every 500X must be the same as it would be cheaper to produce. Best of luck, get a little on-off switch fitted though.
Our dealer gave us the contact number when we had the software updated. We had an issue with the automatic handbrake and guess the technician gave us a pointer towards this particular fitter as a bit of compensation.
The fact is that our 500X must have the same wiring loom as yours, it's a City Lounge 1.4 auto, but common sense tells me that all wiring looms in every 500X must be the same as it would be cheaper to produce. Best of luck, get a little on-off switch fitted though.
