Having bought a facelift front bumper, I will need to fit parking sensors to basically fill up the holes
The LR ones are quite expensive (and I'm not sure if my FL2 has the loom installed) so I was wondering if the aftermarket jobbies are the same size.
Has anyone retro fitted a set? Cheers,
Raz
FL1 TD4 GS Auto 2001 Silver
FL2 TD4 Auto 2007 Black
FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2012 Fuji White

If you don't need the sensors, don't LR sell blanking plates for the holes?

I didn't think of that Mojo - I was actually thinking that I could just use one of the cheap sensor kits (around £15) and maybe even wire it in and use it. It might come in handy occasionally in some situations. Cheers,
Raz
FL1 TD4 GS Auto 2001 Silver
FL2 TD4 Auto 2007 Black
FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2012 Fuji White

Might be worth seeing if this kit is still available - no one bought it.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...TQ:GB:1123

I bought a set of genuine LR parking sensors from him and everything is there - 2 looms, ecu and all necessary clips screws etc.

As you dont need to cut the holes in the bumper, it takes about 90 mins to get going -needs coding with LR or specialist diagnostic system - cost me £40 anbd that included making the cruise control work - I have an "S" and replaced the steering wheel to enable the buttons - rest is already on car.

The add states it retails at £86 but infact is retails at £393 plus vat so what a bargain

Good call

Am I right in saying that front & rear sensors are identical? That would just leave the loom to modify (extend?) and a dash switch. Cheers,
Raz
FL1 TD4 GS Auto 2001 Silver
FL2 TD4 Auto 2007 Black
FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2012 Fuji White

sorry, don't know about the fronts

RazMan wrote:

Good call

Am I right in saying that front & rear sensors are identical? That would just leave the loom to modify (extend?) and a dash switch.

Yes, the front and rear parking sensors themselves are identical but

If you have a MY2007 FL2 you will probably need to fit the dedicated wiring from your newly installed front parking sensors to the PDC ECU located behind the rear left load space large black trim panel, this runs from the tailgate to the side of the rear left seat. Also you will need to instal the wiring from that PDC ECU to the centre console switch array that holds the Hazards/Lock & Unlock Buttons and must include a Front PDC On/Off switch.

To do this if you do not have that F PDC On/Off button you will need to obtain a new centre console switch array to control the front sensors. For Non Stop/Start FL2's the switch array part number is: LR029561. The good news is that I have a brand new one (i.e. never fitted - sent in error) and you could have from me for 1/2 price + p&p. PM me if interested.

Additionally you will need a new PDC ECU as your current one will only be configured to handle just the rear sensors. Be very careful when ordering this as over the model years LR have change the specification of this part and with it the Part Number I was once quoted a part number for this by another site member but that particular part was not compliant with my model year. So when ordering this do quote your car's VIN and Model Year.

After installing all your new kit you must have your FL2's CCF( Car Configuration File) re-mapped by a competent LR dealer or independent specialist. Your new installation will not work until you do.

Should you not wish to go through this process I understand that you can buy blanking buttons for your new face-lifted front bumper from your LR dealer.

Finally, Freel2 member "Dunroof" has posted a good guide to retro fitting the FPDC - here:

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic7743.html

Note: having read that do not forget my remarks about the PDC ECU and the CCF

Thanks for the info - it looks as though I may have to rethink and forget about plumbing into the existing pdc ecu - far too much trouble and no doubt quite expensive to get everything right.
I might just fit one of those cheap systems on eBay - less than £20 including sensors!! I fitted a set in my old FL1 and apart from going daft when it rained, they worked well. I just need to see if the sensors will fit the existing holes as I don't really want to drill my new bumper - if not then it looks like blanking plugs will be the best bet and my parking will have to be using my visual sensors.  Cheers,
Raz
FL1 TD4 GS Auto 2001 Silver
FL2 TD4 Auto 2007 Black
FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2012 Fuji White

hawke sensors ebay £13 , rain proof  At work
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chicken george wrote:

hawke sensors ebay £13 , rain proof

I reckon your hawke must be an endangered species CG - can't see 'em anywhere  Cheers,
Raz
FL1 TD4 GS Auto 2001 Silver
FL2 TD4 Auto 2007 Black
FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2012 Fuji White

hawk

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Parking-Rear-Sen...4cfa555952 At work
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Ta very much CG

Interesting that they advertise themselves as a UK manufacturer but don't seem to have got the hang of their native language ...... "This parking sensors system likes most of original parking sensor system from car Manufacturer" .....  Cheers,
Raz
FL1 TD4 GS Auto 2001 Silver
FL2 TD4 Auto 2007 Black
FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2012 Fuji White