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Re: fuse jumper wire
« Reply #60 on: 19 February 2014, 23:58:20 »

No model is cobra F0194s
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Re: fuse jumper wire
« Reply #61 on: 20 February 2014, 00:01:55 »

Also that <14mA is correct i found on another website
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Re: fuse jumper wire
« Reply #62 on: 20 February 2014, 00:11:53 »

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Re: fuse jumper wire
« Reply #63 on: 20 February 2014, 13:38:02 »

darrenfos, accept what you have bought is a heap of shite, and won't ever work right.

BUT if you must fit the useless bloody things, based on the half answers you have given to the queries we've asked in order to help you, here are some thoughts:

When I looked it up on the internet, that device needs a speed signal from somewhere, so there must be more that "just 2 wires" (beyond the 4 ultrasonic sensors). Just connecting up the 2 wires will not work properly, unless you like driving along listening to beep beep beep all the time - that would get on my tits, and I'm sure yours.

These, you say, are Front sensors. You are reading instructions for Rear sensors (hence the instruction to wire up to reverse lights). If that is the only instructions, ask the supplier for the proper instructions - may as well ask for the correct current draw at the same time.

It absolutely, categorically, completely, 100% MUST BE FUSED. You never answered the queries about the wiring cross section, so we cannot tell you fuse size. Given what you have said, I would not go above 1A, though I'd be more cautious, and go with 500mA Quick Blow fuse.

I wouldn't wire into ciggy lighter - that takes enough abuse dealing with other shite plugged in, I'd look for another suitable switched 12v feed with enough capacity to spare 1A (which rules out seat feeds). The ign feed to radio may be sufficient, depending on radio fitted.

If there is no speed signal to wire in, and no dash switch, send it back with a note along the lines of "This is a heap of chinese junk, please refund in full". Certainly the blurb on the net implies it uses a speed signal. Either it must detect speed, so it only works at less than 2mph etc, or there must be a switch to enable and disable it for when you want to park. If not, the thing will be constantly beeping when cruising down the motorway.


If you provide answers to questions asked, you are likely to get some help. As it stands, from what little snippets you have given us, we cannot tell you how/where to fit. Although by the sounds of it, it doesn't sound like its worth fitting.
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Re: fuse jumper wire
« Reply #64 on: 20 February 2014, 16:51:51 »

I put parking sensors on front - wired in with a fuse ( can't remember what rating) via a switch -- as with no speed sensor input it gave sqeaks when moving at anything above 5 mph - so was only switched on when nudging close to garage door(sensor was cheaper than garage door as I can barely see over the bonnet).
but as has been said previously the fuse is to protect the wiring and prevent fires , IF you DON'T KNOW what you are doing get some who does to sort it for you.
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Re: fuse jumper wire
« Reply #65 on: 20 February 2014, 18:57:34 »

as I can barely see over the bonnet
I'll buy you a kiddie's booster cushion :P ;D
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Re: fuse jumper wire
« Reply #66 on: 20 February 2014, 18:57:39 »

the kit that was supplied all connects together and you have 3 wires 2 of which are ground 1 of them runs along with the red 12v wire and the other earth come's of the on/off switch everything else is wired straight into the main control unit, there is no info to say it is speed controlled and i wired it today to cig lighter and it all worked. Tomorrow i will go and get a inline fuse and fit it, also would like to add i dont use the cig lighter at all so doesn't get used.
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Re: fuse jumper wire
« Reply #67 on: 20 February 2014, 19:46:35 »

Might be a good idea to leave the power sounder connected  :-X
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Re: fuse jumper wire
« Reply #68 on: 20 February 2014, 20:13:59 »

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Re: fuse jumper wire
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Re: fuse jumper wire
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Re: fuse jumper wire
« Reply #71 on: 20 February 2014, 20:28:26 »

So the red wire connects to the reverse lights and the white wire connects to the switched ignition live. The second red wire connects to the buzzer and it's anyones guess what colour the earth is ::)
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Re: fuse jumper wire
« Reply #72 on: 20 February 2014, 20:32:36 »

the buzzer and switch are connector plugs that just click onto the loom there are only 3 wires that have to be wired, 1 red and two black earths of which one of them is the wire that comes of the on/off button
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Re: fuse jumper wire
« Reply #73 on: 20 February 2014, 20:49:01 »

the buzzer and switch are connector plugs that just click onto the loom there are only 3 wires that have to be wired, 1 red and two black earths of which one of them is the wire that comes of the on/off button
That counters the instructions. "The w in number 4 goes to the switch..." is also wrong...

Step 10 clearly shows it going to the ignition switched live ::)

The switch requires two wires to work.

I wouldn't be connecting any of that to the cars wiring :-X
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Re: fuse jumper wire
« Reply #74 on: 20 February 2014, 20:53:47 »

sorry (the w is the switch) it has two wires a red of which plugs into the multi connector position 4, then into the main unit and a black earth wire, the buzzer has a connector that just connects to the loom then you just have two wires left a red for the live and a black earth.
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