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• Can I Install BrandMotion Parking Sensor On Chevy Volt Without Removing Front Fascia?
  Teresa, you can try to install the # BM28YR without removing the front bumper cover, but for a clean, flush install, Brandmotion recommends removing the fascia so you can drill precisely, check for obstructions, and route the wiring neatly. If you can't remove the front bumper cover or don't want to risk it, you will need to be very careful in doing the install that way. I really wouldn't recommend it. If you don't feel comfortable doing the install, you can refer to our installer locator...
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• How To Wire BrandMotion Parking Sensors To Come On When Parking Or Entering Garage
  Carl, for the front bumper, these sensors are designed to run off accessory power with the included on/off switch. Most folks wire them so the switch is mounted within easy reach of the driver. That way, you can tap the button as you creep into your garage, then turn them off for normal driving so they’re not chirping at stoplights. If you wanted them to come on automatically, that would be very difficult without a custom wiring that only gets power at low speeds, so I think the toggle...
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• How Loud Is The Buzzer In The Brandmotion Parking Sensor Kit?
  Bill, the # BM28YR buzzer has three volume settings, topping out over 85 dB, which is similar to a smoke alarm chirp, plenty to cut through music or road noise. That said, there is also a visual LED warning that flashes at you, so you have the audible AND visual feedback. Do you want to know how to set it to high during the install so you don’t have to dig under the dash later?
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• What Is The Detection Range For BrandMotion Parking Sensor Commercial And Passenger Kits?
  Steve, the BrandMotions parking sensor commercial kit # BM39FR reads up to 9' 10", nearly twice the range of the passenger kit # BM28YR. That extra reach gives drivers more reaction time since larger commercial trucks and vans really need this to be as safe as passenger vehicles with the passenger kit. I wouldn't put the commercial kit on a passenger vehicle unless it's an older pickup truck or something you don't care about appearance quite as much, since the commercial kit is not a custom...
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• Can I Install Toggle Switch So Reverse Sensors Don't Activate When Reversing With A Trailer?
  Mark, the rear bumper sensors in the BrandMotion front/rear parking sensor kit # BM28YR will definitely “see” your trailer and alert every time you put the truck in reverse. In order to disable the system when reversing with a trailer hooked up, you'd need to wire an on/off toggle switch into the green wire that goes from the ecu to the reverse light circuit on your vehicle. This means you can flip it off when reversing and it won't turn the sensors on since the ECU won't receive the reverse...
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• Mounting Locations For BrandMotion Parking Sensor Display Monitor
  Hannah, you can do that since the extension cable lets you place it on the steering column, low in the console, or anywhere in view. I can suggest a few stealthy spots that keep the dash clean when installing the Brandmotion Parking Sensor System (Front or Rear) # BM28YR. Just make sure you mount it in the upright position with the included adhesive so everything displays in the correct orientation. Want to tell me the vehicle make and model or send some pics so I can give a recommended...
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• Can BrandMotion Parking Sensors Be Paint Matched To My Car?
  Sheila, yes, the Parking Sensors # BM28YR are designed to be paintable with OEM-grade finishes. Just be sure to mask the sensor faces carefully, spray in light coats, and you’ll get a seamless factory look. A body shop can blend your pearl white perfectly so the sensors disappear into the bumper. Sheila, would you like me to send you a quick tip on painting them yourself? I have some recommendations if so. Anyone else painted their sensors to match? Let us know your process and share...
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• Which BrandMotion Parking Sensor Kit Is Best For Pickup Truck And Towing Trailer Every Week?
  Mike, the Brandmotion # BM28YR passenger vehicle parking sensor kit does include an on/off switch, but it only controls the front sensors. The rear sensors will still activate anytime you shift into reverse, just like the # BM39FR commercial kit. If you’re backing a trailer and want the rear sensors silent, you’d need to add a small toggle switch to the reverse power lead going into the ECU. That way, you can leave the front sensors available when you want them but cut rear alerts for...
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• Can I Install Parking Sensors Above The Bumper Of Delivery Van?
  Rosa, you can, but they’re calibrated for low mounting on a horizontal plane, parallel to the road, for best detection of low obstacles. I wouldn't recommend it, but if you were to install above the bumper, you may miss out on detecting common obstacles like curbs and animals that are lower down. I see you were looking at the Passenger Vehicle Parking Sensor Kit # BM28YR which installs flush in the bumper. For a delivery van, I think you'd be better suited by the Commercial Vehicle Parking...
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• Comparing Commercial BM39FR And Passenger Vehicle BM28YR Sensor Kits For Sprinter Van
  Aaron, the BrandMotion Parking Sensor Passenger Vehicle Kit # BM28YR detects up to 120 cm (about 4 feet), while the Commercial Vehicle Kit # BM39FR reaches up to 3 meters (nearly 10 feet). That extra range on the # BM39FR can give you more reaction time when you’re backing a long van toward a wall, dock, campsite, or tight alley. I recommend the commercial kit for your Sprinter. Do you want me to sketch a diagram showing both detection zones so you can picture how much extra stopping space...
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• Does BrandMotion Parking Sensor Kit Work With Chrome Steel Bumper On 2021 F150?
  Good morning Micky; you can install the Brandmotion Parking Sensor System for Passenger Vehicles 9002-3010 # BM28YR in either steel or plastic since the kit comes with two different mounting ring sizes (16 mm or 22 mm) and angled options to suit metal bumpers. For your chrome F-150 bumper, you’ll drill the 22 mm openings, file any burrs, and pop in the provided mounting rings. Just be sure to aim the “UP” mark correctly so the sensors read properly. Does that vehicle already have a backup...
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