[haligary]

Hi everyone

My 2008 is coming up to a year old now. I am still enjoying the car and had a fine time on the autoroutes etc in France during November. Great fuel consumption too.

One minor criticism I have is the pretty poor output of the reversing light. I recently used my daughters little Perodua (very basic but great runaround) and it dawned on me just how poor the 2008 reversing light is.

I suspect the subject has come up before but couldn't find anything through a search. Does anyone know if the 2008 reversing lamp can be 'upgraded' and if it is a job we can do ourselves?

 

[allan40alt]

Yes, we've had quite a debate about it.

Have a look here to see how to improve it:

Reverse & Rear Fog light to LEDs

Al.

 

[haligary]

Thanks Al.

It looks a bit daunting on my first read through, I think I may have to go to a specialist. I did ask the Peugeot dealer where I bought the car but they couldn't offer anything. I have parking sensors so that helps but sometimes you need to see. I find the brake lights throw out more light!

 

[allan40alt]

I have a feeling that towards the end of the thread I found an even better LED to replace the one I fitted.

Al.

 

[dawry]

Hi All
I have had some input from a Local (South coast PO15/SO31 area) aftermarket Reversing Camera installer.
After asking above the cameras low light operation, he suggested that I have fitted supplementary Lights.
I have done this, and for good measure had a bumper mounted camera fitted along with a dash mounted folding 4" screen.
So far it been totally worth while.
The only issue that he had was that with both the camera feed and the extra lights relayed into the existing Rev Light feed the monitor had a 'rolling' frame. He suggested a manual switch on the camera.

I went for this option. Now that I have used this it was the way to go. I.E. when manoeuvring switch the camera on, it stays on allowing vision and aligning parking spaces on the forward shuffle.

Very satisfied, and For Information the Camera alone was £160 fully fitted. and only a few £'s more for the LED DRL type lights, fitted under the rear body.

 

[Pilot]

I seem to remember reading on this site a post from one of our Australian cousins which seemed to indicate that a reversing camera was an option/standard fit on some of their models. Peugeot should be able to tell us if its compatible with our models or what would need to be done to make it fit.

 

[ejohn]

Thanks for that info. dawry...

interesting to read you have had a camera switch installed too..

Any chance of some photos to show your mounted camera and the folding screen/switch installed please..

 

[dawry]

ejohn,
I will do that.12 month service next week, also having side protectors fitted.

Dave

 

[szucspe]

Side protector is indeed a good idea,I also have it and I think it looks cool.
You maybe share the link of the camera set you bought?

 

[dawry]

HiSome photos of the Reversing Camera and the Aux Rev Lights.

Above showing Additional LED rev Lights, It may look lit but is actually off.

Showing Image, Camera needs slight horizontal adjustment, Or I need to go on a crash diet!
The white strip is an 18" rule, which starts directly under rear bumper, The red line is approximately at 12" House wall is approx. 3 foot away.

Monitor Folded closed.

The 'bullseye camera mounted central, just below the 'RGM' protector.
Next job today, is washing the car !!

The Camera switch, enable through the 'ignition', small blue LED indicator, shown in 'ON' position.
The Rev lights are switched through the normal gear engagement.

The supply and fit was through this Co. :-
http://www.reversepark.co.uk/


I hope these show enough to help others

 

[burty]

Looks like a neat arrangement.

I still don't understand why Australia gets a reversing camera as standard on some 2008 models but we don't even have it as an official option.