[n8s 330xi]

Originally Posted by bobbychoo

Hi everyone!

This is an excellent write-up! But I'm curious... how to enable the dynamic parking lines while reversing?

Thanks!

There's a wire (usually green) that you cut to enable them. Near as I can tell, there's no way to have the guideline function on the CIC enable or disable them, unfortunately.

Edit: For my 2 cameras I bought, they both had a wire that stuck out of the bundle. In the seller's description and instructions on how to use, they said to cut it for those lines to be enabled.

[Rotary Rasp]

First post updated with pdf.

[Rotary Rasp]

Originally Posted by bobbychoo

Hi everyone!

This is an excellent write-up! But I'm curious... how to enable the dynamic parking lines while reversing?

Thanks!

To my knowledge, no one has been able to get the dynamic lines to function with an aftermarket emulator/camera.

[bobbychoo]

It's a shame about non-existence of dynamic reverse lines. But I guess it's not a necessity :|

Thanks for your replies n8s and Rotary Rasp!

[Cbozz]

Originally Posted by Jose_JN

Hi mates,

I am thinking on doing this retrofit in my 2007 car.
It has 507 option (rear PDC) but my CIC has been retrofited with CAN activator (CAN filter or emulator)

Has anyone installed it in a retrofited CIC car with can activator?

The seller says that it is not possible to install it with can activated CIC and I am trying to find out why this could be a problem.

Regards and thanks in advace

get your cic scripted won't need emulator

[jezzy]

? I'd love info on this scripting too..

[grzes]

Originally Posted by n8s 330xi

Man, you do some good work!
One question though - does it matter which pin the twisted wires connect to? It's not entirely evident on the drawing with the twists, so I wanted to be sure before linking in my supplementary post as well.

oh, crap, well overlooked that part yes it does matter and yes I will fix this up on monday, sorry I honestly overlooked that part, just wanted to show the twist but then did not realize that both ends must be marked clearly

[grzes]

Originally Posted by n8s 330xi

Man, you do some good work!
One question though - does it matter which pin the twisted wires connect to? It's not entirely evident on the drawing with the twists, so I wanted to be sure before linking in my supplementary post as well.

oh, crap, well overlooked that part yes it does matter and yes I will fix this up on monday, sorry I honestly overlooked that part, just wanted to show the twist but then did not realize that both ends must be marked clearly

[Ali-E90]

Those of you using the handle-cam linked the first post, how has it stood up in time? I'm concerned because of the harsh conditions we get in Toronto (cold, wet, salt, snow, etc.), any concerns with using this eBay item from China?

Also, I think it will be a lot easier for me since I'm connecting it to an aftermarket HU (Pioneer Avic) and not the OEM CIC (I don't have I-drive at all). Any thoughts / suggestions to keep in mind? I'll be getting it installed professionally (though that doesn't always mean they know 100% of the small details for this installation in our cars).

Thanks to all who have contributed, looking forward to enabling this in my car too!

[Rotary Rasp]

Originally Posted by Ali-323i

Those of you using the handle-cam linked the first post, how has it stood up in time? I'm concerned because of the harsh conditions we get in Toronto (cold, wet, salt, snow, etc.), any concerns with using this eBay item from China?

Also, I think it will be a lot easier for me since I'm connecting it to an aftermarket HU (Pioneer Avic) and not the OEM CIC (I don't have I-drive at all). Any thoughts / suggestions to keep in mind? I'll be getting it installed professionally (though that doesn't always mean they know 100% of the small details for this installation in our cars).

Thanks to all who have contributed, looking forward to enabling this in my car too!

The handle-cam is of surprising quality. No issues so far, looks like oem build quality.

Sorry, professionally installation means nothing... lol

[grzes]

Originally Posted by Ali-323i

Those of you using the handle-cam linked the first post, how has it stood up in time? I'm concerned because of the harsh conditions we get in Toronto (cold, wet, salt, snow, etc.), any concerns with using this eBay item from China?

Also, I think it will be a lot easier for me since I'm connecting it to an aftermarket HU (Pioneer Avic) and not the OEM CIC (I don't have I-drive at all). Any thoughts / suggestions to keep in mind? I'll be getting it installed professionally (though that doesn't always mean they know 100% of the small details for this installation in our cars).

Thanks to all who have contributed, looking forward to enabling this in my car too!

Alberta winter condition, she is doing well in -40 deg Celsius up here so she will do well back east
I am not sure why you want someone else install this simple installation. Keep in mind they will not pay as much attention to detail as you would. I agree to what Rotary Rasp says when it comes to professional install

[grzes]

Originally Posted by n8s 330xi

Man, you do some good work!
One question though - does it matter which pin the twisted wires connect to? It's not entirely evident on the drawing with the twists, so I wanted to be sure before linking in my supplementary post as well.

fixed up the drawing, added cable colors to the other end closer to the pin locations to clear up some confusion about the twisted cables.

[Ali-E90]

Originally Posted by grzes

Alberta winter condition, she is doing well in -40 deg Celsius up here so she will do well back east
I am not sure why you want someone else install this simple installation. Keep in mind they will not pay as much attention to detail as you would. I agree to what Rotary Rasp says when it comes to professional install

I'm integrating mine with an aftermarket HU, which means the HU needs to come out to get access to the video inputs at the back, and wires run from the trunk to the HU. That's why I'd rather a pro do it.
For the record, I'm not taking it to just any pro, I have a couple of guys who I trust to do good work (from past work done on my bimmer's audio, and other vehicles audio and remote start), but just want to proactively identify any specific issues he should look out for.

Glad to hear your camera is weathering the storm just fine in Alberta... instills a lot of confidence for me here in TO.

[grzes]

Originally Posted by Ali-323i

I'm integrating mine with an aftermarket HU, which means the HU needs to come out to get access to the video inputs at the back, and wires run from the trunk to the HU. That's why I'd rather a pro do it.
For the record, I'm not taking it to just any pro, I have a couple of guys who I trust to do good work (from past work done on my bimmer's audio, and other vehicles audio and remote start), but just want to proactively identify any specific issues he should look out for.

Glad to hear your camera is weathering the storm just fine in Alberta... instills a lot of confidence for me here in TO.

I understand, your own personal choice, if you are willing to pay for it then why not. Just so you know, it is very easy to run the cables from the back to the front, panels remove easily and most of them do not have to be even removed as you can push the cables under with ease. Hardest part was going with the camera through that rubber sleeve that connects trunk lid with the rest of the car. Make sure you get the camera with mini AV connection or you will (or them I should say) in trouble . There is many DIY on how to remove the radios and front panel to gain the access. But again, your own personal choice and nothing wrong with having others do some work for you . Good luck

[n8s 330xi]

Originally Posted by grzes

fixed up the drawing, added cable colors to the other end closer to the pin locations to clear up some confusion about the twisted cables.

Thanks! I updated the link in my walkthrough post. May not hurt to go back and see if you can update/remove the original and replace it with the new one.

[n8s 330xi]

Originally Posted by Ali-323i

I'm integrating mine with an aftermarket HU, which means the HU needs to come out to get access to the video inputs at the back, and wires run from the trunk to the HU. That's why I'd rather a pro do it.
For the record, I'm not taking it to just any pro, I have a couple of guys who I trust to do good work (from past work done on my bimmer's audio, and other vehicles audio and remote start), but just want to proactively identify any specific issues he should look out for.

Glad to hear your camera is weathering the storm just fine in Alberta... instills a lot of confidence for me here in TO.

I would imagine an aftermarket HU that has backup camera capabilities would probably have a much different process and connections than this would. I'd consult your HU's documentation and wire it according to that, rather than how we're doing it. This is to interface with BMW's stock systems - something you likely won't need to do.

[grzes]

Originally Posted by n8s 330xi

Thanks! I updated the link in my walkthrough post. May not hurt to go back and see if you can update/remove the original and replace it with the new one.

oh man, do you make me work on here lol gladly you mentioned it, at least I have learned how to edit my posts ha ha ha, done, all previous versions have been removed and replaced with the new one.

[n8s 330xi]

Originally Posted by grzes

oh man, do you make me work on here lol gladly you mentioned it, at least I have learned how to edit my posts ha ha ha, done, all previous versions have been removed and replaced with the new one.

What can I say? Deprecated versions of documentation on public filesystems is a pet peeve.

I'll admit it's a very specific peeve.

[gazosnic]

Originally Posted by Cbozz

get your cic scripted won't need emulator

Can you share details? I really want rearview but i have an 08 with CIC emulator and non PDC.

[Rotary Rasp]

Originally Posted by Cbozz

get your cic scripted won't need emulator

From what I have read, no one has been able to enable the rear view camera with scripts.

If you know something the rest of the world doesn't, please enlighten us.

[Scoff123]

The camera suggested sounds reliable, I've searched and there aren't many alternatives out there, certainly no oem bmw options anyway, so going to order the one from eBay. When changing the vo to add the 3ag option, do you need to code the whole car afterwards, or just the cic module?

[wildcatcrazy]

Originally Posted by Scoff123

The camera suggested sounds reliable, I've searched and there aren't many alternatives out there, certainly no oem bmw options anyway, so going to order the one from eBay. When changing the vo to add the 3ag option, do you need to code the whole car afterwards, or just the cic module?

FA_WRITE CAS and FRM. Then, change the values mentioned in CIC. That's it.