~DIY: $130 Rear View Camera with OEM integration (vendors will hate me)~

wtobiason · 04-18-2016, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by E60525d

The issue I have got is the PDC button no longer works.

Does your PDC and camera image disappear as soon as you put it in reverse gear or only when you drive a few yards?

I don't have a PDC button. As soon as I put it in reverse the camera and PDC appear. Once I come out of reverse it goes to the normal screen.

I don't think it changes anything but my car is a manual.

E60525d · 04-18-2016, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by wtobiason

I don't have a PDC button. As soon as I put it in reverse the camera and PDC appear. Once I come out of reverse it goes to the normal screen.

I don't think it changes anything but my car is a manual.

One mine, the camera switches on when I put it into reverse but it does not go out when I put it in 1st gear.

Someone told me it should switch off when you drive a few yards. This seems like incorrect info.

II have an issue somewhere. I am going to look at it again this weekend.

The camera switches on when I put it into reverse but it does not go out when I put it in 1st gear.

medexten · 04-18-2016, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by wtobiason

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Originally Posted by E60525d

The issue I have got is the PDC button no longer works.

Does your PDC and camera image disappear as soon as you put it in reverse gear or only when you drive a few yards?

I don't have a PDC button. As soon as I put it in reverse the camera and PDC appear. Once I come out of reverse it goes to the normal screen.

I don't think it changes anything but my car is a manual.

Can anybody confirm that this works in a 6mt can that did not originally come with PDC? I've read through the thread on multiple occasions, it seems that some of you have had limited success?

If so, are the required items:
Reverse Camera
Reverse Camera Emulator
PDC Module

I'm very interested in this DIY, but don't want to waste my time if it's not going to work properly (or at all)

E60525d · 04-26-2016, 04:25 AM

Thinking of buying this camera, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2523221538...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Will it work or are the connectors too big to feed through?

wtobiason · 04-26-2016, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by E60525d

Thinking of buying this camera, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2523221538...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Will it work or are the connectors too big to feed through?

They could be too big. I would buy from eBay seller "autofocustech". They sell the emulators too.

E60525d · 04-26-2016, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by wtobiason

They could be too big. I would buy from eBay seller "autofocustech". They sell the emulators too.

I already have the emulator from autofocustech, just need the camera.

Problem is that other ebay sellers are selling camera's which look almost the same as the autofocustech but for less than half price.

wtobiason · 04-27-2016, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by E60525d

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Originally Posted by wtobiason

They could be too big. I would buy from eBay seller "autofocustech". They sell the emulators too.

I already have the emulator from autofocustech, just need the camera.

Problem is that other ebay sellers are selling camera's which look almost the same as the autofocustech but for less than half price.

Easy option is just buy the camera from the same seller. They have the wire to cut to get rid of the lines and their harness fits through the rubber geometry easily with a coat hanger.

They make it easy if you buy both from them.

vmodi89 · 05-01-2016, 01:28 AM

I have a 2010 e92 without PDC and am interested in having a backup camera. I am just shopping autofocustech's store on eBay and am looking for confirmation on my selection. Can you all confirm that these are the only items I will need to get it working?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281375174104

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281474834192

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281474833928

Thanks in advance!

stephtech · 05-01-2016, 08:18 AM

You don't need the first item (wire harness), you can just tap 4 wires at the CIC connector and insert the rca video plug into the same CIC connector.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vmodi89

I have a 2010 e92 without PDC and am interested in having a backup camera. I am just shopping autofocustech's store on eBay and am looking for confirmation on my selection. Can you all confirm that these are the only items I will need to get it working?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281375174104

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281474834192

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281474833928

Thanks in advance!

vmodi89 · 05-01-2016, 12:20 PM

I was just hoping not to splice the factory cables, but I think you're right, Im gonna just go ahead and do so. Its not like I will ever be uninstalling the set up anyways. Thanks. Also, what have people used for coding? Successful without PDC?

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Originally Posted by stephtech

You don't need the first item (wire harness), you can just tap 4 wires at the CIC connector and insert the rca video plug into the same CIC connector.

medexten · 05-06-2016, 04:39 AM

Could somebody that does not have stock PDC and a six speed manual transmission that has successfully installed this retrofit post the components they used to make everything work properly? Thank you!

E60525d · 05-07-2016, 10:32 AM

For those who have installed the camera, are you running it with or without parking lines? Which do you prefer?

stephtech · 05-08-2016, 05:59 PM

I am installing the rear view camera.

The module has been installed but it is no working properly.
I have coded my CIC unit according to the first.

When I put the car in reverse, the CIC seems to do something on the screen (kinda graying out the menu) but does not display reverse camera. If I stay in reverse for more than 2-3 seconds, the CIC freeze and reboots. My CIC fimware is at 16.

The video camera is working and has been verified by connecting a monitor in place of the CIC. The camera power is not coming for the emulator but from circuit KL15 (I want to be able to tap into the video at all time to display on another monitor).

I have a E90, 2010 with automatic transmisison and no PDC.

I have connected the unit as per the instructions in the box. I have no canbus error on the dash. It just doesn't work like it should.

Anyone has a suggestion on what to do next or is the emulator defective?

thank you

stephtech · 05-08-2016, 07:56 PM

I have found out what was wrong, I thought it was worth the time to post the fix in case somebody has the same issue.

When I coded the options in the CIC, the first one is:
MACRO_PDC
aktiv

by mistake, I have forgotten that option and it was still at nicht_aktiv. Once corrected, it started to work. no more crashing and image display is perfect.

Now I will test the system over the next days and post my success/issues.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stephtech

I am installing the rear view camera.

The module has been installed but it is no working properly.
I have coded my CIC unit according to the first.

When I put the car in reverse, the CIC seems to do something on the screen (kinda graying out the menu) but does not display reverse camera. If I stay in reverse for more than 2-3 seconds, the CIC freeze and reboots. My CIC fimware is at 16.

The video camera is working and has been verified by connecting a monitor in place of the CIC. The camera power is not coming for the emulator but from circuit KL15 (I want to be able to tap into the video at all time to display on another monitor).

I have a E90, 2010 with automatic transmisison and no PDC.

I have connected the unit as per the instructions in the box. I have no canbus error on the dash. It just doesn't work like it should.

Anyone has a suggestion on what to do next or is the emulator defective?

thank you

Rotary Rasp · 05-09-2016, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by E60525d

For those who have installed the camera, are you running it with or without parking lines? Which do you prefer?

Without. They look cheesy.

J. Dub · 05-09-2016, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rotary Rasp

Without. They look cheesy.

How does one run, without them? Cut the green wire that is "looped" nearest the camera?

Rotary Rasp · 05-09-2016, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by J. Dub

How does one run, without them? Cut the green wire that is "looped" nearest the camera?

yes

J. Dub · 05-10-2016, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rotary Rasp

yes

K thanks, love you buddy

J. Dub · 05-11-2016, 10:35 PM

I cannot fish this God damn wire through the rubber tube of trunk for the life of me.
And I have the micro connector

Rotary Rasp · 05-11-2016, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by J. Dub

I cannot fish this God damn wire through the rubber tube of trunk for the life of me.
And I have the micro connector

use dish soap to lube it up

J. Dub · 05-11-2016, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rotary Rasp

use dish soap to lube it up

Great thinking. I just read that again in your OP

vespa · 05-12-2016, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by J. Dub

I cannot fish this God damn wire...

I posted some tips on this and other aspects here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...6#post18055036

04-26-2016, 04:25 AM	#510
E60525d Lieutenant Colonel 293 Rep 1,537 Posts Drives: 330d M Sport LCI Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Thinking of buying this camera, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2523221538...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Will it work or are the connectors too big to feed through?
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vmodi89 New Member 6 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2015 435i xDrive Gran Coupe Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Woburn, MA iTrader: (0)	I have a 2010 e92 without PDC and am interested in having a backup camera. I am just shopping autofocustech's store on eBay and am looking for confirmation on my selection. Can you all confirm that these are the only items I will need to get it working? http://www.ebay.com/itm/281375174104 http://www.ebay.com/itm/281474834192 http://www.ebay.com/itm/281474833928 Thanks in advance!
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medexten New Member 1 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 328i E93 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Could somebody that does not have stock PDC and a six speed manual transmission that has successfully installed this retrofit post the components they used to make everything work properly? Thank you!
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05-07-2016, 10:32 AM	#518
E60525d Lieutenant Colonel 293 Rep 1,537 Posts Drives: 330d M Sport LCI Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	For those who have installed the camera, are you running it with or without parking lines? Which do you prefer?
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05-08-2016, 05:59 PM	#519
stephtech Not enough time! 12 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2010 335XI Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Montreal - Canada iTrader: (1)	I am installing the rear view camera. The module has been installed but it is no working properly. I have coded my CIC unit according to the first. When I put the car in reverse, the CIC seems to do something on the screen (kinda graying out the menu) but does not display reverse camera. If I stay in reverse for more than 2-3 seconds, the CIC freeze and reboots. My CIC fimware is at 16. The video camera is working and has been verified by connecting a monitor in place of the CIC. The camera power is not coming for the emulator but from circuit KL15 (I want to be able to tap into the video at all time to display on another monitor). I have a E90, 2010 with automatic transmisison and no PDC. I have connected the unit as per the instructions in the box. I have no canbus error on the dash. It just doesn't work like it should. Anyone has a suggestion on what to do next or is the emulator defective? thank you
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J. Dub Bob Saget 373 Rep 2,234 Posts Drives: 2010 335i e92 N54 A/T Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: AR - 501 iTrader: (15)	I cannot fish this God damn wire through the rubber tube of trunk for the life of me. And I have the micro connector
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