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

Rotary Rasp · 10-13-2014, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by vadimr

Just to confirm, you have a manual car, right?

yes, manual.

Rotary Rasp · 10-13-2014, 12:10 PM

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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

I believe that people have had poor results when using more than one emulator in tandem.

arkticblue · 10-15-2014, 02:36 AM

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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

I'm like you. I have a cic retrofit with emulator on my e92. I would like to install a backup camera and am looking information

ATTN · 10-19-2014, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rotary Rasp

Reverse camera emulator:
This taps into the cars CANBUS system and fools the navi into thinking that you actually have the required oem hardware. This can also be found on ebay for around $80.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E90-E60-..._Tools&vxp=mtr

Great, DIY - just wanted to know if this part is essential or can you choose not to buy it and code it out? I have CIC

Rotary Rasp · 10-19-2014, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ATTN

Great, DIY - just wanted to know if this part is essential or can you choose not to buy it and code it out? I have CIC

It is required.

ATTN · 10-19-2014, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Rotary Rasp

It is required.

Ah, I see. How did you wire it?

Actually, I think I just figured it out. You'd wire the Emulator to the back of the CIC unit with the matching wires directly.

Just bought all the componets can't wait to install it using this helpful DIY

dkexige · 10-24-2014, 03:24 PM

Thanks for sharing. Tagging the thread, might be my next project

arkticblue · 10-26-2014, 02:59 PM

someone you try it the emulator for rear camera when there was already an emulator for cic?

Blakkflame · 10-27-2014, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by makkan00

- This module gives issues if you have retrofitted CIC

There's a solution, now, or nothing ??

I've also installed a tv-tuner (optics fiber), can help ??

seanchen95 · 10-28-2014, 01:28 PM

great info

herrlado · 10-28-2014, 03:58 PM

How is the quality of the trunk handle? Comparable with the OEM one?

makkan00 · 10-28-2014, 04:51 PM

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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

Because can filter break the can communication b/w cic and car.
If you fit reverse cam
Emulator before fitting cic eumlator, it gets triggered but when it send messages to cic to bring reverse screen on, due to can filter, these is hesitancy or sometime it does not go back to normal.
Hope that make sense.

makkan00 · 10-28-2014, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Blakkflame

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Originally Posted by makkan00

- This module gives issues if you have retrofitted CIC

There's a solution, now, or nothing ??

I've also installed a tv-tuner (optics fiber), can help ??

Solution is that you need emulator which is not based on k-can or which does not get fitted with cic emulator.
I had one (media card) which was flawless with reverse camera.
Since I moved to NBT therefore that media card is up for sale for 150GBP.
It also allows you to have video input.

funglenn · 11-16-2014, 04:28 PM

three questions:

1. anyone have a pic of what shows up on the nav screen? do we see the rear and PDC view as well?

2. any long term damage possible to the Nav?
3. I am confused there seem to be cameras from 22 to 120 dollars. Do the cheap ones not have the button for the trunk opening? Can I transfer my trunk button from the OEM assembly to the ebay one? or do I need the more expensive camera to retain the button?

herrlado · 11-16-2014, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by funglenn

three questions:

1. anyone have a pic of what shows up on the nav screen? do we see the rear and PDC view as well?

I think the first post contains such a Photo. It implies that the rear pdc also works and shows the sensor data on the right side of the screen

funglenn · 11-16-2014, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by herrlado

I think the first post contains such a Photo. It implies that the rear pdc also works and shows the sensor data on the right side of the screen

you are correct--I should have been more specific. that was a CIC photo, I have the old CCC version.

Rotary Rasp · 11-25-2014, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by herrlado

How is the quality of the trunk handle? Comparable with the OEM one?

Very similar in fit and finish to OEM.

Rotary Rasp · 11-25-2014, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by funglenn

you are correct--I should have been more specific. that was a CIC photo, I have the old CCC version.

I'm pretty sure, but not positive, that it looks the same on CCC.

HardCoal99 · 11-28-2014, 08:44 PM

Installed the same backup camera as the DIY.

OP - Thank you for taking the time to post this option. I love the backup camera!!

For those attempting this, I would recommend unplugging the battery before messing with the NAV harness. I blew a fuse while installing mine when wires were flapping around.

jezzy · 11-28-2014, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by makkan00

Solution is that you need emulator which is not based on k-can or which does not get fitted with cic emulator.
I had one (media card) which was flawless with reverse camera.
Since I moved to NBT therefore that media card is up for sale for 150GBP.
It also allows you to have video input.

Hey makkan.. More info on this would be great. I'm running a CIC emulator from my CCC to CIC retrofit and looking at pdc and reverse camera retrofits.

Pm me when u can
Tnx

princelybug · 12-02-2014, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Rotary Rasp

Very similar in fit and finish to OEM.

Please email me regarding this at: scott.k.yun@gmail.com.

TIA!

unrealii · 12-05-2014, 12:24 AM

Which version of the camera do you guys buy?...PAL or NTSC?

Also, does this interfere with other CAN items like jb4?

10-24-2014, 03:24 PM	#51
dkexige Lieutenant 62 Rep 531 Posts Drives: 982 4RS, 8J TTRS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Cambridge, MA iTrader: (4)	Thanks for sharing. Tagging the thread, might be my next project
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10-26-2014, 02:59 PM	#52
arkticblue New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: Bmw 330d e92 08" Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: France iTrader: (0)	someone you try it the emulator for rear camera when there was already an emulator for cic?
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10-28-2014, 01:28 PM	#54
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10-28-2014, 03:58 PM	#55
herrlado Enlisted Member 5 Rep 41 Posts Drives: E91 LCI Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	How is the quality of the trunk handle? Comparable with the OEM one?
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11-16-2014, 04:28 PM	#58
funglenn New Member 3 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 530i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Annapolis, MD iTrader: (0)	three questions: 1. anyone have a pic of what shows up on the nav screen? do we see the rear and PDC view as well? 2. any long term damage possible to the Nav? 3. I am confused there seem to be cameras from 22 to 120 dollars. Do the cheap ones not have the button for the trunk opening? Can I transfer my trunk button from the OEM assembly to the ebay one? or do I need the more expensive camera to retain the button?
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HardCoal99 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2009 335xi Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Allentown, PA iTrader: (0)	Installed the same backup camera as the DIY. OP - Thank you for taking the time to post this option. I love the backup camera!! For those attempting this, I would recommend unplugging the battery before messing with the NAV harness. I blew a fuse while installing mine when wires were flapping around. __________________ 2009 335xi Le Mans Blue; JB4 - Map 5; flashed, VSRF DPs, VSRF Intercooler, transmission flash, VSRF chargepipe, LED interior, Angel Eyes, Glossy Black Grill, spolier, Rear Fog Light Mod, backup camera mod, 2020 Nav. Maps;
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12-05-2014, 12:24 AM	#66
unrealii Captain 77 Rep 630 Posts Drives: '09 335 E93 6MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Socal iTrader: (3) Garage List 2002 Toyota 4Runner [0.00] 2009 BMW 335I [10.00]	Which version of the camera do you guys buy?...PAL or NTSC? Also, does this interfere with other CAN items like jb4?
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