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

Desi2k · 12-03-2019, 09:36 PM

I bought the emulator and camera from autofocustech. I am getting a blank screen. I triple checked all my wires. It does switch to camera view instantly but to a blank screen. Any ideas ?

vespa · 12-03-2019, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by thesalboy

I decided to go with Carsystems (Extended, so I get dynamic parking lines). Sending cash to Ukraine was interesting...

The kit does not include terminals to connect to pins 21 and 24. Does anyone know what works?

2. Does anyone know how to de-pin terminals 11 and 9? Do you just pry up on the green part, then de-pin like normal?

Bummer they don't seem to have a US distributor anymore. You need the two crimp terminals that will fit in the quadlock, I think they can be sourced from BMW but I just re-used the ones from the Autofocustech kit.

De-pinning the quadlock is pretty conventional if you're familiar with these types of connectors. As I recall, the green parts come out and then you stick a small screwdriver in the little slot to unlock the pin. I don't think you need to do that for the Carsystems though -- you have to cut the CAN lines.

unrulyteach · 12-04-2019, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Desi2k

I bought the emulator and camera from autofocustech. I am getting a blank screen. I triple checked all my wires. It does switch to camera view instantly but to a blank screen. Any ideas ?

What's coding did u use?

Desi2k · 12-04-2019, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by unrulyteach

What's coding did u use?

Same as the OP and I don't have a PDC:

$3AG to the VO in the CAS and FRM modules.

MACRO_PDC
aktiv
MACRO_REARVIEW
aktiv
RVC_CIC
wert_23
MACRO_L6_PARKMENU
aktiv
PDC_DIRECTION
vertikal

I also tried setting the values for RVC_CIC to different ones. Some values made the screen go green.

unrulyteach · 12-04-2019, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Desi2k

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Originally Posted by unrulyteach

What's coding did u use?

Same as the OP:

$3AG to the VO in the CAS and FRM modules.

MACRO_PDC
aktiv
MACRO_REARVIEW
aktiv
RVC_CIC
wert_23
MACRO_L6_PARKMENU
aktiv
PDC_DIRECTION
vertikal

I also tried setting the values for RVC_CIC to different ones. Some values made the screen go green.

Try vert 21

Desi2k · 12-04-2019, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by unrulyteach

Try vert 21

I tired vert 21 and got blank screen as well.

unrulyteach · 12-04-2019, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Desi2k

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Originally Posted by unrulyteach

Try vert 21

I tired vert 21 and got blank screen as well.

I code nfrm or frm?

Desi2k · 12-04-2019, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by unrulyteach

I code nfrm or frm?

frm

thesalboy · 12-07-2019, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by vespa

Bummer they don't seem to have a US distributor anymore. You need the two crimp terminals that will fit in the quadlock, I think they can be sourced from BMW but I just re-used the ones from the Autofocustech kit.

De-pinning the quadlock is pretty conventional if you're familiar with these types of connectors. As I recall, the green parts come out and then you stick a small screwdriver in the little slot to unlock the pin. I don't think you need to do that for the Carsystems though -- you have to cut the CAN lines.

The Dupont jumper wires worked fine.

I gave up on de-pinning the quadlock and just cut and spliced everything in place.

Everything works, but only once. Once I shift of out of reverse, or navigate away from camera view, I cannot get it back. Car has to be shut off long enough for CIC to shut down for things to work again. CAN wires are twisted as much as I could get them, though I fail to see how that could have anything to do with it.

thesalboy · 12-10-2019, 03:45 PM

To those who have installed Bimmertech or Carsystems emulator: What is the behavior after shifting out of reverse? I believe it should work like factory PDC systems and stay on until some distance is traveled or speed is reached. My camera is shutting off immediately after shifting out of reverse. Wondering if there is related coding about PDC post-shift behavior that is needed...?

unrulyteach · 12-10-2019, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by thesalboy

To those who have installed Bimmertech or Carsystems emulator: What is the behavior after shifting out of reverse? I believe it should work like factory PDC systems and stay on until some distance is traveled or speed is reached. My camera is shutting off immediately after shifting out of reverse. Wondering if there is related coding about PDC post-shift behavior that is needed...?

Isn't that how it should wprk

6ixSpd · 12-11-2019, 11:08 AM

Having a small issue all of a sudden: the reverse camera image is flipped left to right. has anyone had this happen to them?

6ixSpd · 12-13-2019, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

Having a small issue all of a sudden: the reverse camera image is flipped left to right. has anyone had this happen to them?

Anyone?

9krpmrx8 · 12-13-2019, 11:34 AM

I guess this mod is bust overall right?

lnxguy · 12-15-2019, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by emranc

VO coding did not help, all connections are rock solid - verified with a digital multimeter. It was intermittent, would work when the car was first started but never after the first time.

Last night when i started the car I noticed a burning smell, removed CIC and the emulator. The emulator is clearly dead, not a coding issue buddy, I ended up coding VO codes as well! Luckily no other electronics got damaged!

Anyways, now on to dealing with a return on eBay to China, wish me luck!!!

Goodluck. I don't think we've had one on fire before, lol.

lnxguy · 12-15-2019, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8

I guess this mod is bust overall right?

Best $130 mod by far for any e90 with CIC iDrive.

dnguyen415 · 12-15-2019, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Desi2k

I bought the emulator and camera from autofocustech. I am getting a blank screen. I triple checked all my wires. It does switch to camera view instantly but to a blank screen. Any ideas ?

My guess is your camera is dead. Confirm by plugging it into a TV and checking it there. You’ll need to power it somehow.

6ixSpd · 12-15-2019, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

Having a small issue all of a sudden: the reverse camera image is flipped left to right. has anyone had this happen to them?

Can anyone shed some light on this? Is there any coding option to change to fix this? Every time I go into reverse the image is flipped horizontally. If I restart the car, it corrects itself. Such an annoying issue...

vespa · 12-15-2019, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

Can anyone shed some light on this? Is there any coding option to change to fix this? Every time I go into reverse the image is flipped horizontally. If I restart the car, it corrects itself. Such an annoying issue...

What if you cross your arms so that your right hand is on the left side of the steering wheel and vice-versa?

9krpmrx8 · 12-16-2019, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by lnxguy

Best $130 mod by far for any e90 with CIC iDrive.

No problems with yours?

rod.bearings · 12-16-2019, 11:00 PM

I ended up wiring my camera to the back of my car and connected the red powers together. The camera ended up working without having to mount the ground wire. I ended up leaving it like this for now as Im planning to hide the wires better on the weekend.

Out of curiosity is the ground needed? Whats the worst that can happen if I don't mount this wire? Always thought I needed it to complete the loop and power the camera up

lnxguy · 12-17-2019, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8

No problems with yours?

No issues yet. Did this on my 335d and my parents 335d. Parents love it.

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Desi2k New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I bought the emulator and camera from autofocustech. I am getting a blank screen. I triple checked all my wires. It does switch to camera view instantly but to a blank screen. Any ideas ? Attached Images Last edited by Desi2k; 12-04-2019 at 11:51 AM..
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thesalboy Enlisted Member 9 Rep 47 Posts Drives: '22 X5 45e; '09 328 N51 SULEV Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List '93 E36 Track Car [0.00] '22 X5 45e [0.00] '09 328c N51 SULEV [0.00]	To those who have installed Bimmertech or Carsystems emulator: What is the behavior after shifting out of reverse? I believe it should work like factory PDC systems and stay on until some distance is traveled or speed is reached. My camera is shutting off immediately after shifting out of reverse. Wondering if there is related coding about PDC post-shift behavior that is needed...?
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6ixSpd Save the manuals! 6078 Rep 6,770 Posts Drives: '16 M3, '23 718 Spyder Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 416 iTrader: (4)	Having a small issue all of a sudden: the reverse camera image is flipped left to right. has anyone had this happen to them? __________________ '16 M3 \| '23 718 Spyder Past: E92 M3, F87 M2, E39 M5, etc
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9krpmrx8 Clean is the new cool, keep it that way. 820 Rep 1,685 Posts Drives: 11' Alpine White 335i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	I guess this mod is bust overall right? __________________ 2011 335i, FBO, N55+ Turbo, full E85, S55 intercooler, etc. 2015 X5 35i Xdrive
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rod.bearings Lieutenant 137 Rep 547 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Alberta iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [0.00]	I ended up wiring my camera to the back of my car and connected the red powers together. The camera ended up working without having to mount the ground wire. I ended up leaving it like this for now as Im planning to hide the wires better on the weekend. Out of curiosity is the ground needed? Whats the worst that can happen if I don't mount this wire? Always thought I needed it to complete the loop and power the camera up __________________ 2011 E92 M3 AW DCT IG - rod.bearings
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