Those with Rear Camera Retrofits

skl007 · 08-05-2014, 05:02 PM

Who did you use and how is it holding up? I'm looking to get one, but I'm a little hesitant to jump for a kit that replaces the trunk release.

Curious to see how hard it was to install, or how much it cost you to have someone install it, and if you were able to add those dynamic parking lines as well.

For those who also got the front camera, I'd be interested in some info as well. If I'm already doing the rear camera, I might as well just get the front done and call it a day.

BPMSport · 08-08-2014, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by skl007

Who did you use and how is it holding up? I'm looking to get one, but I'm a little hesitant to jump for a kit that replaces the trunk release.

Curious to see how hard it was to install, or how much it cost you to have someone install it, and if you were able to add those dynamic parking lines as well.

For those who also got the front camera, I'd be interested in some info as well. If I'm already doing the rear camera, I might as well just get the front done and call it a day.

Trunk release pops out very easily

M3ANMACHINE · 08-18-2014, 12:24 AM

I have a front and rear camera.

Both were installed by the previous owner and are working great. I forget the brand, but it was a well known forum vendor who did the install.

Rear camera is built in to the trunk handle.

Only issue I had was a blown fuse that needed to be replaced behind the glove box.

skl007 · 08-18-2014, 12:30 PM

Thanks for the info!

Johndong888 · 08-22-2014, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by skl007

Thanks for the info!

i have no issue with the trunk release. Did the install myself. hardest part was just feeding the wire from the trunk lid to the car down taht small tube. It's straightforward, just need time.

1QuikWS6 · 09-02-2014, 03:26 AM

I used the OEM/Factory-Style Trunk/Boot Handle/Opener Reversing/Camera BMW 3-Series E92/E9X from AutoElectronics in the UK:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281190555389...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Cost was $117 USD, which some people would not pay, most tend to go with the cheap $20-$40 versions from China, but I have used products from AE before & am familiar with their quality - plus I am always hesitant to buy items that are very cheap cost - usually there is a reason for the low cost.

Unit replaces the center trunk handle (all though they do sell the license plate/camera units also) which I chose for a more central location for the camera.

It has similar to OEM rubber pad inside the handle that registers with the OEM handle switch. You simply swap the switch from your old handle on to the new unit & it works as OEM...

As far as pulling the wires thru the small accordion boot between the trunk & car - I had no problem as I have experience with these type installs b4. I even had to pull (2) RCA style connectors thru this boot with the AE unit (1 for pic/1 for power).

Disconnect both ends of boot
Make a small open end hook on a piece of wire coat hanger
Push coat hanger thru boot from car side
Put line of RCA connector thru loop
Bend wire with RCA back on itself and tape up real good with electrical tape so it is secured to coat hanger and all sharp edges are covered. Open end of RCA will then be opposite direction of pull so it will not get caught up on accordion ribs & line is positively secured to coat hanger & will not come loose while pulling
Lavishley slather the taped section with White Lithium Grease
Collapse accordion of boot till it is @ shortest length (& yielding largest ID)
While holding boot in this position & with boot completely straight - pull coat hanger & wire thru from trunk side to car side.

Pulled thru easily in about 5sec for both lines

I wired Ground of camera to behind bolt holding battery hold down bracket to side of car, & Power to Gray (+) Reverse Light feed wire on my LCI Tailights using a 3M Scotchlock 'add a female spade socket' & male spade lug on camera wire for EZ disconnect if ever need be.

Camera pic is hi quality, looks great in Day & Nite (thanks to my Lux LED Reverse LED's

) with no interference lines at all.

If you install a rear camera & result in interference lines on the screen - you will need to wire the camera to power using a 12V Relay instead of how I wired.

Install Power wire directly from battery Pos terminal to Relay - make sure to also include an Inline Fuse Holder with 5/10 or 15A fuse in this line
Wire from Relay to Ground
Wire camera (+) wire to Normally Open terminal of Relay
Wire from (+) Reverse light circuit to Relay as Trigger wire

This way, camera power will be isolated & come directly from Battery instead of what may be a 'noisy' Reverse light power feed.

I actually bought a Directed Electronics Relay setup with pre-wired socket/pigtail harness from BestBuy just in case I needed it, but in my case it was not needed...

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/directed...elay&cp=1&lp=9

Disturbed · 09-13-2014, 12:41 PM

Is the car already wired for video? How does the video get from the camera to the screen?

aussiem3 · 09-13-2014, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Disturbed

Is the car already wired for video? How does the video get from the camera to the screen?

Speak to a vendor and they will sort you out with a complete kit. There are plenty of vendors on this forum. By the way, do a search as there are a lot of DIYs on this subject. In fact there is a detailed thread by Technic.

TexasSpartan · 09-16-2014, 08:57 AM

I purchased the OEM kit from BimmerTech. Great customer service and great product. I installed the rear cam myself on a Saturday, had them code it that afternoon and was up and running. You can buy "fishing wire" off Amazon to help with getting wires through that rubber accordian in the trunk.

03BeastCharmer · 09-16-2014, 11:23 AM

I have the alekshop version. Replaces one of the license plate lights. Hardest part by far was feeding the wires through the trunk to car rubber boot. I've been using it for 2 years without a problem. No coding was required, but you do have to take apart the dash by the A/C to install and hide a module.

http://alekshop.com/products/multime..._for_2009_bmws

mxa121 · 10-19-2014, 11:54 AM

I also have the alekshop kit. Front and Rear
Previous owner installed, but when I received it, was not working.

I tore the dash apart which was surprisingly easy to see that the power wire had come out of a fuse behind the glovebox. Alekshop provided the install instructions so I could check everything out.

The Rear camera works excellent and requires a module wired to the nav screen. This sits behind the A/C control unit.
The Front camera is almost worthless, since it mounts between the kidney slats, disrupting the view, but oh well. I just back in everywhere.

v1per · 10-23-2014, 03:07 PM

I have a model by bimmerretrofit and it is working well for almost 2 years. Installed by me, hardest part was passing wires from front to back.
I am installing the NBT kit and a new version of rear-view camera now, will be posting post soon.

marksae · 10-23-2014, 03:14 PM

I've had the modmynav kit for 2.5 years now and it has worked flawlessly. Never had an issue with it after installation.

GT3 Tim · 10-24-2014, 12:30 PM

I also have the alekshop version front and rear cams. Everything works fine. The only "issue" I have is the rear cam (that replaces a license plate lamp) its loose...almost pops out, but not quite...sort of hangs out a bit on one side. I think I can heat the plastic and re-bend it a bit for a snugger fit, just haven't had the time.

whats77inaname · 10-24-2014, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by marksae

I've had the modmynav kit for 2.5 years now and it has worked flawlessly. Never had an issue with it after installation.

+1.

dmppdx · 10-24-2014, 02:33 PM

I did one through Bimmer Retrofit. It works fine for the most part. I get a little bit of interference on the screen sometime, usually only if the car has been sitting a while and just started up. Not sure what is causing it but I tried to run the power straight from the battery using a relay like mentioned in one of the post above, and that didn't change anything. So I'm not sure if it is unclean power going to the camera, or the signal from the camera is getting electromagnetic interference or something on the way to the module in the dash. If anyone has any thought on how to resolve, please let me know.

I installed it myself, and it wasn't too bad. Mine has the static back up lines, not the dynamic ones since those weren't available at the time I purchased.

08-05-2014, 05:02 PM	#1
skl007 Private First Class 22 Rep 166 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (1)	Those with Rear Camera Retrofits Who did you use and how is it holding up? I'm looking to get one, but I'm a little hesitant to jump for a kit that replaces the trunk release. Curious to see how hard it was to install, or how much it cost you to have someone install it, and if you were able to add those dynamic parking lines as well. For those who also got the front camera, I'd be interested in some info as well. If I'm already doing the rear camera, I might as well just get the front done and call it a day. __________________ 2010 E92 M3 2010 R35 GT-R 2017 X3 xDrive35i
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08-18-2014, 12:24 AM	#3
M3ANMACHINE Admiral 930 Rep 3,886 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 + 2014 F15 X5 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (11)	I have a front and rear camera. Both were installed by the previous owner and are working great. I forget the brand, but it was a well known forum vendor who did the install. Rear camera is built in to the trunk handle. Only issue I had was a blown fuse that needed to be replaced behind the glove box. __________________ 2020 FORD RAPTOR 2014 F15 X5 \| M-SPORT SOLD 2011 SG E90 M3 \| 2008 AW E90 M3 \| 2004 E46 M3
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08-18-2014, 12:30 PM	#4
skl007 Private First Class 22 Rep 166 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the info! __________________ 2010 E92 M3 2010 R35 GT-R 2017 X3 xDrive35i
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09-02-2014, 03:26 AM	#6
1QuikWS6 No 55mph 1621 Rep 8,476 Posts Drives: F32 435ix MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA iTrader: (113) Garage List 2022 BMW M440ix Vert [0.00] 2015 BMW 435ix MSport [0.00] 2000 Pontiac Trans Am [0.00]	I used the OEM/Factory-Style Trunk/Boot Handle/Opener Reversing/Camera BMW 3-Series E92/E9X from AutoElectronics in the UK: http://www.ebay.com/itm/281190555389...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Cost was $117 USD, which some people would not pay, most tend to go with the cheap $20-$40 versions from China, but I have used products from AE before & am familiar with their quality - plus I am always hesitant to buy items that are very cheap cost - usually there is a reason for the low cost. Unit replaces the center trunk handle (all though they do sell the license plate/camera units also) which I chose for a more central location for the camera. It has similar to OEM rubber pad inside the handle that registers with the OEM handle switch. You simply swap the switch from your old handle on to the new unit & it works as OEM... As far as pulling the wires thru the small accordion boot between the trunk & car - I had no problem as I have experience with these type installs b4. I even had to pull (2) RCA style connectors thru this boot with the AE unit (1 for pic/1 for power). Disconnect both ends of boot Make a small open end hook on a piece of wire coat hanger Push coat hanger thru boot from car side Put line of RCA connector thru loop Bend wire with RCA back on itself and tape up real good with electrical tape so it is secured to coat hanger and all sharp edges are covered. Open end of RCA will then be opposite direction of pull so it will not get caught up on accordion ribs & line is positively secured to coat hanger & will not come loose while pulling Lavishley slather the taped section with White Lithium Grease Collapse accordion of boot till it is @ shortest length (& yielding largest ID) While holding boot in this position & with boot completely straight - pull coat hanger & wire thru from trunk side to car side. Pulled thru easily in about 5sec for both lines I wired Ground of camera to behind bolt holding battery hold down bracket to side of car, & Power to Gray (+) Reverse Light feed wire on my LCI Tailights using a 3M Scotchlock 'add a female spade socket' & male spade lug on camera wire for EZ disconnect if ever need be. Camera pic is hi quality, looks great in Day & Nite (thanks to my Lux LED Reverse LED's ) with no interference lines at all. If you install a rear camera & result in interference lines on the screen - you will need to wire the camera to power using a 12V Relay instead of how I wired. Install Power wire directly from battery Pos terminal to Relay - make sure to also include an Inline Fuse Holder with 5/10 or 15A fuse in this line Wire from Relay to Ground Wire camera (+) wire to Normally Open terminal of Relay Wire from (+) Reverse light circuit to Relay as Trigger wire This way, camera power will be isolated & come directly from Battery instead of what may be a 'noisy' Reverse light power feed. I actually bought a Directed Electronics Relay setup with pre-wired socket/pigtail harness from BestBuy just in case I needed it, but in my case it was not needed... http://www.bestbuy.com/site/directed...elay&cp=1&lp=9 __________________ F32 435ix//MGM//M Sport-Prem-Tech-Driver Assist-Lighting-Cold Weather-Dyn Handling Pkgs//M4 Black Lthr Int w/M4 Alum Blade Trim//HK w/Bavsound Stg3//763M//M4 Euro LCI Tails//M4 Mirrors w/CF Covers//AWCarbon CF F/R Spoilers-Side Splitters-Diffuser 6WB/ID6 HU+HUD/IND M4 Alcantara Armrest//PURE S2 Turbo//AA FMIC+DP//ER CP+TIC//3.5bar TMAP/TS DV//AWE Tuning Exh w/Blk Tips//Turner MS CF Intake//BM3 Cary Jordan Tune//MPerf Diff//PrecRW Ignition Kit
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09-13-2014, 12:41 PM	#7
Disturbed First Lieutenant 24 Rep 381 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Is the car already wired for video? How does the video get from the camera to the screen?
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09-16-2014, 08:57 AM	#9
TexasSpartan Lieutenant 24 Rep 422 Posts Drives: '06 E85 3.0si Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fulshear, TX iTrader: (0)	I purchased the OEM kit from BimmerTech. Great customer service and great product. I installed the rear cam myself on a Saturday, had them code it that afternoon and was up and running. You can buy "fishing wire" off Amazon to help with getting wires through that rubber accordian in the trunk. __________________ 2006 E85 Z4 3.0si 2015 F10 535i M Sport Sold 2011 E92 M3 Sold 2007 E90 335i Sold 2006 E90 330i Sold
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09-16-2014, 11:23 AM	#10
03BeastCharmer Lieutenant Colonel 257 Rep 1,660 Posts Drives: '13 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (3)	I have the alekshop version. Replaces one of the license plate lights. Hardest part by far was feeding the wires through the trunk to car rubber boot. I've been using it for 2 years without a problem. No coding was required, but you do have to take apart the dash by the A/C to install and hide a module. http://alekshop.com/products/multime..._for_2009_bmws __________________ Current: '13 E92 M3 Euro Delivery Gone: E86 M Coupe; E30 M3, E39 M5, E36 M3
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10-19-2014, 11:54 AM	#11
mxa121 Major 226 Rep 1,064 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (3)	I also have the alekshop kit. Front and Rear Previous owner installed, but when I received it, was not working. I tore the dash apart which was surprisingly easy to see that the power wire had come out of a fuse behind the glovebox. Alekshop provided the install instructions so I could check everything out. The Rear camera works excellent and requires a module wired to the nav screen. This sits behind the A/C control unit. The Front camera is almost worthless, since it mounts between the kidney slats, disrupting the view, but oh well. I just back in everywhere.
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10-23-2014, 03:07 PM	#12
v1per New Member 7 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 328xi 2008 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Dusseldorf iTrader: (0)	I have a model by bimmerretrofit and it is working well for almost 2 years. Installed by me, hardest part was passing wires from front to back. I am installing the NBT kit and a new version of rear-view camera now, will be posting post soon.
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10-23-2014, 03:14 PM	#13
marksae First Lieutenant 36 Rep 368 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (6)	I've had the modmynav kit for 2.5 years now and it has worked flawlessly. Never had an issue with it after installation. __________________ 04 E46 M3 6MT - AW / Cinn 93 FD RX-7 Base Manual - BB / Blk IG: @gearheadtwins
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10-24-2014, 12:30 PM	#14
GT3 Tim Moderator 94 Rep 1,920 Posts Drives: 2014 MB E63S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	I also have the alekshop version front and rear cams. Everything works fine. The only "issue" I have is the rear cam (that replaces a license plate lamp) its loose...almost pops out, but not quite...sort of hangs out a bit on one side. I think I can heat the plastic and re-bend it a bit for a snugger fit, just haven't had the time. __________________ Tim <--- apparently likes "3" cars 2014 E63S -- The Rocket 2014 F30 328i -- Kids car 2008 E90 M3 -- Sold 2004 GT3 -- Sold 1997 M3/4 -- Sold 1995 M3 -- Sold
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10-24-2014, 02:33 PM	#16
dmppdx First Lieutenant 62 Rep 398 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (2)	I did one through Bimmer Retrofit. It works fine for the most part. I get a little bit of interference on the screen sometime, usually only if the car has been sitting a while and just started up. Not sure what is causing it but I tried to run the power straight from the battery using a relay like mentioned in one of the post above, and that didn't change anything. So I'm not sure if it is unclean power going to the camera, or the signal from the camera is getting electromagnetic interference or something on the way to the module in the dash. If anyone has any thought on how to resolve, please let me know. I installed it myself, and it wasn't too bad. Mine has the static back up lines, not the dynamic ones since those weren't available at the time I purchased.
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