reverse camera

bonito · 07-19-2009, 04:00 PM

hey guys..made the mistake of not optioning one...

is it possible to retro fit the camera ?
any contact info would be appreciated
thanks

dmlgc · 07-19-2009, 09:12 PM

do a search , someone on another thread was going to install after market one.

motex · 07-22-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dmlgc

do a search , someone on another thread was going to install after market one.

That's me, the one who was going to retrofit a rear view camera, I just did it last week, and let me tell you that I'm very, very happy with the result. The camera has excellent resolution, fits like the OEM and the system works great, just put the car in reverse and there you have the camera working in your original OEM iDrive screen.
Also the Video Interface comes with extra Video inputs so you can install a DVD, TV, Playstation or NAV system.
I did the installation myself with a help of a friend, note that I'm not a mechanic and I don't know nothing about car electronics, the most difficult and time consuming job was to get routed the RCA video cable from the back of the car to the front (rear side of the glovebox)
You have to make 3 easy connections via hardwire, one is to give power to the rear camera itself ( the easiest one), another was to give power to the Video Interface, and the third one and most important was connecting the "CAN" wire (data wire that makes the interface to interact with the OEM iDrive and makes the system works at the time you put the car in reverse gear)
It took me like 6 net hours of work mostly because didn't know how to remove some interior trim in order to route the video signal cable from back to the front of the car. But, if I have to do it again, probably it will take me less than 3 hours because I already know what to remove and how to remove the trim parts and where are the clips located.
Bernie

akraptor · 07-22-2009, 09:53 PM

motex, huh, what camera did you install? brand? model? can u post a pic of the display image?

motex · 07-22-2009, 11:30 PM

Tomorow I will try to post pictures of the system if possible, please wait 1 more day, thanks

dmlgc · 07-23-2009, 01:21 AM

hopefully you took pictures as you went so folks can see the major steps involved.

bonito · 07-23-2009, 03:30 PM

cant wait !!

motex · 07-23-2009, 04:23 PM

Sorry but didn't have a camera with me the day we made the installation, but I will try to show you (soon) all the interior pieces of trim I removed, so give me some time in order to take pictures of the pieces of trim I removed for your reference.
Later today I will try to post some general info regarding the "hardwire" connections, and info about the product itself.
Bernie

motex · 07-24-2009, 02:19 PM

Hello, sorry for my delay posting more info but I have been kind of busy.
In order to give you a better idea, please visit this website that sold me the rearview camera system: www.component.co.il

They have videos to see the system working
Bernie

Alex Kuk · 08-01-2009, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motex

Hello, sorry for my delay posting more info but I have been kind of busy.
In order to give you a better idea, please visit this website that sold me the rearview camera system: www.component.co.il

They have videos to see the system working
Bernie

Hi! How I understand, Motex speaking about retrofit kit named ACM(accessory Control Menu). Really it give posibility to connect any multimedia device (4 cameras, OEM TV, OEM DVD and USB VIDEO interface) . BMW partnumber 65 50 0 441 372. I installed it. Not myself, but diler.
And additional I installed retrofit kit USB VIDEO interface for ACM. BMW partnumber 65 50 0 433 281. And now I use USB Hard Drive (or flash memory) to play video/audio/picture on the board display (using I drive of course). Formats video - avi, mp2,4... Easy to off block moving.

motex · 08-01-2009, 05:24 PM

Main difference is that yours is an OEM option, mine is an aftermarket one.
Can you tell me how much you paid ?
Bernie

archwerks · 08-01-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Kuk

Hi! How I understand, Motex speaking about retrofit kit named ACM(accessory Control Menu). Really it give posibility to connect any multimedia device (4 cameras, OEM TV, OEM DVD and USB VIDEO interface) . BMW partnumber 65 50 0 441 372. I installed it. Not myself, but diler.
And additional I installed retrofit kit USB VIDEO interface for ACM. BMW partnumber 65 50 0 433 281. And now I use USB Hard Drive (or flash memory) to play video/audio/picture on the board display (using I drive of course). Formats video - avi, mp2,4... Easy to off block moving.

What about internet access, like the newest idrive?

motex · 08-01-2009, 09:03 PM

Sure !............using my BlackBerry......

Alex Kuk · 08-02-2009, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motex

Main difference is that yours is an OEM option, mine is an aftermarket one.
Can you tell me how much you paid ?
Bernie

I paid for two retrofit kits (acm and usb video for acm) 700 euro.
There are acm modul, can modul, usb video modul, cables and branches.
It is original BMW devices, with menu on board screen etc.

Alex Kuk · 08-02-2009, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by archwerks

What about internet access, like the newest idrive?

No.

Alex Kuk · 08-02-2009, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Kuk

Hi! How I understand, Motex speaking about retrofit kit named ACM(accessory Control Menu). Really it give posibility to connect any multimedia device (4 cameras, OEM TV, OEM DVD and USB VIDEO interface) . BMW partnumber 65 50 0 441 372. I installed it. Not myself, but diler.
And additional I installed retrofit kit USB VIDEO interface for ACM. BMW partnumber 65 50 0 433 281. And now I use USB Hard Drive (or flash memory) to play video/audio/picture on the board display (using I drive of course). Formats video - avi, mp2,4... Easy to off block moving.

OEM devices - it's mean any TV tuner (anlog/digital), any DVDs, any cameras with standart audio video output.

Alex Kuk · 08-02-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by motex

please visit this website that sold me the rearview camera system: www.component.co.il

Motex! Unfortunately mentioned by you website is empty, no specification, no description, no prices, the naked advertising only.
Please take out specification device which you installed, or reference to user manual or instalation manual.

motex · 08-02-2009, 12:49 PM

Maybe you are confused, it is not my website, is just a link to the place where I bought the system, as I posted in another post the system cost me 40 Euro plus shipping to Costa Rica, and also yesterday I posted pictures of the interface and some other general info I have from my system

Alex Kuk · 08-02-2009, 02:08 PM

bonito · 08-03-2009, 02:44 PM

ok guys bought the retrofit kit 1100 usd...

did the install today...everything works except...

the idrive screen is not alligned ... i cant see all of the display..

it says.. see the screenshot...any help will be appreciated

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motex 2020 Mineral White 30d MSport 521 Rep 2,146 Posts Drives: 2020 Mineral White 30d MSport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 X5 G05 30d /// ... [0.00]	Sorry but didn't have a camera with me the day we made the installation, but I will try to show you (soon) all the interior pieces of trim I removed, so give me some time in order to take pictures of the pieces of trim I removed for your reference. Later today I will try to post some general info regarding the "hardwire" connections, and info about the product itself. Bernie
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