Retrofit Side View Cameras?

[KingCobra]

Anyone know if this can be done? I have the top view/reverse cameras, so I'm guessing everything is already there but the cameras and the button to activate them..

[novablackm3]

Originally Posted by KingCobra

Anyone know if this can be done? I have the top view/reverse cameras, so I'm guessing everything is already there but the cameras and the button to activate them..

have them on my x5m , it's cool but not worth it. only works in low speed and have to manually press the button to turn on . if it's like the range where you can have it on

still haven't figured out how to code it so it's not speed dependent (f30) guys have coded .

[apw2607]

Originally Posted by KingCobra

Anyone know if this can be done? I have the top view/reverse cameras, so I'm guessing everything is already there but the cameras and the button to activate them..

New front Bumper, Wiring harness. Center switch module, Control modules and coding.

The wiring harness is the hardest part to source because unless BMW offer a retrofit ... The harness will be virtually impossible to get unless you got one from salvage.

[KingCobra]

Originally Posted by novablackm3

have them on my x5m , it's cool but not worth it. only works in low speed and have to manually press the button to turn on . if it's like the range where you can have it on

still haven't figured out how to code it so it's not speed dependent (f30) guys have coded .

Good to know thanks. I figured it would be nice for getting out of parking garages in the city, but if it's not worth it in real world use outside of that, I won't pursue it.

[KingCobra]

Originally Posted by apw2607

New front Bumper, Wiring harness. Center switch module, Control modules and coding.

The wiring harness is the hardest part to source because unless BMW offer a retrofit ... The harness will be virtually impossible to get unless you got one from salvage.

So, expensive and I'd have to hire Indiana Jones to find me the parts? On to the next idea!

[jddssc121]

everything is possible if you're willing to pay for it

[watrob]

I have side view and seldom use it, would not worry about it?

[mikekilpatrick]

Actually a pretty easy retrofit. I have all the part numbers posted on bimmerfest.

For surround view you need to replace both side mirrors with Surround view mirrors (they have camera in them)

Front bumper does NOT need to be removed. Holes are marked on inside of front bumper. Just remove wheel and wheel well. Drill holes in front bumper.

Go to ebay and purchase the cameras at 100.00 each. REALOEM has the part numbers for your car.

2 cables from mirrors to door harness. 4 cables from front cameras and Door harness to ECU in trunk

Replace ECU in trunk with one off ebay. 200.00

Run cables through existing OEM harness firewall rubber grommets on Passenger and Drivers side. Just follow factory wiring harness.

Run cables through floor foot areas and down drivers side.

Insert new ECU in trunk and connect cables. Have car coded and you are good to go.

Can be done well under 2k.

[Gatoferoz25]

I have an extra set of cameras if someone is looking to do the retrofit thanks

[pak1s0ul]

Originally Posted by mikekilpatrick

Actually a pretty easy retrofit. I have all the part numbers posted on bimmerfest.

For surround view you need to replace both side mirrors with Surround view mirrors (they have camera in them)

Front bumper does NOT need to be removed. Holes are marked on inside of front bumper. Just remove wheel and wheel well. Drill holes in front bumper.

Go to ebay and purchase the cameras at 100.00 each. REALOEM has the part numbers for your car.

2 cables from mirrors to door harness. 4 cables from front cameras and Door harness to ECU in trunk

Replace ECU in trunk with one off ebay. 200.00

Run cables through existing OEM harness firewall rubber grommets on Passenger and Drivers side. Just follow factory wiring harness.

Run cables through floor foot areas and down drivers side.

Insert new ECU in trunk and connect cables. Have car coded and you are good to go.

Can be done well under 2k.

hello im thinking of doing this retrofit car comes with rearview camera, so i think i still have to change out the ecu for more camera inputs, but do i have to change out the center console switch aswell to get the camera working?
thanks

[Gatoferoz25]

Originally Posted by pak1s0ul

hello im thinking of doing this retrofit car comes with rearview camera, so i think i still have to change out the ecu for more camera inputs, but do i have to change out the center console switch aswell to get the camera working?
thanks

Hey brother I have a set of cameras and the module to plug 3 cameras lmk if u want to continue the retrofit and we talk about it.
Keep in touch

[gixxerboy63]

Damn Dude, you seem to all the cool stuff!

[gixxerboy63]

Actually, I misread that. I have side view, just not front view (which would also be helpful). What I really want is Lane departure warning indicators

[-c-]

Originally Posted by mikekilpatrick

Actually a pretty easy retrofit. I have all the part numbers posted on bimmerfest.

For surround view you need to replace both side mirrors with Surround view mirrors (they have camera in them)

Front bumper does NOT need to be removed. Holes are marked on inside of front bumper. Just remove wheel and wheel well. Drill holes in front bumper.

Go to ebay and purchase the cameras at 100.00 each. REALOEM has the part numbers for your car.

2 cables from mirrors to door harness. 4 cables from front cameras and Door harness to ECU in trunk

Replace ECU in trunk with one off ebay. 200.00

Run cables through existing OEM harness firewall rubber grommets on Passenger and Drivers side. Just follow factory wiring harness.

Run cables through floor foot areas and down drivers side.

Insert new ECU in trunk and connect cables. Have car coded and you are good to go.

Can be done well under 2k.

I'd like to add just the front ones as I already have the mirror camera and back camera, do you have the part number for the correct computer to look for? And front wires?

Thanks!

[deansbimmer]

My X5M has them retrofitted. Somebody already mentioned it, but the most expensive part was the front bumper camera cables. They are unobtanium used, and still cost $450 through my wholesale shop account. The rest of the parts can be found used. Though the front bumper technically has a part number specific to the camera option, you can cut the D shaped holes for the cameras and still install the self adhesive camera bracket and camera from the inside. I bought a new bumper since my old one was damaged- I wanted a fresh front end.

[Gatoferoz25]

Originally Posted by deansbimmer

My X5M has them retrofitted. Somebody already mentioned it, but the most expensive part was the front bumper camera cables. They are unobtanium used, and still cost $450 through my wholesale shop account. The rest of the parts can be found used. Though the front bumper technically has a part number specific to the camera option, you can cut the D shaped holes for the cameras and still install the self adhesive camera bracket and camera from the inside. I bought a new bumper since my old one was damaged- I wanted a fresh front end.

This is an easy retrofit the hardest part is the Codding

[deansbimmer]

Originally Posted by Gatoferoz25

This is an easy retrofit the hardest part is the Codding

No doubt. If you're attempting to add to the VO and code the modules yourself it is much more difficult than coding for turning functions on/off. Not something I'd want to risk attempting for the first time. It is very easy to pay someone $100 and code it remotely if you don't have anyone local.

[Gatoferoz25]

Originally Posted by deansbimmer

No doubt. If you're attempting to add to the VO and code the modules yourself it is much more difficult than coding for turning functions on/off. Not something I'd want to risk attempting for the first time. It is very easy to pay someone $100 and code it remotely if you don't have anyone local.

Yeap Codding is the only thing I don't play with lol
Codding is more complicate it to me than parting the whole truck apart and build it again

[0-60Motorsports]

Originally Posted by Gatoferoz25

I have an extra set of cameras if someone is looking to do the retrofit thanks

What parts do you have for sale for the retrofit? Can you please PM me?

[wilsoncustom]

if i just want to add reverse camera what would i need for retrofit i have park sensors with 8.8 cic screen