Reverse camera install

hi this is my first post to this forum .I have just bought an Ebay reverse camera and am ok on installing the camera in the rear but am not sure how it connects to the OEM TV unit mounted in the dash .I am sssuming there is a "video in " socket on the back of the TV monitor ? How do i get behind the TV monitor to insert in the RCA plug ?

Originally Posted by red50x

........but am not sure how it connects to the OEM TV unit mounted in the dash .I am sssuming there is a "video in " socket on the back of the TV monitor ? How do i get behind the TV monitor to insert in the RCA plug ?

There is no direct RCA plug. Just direct wiring to tv module via existing blue and white plug. Please read earlier post on this thread.....(DIY link provided)

hi thanks for your reply , but i m not sure what you mean by "diy link provided " ..Also , where is the blue and white plug? is it on th eback of th eTV module or on a board somewhere else ? .. Do u have any instructions on how to locate it ? what trim i have to remove etc .tks again

You need to remove the left hand side trim in the trunk and locate the tv module - usually it is the first module below the CD changer or Nav unit (if you have one) there are two connector at the back of the tv module - these are the connector that I referred to.

The DIY link is here: http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/122321

Are you sure you've read earlier post on this thread? ..hate to mention this again

hi , thats terrific , so i dont have to strip out the dash trim . It's all in the trunk ..yes i have the nav unit . I will take a look at the weekend ( assuming the camera aririves in the next few days)
i m not sure how i missed the DIY link .. thanks agian for you patience , i will let you know how i get on ..richard

I also looking to install a backup camera on my M3. I have purchased OEM TV tuner and the ebay camera w/ led (NTSC). Like to know if I need to install a relay w/ this set up. Thanks

Yes a relay works well. Tap into the blue and yellow wire for the reverse positive signal. Use a 4 prong relay and use the switching prongs between pin 17 and ground. Also ground the actual ground of the relay.

Works like a charm.

Originally Posted by Blue Mesa

Yes. Pop off the emblem. There is then a screw under it holding the trim to the car. Then get ready to sand down the back of the camera/led a lot or it won't fit in the enclosure. You also don't have to separate the painted trim from the plastic (black) part underneath. Just pry off the cover to the light and take out the light parts. Once I sanded down the back of the camera/led I also had to use two small screws to hold it in place. A bit of a pain but nice once u get there.

Hi,

Thanks to your instructions, I succeeded to remove the trunk trim and install finally the reverse camera ! It's working really good. I'm happy.

I also installed the Alpine KCA-420v, in order to use multiple video sources.
for my case, there is:
source#1 : Alpine DHA-S690 6 DVD changer (to watch dvd/divx)
source#2 : i-phone/i-pod source, apple cable is in the glovebox.
source#3 : reverse camera



Thanks a lot for your reading.
Kiss.

Hi All!

I am new to this so please bear with me.

I have read thoroughly through this forum and others on the internet and cannot get to the bottom of the issue I am facing.

Current Setup

Widescreen Satnav with TV/bluetooth/Mk4 DVD/Alpine MP3 CD Changer with Intravee II.

Issue:

Installed Rear View Camera (Link below)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E46-3-...item3368401f88

Wired up relay as mentioned in other forums on this site (Pin 17 blue, 2 grounds and 12v + from the reverse light.

Now, when I plug in the Video cable into pin 13,14 on the tv module, the picture flickers and looks as if its grey and not colour.

If I plug the video cable into AV pins on the TV Module and switch the Nav Monitor to AV, the picture is clear.

On a lot of forums it states the reverse camera must be NTSC to work.
I have checked this and it is. When I select AV mode, the camera only works if I set it to NTSC else it flickers if set to PAL. (This proves the camera is NTSC to me, else I am wrong)

So my question is, why is the picture flickering when in pin 13,14 (White connector and pin 17 on Blue connector)?

Originally Posted by HarjG

Hi All!

I am new to this so please bear with me.

I have read thoroughly through this forum and others on the internet and cannot get to the bottom of the issue I am facing.

Current Setup

Widescreen Satnav with TV/bluetooth/Mk4 DVD/Alpine MP3 CD Changer with Intravee II.

Issue:

Installed Rear View Camera (Link below)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E46-3-...item3368401f88

Wired up relay as mentioned in other forums on this site (Pin 17 blue, 2 grounds and 12v + from the reverse light.

Now, when I plug in the Video cable into pin 13,14 on the tv module, the picture flickers and looks as if its grey and not colour.

If I plug the video cable into AV pins on the TV Module and switch the Nav Monitor to AV, the picture is clear.

On a lot of forums it states the reverse camera must be NTSC to work.
I have checked this and it is. When I select AV mode, the camera only works if I set it to NTSC else it flickers if set to PAL. (This proves the camera is NTSC to me, else I am wrong)

So my question is, why is the picture flickering when in pin 13,14 (White connector and pin 17 on Blue connector)?

because the tv module is expecting a NTSC video signal in the reverse camerai video input.
You must replace your current reverse camera by a NTSC one.
otherwise, i think you can use navcoder to change the NTSC/PAL setting of the reverse camera video input.

Originally Posted by zbi701

Did it work?

Didnt work. Camera needs to be NTSC

Cheers guys. Used navcoder. My tv module was set to PAL and my camera is NTSC. Thank you all!!

Im still trying to run the wire, I want to run the wire through with the rest of the wiring harness, where can I access the wiring to run the wire from the trunk through to the trunk lid????

How are you guys connecting to the pins on the white/blue connectors? My white and blue plugs don't have the actual pins in the necessary holes.

Originally Posted by eug

How are you guys connecting to the pins on the white/blue connectors? My white and blue plugs don't have the actual pins in the necessary holes.

have a look at the DIY in my signature