Unlocking the E9X backup camera!

[doublespaces]

Also, did you test the camera to make sure it engages when you go into reverse?

 

[AzNdevil]

That sucks but at least you know what to do. I ordered my camera on Nov 29th and sadly it looks like its barely entering the country:

looks like they shipped it by ship................

 

[doublespaces]

It was actually in the mail today. Now the only thing I need is motivation. My xcarlink came in the mail also.

 

[jonbloom]

Also, did you test the camera to make sure it engages when you go into reverse?

I tested the module by connecting a DVD player (lol) to it and shifting into reverse. It worked.
I got the new camera in Tuesday, and installed it last night. Oddly enough, the new camera had a longer cable, which meant I didn't have to fish the thick molded plastic circuit board thing through the flex tube, just the camera connector. Much easier this time around.

My module doesn't seem to be sending out 12v out of the white wire to be connected to the camera, so I just tapped into the red 12v line that goes into the module and that works fine. I'm not worried about it killing my battery, as I confirmed that the car shuts off power about 20 minutes after you take the key out.

Here's a pic of the screen:

You'll notice some distortion in the feed. I can only assume that that's the camera trying to compensate for the wide angle. Oh well.

 

[doublespaces]

I tested the module by connecting a DVD player (lol) to it and shifting into reverse. It worked.
I got the new camera in Tuesday, and installed it last night. Oddly enough, the new camera had a longer cable, which meant I didn't have to fish the thick molded plastic circuit board thing through the flex tube, just the camera connector. Much easier this time around.

My module doesn't seem to be sending out 12v out of the white wire to be connected to the camera, so I just tapped into the red 12v line that goes into the module and that works fine. I'm not worried about it killing my battery, as I confirmed that the car shuts off power about 20 minutes after you take the key out.

Here's a pic of the screen:
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You'll notice some distortion in the feed. I can only assume that that's the camera trying to compensate for the wide angle. Oh well.

Interesting. What do you mean by thick molded plastic circuit board?

Here is a photo of what I got. Does yours look like this:

 

[jonbloom]

Interesting. What do you mean by thick molded plastic circuit board?

Here is a photo of what I got. Does yours look like this:

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On the long cable that has the mini connector and the RCA, there's a molded plastic thing where the power wires come out. Inside it is a circuit board. You can only tell by cutting it apart.

 

[doublespaces]

doublespaces converted the resource to a document:

Unlocking the E9X backup camera!

Read this document...

 

[doublespaces]

So I went out to start working on the camera install and this is my problem since I'm e93. The wiring loom comes down to a plastic connector which is too skinny.

 

[rebo0t]

The E93 struggles

 

[Andy]

Is there any kind of lag on turning on the camera when putting the car in reverse?
I've heard that these tend to do it a lot.

 

[DaZuc]

Damn give the guy some credit tho..
You used most of his pics.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1005301

 

[doublespaces]

Damn give the guy some credit tho..
You used most of his pics.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1005301

And I have, it specifically mentions image credit to Rotary Rasp.

Not to mention, I did a superior backup camera install, which I documented here:

https://bmw.spoolstreet.com/threads/mhd-xhp-and-backup-cam-on-idrive-cic-or-ccc.1465/

 

[doublespaces]

Is there any kind of lag on turning on the camera when putting the car in reverse?
I've heard that these tend to do it a lot.

This is due to not twisting the wires enough apparently. I went with a different method, if you want to use this emulator box(Its much more cost effective than my way) than I have the box and the plug and play play harness to splice into for sale.

 

[slow_henry]

I did this diy yesterday all works perfect camera install amd coding went in smooth as to the camera menue is there a way to program/activate guidelines on the car?, im aware the camera

comes with a green wire that your supposed to cut to activate the guidelines from the camera but instead of doing this I woukd like to activate the ones from the car (hopefully they'll move as steering wheel moves) anyone knows if it' possible

 

[doublespaces]

Yes, I've read about a way to do this but its expensive and if my memory serves me correctly it involves buying some euro 5 series modules that do not belong to this car. Dynamic lines are not worth the hassle, you'd be better of buying an xcalink which does this.

 

[slow_henry]

oh ok if it' a matter of hardware then yeah not worth it, just thought there would be a small chance that coding would bring up the options

 

[slow_henry]

Is there any kind of lag on turning on the camera when putting the car in reverse?
I've heard that these tend to do it a lot.

not really I ready that could happen when there are poor conections just make sure all the wires are nicely joint

 

[doublespaces]

How did the coding match up to the information given in the guide? I never got a chance to test it. Also what car do you have?

 

[slow_henry]

I took a screen shot from a post on e90 I believe is the same, it worked perfect, at first it didn't but only because I mest up miscounted the pins so I had to take it apart again lol

 

[Aaron]

Does the screenshot show where reverse is on my shifter?

Because that forum literally had a post asking that.