Dash Cam installed Thinkware F770

ChaserPlus · 07-09-2016, 05:10 AM

Just had it installed and now no DAB signal. Had the rear camera mounted off centre and ferrite clamps fitted but no luck. As DAB is all i can use to get the stations i like i might just take out the rear camera. Not too pleased to be honest.
Apart form DAB seems a nice set up.

DexGC · 07-09-2016, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaserPlus

Just had it installed and now no DAB signal. Had the rear camera mounted off centre and ferrite clamps fitted but no luck. As DAB is all i can use to get the stations i like i might just take out the rear camera. Not too pleased to be honest.
Apart form DAB seems a nice set up.

Who did you have install it?

ChaserPlus · 07-09-2016, 06:02 AM

An official installer from Chameleon. He did say there are issues with DAB and he would do his best.
Morning appointment and he turned up at 2 pm, no call or anything. I called Chameleon to check i had the date correct Just finished so i could go to work.

Y2AJ · 07-09-2016, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaserPlus

Just had it installed and now no DAB signal. Had the rear camera mounted off centre and ferrite clamps fitted but no luck. As DAB is all i can use to get the stations i like i might just take out the rear camera. Not too pleased to be honest.
Apart form DAB seems a nice set up.

Exactly what I'm afraid of. I love my DAB so I don't think it would be wise to have one or the other.

Englishbloke · 07-09-2016, 07:19 AM

It's the power supplies I think. I have the same problem with the more powerful iPhone chargers.

335d Touring Xdrive · 07-09-2016, 01:07 PM

Which live did he use?
I don't have any DAB issues with my rear camera. F750. I sure the guy who installed mine said that there I a permanent live somewhere in the passenger foot well that not many installers know about. Then he ran the wires along the inner sill.

MarkG_M5Comp · 07-09-2016, 03:05 PM

Just removed mine in prep for returning he car. I had 7 ferrite clamps at various points of the cables!

Kenny212 · 07-10-2016, 10:57 AM

I got a F750 front and rear camera that I stripped out of my 2014 golf Gti and looking to install it into my f31 , what are the best ferrite clamps to use as I never had any issues with dab in the Gti

Kal101 · 07-10-2016, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaserPlus

An official installer from Chameleon. He did say there are issues with DAB and he would do his best.
Morning appointment and he turned up at 2 pm, no call or anything. I called Chameleon to check i had the date correct Just finished so i could go to work.

Did he run the cable via headlining or through the door sills and carpets ??

ChaserPlus · 07-11-2016, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Kal. 101

Did he run the cable via headlining or through the door sills and carpets ??

He said he did.

I unplugged the rear camera today and DAB up and running.

I spoke to Chameleon today and they are going to try and sort it out. They'll be sending a guy over this or next week. Hes going to bring some new cables, ferrite clamps and check out how and where it was wired last time.

I also had a warning message . ''increased battery discharge when stationary'' and a triangle on the layout. I hope its one that goes away after a few days.
Cameleon were very good on the phone and i feel confident they will do there best. Excellent customer service from James. Will update after visit.

ChaserPlus · 07-11-2016, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 335d Touring Xdrive

Which live did he use?
I don't have any DAB issues with my rear camera. F750. I sure the guy who installed mine said that there I a permanent live somewhere in the passenger foot well that not many installers know about. Then he ran the wires along the inner sill.

Not sure what live. He said he ran the cables along bottom of the door sills but ill know next week. Only 1 ferrite clamp supplied and he didn't know what it was. He also told Chameleon that he fitted 2! only 1 supplied

Kenny212 · 08-24-2016, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaserPlus

Not sure what live. He said he ran the cables along bottom of the door sills but ill know next week. Only 1 ferrite clamp supplied and he didn't know what it was. He also told Chameleon that he fitted 2! only 1 supplied

Was just wondering if you managed to get your thinkware front and rear dash cam fitted and kept the dab radio working if so what did they do when they came back to fix it.

Cheers Kenny

Val33 · 08-24-2016, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris330

Yes, it's just as bad. I'll be adding a couple of signal protector blocks on the cables as that fixed the issue last time around

Hi Chris, could you elaborate on the 'signal protector blocks'? I have a DAB issue that might be solved if I knew what these were and where to get them!

Thanks

MarkG_M5Comp · 08-24-2016, 05:51 PM

You just need ferrite cores like these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clip-on-Fe...0AAOSwIgNXtC-Q

I fitted a few on my F30, no DAB issues.

ChaserPlus · 08-25-2016, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Kenny212

Was just wondering if you managed to get your thinkware front and rear dash cam fitted and kept the dab radio working if so what did they do when they came back to fix it.

Cheers Kenny

I had the rear cam taken out. Even when the wire was coiled up in the boot if affected the DAB. So 3rd visit had it removed. They tried ferrite cores but still interfered. Just when you thought every things good i'd lose the signal. They scratched the car and went to BMW for repair for 3 days and just got it back. I'm still waiting for Chameleon to get back to me about compensation. I know Chris had a good install but its been a nightmare for me. Camera still plays up now and then.

Chris330 · 08-25-2016, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaserPlus

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Originally Posted by Kenny212

Was just wondering if you managed to get your thinkware front and rear dash cam fitted and kept the dab radio working if so what did they do when they came back to fix it.

Cheers Kenny

I had the rear cam taken out. Even when the wire was coiled up in the boot if affected the DAB. So 3rd visit had it removed. They tried ferrite cores but still interfered. Just when you thought every things good i'd lose the signal. They scratched the car and went to BMW for repair for 3 days and just got it back. I'm still waiting for Chameleon to get back to me about compensation. I know Chris had a good install but its been a nightmare for me. Camera still plays up now and then.

To be fair, the DAB signal still drops outside of the M25 the majority of the time, even with the coils. Half debating just unplugging the rear, but knowing my luck, as soon as I've done it I'll have needed it working!

ChaserPlus · 08-25-2016, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris330

To be fair, the DAB signal still drops outside of the M25 the majority of the time, even with the coils. Half debating just unplugging the rear, but knowing my luck, as soon as I've done it I'll have needed it working!

I have finally had a call from Cameleon. They have agreed to pay for the scratch to be repaired and that's all. This has taken them 6 weeks!

They will not compensate for the 1 afternoon and 2 mornings i had to take off work. Pay for fuel to drive to bmw on another 2 mornings or even refund me for the rear camera that they have taken. DO NOT DEAL WITH THIS COMPANY. ABSOLUTE RIP OFF. I will be taking them to small claims court. Sorry to rant Chris but they are a joke.

Fishman · 08-25-2016, 09:13 PM

My windscreen took a stone impact and unfortunately needs replacing, so need a new sticky pad to re-install the Thinkware. You mention buying a sticky pad off eBay, pls send detail? Thanks,

AlfaM · 08-26-2016, 01:42 AM

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My windscreen took a stone impact and unfortunately needs replacing, so need a new sticky pad to re-install the Thinkware. You mention buying a sticky pad off eBay, pls send detail? Thanks,

Thinkware uses 3M VHB - I bought some off amazon...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simply-Best-Double-Sided-ACRYLIC/dp/B017Y6COLU

AlfaM · 08-26-2016, 01:44 AM

Just ordered a F770 with a Cellink B battery so I can utilise the parking mode without zapping the battery.

Fishman · 08-27-2016, 05:32 PM

cheers!

Fishman · 08-27-2016, 05:43 PM

very interested to hear cost and how fitting went for the battery!

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ChaserPlus Private 9 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 435d M Sport Saphire Black Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Daventry iTrader: (1)	Just had it installed and now no DAB signal. Had the rear camera mounted off centre and ferrite clamps fitted but no luck. As DAB is all i can use to get the stations i like i might just take out the rear camera. Not too pleased to be honest. Apart form DAB seems a nice set up.
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ChaserPlus Private 9 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 435d M Sport Saphire Black Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Daventry iTrader: (1)	An official installer from Chameleon. He did say there are issues with DAB and he would do his best. Morning appointment and he turned up at 2 pm, no call or anything. I called Chameleon to check i had the date correct Just finished so i could go to work.
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Kenny212 Private 13 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 325d m sport touring Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: U.K. iTrader: (0)	I got a F750 front and rear camera that I stripped out of my 2014 golf Gti and looking to install it into my f31 , what are the best ferrite clamps to use as I never had any issues with dab in the Gti
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MarkG_M5Comp Supreme Being 1804 Rep 5,425 Posts Drives: M5 Comp Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0)	You just need ferrite cores like these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clip-on-Fe...0AAOSwIgNXtC-Q I fitted a few on my F30, no DAB issues. __________________ Current: F90 M5 Competition Gone: F80 M3 Competition Pack / M135i / F15 X5 M50d / Saab 9-5 Aero HOT / F30 335d xDrive M Sport / E92 LCI 320d M Sport / E46 320d M Sport Touring / E46 318i Touring
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