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      10-02-2019, 03:49 PM   #111
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Just finished installing the camera! It was actually really easy, and I'm a noob when it comes to wiring and stuff like that. Took me about 2 hours, the hardest part by far was hiding the extra wires and the additional module in the climate control area after everything was up and running.
Nice man. Yeah this thing is pretty awesome. Congrats on the install!
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Nice man. Yeah this thing is pretty awesome. Congrats on the install!
Thanks man! I noticed in the camera settings the very first option looks like an "R" with a camera icon behind it but it's grayed out and can't be highlighted. Know what that is or its function? I'm assuming it's some type of recording feature?

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Just purchased and installed mine. Thanks for the Free Shipping code!

Anyone know of there's any way to disable the the car icon on the right of the screen? Maybe some sort of dip switch combination? I don't have PDC so don't need it.
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Just purchased and installed mine. Thanks for the Free Shipping code!

Anyone know of there's any way to disable the the car icon on the right of the screen? Maybe some sort of dip switch combination? I don't have PDC so don't need it.
I atually think the car looks cool haha, but nope, i feel like that part is straight from BMW, might need some coding for that.
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In case anyone was wondering here's the reverse camera with led reverse lights and led brake lights. Car originally had halogens installed.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/McLT9ZVJazmkgLZc7
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How does it work with the original PDC? Any issues?
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Just purchased and installed mine. Thanks for the Free Shipping code!

Anyone know of there's any way to disable the the car icon on the right of the screen? Maybe some sort of dip switch combination? I don't have PDC so don't need it.
I emailed the seller and he stated that there is no way to remove the car icon to make the camera full screen.

I also searched and found this schematic for the dip switches:

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In case anyone was wondering here's the reverse camera with led reverse lights and led brake lights. Car originally had halogens installed.
Where did you....or anybody else... pick up the LED brake and rev lights?
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Thanks for the Free Shipping code!

Free shipping code? Did I miss that?
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Thanks for the Free Shipping code!

Free shipping code? Did I miss that?
OP shared that if you us code "free-shipping" you'll save $20. I used it, it works.
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Where did you....or anybody else... pick up the LED brake and rev lights?
These are what I have in my car. Had them for a few months now no issues and are very bright but of course you'll need to code out the voltage check so the lights don't blink every few minutes.

CIIHON 1156 LED Turn Signal Light... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G9B52NX?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

AUTOGINE 4 X Super Bright 9-30V... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DTBHHZR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
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Thanks guys
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Nice man. Yeah this thing is pretty awesome. Congrats on the install!
Thanks man! I noticed in the camera settings the very first option looks like an "R" with a camera icon behind it but it's grayed out and can't be highlighted. Know what that is or its function? I'm assuming it's some type of recording feature?
My guess is that you can record video if you insert an sd card in the mmi's sd card slot. Not sure if I have an sd card laying around but if I do I may try it this weekend.
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My 8.8 screen will be arriving this week, i will update if it works with a 6.5 unit.
See the attached schematic...dip switches 1, 2, and 3 seem to adjust the screen size.
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My 8.8 screen will be arriving this week, i will update if it works with a 6.5 unit.
See the attached schematic...dip switches 1, 2, and 3 seem to adjust the screen size.
You're correct. 1,2,3 switches are used to set screen size. The sticker on my box indicates 1-ON/2-ON for for 8.8" but that setting leaves a slight white line on the right of my iDrive screen on the right side I'd the card image. 1-OFF/2-ON did the trick. No lines, looks good.

For those who choose to update these settings make sure you unplug the white cable before changing the dips. The changes will take affect after the unit is plugged back in.

Good luck.
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This is the response they sent me when I sent them my vehicle info:

Hi, please choose iDrive CIC system with 6 pin LVDS plug.
If the existing screen on your car is 6.5 inch, please choose 6.5 inch screen
If the existing screen on your car is 8.8 inch, please choose 8.8 inch screen

Best regards,
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did they end up getting it right on which plug you needed?

I didn't have time to pull the screen to check so i emailed them my VIN in the meantime and they sent me the same response - pick the 6 pin.
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This is the response they sent me when I sent them my vehicle info:

Hi, please choose iDrive CIC system with 6 pin LVDS plug.
If the existing screen on your car is 6.5 inch, please choose 6.5 inch screen
If the existing screen on your car is 8.8 inch, please choose 8.8 inch screen

Best regards,
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www.carnaviplayer.com
did they end up getting it right on which plug you needed?

I didn't have time to pull the screen to check so i emailed them my VIN in the meantime and they sent me the same response - pick the 6 pin.
Yes, they gave me the correct info on which unit to order.
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When you ordered it, did you select that you had an 8.8 inch screen or 6.5 that seems e made for 6.5

I got a 6.5 inch screen and it works great. I haven an 8.8 inch screen on the way here that i will be installing soon, ill let you know if this problem happens, if so, that means you might have ordered the 6.5 inch version not version.

Any update on the 8.8 screen? I actually just picked one up myself and was wondering if the split screen feature could be used somehow, along with this camera.
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You're correct. 1,2,3 switches are used to set screen size. The sticker on my box indicates 1-ON/2-ON for for 8.8" but that setting leaves a slight white line on the right of my iDrive screen on the right side I'd the card image. 1-OFF/2-ON did the trick. No lines, looks good.

For those who choose to update these settings make sure you unplug the white cable before changing the dips. The changes will take affect after the unit is plugged back in.

Good luck.
So of the 8 switches only the first one needs to be switched off and the other switches stay on? I just ordered an 8.8 screen and what to make sure I get the settings right.
1-On, 2-On, 3-Off is what they recommended. 1-OFF, 2-On , 3-Off worked for me.
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In case anyone was wondering here's the reverse camera with led reverse lights and led brake lights. Car originally had halogens installed.
Where did you....or anybody else... pick up the LED brake and rev lights?
For the led brake light i purchased these led bulbs from iJDMTOY. I didn't need to code thema at all and no flickering

For LED reverse bulbs i bought natgic, but very weird always the tight one doesnt want to work Tried other bulbs but also that didnt work
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I just installed the same kit but I have navi and 8.i screen and the whole screen says no signal whether I'm in drive or not
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For the led brake light i purchased these led bulbs from iJDMTOY. I didn't need to code thema at all and no flickering

For LED reverse bulbs i bought natgic, but very weird always the tight one doesnt want to work Tried other bulbs but also that didnt work
I have these for a year now and they worked great. I got them just when they started selling them and there were no reviews. Took a chance but they turned out great. I have lasfit brand for the reverse lights-coded all checks off and designated all as LEDs. Lasfit turned out to be white but not as concentrated as I had hoped.
In your case, the one bulb that is not working might need the module to be reset. If you had faults too many times the module just turns off power to that circuit.

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