[OC_F32]

Originally Posted by efrancis1409

I've been looking at the bimmertech cam for a long time but for what it provided it was too damn expensive. This $200 kit was much more reasonable in price so I pulled the trigger and bought it early this morning. Op mentions no coding was required, I wonder what's so special about this kit that it requires no coding.

Per BimmerTech, their MMI camera retrofit ($699) does not require coding. It's plug and play. What i understand is that any of their solutions that contain "OEM" does require coding. I suppose it has something to do with integration into the OEM system to make "factory" functions available.

[330istocknot]

My 8.8 screen will be arriving this week, i will update if it works with a 6.5 unit.

[efrancis1409]

Originally Posted by 330istocknot

Yup 0 coding required, just plug and play. Not sure, but it works just as good as the bimmertech one. In fact, it seems to be the same kit just diff module. Come back to this thread if you have any questions! I will update the post with more useful information.

Awesome thanks for the reply and awesome find on the camera. Quick question does the kit come with the red wire splice clip or is that a separate purchase? I saw it in the installation video but I wasn't sure if he had already connected it to one wire separately or not.

[330istocknot]

Originally Posted by efrancis1409

Awesome thanks for the reply and awesome find on the camera. Quick question does the kit come with the red wire splice clip or is that a separate purchase? I saw it in the installation video but I wasn't sure if he had already connected it to one wire separately or not.

Mine came with two wires that i needed to solder together, or you can just tape them, but i had a solder gun near me.

[235Dude]

Originally Posted by paul e

Looks good but be aware:

If your car is Manual transmission, then this product is NOT compatible with your car.

Why?

[efrancis1409]

Originally Posted by 330istocknot

Mine came with two wires that i needed to solder together, or you can just tape them, but i had a solder gun near me.

Red camera power wire needs to be connected to the yellow rca correct?

[sthor10]

Originally Posted by 330istocknot

Mine came with two wires that i needed to solder together, or you can just tape them, but i had a solder gun near me.

Are the two red wires the ones you are referencing that need to be connected? Wish these came with instructions.

[330istocknot]

Originally Posted by sthor10

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Yes! The two red cables need to be connected. The yellow wire has its own female connector.

[paul e]

Originally Posted by 235Dude

Why?

I don’t know, I didn’t write the product description

[sthor10]

done with the install..thanks for the tips on adjusting the lines when up and running. Overall job was not bad at all. Just a lot of more wiring and module to hide.

[muniz_ri]

Originally Posted by sthor10

done with the install..thanks for the tips on adjusting the lines when up and running. Overall job was not bad at all. Just a lot of more wiring and module to hide.

How long did the install take?

[sthor10]

Originally Posted by muniz_ri

How long did the install take?

Didn't time it but don't think it took more than 3 hours. I've taken the interior trim out before for other things so I kind of knew what I was doing. That's probably the most time consuming. And trying to find a place to put the module and extra wires.

[330istocknot]

Originally Posted by sthor10

Didn't time it but don't think it took more than 3 hours. I've taken the interior trim out before for other things so I kind of knew what I was doing. That's probably the most time consuming. And trying to find a place to put the module and extra wires.

This was my first time removing the air vents area and the side panels to run the wires. Took me about 2 hours without any issues.

[muniz_ri]

Has anyone experienced the lines not moving when turning the steering wheel? I just installed the unit and am having this issue. I will also email the seller for help.

[330istocknot]

Originally Posted by muniz_ri

Has anyone experienced the lines not moving when turning the steering wheel? I just installed the unit and am having this issue. I will also email the seller for help.

Yes, I had the same. Just drive the car it'll adjust. Park a few times and then turn the car on. It should work.

[sthor10]

Originally Posted by 330istocknot

Yes, I had the same. Just drive the car it'll adjust. Park a few times and then turn the car on. It should work.

+1 It didn't work at first but went up and down the driveway a few times and it started working.

[muniz_ri]

You were right, the lines now work. Thank you!

[muniz_ri]

Originally Posted by efrancis1409

Awesome thanks for the reply and awesome find on the camera. Quick question does the kit come with the red wire splice clip or is that a separate purchase? I saw it in the installation video but I wasn't sure if he had already connected it to one wire separately or not.

I used a small wire nut plus electrical tape for good measure on the red wire.

[235Dude]

Originally Posted by paul e

I don’t know, I didn’t write the product description

Anyone get this to work on a manual 6spd car?

[muniz_ri]

Originally Posted by the_man_in_blue

i was more concerned with the wiring from the camera through the trunk and up to the front. Never know if I'd run into any hangups along the way

I installed the module first before installing the camera in the trunk. The dash trim, HU removal, and module connections were straightforward.

I then inserted the RCA extension cable from underneath the plastic trim next to the HU and connected the RCA cable and red wire (using a small wire nut and electrical tape) to the main harness. I then tucked the RCA extension cable around the underside of the glove box. I then lifted the right side of the rear seat and removed the four trim pieces, i.e. one under the rear seat, the middle pillar piece, the front floor piece, and the piece under the glove box. Next, I tucked the cable under the carpet back to the rear passenger seat.

I then placed a flashlight behind the rear seat backrest by reaching through the battery compartment in the trunk (no need to loosen or remove any carpet from the side of the trunk). Then from inside the car I slightly pulled back the top left corner of the rear seat backrest to see the light of the flashlight. I ran the RCA extension cable through that opening in the metal and pulled it into the trunk and up the trunk arm through the battery compartment.

All that I had to do at that point was remove the carpet from the trunk lid, install the camera, and replace all of the trim.

[efrancis1409]

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.

[OC_F32]

Originally Posted by efrancis1409

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!