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F32 Front Camera Retrofit
I installed the Andream MMI box and the rear cam retrofit (YAY!).
I am considering doing a front camera retrofit. After watching the PEMP and Kie's video, it looks pretty easy. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568...d=Wq53qvwfqFaT Was wondering if anyone had experience with doing it? Andream didn't sell a specific one, but from what I read you would manually activate it using the option control. I was wondering if I could alternatively install the PDC button for that. |
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I did the same as Runner340 and installed the front camera with a Bimmer-Tech MMI unit. It was a very expensive way to add a front camera (I already had the CarPlay, rear camera, etc.). But I really wanted a front camera and this integrated cleanly with the existing system. Took me a few hours for the install.
My car had a front license plate holder (it was originally from CA) and that is screwed into the M-Sport bumper, forever scarring it. So I decided to put that plate holder to use.
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The front camera I have comes on when you hold the idrive knob in the down position and also comes on automatically when you select drive after reversing.
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I can also then have a fire stick in the car too lol
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The install is not for everyone IMO. It does take a some automotive mechanical skills, electrical skills, tools and some courage to dive into this project. I did quite a bit of research and viewed several install videos from Bimmertech as well as from YouTube videos from individuals. Bimmertech provides access to a PDF install guide when you purchase the product as well. I wish there was a single front camera video with a start to finish install and usage so I had to get the info in bits and pieces at the time I did mine.
This video towards the end has some bread crumbs to your question. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SksfQZnKILg |
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For that grill, this is what I found worked for the width: HD 720p Front View Camera Logo Parking Camera Waterproof Night Vision for BMW F34 3er GT 320i 328i 330i 335i 2016-2017 I did have to trim some side plastic on on the camera though, and it was just VGA to my Android HU. |
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