Bux

I think it would be cool to hit a button and the backup camera turns on whenever.

my06clk

If you could find a way to get power to the module that the camera connects to yes. It is normally activated by the power going to the reversing lights.

XJ9

I believe there is a module that you can get that will do just that... I have seen it on the S class when they add an aftermarket camera but I bet it would work the same way on the suv's

Diesel Benz

Wasn't there one from Midcity? I've seen a VIM module that controls the rear view camera too. On a W221 the camera module is powered, you "just" need to give the correct CAN bus commands to turn the display on (like they are fooling to get the video display on).

benzmodz

I like the idea of using the one in the windscreen on a W221. To me that sounds like fun at high speed.

Diesel Benz

I didn't get this. The camera on the windscreen works in motion without any modifications. It just doesn't show the view backwards.

Driving from the front camera view only at high speed isn't really wise, but not impossible at all. Driving from the rear view camera would only work if you are really familiar with the road and know what is expected after what you see, and when there is no traffic (of course one can leave that for the distronic audible warnings).

Looking at the rear view camera display at high speed isn't too much different from having a glance at the rear view mirror. Someone wanted this mainly for city driving when the rear window blind does not allow a good view backwards and one would prefer others not seeing to the cabin.

benzmodz

I think it probably relates more to GTA style of driving where you want to make sure you really mushed the person you ran over or wanted to make sure you reversed over them accurately . It would be kind of useless for rear view because the focal length of the camera is so short that it would make nearby objects look incredibly distant.

If people want to use it to weave in and out of traffic then I would think it would scare the pants of some people seeing a car that big moving around.

Speculation on my part really.

Richard

Eeek,

Theres 2 parts of this

a) The head unit selecting the video input (and for cars with TV the TV tuner selecting the AUX-1 input)
b) The power unit for the camera powering up - which is done from a wire to the left hand reversing light.

b) is easy to do,
a) is not, as the signal comes round the car's canbus network, and you cant just intercept or link onto that

So, the answer is no

Richard

Richard

You know you can do this !

R

Skylaw

Hmmmm, are you pulling our leg again?

If using the camera to extend visual range (during very brief checks) for high-speed driving, that's one thing. But using a flat screen or a projection seriously decreases depth perception, which could cause a crash. If you'd use it to see a 'roo in the road beyond your visual range, that's one thing - but for judging the distance needed to stop, it's quite another.

jbondox

What you want can be done, however you are going to pay for it. you are about $899 plus shipping and the good news is that it will allow video in motion also, so 2 mods in one. if you are serious enough post back here and i will put you in touch with him