*DIY* I've Unleashed a Cyclops!
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2008 Mercedes C350
That's a really smart answer right there. I guess I'm going to install offroad fog lights on top of my Benz roof because I CAN too!!!! LMAO
I'll leave it up to you to write up the DIY for us.
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From: Honolulu, Hawaii USA
'06 E55, W204 C350, '04 Carrera C4S, '02 ML55 (Wife's)
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2008 Mercedes c350 Sport
Oooohhh... guess what I received in the mail...
Yes... it's the Midcity Engineering MM204VK package that includes a backup camera! Delivery of this item to the West Coast took about a week, and was packed very well.
So I finally had time to do the install this weekend, and I must say... HOW COULD I HAVE GONE WITHOUT THIS???
For the price (and quality), this definitely beats out the Quickpark OEM system.
So before I detail my DIY... here's the specs:
2008 C300 4MATIC with P1, P2, MM Packages. No TeleAid or Sirius subscriptions present @ time of install.
Disclaimer: I'm sharing this DIY in the hopes that there may be more interest in doing your own DIYs. It is definitely a great learning experience, but I am in no way responsible for any consequences (positive or negative) as a result of you reading this DIY thread. If you choose to do this DIY yourself, you are solely responsible for whatever that happens. You have been warned.
Kewl... now onwards!
I found this document online re: removing the Trunk Lid trim:
In colour, it looks like this:
Regarding the Handle Strip (#7 in diagram), there's a couple of other screws that I had to remove before I yanked the sucker off the trunk (and I mean YANKED). I was careful not to scratch the surrounding paint, though...
Thereafter, I followed the Midcity Engineering video very closely (Thanks, Midcity Engineering!!!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_5Fkawy-_g
As far as hiding the video cables, I was able to access the Head Unit from underneath the passenger side panel.
After feeding the wire under the passenger side sills through to the back, I proceeded to mount the camera. I had to cut a hole in the Handle Strip, right at the predetermined hole. The plastic's thick, so it was a PITA. I then fed the camera wires down the Trunk Lid and down towards the tail light.
The last thing that needed to be done was to splice the proper wires so that the camera would have power. After spending hours and hours scouring for info, I was able to figure out the right ones.
Brown = Ground
Grey/Yellow = Reverse Light
So... does it work? The moment of truth...
SWEET!!! After putting everything back together, I took some final pics.
-fin-
Yes... it's the Midcity Engineering MM204VK package that includes a backup camera! Delivery of this item to the West Coast took about a week, and was packed very well.
So I finally had time to do the install this weekend, and I must say... HOW COULD I HAVE GONE WITHOUT THIS???
For the price (and quality), this definitely beats out the Quickpark OEM system.So before I detail my DIY... here's the specs:
2008 C300 4MATIC with P1, P2, MM Packages. No TeleAid or Sirius subscriptions present @ time of install.
Disclaimer: I'm sharing this DIY in the hopes that there may be more interest in doing your own DIYs. It is definitely a great learning experience, but I am in no way responsible for any consequences (positive or negative) as a result of you reading this DIY thread. If you choose to do this DIY yourself, you are solely responsible for whatever that happens. You have been warned.
Kewl... now onwards!
I found this document online re: removing the Trunk Lid trim:
In colour, it looks like this:
Regarding the Handle Strip (#7 in diagram), there's a couple of other screws that I had to remove before I yanked the sucker off the trunk (and I mean YANKED). I was careful not to scratch the surrounding paint, though...
Thereafter, I followed the Midcity Engineering video very closely (Thanks, Midcity Engineering!!!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_5Fkawy-_g
As far as hiding the video cables, I was able to access the Head Unit from underneath the passenger side panel.
After feeding the wire under the passenger side sills through to the back, I proceeded to mount the camera. I had to cut a hole in the Handle Strip, right at the predetermined hole. The plastic's thick, so it was a PITA. I then fed the camera wires down the Trunk Lid and down towards the tail light.
The last thing that needed to be done was to splice the proper wires so that the camera would have power. After spending hours and hours scouring for info, I was able to figure out the right ones.
Brown = Ground
Grey/Yellow = Reverse Light
So... does it work? The moment of truth...
SWEET!!! After putting everything back together, I took some final pics.
-fin-
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2008 Mercedes c350 Sport
What would I really need to install it to my factory nav ? I know I need the Kenwood Ccd-2000, Female Rca, 2002 & up bmw/vw reverse antenna adapter. I don't know what else I would need to install the rear view cam.
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w204 c220 cdi
Hi,
I want to install a back up camera and i dind't understand what do you need for this job....does it work with the Kenwood CCD-2000 and a FAKRA - RCA cable?! Or do i need the "thing" from the midcity an that large connector from your first photo?!
Thanks
I want to install a back up camera and i dind't understand what do you need for this job....does it work with the Kenwood CCD-2000 and a FAKRA - RCA cable?! Or do i need the "thing" from the midcity an that large connector from your first photo?!
Thanks
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From: Stuttgart
2018 C180 9G
I just installed a Comand in my car successfully and will do the back-up cam next. I looked at all 3 DIYs which are great but have one final question? What is the easiest place to connect the power wire at?
Thanks, L
Thanks, L
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C300 SPORT 4MATIC SEDAN
my dealer asked me for $1500.....crazy dudes. today i just got the fakra cable from midcity..... so i guess all i need is to pick up a camera, run the cable from the trunk to the nav and plug it in.... is it this easy? i think i also gonna need some sore of programing, is that right?
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C300 SPORT 4MATIC SEDAN
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C350 Elegance
I was just cited for having the camera installed. I had a chance to pick up a leftover 1936 camera with sound and lighting system from the then RKO and installed. Works like a charm, but they tell me that it is a danger for those behind due to the 1000 W spots. I'm looking to see if I can replace them with LEDs.
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C63
I noticed that the only wire that had to be connected was that from the ground and the reverse tail light... Is there any other wires needed to power the camera unit itself, or all the power is just from the reverse tail light?
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From: eNyCe
Steel Grey Metallic C63!!
There is the ACC wire that is not shown here that must also be connected.
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From: MD
'09 C350
Question guys.... so.... i can just get the Kenwood Ccd-2000?? and follow these instructions and i can get my backup camera and no need for Mid-city product?? if so.. wat is Mid-city selling their module for?? and how much this going to cost?
thanks
thanks
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From: Toronto, ON
2009 C350 Sport 4MATIC
I really want to do this too.
but watching this scared me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_5Fkawy-_g
but watching this scared me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_5Fkawy-_g
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From: MD
'09 C350
I really want to do this too.
but watching this scared me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_5Fkawy-_g
but watching this scared me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_5Fkawy-_g
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From: Long Island, New York
2013 C300 Sport Black Darth V3.0
I really want to do this too.
but watching this scared me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_5Fkawy-_g
but watching this scared me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_5Fkawy-_g
