benjikc250

Hello,

I just picked up a pre-owned 2012 C250 with Premium and Sport packages. It has everything I wanted except for a back-up/rearview camera. I have been doing lots of research but there seems to be very little info out there on how to do the installation on the 2012 model. My biggest concern would be the wiring (power source, A/V cable, etc.).

If anyone has any experience with this, I would very much appreciate any tips or even better, instructions!
I have zero experience in doing any kind of automotive modifications but am handy and can figure it out with a little help

Thank you,

Ben.

MB Marko

off topic question do you have navi in your c250? and what camera did you pick up?

benjikc250

Hi newmbmarko,

I did not pick up a camera yet, was planning on ordering online once I have a recommendation or instructions. I do have Navi in car.

Thanks!

lemonstand

I've been meaning to do this for a while now. I think in the next few days I'll do a complete write up with pictures specifically for us face-lift owners as most of the backup camera DIYs are for the 2008-2011 models. Threads exist for 2012-2014s but you have to read through several pages and threads before you can do the entire installation.

In the meantime buy the parts you'll need.

1. Video in Adaptor FAKRA Female, ~$6 - http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=330914234642
2. CMOS NTSC Camera ~$22 - http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=390659693250
3. Add a circuit ~4 - http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=181589252517
4. 16-Guage Red Electrical Wire
5. 16-Guage Black Electrical Wire

benjikc250

Amazing!! Thanks! @lemonstand

Ok, I will order these parts and very much look forward to your post and instructions!

Cheers,
Ben

benjikc250

Thanks again! @ lemonstand.

Ok - I've ordered the first 3 items on the list you recommended. As for the 16 gauge black/red wires, how much length do you think I would require?

On a separate note, is there a tool you recommend to help pop off the dashboard panels?

Thanks again, Ben!

lemonstand

You'll only need minimal amounts of each. I'd guess no more than 3-4 feet of each. I'm pretty sure they only sell hem in large spools though.

Any generic dash/trim removal kit should work. I bought mine from harbor freight but I found this one on eBay. http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=221758296931

rookiezxc

I do believe you have to have the multimedia package in order to retrofit the camera right?

lemonstand

You have to have COMAND online (it'll have an SD card in the front. Not compact flash).

Here you'll go. Let me know if it makes sense. I did the install almost a year ago so I had to do this off memory. Luckily I saved the pictures.

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...12-2014-a.html