Help Installing Back-up (Rearview Camera) C250 2012 Model (Canada)
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2012 C250 Sport
Help Installing Back-up (Rearview Camera) C250 2012 Model (Canada)
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.
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.
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2014 C63 507 Edition Sedan - Mars Red
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.
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.
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
Last edited by lemonstand; May 12, 2015 at 05:13 PM.
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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
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
Ok, I will order these parts and very much look forward to your post and instructions!
Cheers,
Ben
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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!
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2014 C63 507 Edition Sedan - Mars Red
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!
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!
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
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2014 C63 507 Edition Sedan - Mars Red
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
