4UCAM backup camera install
#1
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4UCAM backup camera install
Whats up ya'll,
So I had to drive my friends Elantra the other day, and got super jealous of her backup camera. So, I've decided to attempt to retrofit mine. However, I only have the Audio20 system. So the display isn't that great... However, I never use it's screen anyway as I just put my phone in front of the screen and use that. With that being said, I found this little guy:
http://www.4ucam.com/iphone-android-...up-Camera.html
I checked, and it looks like no one has tried to install this on a W204 yet. Or at least I couldn't find anyone. A couple of things that is holding me back from jumping into this project are:
1) Are there any good 12V leads near the back of the car to tie this system to?
2) is there any spot on the trunk lid that lets a wire pass through without having to drill a hole?
Any insight before I go rummaging around in my trunk would be appreciated ^.^
PS: if anyone is curious this is what my display looks like with my phone:
So I had to drive my friends Elantra the other day, and got super jealous of her backup camera. So, I've decided to attempt to retrofit mine. However, I only have the Audio20 system. So the display isn't that great... However, I never use it's screen anyway as I just put my phone in front of the screen and use that. With that being said, I found this little guy:
http://www.4ucam.com/iphone-android-...up-Camera.html
I checked, and it looks like no one has tried to install this on a W204 yet. Or at least I couldn't find anyone. A couple of things that is holding me back from jumping into this project are:
1) Are there any good 12V leads near the back of the car to tie this system to?
2) is there any spot on the trunk lid that lets a wire pass through without having to drill a hole?
Any insight before I go rummaging around in my trunk would be appreciated ^.^
PS: if anyone is curious this is what my display looks like with my phone:
#2
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So............ does no one know?
I found a spot where I might be able to get the cable to work, but still need a 12V cable. I'd rather get the mod that turns it into a Cigarette lighter, but idk if that would just present problems as the closest one I have to the back would be near the front of the car.
I found a spot where I might be able to get the cable to work, but still need a 12V cable. I'd rather get the mod that turns it into a Cigarette lighter, but idk if that would just present problems as the closest one I have to the back would be near the front of the car.
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W204 C300 4Matic - R170 SLK230 Kompressor
You use the the reverse light bulb to power the camera. That way it only gets power when your in reverse. If it's not using a factory screen and you need voltage for a screen tap into the cigarette lighter.
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Thanks! They advise against this due to the WiFi transmitter taking up to 3 seconds to start. Then there will be a lag with my phone connecting to the WAP to display the image. I don't need any voltage for the screen I'm going to use as it's my phone. Just for the camera/WiFi transmitter.