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Old Sep 24, 2017 | 08:14 PM
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Adding a reverse camera

hello, looking to buy a 2014 c300 w204 but it does not have the reverse camera option. I also don't believe it has navigation. when I press nav it says "no navigation available". I have read the diy thread on this but still a bit confused. also most of the pictures have been taken off. I am good with electronics and modifying. my question is, with the package I have is it pretty straight forward to hook up a camera? can I just plug in a camera into the back of the head unit or do I also need an interface module? thank you for your time
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Old Sep 24, 2017 | 11:06 PM
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2011 C300 Sport, P1, MM, Wood, Heated FS, DIY rearview camera.
I don't know about 2014. My 2011 C300 has navigation, and my added camera is plugged in directly to the head unit back.
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Old Sep 24, 2017 | 11:40 PM
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ya, it would be really nice if I could just find an adapter and just plug in a after market camera. I found a kit from mid city (LVDS204K)but its pretty expensive at $599usd and there are no pictures of what you actually get. has anyone installed this kit? I am willing to throw down that cash but it would be nice if there was a cheaper option out there.
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Old Sep 25, 2017 | 10:09 AM
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You should check out this thread. These guys are claiming that their product adds not only rearview camera but 360 degree camera also for all w204 sedans. It's a little pricey (i think like $1200 and that is only the product). Then you need to pay for installation unless you're a DYI kind of person.

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ss-sedans.html
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Old Sep 25, 2017 | 05:00 PM
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I was looking to add back up camera to my 2014 C300 but so far anything that I look at has been in the neighborhood of $1000. If someone knows a less expensive "Good" system I am all ears.
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