Backup Camera (Sorry)
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2012 c250 coupe
Backup Camera (Sorry)
Hey all, I have a 2012 C250 Coupe... I was told to post here because no one ever goes in the coupe section..
I have searched on the backup camera installs, but all the threads are older, when it comes too electronics the newer the better, so I was wondering WHICH camera should I be buying now that its 2019.... I want to use the factory mounting location as to not take away one of the LED plate lights...
I also really cant find a good write-up of how to remove the head unit... Any help would be appreciated, even just a link to a wiring/install step by step....
I have searched on the backup camera installs, but all the threads are older, when it comes too electronics the newer the better, so I was wondering WHICH camera should I be buying now that its 2019.... I want to use the factory mounting location as to not take away one of the LED plate lights...
I also really cant find a good write-up of how to remove the head unit... Any help would be appreciated, even just a link to a wiring/install step by step....
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2012 c250 coupe
Hey all, I have a 2012 C250 Coupe... I was told to post here because no one ever goes in the coupe section..
I have searched on the backup camera installs, but all the threads are older, when it comes too electronics the newer the better, so I was wondering WHICH camera should I be buying now that its 2019.... I want to use the factory mounting location as to not take away one of the LED plate lights...
I also really cant find a good write-up of how to remove the head unit... Any help would be appreciated, even just a link to a wiring/install step by step....
I have searched on the backup camera installs, but all the threads are older, when it comes too electronics the newer the better, so I was wondering WHICH camera should I be buying now that its 2019.... I want to use the factory mounting location as to not take away one of the LED plate lights...
I also really cant find a good write-up of how to remove the head unit... Any help would be appreciated, even just a link to a wiring/install step by step....
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2011 C300 Sport, P1, MM, Wood, Heated FS, DIY rearview camera.
Try to get the highest S/N you can find. My camera has low S/N around 42 dB. During the day, image is very clear, but at night the image has snow flakes (noisy)all over the place.
I will replace it when I am not lazy.
I will replace it when I am not lazy.
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FYI, with the license plate light ones you don't lose a bulb. The camera is in a housing that holds the bulb and the camera sits under the bulb. I just installed one in my 2010. Wasn't bad. I found it a lot easier to feed the feed wire from inside past the rear seat to the trunk rather than from the trunk into the car.
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2012 c250 coupe
FYI, with the license plate light ones you don't lose a bulb. The camera is in a housing that holds the bulb and the camera sits under the bulb. I just installed one in my 2010. Wasn't bad. I found it a lot easier to feed the feed wire from inside past the rear seat to the trunk rather than from the trunk into the car.
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2012 c250 coupe
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im gonna grab this one. Looks good.
Very good reviews.
NATIKA Backup/Front View Camera,IP69K Waterproof Great Night Vision HD and Super Wide Angle Metal OEM Style Reverse Rear View Backup Camera for Cars Pickup Trucks SUVs RVs Vans (Black)
Very good reviews.
NATIKA Backup/Front View Camera,IP69K Waterproof Great Night Vision HD and Super Wide Angle Metal OEM Style Reverse Rear View Backup Camera for Cars Pickup Trucks SUVs RVs Vans (Black)
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2011 C300 Sport, P1, MM, Wood, Heated FS, DIY rearview camera.
I bought NATIKA B075ZPNL7J for my other SUV. It is very good, no noise at night, much better than the $5 camera installed on my C. I will replace the so so camera but don't know when.
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nice. I already have the fakra adaptor just waiting on this now. Looks promising from all the good reviews.
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thanks, any idea where to get the housing to fit one of the precut- cutouts on the molding for aftermarket camera? i got this cam https://www.ebay.com/itm/Boyo-VTK501...72.m2749.l2649 . my model did not come with a factory camera and i am trying to fit one. also changed to an aftermarket radio since the 30 pin ipod kit has become so obsolete that i laughed at myself everytime i opened the glove compartment.
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2012 c250 coupe
I’m new to this myself I’m sorry I have no clue. Just gotta do a search in the forums as their are a few good writeups in it.
thanks, any idea where to get the housing to fit one of the precut- cutouts on the molding for aftermarket camera? i got this cam https://www.ebay.com/itm/Boyo-VTK501...72.m2749.l2649 . my model did not come with a factory camera and i am trying to fit one. also changed to an aftermarket radio since the 30 pin ipod kit has become so obsolete that i laughed at myself everytime i opened the glove compartment.
