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I know there have been some threads on this topic and I searched the forum before making this new thread. Car phone has not responded to my request for a quote for their aftermarket camera so I am posting this to see if other forum members have any recommendations for adding a aftermarket backup camera to a 2015 C 300. I searched the Internet for other reputed options but came up with no other options so hopefully someone here has added a camera to their car and can help me with some recommendations.
How tough or easy is it to install? Also does it switch quickly into the video mode or is there any lag? Also does it come with sensors or a sound when you are too close to anything while backing up?
Install took about 2 hours. Center console needs to be removed, there’s videos on YouTube for that. It’s a fixed cam, doesn’t retract like OEM when not in use. I have not noticed any lag . There’s no sound alert when getting close to objects but there is an car icon on the screen that changes colors according to proximity of objects.
Install took about 2 hours. Center console needs to be removed, there’s videos on YouTube for that. It’s a fixed cam, doesn’t retract like OEM when not in use. I have not noticed any lag . There’s no sound alert when getting close to objects but there is an car icon on the screen that changes colors according to proximity of objects.
I did read your post before starting this thread and what threw me off was some unknowns that you ran into and no instructions for that out there.
Install took about 2 hours. Center console needs to be removed, there’s videos on YouTube for that. It’s a fixed cam, doesn’t retract like OEM when not in use. I have not noticed any lag . There’s no sound alert when getting close to objects but there is an car icon on the screen that changes colors according to proximity of objects.
How is the quality of the video? I have the smaller screen out of the 2
I did read your post before starting this thread and what threw me off was some unknowns that you ran into and no instructions for that out there.
This is the first car I ever added aftermarket parts to. I consider myself somewhat handy but was a little nervous about doing this myself. It really isn’t that difficult. You will need Torx bits and plastic trim removal tools. The only hiccup I ran into was due to my failure to follow the instructions but it was an easy fix. The quality of the video pretty good, no complaints. I’ll post a link to a Instructional vid from carsgadget but it’s for the GLK. You can take a look at the back up cam quality there.
Finally got around to doing this and I can easily say that this was a super easy install thanks to GreekUPS and a couple of other threads on here. Took me an hour to finish everything and it all works flawlessly. The only thing i need to figure out is how to adjust the parking lines. The horizontal line is not accurate and is a bit lopsided. I will email carsgadget for that and see what's up but overall very pleased. Will take the car for a spin tomorrow and see how it looks in the daytime! Will post pictures then but I feel definitely worth every penny and if I had to do this again it would take me about 35-40 minutes!
Finally got around to doing this and I can easily say that this was a super easy install thanks to GreekUPS and a couple of other threads on here. Took me an hour to finish everything and it all works flawlessly. The only thing i need to figure out is how to adjust the parking lines. The horizontal line is not accurate and is a bit lopsided. I will email carsgadget for that and see what's up but overall very pleased. Will take the car for a spin tomorrow and see how it looks in the daytime! Will post pictures then but I feel definitely worth every penny and if I had to do this again it would take me about 35-40 minutes!
Glad to hear you had no issues. For what it’s worth, my parking lines are off slightly as well. Prob can be adjusted by messing with the cam placement while tightening.
Glad to hear you had no issues. For what it’s worth, my parking lines are off slightly as well. Prob can be adjusted by messing with the cam placement while tightening.
When I tested it today morning my grid is way off to one side than the center of the car so not only is it not horizontal leveled but it is to the left of the center of the car! WTF. I don't think there is that much play when tightening the camera that I can move it to the center. Any tips/ideas? I am going to contact them tomorrow as well and see what they say.
When I tested it today morning my grid is way off to one side than the center of the car so not only is it not horizontal leveled but it is to the left of the center of the car! WTF. I don't think there is that much play when tightening the camera that I can move it to the center. Any tips/ideas? I am going to contact them tomorrow as well and see what they say.
Mine is only off by a little bit to the side. Maybe you can wedge something in while screwing cam/handle back in.
Mine is only off by a little bit to the side. Maybe you can wedge something in while screwing cam/handle back in.
Don't think there is any room to wedge anything there. I'll wait for the seller to see what he has to say and then try wedging something in there as a last resort.
So I spoke to carsgadget and they are sending me another camera piece to see if this one was just a faulty unit. They admitted that the camera is not 100% OEM type lined up and has some deviation but mine was more than usual. Here is a pic of how my current camera looks.
See how the lines are way off to the left side than the right side garage post. This is when the car is lined up perfectly to go in straight into the garage.
03-03-2019, 07:10 PM
