Compatible aftermarket rear camera
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From: Idaho
2023 GLE 450
Compatible aftermarket rear camera
Sorry if this has been discussed, I was not successful in finding any info.
Is there an aftermarket camera that will work with our current system which is better then our standard w212 camera?
Thanks in adavance!
Is there an aftermarket camera that will work with our current system which is better then our standard w212 camera?
Thanks in adavance!
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From: Portsmouth, VA
2010 E350, Sold 1998 C230
I had to get into the trunk lining and cycle the connector for my backup camera. From what I can see, its probably a standard 4 wire camera. What isn't standard would be the connector, so if you plan to replace It with aftermarket, you should be handy with a meter and a soldering iron.
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Joined: Feb 2017
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From: Idaho
2023 GLE 450
I had to get into the trunk lining and cycle the connector for my backup camera. From what I can see, its probably a standard 4 wire camera. What isn't standard would be the connector, so if you plan to replace It with aftermarket, you should be handy with a meter and a soldering iron.
Thanks! A meter and soldering is no prob, I'll take a look too!
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From: Idaho
2023 GLE 450
Much appreciated, but I don't think I'll make this a dyi job, was just curious If newer cameras will interact will the older interface. Think I'll call a local custom stereo shop and see if they have ever added a newer cam to the system. Thanks!
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2014 E350
I am new to this forum, and was just wondering if you ever had any success hacking in a better camera into the existing wiring ?
Or id anyone has had success hacking/wiring in a better/newer camera
BTW I own a 2014 E350 and the backup camera is one of the worst I have ever used , lack of contrast, can't see very well at night.
I'm wondering if a NEWER camera can just be wired in ?
Any responses are appreciated
Or id anyone has had success hacking/wiring in a better/newer camera
BTW I own a 2014 E350 and the backup camera is one of the worst I have ever used , lack of contrast, can't see very well at night.
I'm wondering if a NEWER camera can just be wired in ?
Any responses are appreciated
Last edited by Oldmanram; Nov 25, 2023 at 09:46 AM.
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'13 GLK350 4matic,'10 C207,'15 GLA250,'07 Honda Odyssey, '18 GLE 43, '24 EQS 580
You have the original backup camera and your options are limited for replacement or nothing at all. Go to the engineering menu and see if you can turn on the guidelines. Aftermarket ones are the really good ones like similar to what the new MBs have but you will need a android auto interface for it to work.
