backup camera retrofit
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backup camera retrofit
I have a base 2007 s550 is it possible to retrofit a backup camera through command .. Dealer said not its not possible .. And one member here said yes it's possible ..can you guys help . Would this work .
http://www.midcityengineering.com/vi...-motion/vim221
How can I tell if my car is wired for it . And is it possible. Thx guys
http://www.midcityengineering.com/vi...-motion/vim221
How can I tell if my car is wired for it . And is it possible. Thx guys
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it is doable. i am going through the same retrofit. I have a midcity VIM module without the rear camera. I have spoke to them and they can program mine to be able to do it. The hardest part is running the wires and isntalling the camera. other than that, it took me 20 min to install the module.
Installing the camera is a different story. i think that would take a couple of hours to run, hide and install the camera on the trunk.
good luck with your mod.
-mike
Installing the camera is a different story. i think that would take a couple of hours to run, hide and install the camera on the trunk.
good luck with your mod.
-mike
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Carters550:
Yes it's doable. Most MB dealers won't do it. But most of their Service Advisors can direct you where to go -OR- drive around any car stereo installation shops..they're usually good at it.There's alot of them here in L.A. and in North Hollywood, CA.
Yes it's doable. Most MB dealers won't do it. But most of their Service Advisors can direct you where to go -OR- drive around any car stereo installation shops..they're usually good at it.There's alot of them here in L.A. and in North Hollywood, CA.
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it is doable. i am going through the same retrofit. I have a midcity VIM module without the rear camera. I have spoke to them and they can program mine to be able to do it. The hardest part is running the wires and isntalling the camera. other than that, it took me 20 min to install the module.
Installing the camera is a different story. i think that would take a couple of hours to run, hide and install the camera on the trunk.
good luck with your mod.
-mike
Installing the camera is a different story. i think that would take a couple of hours to run, hide and install the camera on the trunk.
good luck with your mod.
-mike
Thank you very much for the info .. So do they have the camera , can you use any after market camera ...as far as the camera would it hooks up to the command or to the midcity module . Would the module have the active camera lines like the oem .. Or is module designed just to introduce another general video input like navtv .. Thx for the help
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do you have a shop you recommend ... Do u think command programing is required as well ..thx a bunch
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i have purchased one from ***************** it gives me VIM and activates camera input, easy to install. camera routing tool like 5 hours
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Well... If you never took out interior trims before, I suggest to go sound/alarms shop to install camera for you. the hardest part is to run video feed to CD player, took me a day. I actually was more interested in video in motion, camera was added bonus. The module will activate command's internal feature, so it will have lines overlay exactly as stock camera, dealer would never guess its aftermarket. Plus the camera is low ambient type, much more better than stock
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Just ordered mine from Mid-City. Gonna be installing it as soon as it gets here. Not a bad product for 500 bucks. Thinkin about getting the remote starter next.
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