LEX99FRC

I am getting my navigation modded by a guy here in NYC to accept video input( DVD player, ps3 etc and it will have another input for rear view camera with a trigger so you can now finally add a backup camera to the w211 with the older comand

i will post up pictures when i am done anyone has any nice locations for backup camera installs?

mikey33

Awesome! Let us know what kind of camera you put it and how it all works with it being integrated with the stock command.

andy_azn

If all goes well, That would be great interested

redlineAMG

Dang that sounds cool. What's he charging you?

turb0

Nice, this is definately something I want to add living in nyc.... Keep us posted!!

LEX99FRC

i spoke to the guy and he said if we get 5+ people it will be 380$ to modify the nav to allow to add backup cam or video source regular pricing is 430

redlineAMG

I will do it. Pm me when it's really going down.

LEX99FRC

if we get 5 people its 380$ plus money for me to ship the unit back to you

FASN8N

I would be interested in this mod. Does this include camera, wires, etc. Making this plug and play....

LEX99FRC

This does not include the rearview camera. The backup cameras sell for 30-100$

basicly this modifies your navigation so you can add a backup camera, and adds a video input so you can also add a dvd player.

adding a camera is simple on any car getting video inputs is hard

i will be getting a keyhole camera, and wiring is very simple you plug in video input, and tap into either reverse lights, or reverse gear for signal

pullejo

Sounds nice - video adapter for iPod/iPad/iPhone isn't expensive either.

LEX99FRC

yeah i guess ill just do this and post up a diy

irfan_qayyum

I know it's an old post but just wondering if you or anyone else has success in getting the camera work with the Original Command System w/Navigation that was offered in 2007-2008 E-350 with Navigation.

-Irfan Qayyum
2007 E-350 4Matic (72k miles)

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cij911

Yes, you need to buy this :https://www.amazon.com/Video-Interfa...6XJA04EYBY9N6J

And then a camera (very inexpensive) and you are good.

I have not done this yet because I have contemplated replacing the headunit with a nice double din with much more functionality.

irfan_qayyum

The Video interface that you suggested is around $200/ plus I would still need to spend another $20-30 on backup-camera.

I am contemplating on getting a Garmin Nuvi 2699LMTHD with Garmin BC 30 Wireless Backup Camera . This setup will cost me around $350/ dollars.

Pros: Reliable directions and easy interface w/ lifetime maps, traffic avoidance, USB, micro-SD interfaces with 6" display unlike faded old display of original system
Reliable maps unlike confusing interface of original DVD Command System that came with the car.

Cons: Hassle of mounting it separately and not integrated with original Command DVD System that came with the car.

Any comments ?

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cij911

I hate the look of the external GPS / NAV screen....