Member Since: 24 May 2019
Location: Wells
Posts: 82
Wireless reversing camera
Hi , I am looking at fitting a wireless reversing camera has anyone here done this ? also I would like it displayed on the sat nav screen if possible .
I have heard that it`s possible to enable the 4x4 screen too on my SE, does anybody here know how to do it ?
3rd Jul 2019 5:10 pm
Skynet
Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: Melksham, Wiltshire
Posts: 868
I went for the dashcam with rear cam option on fleabay for £25. The wire to the rear cam fits nicely into the headlining Dave
D3 2006 HSE, Cairns Blue - gone
D4 2016 SE, White
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13th Jul 2019 5:16 pm
DieselD
Member Since: 24 May 2019
Location: Wells
Posts: 82
Thanks for the info, for the moment I have bought a wired reversing camera and the plug adaptor to fit into the back of the sat nav. I will then use the "Hidden" screen button to access the menu and select rear camera and see if that works. Have either of you tried this idea ?
14th Jul 2019 5:36 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10684
Yeah.
You don’t want to do that every time though.
What thread have you been reading ?
14th Jul 2019 6:11 pm
aja4x4
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
Posts: 2463
What adaptor do you need to connect it to the sat nav
14th Jul 2019 6:47 pm
DieselD
Member Since: 24 May 2019
Location: Wells
Posts: 82
I am going to see if this idea works first as I need it for a job at the end of this month which involves many trailer hitch up`s on a site, I will just keep the camera picture on the screen full time as I don`t want it to only work in reverse !!.
If everything works then I will do the RRS mod with a switch to swap back to D3 mode.
Regards Dave
14th Jul 2019 6:49 pm
DieselD
Member Since: 24 May 2019
Location: Wells
Posts: 82
Hi aja4x4 , the adaptor you need is from an FAKRA to RCA, the D3 shop on this site sells them, I could make one up but time etc etc .
14th Jul 2019 6:54 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10684
Don’t forget to power the camera from ignition (not reverse lights!)
14th Jul 2019 7:05 pm
DieselD
Member Since: 24 May 2019
Location: Wells
Posts: 82
Thanks Pete K, I`am already on that one, I am using the cam to look at the tow hitch and maybe a metre arc around it for this job so I will use an ignition feed for the cam.
Kind regards Dave
14th Jul 2019 7:14 pm
mick_n3
Member Since: 19 May 2017
Location: Kettering
Posts: 428
And when you want to switch between the two modes you have to let the vehicle shut down/go to sleep before switching
M6NIO
14th Jul 2019 7:16 pm
DieselD
Member Since: 24 May 2019
Location: Wells
Posts: 82
Hi Mick_n3, thanks for that info, I have to go out now so will talk to you about the "going to sleep" thing later if thats ok.
Regards Dave
14th Jul 2019 7:21 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10684
it's not a problem for what you want to do now for your trailer.
But when you fit your RR switch, the car has to shut down before the switch change will take effect
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