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If I have PDC and rear view camera installed, can I add 3 more cameras?
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So, I have the Parking Distance Control, and Rear View camera installed. Does anyone know if I can buy and add 3 more cameras (Front, and left and right) and then have the 3D surround view, or at the very least, a front camera for parking? Just curious. I found a local installer place that said If I do the research, they will do the install. I thought I had read someplace, that if I already have the rear view camera, I would not need to install a different controller for surround view. I welcome any instructions, videos, links, brainstorms! Thanks! |
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Assuming it can be done (meaning programming can be done for your VIN and current options) here's a short and incomplete list of the parts required. Surround camera module Cameras Retrofit HSD cables (camera to module) (custom order) Mirror housings that support camera Front grill that supports camera
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Is there any issues? Or does it work like a OEM version?
Did service had a software update on your car after retrofit? Is there a need of recoding or you can use it as an OEM accessory and update of softwares etc are not an issue at all?
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however, if you happen to/need to go back to the dealer for some major updates, this might cause some trouble coz the dealer uses the BMW system to diagnose the vehicle configs, it will detect unmatching config resulting the updating process unable to continue. (this is what happen to me, BMW system can even tell the order no for the retrofitted control unit). To overcome this, i just need to disconnect the cables of the retrofitted surround-view camera control unit. ONce dealer finished with the updates, RePlug-in the cables to the camera control unit and recoding are required to resume the surroundview function. |
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In summary, if you retrofit hardware, pray your iStep updates go smoothly the first time.
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Do you have part numbers for the items shown? So someone installed it for you? Can you give ballpark $$
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You don't need to replace the module, the reverse camera module already has the support for surround view.
All you would be doing is coding your original ICAM module and NBTEVO to enable surround view cameras. First step is to find donor mirrors with cameras and lane change warning, as that will be the most expensive part of the retrofit. Everything else is easy to obtain. Then find a reputable BMW Indy shop or specialist that can install it for you without any surprises. (I do installs in the NYC tri-state area if needed) |
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Some pics from installation process:
An this is the retrofitted system on action:
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If not, which diagram on RealOEM has the part number for the wiring i need to install a front camera to my G30?
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