BMW F30 Reverse (Backup) Camera Retrofit
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- Note: Please see my new videos where I upgrades the camera module to fix the dynamic lines issue which appears at the end of this video: • BMW F30 Reverse Camera...
In this video I retrofitted a reverse (backup) rear view camera for my BMW F30 2012 3 series.
Link to iDrive NBT retrofit video (Nav, DVD): • BMW F30 (3 Series) NBT...
www.bimmerfest....
Link to item on eBay: r.ebay.com/PUK2jK
After the installation, you need to add 3AG option and do VO coding for your REM and NBT modules. After that you should be able to see the camera when you shift to reverse.
After the installation, I have the following issues:
The dynamic guide line are not working properly, sometimes the appear for few seconds but then disappear
The view of the camera is a bit like' fish-eye' (very wide angel). The seller said that this is wide angel to give more wide viewing but my issue is its too wide to the extent it's showing the edge of the car rounded as you can see in the end of the video.
The seller suggested many things to help fix the issue of the guide lines but they didn't work. He even sent a replacement kit with quadlock harness which I tried but it gave same result. So it seems there is an issue causing the module not to read the bus properly so if anyone can help here please reply in comment and it would be much appreciated.
This job require the following:
Replace boot (trunk) handle
Install reversing camera handle
remove boot lid trim and carpet
remove boot side carpet
route a wire (video cable) through the car from the boot to the dashboard
Remove interior trim
Remove dashboard
Coding
Needed for the job:
Trim removal tool
Cloth tape for the loom
Reverse Camera
Camera module
Quadlock harness or appropriate wiring
T20 screwdriver
BMW Car :)
Great video and great help for those thinking of doing it themselves - but, as much I'd want this myself, I wouldn't recomend it for people who don't have the slightest experience on the job! You can easily ruin your car while trying to save some bucks.....
- Service history menu item disappeared after retrofit. I still have the other menu entries that tell me how long each item needs before service, but I don't have the history
- The small scroll wheel on the steering wheel no longer works.
- Did Omar get these items to work?
If you did, please let me know the encoding.
Sorry for the English, I'm from Brazil!
I still have all these issues as you described and didn’t manage to get them to work
@@OmarAssil Thank you very much and congratulations for the video.
hola, Omar. si puedes ilustrarme con el cableado que utiliza el modulo original Camera ZB, QUE tiene el BMW 320i 2016, que cables tendria que colcarle para este tipo de camara trasera........o si tienes un diagrama del cableado
I noticed many F30s get a black screen after a few seconds in backup mode. Why?
The reverse light wire does not provide enough voltage. It drops to about 9V when enabled (in reverse gear)
Hello. Just curious to know whether or not this does come with dynamic lines? I saw you were struggling with it at the end of the video. I am considering on getting this kit as well, but I would really like the dynamic lines to come with it. Also may I ask if you have only the rear sensor or front as well? Thank you!
It's supposed to come with the dynamic lines but they never worked for me. The seller said that there must be something wrong in my car intervening with the signal but couldn't get to the bottom of it so as you see in the video they appear but then disappear immediately. I only have the rear sensors not the front ones.
Vicky Wu I have uploaded a new video with an upgraded camera module that supports dynamic lines properly.. have a look at it
It would be nice if it could split the front and rear camera at the same time on the screen and allow for side cameras
GetoverYourself hi, I’ve just installed a new camera module that supports front view camera.. have a look at my new video that I uploaded
Hi there :) I appreciate your work and sharing. This video and the one you did for NBT retrofit helped me a lot. I have two questions on this rear view camera because mine did not work:
1. For your 2012 F30 can high is pin 11 and can low is pin 9 right?
2. In some forums some guys say that their retrofit did not work immediately but when they let it a night's time it was working like a charm in the morning. Any idea?
erdem canik hi, I don't know. Is yours an OEM or aftermarket? Did you install the original ECU module? Mine was aftermarket but for OEM I know that cars older than 2013 need to be connected to K-CAN1 which is not in the dashboard but rather in the driver side (or passenger side) box.
How do I get power to the camera
Hello there can you tell me please where I can buy that kit camera and name of it and if it will fit on my bmw 2019 420i
Hello, I bought it from eBay but that was few years ago. not sure if the same seller is still listing it
Does it need coding for the camera to work with radio system?
It needs coding for the NBT system
Hi mate, do you still have functionality to open the boot via the handle or do you have to use key?
the functionality still works as usual. no change
Hi, Ive got the old lines for parking in the Display. You have the new green and Red lines. Can i Code this ???
JanimationStudios I don't know. My camera came with these lines but the don't always. The appear for a second and disappear after that
JanimationStudios now there is an updated module with proper lines.. have a look at my new video
Hello, It seems like the link does not work. Do you have any other links to camera?
Here it is: emtronika.com/cameras/20-bmw-brv200-reversing-camera-kit.html
@@emtronika390 thank you
No need install any software?
No need for any software. Just need the E-Sys software on your laptop to do the coding. You can get it from Bimmerpost or Bimmerfest forums by contacting "shawnsheridan" there and he'll send you the coding software.
how can i find the "shawnsheridan"? i need this software to code my camera. can you send it to me? or can you tell "shawnsheridan" to send it to me? thanx my friend
Edwin Khoo Soo Eng nope they don’t need any Softwarre.. this one needs some coding but I uploaded a new video for another module that doesn’t need any coding
Hi Omar. I bought the same kit, my car is a F48 X1, with BDCBODY, PDC, and Huentrynav. Do you know how I have to set the 10 switches that the emulator has? The Seller told me something about setting number one on.
Pedro Lorenzo Hi Pedro, I think you should follow what the seller says as it differs from one module to another. See my new video has an upgraded camera module
Omar if I don't have PDC and don't want to add it, will the camera video still work if I install it? Why is PDC needed other than for beeping the distance?
Anthony Cogliano hi Anthony, this one shown in this video needs PDC but I’ve just uploaded a video for a new module I installed last week and it doesn’t need PDC and doesn’t need any coding.. have a look at it
Need to add 3AG via FA coding and code the Rem???
jenea 1207 yes that’s right. But have a look at my new video there is a new unit that doesn’t need coding
Hi Omar, did you manage to fix the view of your camera ? I have the same issue with mine.
Is it due to concave mirror?
Hi Ahmed, no actually didn't manage to fix it. I think the view has to do with the camera itself as it's wide angel (maybe designed for a wider screen)
Also, if the unit I have arriving has issues with dynamic lines, Paypal dispute right away. I hate sellers selling items which are not 100%
GetoverYourself I agree but I have to say that the seller did their best to fix and they kept sending me new modules until the new one (shown in a new video I uploaded) fixed the issue and also supported front camera
Would you please update the eBay link! Thank you.
NewYorkMan36 I don't have an updated link. It seems that they stopped selling this item but you may find similar ones
Here it is: emtronika.com/cameras/20-bmw-brv200-reversing-camera-kit.html
Hi, could you relink the ebay Item please?
Ikhyoun Kim Hi, you might want to see my new video as it has a new updated module and an updated link to the eBay listing of this camera
Ikhyoun Kim hi, this one expired but if you check my new video it has a link to an updated camera module
emtronika.com/cameras/20-bmw-brv200-reversing-camera-kit.html
Brother how much you charge to fit in my car?
Hi, Sorry I don't do the fitting for others. It's not my profession
How come you installing a second backup camera on the fairly new car and in each video you’re not telling what is going on with the previous camera’s with your soul into ZS stick about what is stolen something new or are you just excited to publish new videos on UA-cam thinking you going to get a reach one day you going to be number one bloger?