Stereo upgrade help - Page 3

Patriks7 · #1 05-20-2020, 10:26 AM

Sorry to rehash an older thread of mine, but I recently just ordered a backup camera to go along with my new stereo (stupid me for not doing it right away). I am, despite searching online for a bit, unsure how to get it connected. I am clear about the video cable, that should connect directly at the stereo up front, but where is the recommended place to connect the power cable?

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As a clarification, I am talking about the cable on the bottom right. The video cable also has a red cable coming out of it on each end, is this meant to be used for the power?

Overboost · #2 05-20-2020, 11:54 AM

First thing when it arrives is make sure that fits your X5 licence plate light receptacle. Many horror stories about poor fitment. Secondly will need to power that camera (with LEDS) to reverse power only as the LED lights will light up when powered up. Also remember that that camera/licence plate uses a couple of LED lights for the license plate illumination so if you still have an incandescent bulb on the left side plate light it will look odd.

The red wire running along the RCA cable can be used to run a power. I wired mine to one of the power on wires from my Avin to power my camera all the time as my system is also a front/rear dash cam recorder. I just grounded the ground to the rear panel fuse box mount.

Patriks7 · #3 05-20-2020, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Overboost

First thing when it arrives is make sure that fits your X5 licence plate light receptacle. Many horror stories about poor fitment. Secondly will need to power that camera (with LEDS) to reverse power only as the LED lights will light up when powered up. Also remember that that camera/licence plate uses a couple of LED lights for the license plate illumination so if you still have an incandescent bulb on the left side plate light it will look odd.

The red wire running along the RCA cable can be used to run a power. I wired mine to one of the power on wires from my Avin to power my camera all the time as my system is also a front/rear dash cam recorder. I just grounded the ground to the rear panel fuse box mount.

It was recommended to me by someone with an E53 as well, but he had it installed at a shop so has no idea what went down. I ordered an LED for the other side as well, no worries.

My big issue now, I have all the cables where I need them, I just can’t figure out a way to remove the thing that holds the license plate bulb. I feel like if I pry too hard it will break, which I definitely want to avoid.

My stereo has a specific cable for the reverse camera, I assume this is for the power?

Overboost · #4 05-20-2020, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Patriks7

It was recommended to me by someone with an E53 as well, but he had it installed at a show so has no idea what went down. I ordered an LED for the other side as well, no worries.

My big issue now, I have all the cables where I need them, I just can’t figure out a way to remove the thing that holds the license plate bulb. I feel like if I pry too hard it will break, which I definitely want to avoid.

My stereo has a specific cable for the reverse camera, I assume this is for the power?

If the connector on you headunit is a simple RCA jack then it does not include 12V to power the camera. You will need to provide 12V and GND. I looked for a user manual for your specific model but couldn't find one easily. It looks like you have power and ground wires on the lens (maybe for licence plate illumination) and a red connector with also power and ground for the camera?

Patriks7 · #5 05-20-2020, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Overboost

If the connector on you headunit is a simple RCA jack then it does not include 12V to power the camera. You will need to provide 12V and GND. I looked for a user manual for your specific model but couldn't find one easily. It looks like you have power and ground wires on the lens (maybe for licence plate illumination) and a red connector with also power and ground for the camera?

Please excuse the bad photos, I don’t have my phone on me.

These are all the connectors I have. The camera has the video and power connectors, the long 5m video cable has also a red one sticking out of it at both ends and then my stereo has the mini harness or whatever it would be called with the video in cable and a cable labeled reverse (didn’t get a response from XTRONS regarding this).

Also, attached a photo of the part I am struggling with. I see absolutely no way to get it out without it breaking.

bcredliner · #6 05-20-2020, 12:35 PM

I have DSP. The Seicane unit I purchased a couple of years ago had a DSP option cable and a backup camera option. Even though their customer service was non existent, based on the experience of others, the connectivity was the determining factor to purchase the Seicane unit. I still had a few small issues that I think it was Crystalworks or maybe it was Overboost helped me with but none with DSP or the backup camera. Not pitching Seicane Just an FYI for others looking to upgrade. Customers for e53 upgrades have to be declining but other brands may offer the same option.

Patriks7 · #7 05-28-2020, 11:14 AM

Update:

So after almost losing my nerves trying to fit the camera my friend recommended me, I gave up and ordered the type I saw most people on here recommend. Attached pics, looks like this one will be a lot less painful to get working.

I am, however, slightly struggling with the connection. This time it is different compared to my first one. On the one side I have again the video connector with a red cable, which I am assuming should be attached to the stereo reverse trigger. But this time on the other end I have a connector that goes into the camera and a red and black cable going out of it. I am assuming this would be power and grounding, but I have no idea where it would be best to connect them. Suggestions?

I had Crowz page with this guide bookmarked, but the site doesn‘t seem to be working.

Overboost · #8 05-28-2020, 11:39 AM

The Binder connector with red/black wires is for powering up your camera. You don not need the small red wire on the RCA cable at all for the camera to function. You could use the red wire if you wanted to run power from the front to the rear but it is not needed.

Patriks7 · #9 05-30-2020, 10:05 AM

Jus thought I would share an update, managed to get it connected and installed and works like a charm now! Thanks for all the great advice guys, now onto the next one

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Tr4g- · #10 12-23-2021, 10:35 AM

Can someone elaborate on this option?

"OEM CD changer control (connection via AV-IN, CD change possible via buttons 1-6) requires adjustment of the cabling"

I have had the avin avant 4 + ibus app on my zhp for a year or so now and wasn't aware of this option. Are there instructions or anything on how to get that working?

I'm not really going to use it but Im one of those people that likes OEM ish options. I'm trying to procure as many as i can so I was pretty upset about not having it work. But now i'm seeig maybe it will work.

Thoughts? Anyone tried it? I didn't see any info on the installation PDF

https://download.speedy-pics.de/uplo..._interface.pdf