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Old 10-01-2012, 09:58 PM
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in my other X5 I have used this camera Reverse Backup CHEAPER Color Camera 170º Night Vision Car Rear View | eBay .

On the PDC module, there are three plugs, pin #7 from the MIDDLE plug, it is black.
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Old 10-01-2012, 10:04 PM
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check post #59 in this same thread, you will see a picture of camera. It is a little bit rusty, but I've had it for several years...
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Dubs,

when you have time, go to the beginning of this thread, and go over the posts - you will see answers to some of your new questions alredy had been answered...

One thing that is not answered is about the installation of the camera into the light opening. All the other questions have been answered, just as you read the post one after another, it makes more sense...
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Cool, thanks

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So the replacement part to fix up all my cutting is costing around US$180 shipped in primer, then my painter will work his magic.
Ive now ordered a bumblebee cam and theat should be able to be mounted easier.

Would I do the same thing over? Yep, i've learned a lot from the replies in this thread - thank you.
And even though the initial cam didnt work I have most of the wiring ready to go for the bumblebee so thats a win in my book.

Again thanks for the assistance, this is why forums like this are so good.

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Old 10-04-2012, 09:21 PM
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keep us posted on your progress... so far all of thepeople who have been asking questions about the camera install had the cameras up and running... some got it done faster, some have taken good, old time to get it accomplished...

you will have it done, and you will like the results...
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Old 10-04-2012, 10:16 PM
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I have taken that license plate camera and busted it open... opening is very simple, unscrew two screws that "hold" the back to the front, and then took a thin blade and cut the adhesive along the joint lines and then the back came open.

As you can from the pictures, the front part of the assembly, where the camera is at, is rather flat, and should be able to fit where the cover lens was. Next thing will be to figure out how to secure the front to the opening of the license plate light, as the back part, that is too "fat" has the snap-ons that otherwise would have held...

I am still working on this...
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I'm thinking that bumblebee cam that you posted the other day, will be the way to go for me. That way, the plate light stays the same. If the bulb burns, it won't require taking apart the whole thing. And the light output would match. It also looks like it would mount much easier with some adhesive.
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I've been going through this thread, I too purchased a nav tool recently along with a backup camera. my camera fits directly into one of the license plate lights, should snap right in. Now since I have NAV TOOL, would i still need a relay? also, how would I go about routing the wires through the top of the trunk door? my camera looks like this. sorry for the messy backround, its my soldering workstation lol
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I am not familiar with the NavTool... slick might have some ideas about the relay for the navtool...

can you take picture of your camera from several angles, please? I'd like to see how it looks like on the back...

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