Part # of OEM reverse camera module?
 

I want to retrofit a reverse camera into my e46 with MKIV Navigation and widescreen.

This link:
http://www.bimmernav.com/store/catal...068e358c2e32a2

seems to imply that there is an OEM video module that is plug and play with the MIKV drive and has universal camera hookups...

Anyone have any idea what the part number of the system would be? If Bimmernav is charging $575 for it, I'm sure its list price is around $250...

Thanks!

It looks like there is a whole retrofit kit available:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/back-...fAudioQ5fVideo

I'm talking to myself here, but I found the kit:
Backup camera install write-up...

66210397639

There are many video modules that will work. You only need the analog type as the hybrid (digital/analog) only gets digital in Europe. You need a VM from ebay and one adapter cable. You can either get a camera kit or buy the parts as many do. A few wires a relay and a camera. I have posted all of the VM part numbers on the nav forum at bimmerboard.com . You just need to get one new enough to work with a small screen or a wide screen. There have been many write ups on the camera install on bimmerboard.com. Look for Brian's.

Thanks I will check out bimmerboard tomorrow when I get some energy...

BTW, with your install--the screen toggles over when the car goes into reverse, correct? No need to manually switch anything right?

Also, whats your bimmerboard screen name for my searching purposes? Mine is the same...

That is the standard installation.

Some people add switches to manually switch the Reverse Camera on when they want to, but that is a personal preference issue

Some people like the camera to come on when in reverse gear, some like it to come on when the reverse lights are on (these two conditions are not the same!)

Remember: BMWs with trailer wiring and original trailer wiring modules switch off the car's reverse lights and rear fog lights when a trailer is connected - hence the difference in how you connect the camera.

I retrofitted an OEM camera to my E46 coupe and I am pretty sure it came with a list of all the parts in the kit and part numbers, I'll check it later in the week.

Also there isn't a module as such if you have TV fitted. Without a TV then there is a separate module which doesn't come with the kit.

I hooked mine up as per the EBA so it turns the camera on when reverse is engaged, it is also set to flick back straight away when you come out of reverse. Originally it is set up to hold the image for 5 seconds, but if you cut a wire it switches instantly. It sources the power off the reverse light.

What are you fitting it to E53? It is not an easy retrofit on the E46.

I am fitting it to an e46... According to the ETK, Rear camera retrofit kit for e46 is 66210303079... Part number 66210303079 was superseded by part number 66210447960, and does not appear to be available in the US... hmmm...

Is that not what

I'll have to confirm the part numbers later on for you, but this is what you want
eBay Motors: back up / rear camera for BMW E38 , E39 , E46 , X5 ,E90 (item 250416756115 end time May-31-09 12:00:00 PDT)

With that link though--does that contain the switching module or is that just the camera? I'm in US, so no TV module...

Possibly not, you'll need to email and ask them.

I'll see if I can find the part number for you.

Yeah they said no when I emailed them yesterday... If you could post the part #'s that would be much appreciated. The kit will undoubtedly be cheaper buying it through my dealer with my BMWCCA discount...

thx

Ok, what you are referring to is the switchbox for cars without TV fitted. I bought kit 66 21 0 303 079 but this is for cars with Nav and TV, you are going to want kit 66 21 0 447 960 as per this link
RealOEM.com BMW E46 M3 Retrofit backup camera

I have uploaded the EBA retrofit guide here:
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As I bought the 079 kit it does not list the switchbox part number in the parts list therefore I can't tell you what it is. However my parts list contains part numbers that don't look like the usual BMW part numbers and I did a search by switchbox on RealOEM and nothing came up so I am gussing that you can't buy the individual components.

Good luck with it.

thanks... can't download the file though as its been download 10 times already...

Try it again here, you'll have to be quick though. Alternatively PM me and I'll email it to you.

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Got it thanks... Moved to my hosting site if anyone else needs it...

Thx
http://www.bigpatsfans.com/bmwrearviewcamera.pdf

Hmmm... I actually think I need the -079 part. My car has Nav, but not TV. But you're saying the -079 kit does not contain the switcbox? The instructions you uploaded said its in the kit?

According to this (maybe I'm reading it wrong):

For vehicles with
Navigation system, Professional
and
TV function = No
Reversing camera retrofit kit: 66210303079


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For vehicles with
Navigation system, Professional = No
and
TV function = No
Reversing camera retrofit kit: 66210447960

Switchbox is Q:

http://bigpatsfans.com/rvcam1.jpg

http://bigpatsfans.com/rvcam2.jpg

I bought my kit off Ebay from a guy that appears to dabble in BMW parts. The kit was brand new but out of the box, so it may have come with the switch box but he didn't supply it to me.

Thanks... I'm going to talk with my local BMW dealer and see what they can find out about package contents...

Thx!

http://www.xoutpost.com/electronics/...questions.html

This is my thread from a few months back asking the same question.

Good luck!

Found that... I actually commented in the thread too... ;)

NBTBRV8:

Could you post a few pics if you get a chance? Maybe one of the handle / camera? And another of the Nav screen while the car is in reverse...

Trying to get a grasp on the quality of it etc...

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...f/100_0071.jpg
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...f/100_0072.jpg


http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...f/100_0074.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...f/100_0080.jpg


Here is my thread in the forum I normally frequent.
Rear View Camera Retrofit - MTorque - Passion for M

Perfect thanks!