[ska///235i]

Originally Posted by BEM-S4

Try the wireless transmitter I mentioned further up the thread.

Hows that wireless...I see alot of wiring

[BEM-S4]

Originally Posted by ska///235i

Hows that wireless...I see alot of wiring

You still need to plug it in to camera and stereo. It avoids the wires going from trunk to dash and interior trim removal. That's the theory at least.

[Gizzy's_M235i]

Anyone know the best way to run wires from the trunk to the head unit.

[configt]

I am waiting for my kit to come from Bimmertech. Once it arrives I will make a DIY while I install it and post it here.

[Gizzy's_M235i]

Originally Posted by configt

I am waiting for my kit to come from Bimmertech. Once it arrives I will make a DIY while I install it and post it here.

Great. I have my camera but am waiting for some nice weather to try and install. Cold here in NY

[Gizzy's_M235i]

Originally Posted by Gizzy's_M235i

Great. I have my camera but am waiting for some nice weather to try and install. Cold here in NY

I went out yesterday and ran the camera cable from the license plate into the trunk. Next step, power the camera and route the cable to the head unit (hard part I think).

[configt]

Originally Posted by Gizzy's_M235i

I went out yesterday and ran the camera cable from the license plate into the trunk. Next step, power the camera and route the cable to the head unit (hard part I think).

As promised:

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showt...6#post17326016

[flavan]

I have 2016 328i. What would be the easiest way to install backup camera? Interior wiring looks complicated. Any advice?

[Draab2006]

Is the kit from bimmer-tech still available that anyone knows of? The link mentioned earlier in this thread is dead...I would like to retrofit my M235i with this as well! (Have nav/tech package)

[mfan225]

https://www.bimmer-tech.net/shop/bmw...sist-retrofits

[falkdal]

Thanks for the video! This looks a bit daunting but I'd be willing to give it a shot. What tools did you use to remove the vents/dash components? Are they just held in place with tabs that can be pried open with a thin blade screwdriver? Same with the seats and rear trim to route the cable.

[jwmuscat]

Found this one.. a bit cheaper than bimmertech especially if adding front camera.

https://www.bimmerretrofit.com/store/index.php?route=mobile_store/product&product_id=114

[ZGadson]

New to BMW and have been reading a lot on installing a backup camera and have a few questions.

First, this is not a slam on BimmerTech, but I've noticed they charge a lot for what would otherwise be simple modifications via BimmerCode and an OBD tool - IE, you could pay $99 to enable video in motion, $35 to change startup animation, etc. another $35 to to remove the startup disclaimer and you're already at $170. Or, for less than $80 you could have a paid version of BimmerCode and an OBD scanner and make changes to your heart's content. That said, I would expect the $700 backup camera retrofit to be a similar over-charge.

So my question is - can I buy a compatible camera, harness, and camera module from Ebay and enable the camera with BimmerCode myself? If so, I could spend $250 rather than $700.