GOLFMK8
GOLFMK7
GOLFMK6
GOLFMKV

Retrofit aftermarket wireless backup camera

J

jrcs1990

New member
Location
Portugal
Hi all,

I want to install a wireless backup camera in my mk7. I saw this one: https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/For-...-f697-46e9-97c2-8b89d54e88de&rmStoreLevelAB=5

I'm betting on a wireless one because I don't want to rip my car apart to pass all the wires. Is there someone that could help me with the connections?

The receiver part it's easy. 12V, GND and video connection to the headunit. It's the emitter/camera that's causing my some trouble..

I know that the reverse lamp is driven by PWM so I can't feed the emitter/camera throught that (some users in other foruns had flickering problems in the screen). Where can I get regulated 12V in the trunk to connect the camera (wish should be on since I turn the key on the car)?

My ideia was feeding the emitter throught a relay, activated with the reverse signal (but since it's a PWM signal...I don't know if I can do it).


I know my english is not very good but I hope you understand.

Regards
 
Joel

Joel

Ready to race!
Location
TN
In the USA we have a 12v socket in the hatch.
You probably have one also.

People have used this to power rear dash cameras.
 
J

jrcs1990

New member
Location
Portugal
Joel,

When you say 12V socket you mean a cigarette like socket, right? I don't have it. If you're referring to anything else, would you mind to explain?

Thanks
 
Joel

Joel

Ready to race!
Location
TN
Yes, a cigarette lighter socket.
Too bad you don't have one.
 
BxGTI

BxGTI

Go Kart Champion
Location
Bronx,NY
I would recommend that you take the wired route to avoid issues down the road, is not hard at all to remove the panels.




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
BxGTI

BxGTI

Go Kart Champion
Location
Bronx,NY
Genegenie said:
Good addition if it works, seems suspicioulsly cheap though. But cheap enough to bin if no joy....
Click to expand...



Rear views cameras are super cheap these days, I installed a back up camera on my daughter's car and still working after more than a year, if it breaks it will only cost 16 bucks to replace video quality is very decent for the price


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
J

jrcs1990

New member
Location
Portugal
It may not be hard but since I havent found any step-by-step tutorial I was wondering if I could do it the "easy-wireless" way...
 
S

saw8414

New member
I followed a guide on here that showed the wiring path. Actual removal of the panels was quite easy. The only part that was hard was removing the fuse box to install the new connection. I bypassed that by using a piggyback fuse and changing the fuse position of the cigarette lighter to be always on. You should be able to find my other posts to get to the thread I’m talking about.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
7umberjackZac

7umberjackZac

Go Kart Newbie
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Car(s)
Gti
They do sell OEM backup cameras that would require running wires but I think you'll agree it's just nice when things work the way they're supposed to.

I drilled one in my old Prius through the metal and it died after 6 months.

Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk
 
Wrath And Tears

Wrath And Tears

Go Kart Champion
Location
Azusa, CA
Car(s)
17 Sport, 99 E36
I know they make back up cameras that fix to your rear plate using "theft" proof attachments. It then uses bluetooth to your phone and displays the image on it. That might be the best wireless option. That being said I don't know if the camera uses a battery, or has to be wired in. There are multiple different options as far as brands go so I won't speak to that.
 
D

dan_20vt

New member
Location
Kent
Hi,

Did you ever do this? I have just ordered this exact same set and want to fit it as soon as it arrives.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top