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D3 In 2008 xB w/ Back Up Camera

By Midgeth Hearse xB · Oct 29, 2007in General💬 8 posts👁️ 1,736 views
Posted Oct 29, 2007 · 00:35 UTC#1

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I removed my rear wiper and mounted the camera in the existing hole. It turned out really nice! :D

Posted Oct 29, 2007 · 03:45 UTC#2

Looks good! Any trouble spots? I am going to be putting one into my new xB in the next week or so, but going to use a "plate cam". Pretty cool idea about using the wiper mount!

Posted Oct 29, 2007 · 11:51 UTC#3
Looks good! Any trouble spots? I am going to be putting one into my new xB in the next week or so, but going to use a "plate cam". Pretty cool idea about using the wiper mount!

 

The only problem I had was wiring the cam in the hatch. Well, it wasn't really a problem, but it was a pain in the butt getting the cable through the hatch and up through the grommets and into the head liner. There is an existing harness that is ran for the rear wiper pump, if you pull that back out about 18" and then tape the cable to it, you can pull it through fairly easily. My buddy did the programming for the steering wheel control and from what I saw, that was a piece of cake. He also bypassed it, which is also a piece of cake. Install took about 2 hours total.

Posted Oct 31, 2007 · 21:44 UTC#4

I have been looking at that camera. Can you tell me if you are happy with it? I have seen thoes as both CMOS and CCD. I am not wanting to spend alot but would love this feature. Also, where did you buy this camera?

Posted Oct 31, 2007 · 22:16 UTC#5
I have been looking at that camera. Can you tell me if you are happy with it? I have seen thoes as both CMOS and CCD. I am not wanting to spend alot but would love this feature. Also, where did you buy this camera?

 

I bought the camera on ebay and I absolutely love it. I know it's probably not the best in quality, but it does the job. It's really clear during the day and adjusts well to direct sunlight. At night the headlights get really big, but you can definitely see behind you. This is a definite must for cars with really dark tint on the back window at night!

Posted Jan 29, 2008 · 00:05 UTC#6

does the radio fit perfectly in the hole or is there some type of kit?

Posted Jan 29, 2008 · 00:48 UTC#7

95-8202 is the kit in the pic.

Posted Jan 29, 2008 · 06:12 UTC#8

thanks!