Z4 E89 Rear Camera

cornellazar · Post by **cornellazar** » Wed Jan 23, 2019 1:26 pm

Any recommendations for a great rear cam for the E89? And how easy would it be to install it. I want the rear cam to operate when shifting into reverse gear. Maybe also the option to switch it on manually through the navigation screen.

First time poster - apologies if this has been asked here previously (I couldn't find it). Thanks!

AnubisZed · Post by **AnubisZed** » Wed Jan 23, 2019 2:55 pm

Welcome, and to your first post.

There are add-on modules that will do what you're wanting to do. Some are quite expensive (£500+) and some are much cheaper (£150+ on Allibaba.com) depending on how you like to do business.
Unless someone comes up with a "go-to" answer, then I'd be Googlling "BMW e89 rear camera" and do some reading (you can also have a front camera!!)
Best of luck

AnubisZed · Post by **AnubisZed** » Wed Jan 23, 2019 3:05 pm

And a post and thread just recently started on the subject complete with a link...

viewtopic.php?f=23&t=111779

cornellazar · Post by **cornellazar** » Wed Jan 23, 2019 3:13 pm

Thanks! Yes, a front cam would be cool, too. Really depends on the price.

I saw some cheaper rear cams (about £40) but wasn't overly convinced. Following your advise and price guide, I found these below.

Here a few - I'm a bit at a loss which of the options would work for my model (Z4 28iM / Sep. 2011):
https://www.nav.tv/manufacturer/z4

And this - quiet pricey but the marketing blurb sounds amazing

https://www.carcommunications.co.uk/bmw ... on-systems

AnubisZed · Post by **AnubisZed** » Wed Jan 23, 2019 3:59 pm

Certainly check out the one in the thread I linked, as it seems to do everything you need for a bit less money!

YDB · Post by **YDB** » Tue Mar 19, 2019 10:48 pm

My recently acquired 2012 28i has a rear and forward camera attached, installed only 12 months ago. Having a reverse camera is great but the forward camera is perfect for nose in parking. Unfortunately the details I have don't reveal the brand of cameras or video interface but the installers website might reveal more www.drivesound.com.au Obviously this is for info only as Im in Australia but the expensive bits were the Video Interface and installation. All up $A1500.00

tintoverano · Post by **tintoverano** » Mon May 06, 2019 9:12 am

AnubisZed wrote: ↑Wed Jan 23, 2019 3:59 pm Certainly check out the one in the thread I linked, as it seems to do everything you need for a bit less money!

doing it this week, keep you posted via the other topic

tintoverano · Post by **tintoverano** » Tue May 07, 2019 8:20 am

hi AnubisZed,
I'd like to get to the license plate wiring w/o removing the bumper and I thought looking at the trim on the apron https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e89- ... d/8IFeuBXH, that I may be able to access it - what do you think?

if yes, all I need is this so called box spanner special tool https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e89- ... nd/53vkiSv - google search doesn't came up with useful results to buy, do you know perhaps what to look for?

thanks again

AnubisZed · Post by **AnubisZed** » Tue May 07, 2019 8:57 am

I have no idea where that panel takes you but from what I do know it doesn't give you access to the rear bumper, see photo.....

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tintoverano · Post by **tintoverano** » Tue May 07, 2019 9:01 am

okay, thanks - I'll try out of curiosity and for the potential of saving some time

tintoverano · Post by **tintoverano** » Tue May 07, 2019 12:24 pm

newbie question: do I need a 4 pin relay for voltage or just simply connect the cam's 12V wire to where?

this is the cam wiring and the video unit takes care of switching the view when in reverse

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AnubisZed · Post by **AnubisZed** » Tue May 07, 2019 12:32 pm

Yes I recommend a relay.
Jump to 16:20 and it'll show the wiring and where to run it...… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-I2KSQxYb8&t=

tintoverano · Post by **tintoverano** » Thu May 09, 2019 11:06 am

AnubisZed wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 8:57 am I have no idea where that panel takes you but from what I do know it doesn't give you access to the rear bumper, see

yeah, I only wanted to fish/lead cables through the wholes, but it takes removing almost all the boot trim just to remove the apron cover
I figure it is not worth as it may not even let me do what I want, so going the bumper way

tintoverano · Post by **tintoverano** » Thu May 09, 2019 9:33 pm

AnubisZed wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 12:32 pm Jump to 16:20 and it'll show the wiring and where to run it..

great, thanks

I'm not getting the name of this jumper, sorry

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... and where does it go/plug in?

tintoverano · Post by **tintoverano** » Thu May 09, 2019 10:02 pm

pls ignore, I'm getting power and ground for the cam from the video unit

all I need is to lead these wires back to the boot and connect to the cam

plus pray that reverse is detected via CAN-BUS (but got the wire for that too from the device, if not)

so, who needs a 4-pin relay?

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