[HOW TO] Manually switch on the Reversing Camera

Bog · 5th June 2007, 19:11

This ‘How To’ will allow you to manually switch on your reversing camera (If fitted) without the need for engaging reverse.

When the switch is pressed, the Navigation System is fooled into thinking the car is in reverse gear and switches on the rear view camera. The circuit also prevents the reversing lights from coming on.

Whilst this is an easy modification, you will need some basic soldering skills and be prepared to take most of the dashboard apart to gain access to the rear of the Navigation unit.

Have fun.....

HOW TO - Manual Reverse Cam Switch.pdf

PTR · 5th June 2007, 20:23

WOW amazing doc!!! excellent job!!!

sco77harris · 5th June 2007, 20:50

wahwahweewah when i get the camera i will do this

stew · 5th June 2007, 22:14

Bog,

Can you explain where abouts the factory fitted nav unit is. Is it in the glove box? How do you get access to replace the DVD?

I ask because I am looking for somewhere to mount my kenwood unit.

Thanks

Bog · 5th June 2007, 22:49

Yes, it's accessed via the glove box. If you look at the second drawing in my PDF you can make out where the front of the Navi unit would be (Single DIN, just below the upper mouting screws.)

czechplastik · 5th June 2007, 22:53

Nice work Bog, when I get my camera fitted I'll give it a go

mmw109 · 6th June 2007, 14:27

I see you're fooling the Sat-Nav into thinking you're in reverse.
Has anyone tried this on an I-Shift ? Is there any risk the car might do something else as if it's in reverse ?

My old punto once developed a problem where it thought it was in reverse (on the motorway no less) and would start doing it's reverse 'beeping' and flashing up "R" on the dashboard. I wouldn't want a repeat of this.

Bog · 6th June 2007, 15:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmw109

I see you're fooling the Sat-Nav into thinking you're in reverse.
Has anyone tried this on an I-Shift ? Is there any risk the car might do something else as if it's in reverse ?

I doubt it as the reversing lights circuit is isolated by the switch to ensure the reversing lights don't come on! The Nav unit only uses the feed to switch over the video source.

ayasystems · 13th June 2007, 15:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bog

This ‘How To’ will allow you to manually switch on your reversing camera (If fitted) without the need for engaging reverse.

When the switch is pressed, the Navigation System is fooled into thinking the car is in reverse gear and switches on the rear view camera. The circuit also prevents the reversing lights from coming on.

Whilst this is an easy modification, you will need some basic soldering skills and be prepared to take most of the dashboard apart to gain access to the rear of the Navigation unit.

Have fun.....

Attachment 4101

Thank you from spain my friend. I'll do it!

Stef · 16th June 2007, 19:04

For your help, here is a how to remove the lower part of the dash.
Keep up the good work.

Stef · 10th August 2007, 11:26

BEWARE
Engaging the camera using this mod will completely fool

the GPS system.
If you drive < 50km/h the GPS system will think that you are driving in the oposite direction! I noticed it can take minutes before the GPS/map is correct again.

yurassik · 6th September 2007, 19:12

Hi, i'm new here and i'm gonna try install an audio-video system and, of course, i'm interested in this mod.
Since i don't like cutting original cables and connectors, does anyone know number of the connector that should be cutted?

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Bog Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th October 2006 Location: Romford, Essex Posts: 887 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	[HOW TO] Manually switch on the Reversing Camera This ‘How To’ will allow you to manually switch on your reversing camera (If fitted) without the need for engaging reverse. When the switch is pressed, the Navigation System is fooled into thinking the car is in reverse gear and switches on the rear view camera. The circuit also prevents the reversing lights from coming on. Whilst this is an easy modification, you will need some basic soldering skills and be prepared to take most of the dashboard apart to gain access to the rear of the Navigation unit. Have fun..... HOW TO - Manual Reverse Cam Switch.pdf Last edited by Bog; 5th June 2007 at 19:15.

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PTR Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 4th October 2006 Location: Hungary Posts: 668 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	WOW amazing doc!!! excellent job!!!

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stew Valve Cap Join Date: 13th May 2007 Location: Peterborough Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bog, Can you explain where abouts the factory fitted nav unit is. Is it in the glove box? How do you get access to replace the DVD? I ask because I am looking for somewhere to mount my kenwood unit. Thanks

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Bog Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th October 2006 Location: Romford, Essex Posts: 887 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Yes, it's accessed via the glove box. If you look at the second drawing in my PDF you can make out where the front of the Navi unit would be (Single DIN, just below the upper mouting screws.)

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czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Nice work Bog, when I get my camera fitted I'll give it a go

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mmw109 Valve Cap Join Date: 1st April 2007 Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I see you're fooling the Sat-Nav into thinking you're in reverse. Has anyone tried this on an I-Shift ? Is there any risk the car might do something else as if it's in reverse ? My old punto once developed a problem where it thought it was in reverse (on the motorway no less) and would start doing it's reverse 'beeping' and flashing up "R" on the dashboard. I wouldn't want a repeat of this.

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Stef Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 14th October 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 364 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	BEWARE Engaging the camera using this mod will completely fool the GPS system. If you drive < 50km/h the GPS system will think that you are driving in the oposite direction! I noticed it can take minutes before the GPS/map is correct again.

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yurassik Valve Cap Join Date: 6th September 2007 Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi, i'm new here and i'm gonna try install an audio-video system and, of course, i'm interested in this mod. Since i don't like cutting original cables and connectors, does anyone know number of the connector that should be cutted?