E65 aftermarket backup camera - NEED HELP

i am having issues installing an aftermarket camera on my E65.
i am connecting it to a monitor on the dash (not the nav screen).
my problem is with the 12v power to the camera. when i connect it to the reverse light bulb wire the image flickers and no steady image.
when i connect it to a regular 12v in the trunk (trunk light bulb or any other 12v) i get steady image and no issue.
does anybody know what may be the problem?

Originally Posted by tamir15

i am having issues installing an aftermarket camera on my E65.
i am connecting it to a monitor on the dash (not the nav screen).
my problem is with the 12v power to the camera. when i connect it to the reverse light bulb wire the image flickers and no steady image.
when i connect it to a regular 12v in the trunk (trunk light bulb or any other 12v) i get steady image and no issue.
does anybody know what may be the problem?

Can you post up some pictures of the wiring at the backend, meaning the wires you're trying to connect..

Check this thread out..
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...reverse+camera
Also see the attachment should include wiring diagram

Originally Posted by First_745Li

Check this thread out..
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...reverse+camera
Also see the attachment should include wiring diagram

hey,
thanks for the quick reply.
sorry but i have everything put back together now so i cant take pictures.
i connected both to the connector that feeds the reverse light bulb and to the light bulb housing it self (same result). i verified the wiring so i know this is not my issue.
for some reason there is a distortion but i am not sure why or what it is.

the forum and pdf you attached is for a kit that includes control boxes and other items that go with it. it doesn't tie directly to the reverse light bulb wires.

i can run the camera power line to the front of the car (just like i ran the video wire) but where would i connect it to if i ran it to the front?

It's possible the light module sends a pulsed (PWM) voltage to the reverse light. Your reverse camera kit likely needs a steady voltage.

Originally Posted by tamir15

i am having issues installing an aftermarket camera on my E65.
i am connecting it to a monitor on the dash (not the nav screen).
my problem is with the 12v power to the camera. when i connect it to the reverse light bulb wire the image flickers and no steady image.
when i connect it to a regular 12v in the trunk (trunk light bulb or any other 12v) i get steady image and no issue.
does anybody know what may be the problem?

you will need a relay for the 12volt activation

Originally Posted by Nygel

you will need a relay for the 12volt activation

ok thanks Nygel and rippjd. i figured the car electronic module sends the voltage to the reverse light bulb and doesn't like another load or doesn't send steady 12v.
i need further help please: what kind of relay? where do i buy it?
once i get it where do i connect it? between the cable connector and the light bulb?

was up go online and forget that monitor hook it to your nav screen its call navtool I have it installed u can also watch movies on it

ok finally got it to work. i bought an automotive relay at Radio shack and used it to switch the 12v from the reverse light bulb 12v to a steady 12v.
works like a charm.
cost me $40 for the camera and rear view mirror monitor and two days of work but it is definitely worth it.
thanks for the help

Can u send of pic of camera installed on vehicle. Have the navtool connected already. Wasnt sure what kind of camera to use or how to Install. Thanks.

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i will try to take some pictures and post them. this is much easier than connecting it to the nav screen. you will need to buy a rear view mirror monitor and route the video cable from the camera (mounted on the license plate) all the way to the rear view mirror