Fitting reverse camera

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Fitting reverse camera

Post by jonytek » Wed Apr 26, 2017 6:21 pm

Hi guys, so I have a kenwood reversing camera that I want fit. I was thinking of trying to mount it under the saloon boot handle but was wondering what others have done.

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Re: Fitting reverse camera

Post by Starry » Wed Apr 26, 2017 8:11 pm

Look up Mikefish, he's done something similar.
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Re: Fitting reverse camera

Post by jonytek » Wed Apr 26, 2017 8:18 pm

I think he went with a new handle with inbuilt camera that ran to the rnse unit.
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Re: Fitting reverse camera

Post by MikeFish » Wed Apr 26, 2017 8:34 pm

Correct except it was an aftermarket camera i.e. with RCA/ phono connections on the end rather than an Audi specific plug so I could attach it to an Alpine head unit rather than RNS-E.
I looked at various different options (from memory so might be slightly out);
OEM Q7 camera; very expensive and you lose the actual key lock on the boot and wrong connections for aftermarket head unit.
Aftermarket camera and handle of various configurations;

In then end I found one from the far east on ebay that was VERY cheap and replaced the whole boot panel including number light plate holder, lock, and handle and had the right connections on it. It managed t osqueeze everything in by making the actual handle part a little narrower than normal. Not the best quality camera in the world but neither are OEM audi ones, but it worked a treat!

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Re: Fitting reverse camera

Post by docurley » Fri Apr 28, 2017 6:00 am

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Re: Fitting reverse camera

Post by Stu3y » Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:04 pm

Hi,

I am looking to fit one of these to my B7 rs4.

Any instructions on wiring etc

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Re: Fitting reverse camera

Post by docurley » Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:57 pm

To a stock stereo or android?
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Post by Stu3y » Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:04 pm

Pioneer with android

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Post by docurley » Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:35 pm

Ok, this will help with some of the install

https://www.audiforum.us/threads/how-to ... 7-a4.7570/
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Re: Fitting reverse camera

Post by Stu3y » Mon Mar 27, 2023 11:07 am

Was hoping that this would be as simple as running the AV wire through the car and plugging into rear of head unit.

Then sourcing power and trigger for camera.

Just pulled the head unit out to find no Av.



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