idrive backup cam

theguvna · 02-06-2016, 12:19 PM

I know this question hass probably been beaten to death but...can you integrate a backup camera into the stock 2009+ idrive system without having PDC??

vespa · 02-06-2016, 12:35 PM

Yes for autos, don't know about manuals. Everything you need is in post #1 here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1005301

rulonger · 02-06-2016, 12:39 PM

The simple answer is yes.

Some kits and DIY options will use emulators that need a signal from the car that you are in reverse - PDC is where most of these options pull that signal. In those cases, you would need PDC.

But there are options that you can integrate without PDC. Check out bimmer-tech.net

There are many, many threads on this DIY mod

DaZuc · 02-06-2016, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by theguvna

I know this question hass probably been beaten to death but...can you integrate a backup camera into the stock 2009+ idrive system without having PDC??

Yes I retrofitted it on my 09 auto non PDC.
With coding and correct wiring your set. Simply diy I followed the same link some else posted above.

theguvna · 02-06-2016, 01:33 PM

Thank you everyone for your replies

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Originally Posted by DaZuc

Yes I retrofitted it on my 09 auto non PDC.
With coding and correct wiring your set. Simply diy I followed the same link some else posted above.

how did you power it up instead of using the PDC module?
...im on page 5 on that DIY its very vague so far lol...some ppl saying just buy the PDC module w/o the sensors, or use the reverse lights...etc.

DaZuc · 02-06-2016, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by theguvna

Thank you everyone for your replies

how did you power it up instead of using the PDC module?
...im on page 5 on that DIY its very vague so far lol...some ppl saying just buy the PDC module w/o the sensors, or use the reverse lights...etc.

The emulator powers the camera.
The emulator gets power from radio.
When I did the retrofit someone had a wiring diagram up and the seller also provided a wiring diagram.

jsn_e92 · 02-06-2016, 02:09 PM

I want to add a back up camera to my 2011 too... manual and it has PDC... I been searching but I cannot locate the module everyone is mentioning

theguvna · 02-06-2016, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DaZuc

The emulator powers the camera.
The emulator gets power from radio.
When I did the retrofit someone had a wiring diagram up and the seller also provided a wiring diagram.

did you do your own coding?

DaZuc · 02-06-2016, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by theguvna

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaZuc

The emulator powers the camera.
The emulator gets power from radio.
When I did the retrofit someone had a wiring diagram up and the seller also provided a wiring diagram.

did you do your own coding?

Yes. If you need help with that you can pm me.

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rulonger Lieutenant 111 Rep 529 Posts Drives: 2011 335d E90 & 2010 328i E91 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	The simple answer is yes. Some kits and DIY options will use emulators that need a signal from the car that you are in reverse - PDC is where most of these options pull that signal. In those cases, you would need PDC. But there are options that you can integrate without PDC. Check out bimmer-tech.net There are many, many threads on this DIY mod __________________ 2011 335d Deep Sea Blue on Beige (stock except for the cheap ass wheels from PO) 2010 328i Tasman Green on Saddle (stock)
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