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Old Jun 1, 2024 | 09:17 AM
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Reverse Camera 2015 R58

I installed a reverse camera that was made possible with the RCA connection in the aftermarket Android Auto module (UNAVI). The UNAVI module piggybacks on the OEM infotainment, so the car keeps its custom look.

The camera (PixelMan) is mounted in a square hole cut through the rear faux grille.


The mounting bracket was 3D printed (PolyMide Nylon12-CF filament)


The wiring passed from underneath the vehicle into the trunk access through this grommet on the driver's (left) side


Wiring underneath the car and along galley way towards the front. Green arrow (camera); Black arrow Faux Grill


Black arrow (Front of Car)



 
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Old Jun 2, 2024 | 07:51 AM
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That's slick - impressive. Your Coupe uses the original navigation radio? A photo of the screen with the backup camera image would be of great interest to those with that OEM navi radio who don't want to go the Android head unit way.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2024 | 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by kerwooddr
Your Coupe uses the original navigation radio?
Mine did not come with navigation, but the OEM screen does have the Infotainment screen for Bluetooth, etc. The UNAVI aftermarket module allows for Android Auto (or CarPlay for IOS) AND for setting up the reverse camera and setting its parameters. The CAN bus (through the UNAVI) overlays the guide lines and steering angle on the image, and includes an inset picture of the back up sensors (see in picture below). I could not imagine how to install a camera with the OEM set up alone, but someone may have described it elsewhere.

Originally Posted by kerwooddr
A photo of the screen with the backup camera image would be of great interest to those with that OEM navi radio who don't want to go the Android head unit way.
The picture is below.

It is not the sharpest picture, but it conveys the idea





 
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Old Jun 3, 2024 | 06:45 PM
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That is very good, and certainly a desirable alternative to replacing the OEM radio with an Android head unit. Going that way is not an easy task, and the quality of the many Android head unit choices out there is/are all over the map. Well done!


 
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