Rear view camera - Revision history

Ricebubbles: /* CAMERA6 */ Added new section for CAMERA7

2018-07-14T05:08:40Z

CAMERA6: Added new section for CAMERA7

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	[[File:W220_rear_view_camera_bumper.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Rear view camera mounted in bumper molding.]]		[[File:W220_rear_view_camera_bumper.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Rear view camera mounted in bumper molding.]]

			===CAMERA7 (Erisin)===
			Company Erisin supply after market Media Units with Rear View Cameras as an optional extra. The ES580 Rear View Camera is an 18mm diameter colour CCD which may be mounted on one of the W220 licence plate lamp covers.

			[[File:Erisin Rear View Camera Dimensions.jpg\|500px\|none\|Dimensions of Erisin ES580 Rear View Camera.]]

			As the W220 Licence Plate Lens Cover surface is curved a small 5mm spacer may be inserted between the camera base and the lamp cover. The existing mounting screw may be replaced with a longer screw to suit. A short screw is used to fasten the camera base plate to the centre of the lamp cover. The screw and internal nut just clear the 5W festoon style bulb.
			[[File:W220 and Erisin Rear View Camera Schematic.JPG\|500px\|none\|Schematic of Erisin ES580 Rear View Camera mounted on a W220 Licence Plate Lamp Lens Cover.]]

			Front and back views of licence plate light cover. The part number is A2208200066.

			[[File:2208200066 Number Plate Light Front View.JPG\|200px]]
			[[File:2208200066 Number Plate Light Rear View.JPG\|200px]]

			[[File:2208200066 Number Plate Light Dimensions.JPG\|thumb\|none\|Dimensions of licence plate light module.]]

			A small 3mm diameter groove was filed in the side of the Licence Plate Holder to take the camera coaxial cable.

			[[File:W220 and Erisin Rear View Camera.JPG\|500px\|none\|Erisin ES580 Rear View Camera mounted on a W220 Licence Plate Lamp Lens Cover.]]

			Surprisingly the camera base plate does not obscure very much light.

	==Comparison==		==Comparison==

Pokseva: /* Wiring */ note abount trunk wiring being bent

2018-06-12T16:43:04Z

Wiring: note abount trunk wiring being bent

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	Relatively elegant solution is to run camera wire in parallel with trunk wiring shield.		Relatively elegant solution is to run camera wire in parallel with trunk wiring shield.

			'''Note:''' the solution shown in the photo below is risky because if the camera wire prevents movement of trunk cover wiring,
			the trunk cover wiring on the closure of trunk will bent and eventually result in broken air line.

	[[File:W220_rear_camera_trunk_wire_3.jpg\|300px]]		[[File:W220_rear_camera_trunk_wire_3.jpg\|300px]]

Pokseva: /* Cameras */

2017-05-01T20:40:50Z

Cameras

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	\| style="vertical-align:top;" \|[[File:W220_rear_view_camera_licence_plate_light_module_dissected.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Camera dissected. Although 4 screws on the camera plastic can be unscrewed, the camera module cannot be opened - plastic has been melted together.]]		\| style="vertical-align:top;" \|[[File:W220_rear_view_camera_licence_plate_light_module_dissected.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Camera dissected. Although 4 screws on the camera plastic can be unscrewed, the camera module cannot be opened - plastic has been melted together.]]
	\|}		\|}


	{\|		{\|
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	* Has relatively small view angle (see comparison below).		* Has relatively small view angle (see comparison below).
	* Since mounted 20cm away from center, makes rear view biased (see comparison below).		* Since mounted 20cm away from center, makes rear view biased (see comparison below).


	[[File:W220 Rear Number Plate Light Socket.JPG\|thumb\|none\|Licence plate light cover removed exposing the socket.]]		[[File:W220 Rear Number Plate Light Socket.JPG\|thumb\|none\|Licence plate light cover removed exposing the socket.]]
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	[[File:2208200066 Number Plate Light Front View.JPG\|200px]]		[[File:2208200066 Number Plate Light Front View.JPG\|200px]]
	[[File:2208200066 Number Plate Light Rear View.JPG\|200px]]		[[File:2208200066 Number Plate Light Rear View.JPG\|200px]]


	[[File:2208200066 Number Plate Light Dimensions.JPG\|thumb\|none\|Dimensions of licence plate light module.]]		[[File:2208200066 Number Plate Light Dimensions.JPG\|thumb\|none\|Dimensions of licence plate light module.]]


	===CAMERA3 (generic)===		===CAMERA3 (generic)===

Pokseva: /* CAMERA3 (generic) */

2017-05-01T20:40:29Z

CAMERA3 (generic)

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	\|[[File:W220_rearview_camera_facelift_mounted_2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Camera mounted (view from distance).]]		\|[[File:W220_rearview_camera_facelift_mounted_2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Camera mounted (view from distance).]]
	\|}		\|}


	'''CAMERA3 - Advantages''':		'''CAMERA3 - Advantages''':

Pokseva: /* Comparison */

2017-05-01T20:40:16Z

Comparison

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	The rear view camera in the licence plate light module (CAMERA2) and		The rear view camera in the licence plate light module (CAMERA2) and
	the generic rear view camera (CAMERA3).		the generic rear view camera (CAMERA3).


	[[File:W220_generic_rear_view_camera_and_licence_plate_light_module_camera.jpg\|none\|thumb\|Vehicle with the two cameras mounted.]]		[[File:W220_generic_rear_view_camera_and_licence_plate_light_module_camera.jpg\|none\|thumb\|Vehicle with the two cameras mounted.]]

Pokseva: /* CAMERA3 (generic) */ facelift mounting

2017-05-01T20:34:00Z

CAMERA3 (generic): facelift mounting

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	\| style="vertical-align:top;" \|[[File:W220 rear view camera generic.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Camera available in two colors.]]		\| style="vertical-align:top;" \|[[File:W220 rear view camera generic.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Camera available in two colors.]]
	\| style="vertical-align:top;" \|[[File:W220_generic_rear_view_camera_dissected.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Camera dissected.]]		\| style="vertical-align:top;" \|[[File:W220_generic_rear_view_camera_dissected.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Camera dissected.]]
	~~\| style="vertical-align:top;" \|[[File:W220 trunk lock latch rear camera drilled hole.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Trunk lock with drilled hole for camera (pre-facelift).]]~~
	\|}		\|}
	{\|		{\|
	\| style="vertical-align:top;" \|[[File:W220 trunk lock latch rear camera.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Trunk lock with camera fitted (pre-facelift).]]		\| style="vertical-align:top;" \|[[File:W220 trunk lock latch rear camera drilled hole.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Trunk handle with drilled hole for camera (pre-facelift).]]
			\| style="vertical-align:top;" \|[[File:W220 trunk lock latch rear camera.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Trunk handle with camera fitted (pre-facelift).]]
			\|}
			{\|
	\| style="vertical-align:top;" \|[[File:W220_generic_rear_view_camera_trunk_latch.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Camera mounted (pre-facelift).]]		\| style="vertical-align:top;" \|[[File:W220_generic_rear_view_camera_trunk_latch.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Camera mounted (pre-facelift).]]
	\| style="vertical-align:top;" \|[[File:W220_generic_rear_view_camera_installed.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Camera mounted (view from distance).]]		\| style="vertical-align:top;" \|[[File:W220_generic_rear_view_camera_installed.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Camera mounted (view from distance).]]
	\|}		\|}

			{\|
			\|[[File:W220_rearview_camera_facelift_drilled_1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Trunk handle with drilled hole for camera (facelift).]]
			\|[[File:W220_rearview_camera_facelift_drilled_2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Trunk handle with drilled hole (facelift).]]
			\|}
			{\|
			\|[[File:W220_rearview_camera_facelift_mounted_1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Camera mounted (facelift).]]
			\|[[File:W220_rearview_camera_facelift_mounted_2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Camera mounted (view from distance).]]
			\|}


	'''CAMERA3 - Advantages''':		'''CAMERA3 - Advantages''':

Pokseva: reorganized

2017-05-01T20:22:10Z

reorganized

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 [[File:W220_rear_lights_reverse_light_cable.jpg|300px]]
-==Rear View Camera Options==
+==Mounting Locations==
 W220 do not have rear view camera as an OE option. It can be difficult to find a workable and convenient location for installing an aftermarket camera. Possibilities include:
 * A special number plate housing with a camera built in.
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 * A camera in a purposefully designed handle which can replace the existing trunk handle.
 * A camera in a purposefully designed licence plate light fitting to replace one of the existing lights.
-* A universal style stand alone camera which can be fitted on either vertical or horizontal surfaces but does require a hole to be drilled in the car body.
+* A universal style stand-alone camera which can be fitted on either vertical or horizontal surfaces but does require a hole to be drilled in the car body.
 ===CAMERA1 (eBay)===
 Typical Price: 35 USD
-For example, this one is marketed on eBay as a W220 rear view camera, however, there is no place where it could be possibly mounted.
+This one is marketed on eBay as a W220 rear view camera, however, there is no place where it could be possibly mounted.
 [[File:Rear view camera supposedly for w220.jpg|200px]]
 ===CAMERA2 (licence plate light module)===
 Price: 50 USD
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 * Has relatively small view angle (see comparison below).
 * Since mounted 20cm away from center, makes rear view biased (see comparison below).
 ===CAMERA3 (generic)===
 Price: 15 USD
 {|
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 * Not very discrete (visible from distance).
-===Other===
+===CAMERA4===
 [[File:W220 Rear View Camera Other Type.JPG|thumb|none|Other rear view camera mounted (CAMERA4).]]
 ==Comparison==

Pokseva: /* Wiring */ photos added

2017-05-01T19:52:41Z

Wiring: photos added

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	[[File:W220 wiring front to rear rear.jpg\|300px]]		[[File:W220 wiring front to rear rear.jpg\|300px]]

	~~Have not been tested, but probably the wire could be fitted into the trunk cover wiring shield.~~

	[[File:W220_rear_camera_trunk_wire.jpg\|300px]]		[[File:W220_rear_camera_trunk_wire.jpg\|300px]]
	[[File:W220_rear_camera_trunk_second_wire.jpg\|300px]]		[[File:W220_rear_camera_trunk_second_wire.jpg\|300px]]

	To activate rear view camera when the reverse is engaged ~~you can connect a wire~~ (the blue wire in the picture) to ~~rear light~~ reverse cable ~~connector~~.		The wires in the trunk cover wiring shield seem to be glued, therefore it seems that extra wire for camera cannot be pulled through.

			[[File:W220_rear_camera_trunk_wire_1.jpg\|300px]]
			[[File:W220_rear_camera_trunk_wire_2.jpg\|300px]]

			Relatively elegant solution is to run camera wire in parallel with trunk wiring shield.

			[[File:W220_rear_camera_trunk_wire_3.jpg\|300px]]
			[[File:W220_rear_camera_trunk_wire_4.jpg\|300px]]

			To activate rear view camera when the reverse is engaged the activation cable (the blue wire in the picture) can be connected to reverse cable of [[tail lights]].

	[[File:W220_rear_lights_reverse_light_cable.jpg\|300px]]		[[File:W220_rear_lights_reverse_light_cable.jpg\|300px]]

Pokseva: /* Mounting Locations */ bumper molding

2016-07-10T16:41:10Z

Mounting Locations: bumper molding

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	[[File:2208200066 Number Plate Light Dimensions.JPG\|thumb\|none\|Dimensions of licence plate light module.]]		[[File:2208200066 Number Plate Light Dimensions.JPG\|thumb\|none\|Dimensions of licence plate light module.]]

			==== Bumper molding ====

			[[File:W220_rear_view_camera_bumper.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Rear view camera mounted in bumper molding.]]

	===CAMERA1 (eBay)===		===CAMERA1 (eBay)===

Pokseva: textual changes

2016-02-17T21:43:57Z

textual changes

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	==Rear View Camera Options==		==Rear View Camera Options==
	===Mounting Locations===		===Mounting Locations===
	~~Early W220s were~~ not ~~designed for~~ rear view ~~cameras~~ as an ~~OEM~~ option. It can be difficult to find a workable and convenient location for installing an aftermarket camera. Possibilities include;		W220 do not have rear view camera as an OE option. It can be difficult to find a workable and convenient location for installing an aftermarket camera. Possibilities include:
	* A special number plate housing with a camera built in.		* A special number plate housing with a camera built in.
	* A camera mounted on a bar which is fitted on the top of the rear number plate using the existing screws.		* A camera mounted on a bar which is fitted on the top of the rear number plate using the existing screws.
	* A camera in a purposefully designed handle which can replace the existing trunk handle.		* A camera in a purposefully designed handle which can replace the existing trunk handle.
	* A camera in a purposefully designed ~~number~~ plate light fitting to replace one of the existing lights.		* A camera in a purposefully designed licence plate light fitting to replace one of the existing lights.
	* A universal style stand alone camera which can be fitted on either vertical or horizontal surfaces but does require a hole to be drilled in the car body.		* A universal style stand alone camera which can be fitted on either vertical or horizontal surfaces but does require a hole to be drilled in the car body.

	~~Depending~~ on the ~~options at delivery~~, ~~there are many variations of handles and number plate light fittings. The next photo shows~~ a ~~W220 2003 update model S500L with Retractable Trunk Grip (RTG) ie~~ the ~~hidden chrome~~ handle.		==== Trunk lid handle ====
	~~[[File:W220 Boot Trunk~~ Retractable Trunk ~~Lid~~ Grip ~~in Hidden Position~~.~~jpg\|300px\|center]]~~		For pre-facelift vehicles good place to mount generic camera is on the trunk lid handle.
			However, facelift vehicles do not have a space on the trunk lid handle for mounting a camera, since facelift vehicles have Retractable Trunk Grip handle.

	~~With the Number Plate Light Removed exposing the socket.~~		[[File:W220 Boot Trunk Retractable Trunk Lid Grip in Hidden Position.jpg\|300px]]
	[[File:W220 ~~Rear Number Plate Light Socket~~.~~JPG~~\|300px~~\|center~~]]

	Front and back views of ~~Number Plate Light Cover~~. The part number is ~~220 820 00 66~~.		==== Licence plate light module ====

			[[File:W220 Rear Number Plate Light Socket.JPG\|thumb\|none\|Licence plate light cover removed exposing the socket.]]

			Front and back views of licence plate light cover. The part number is A2208200066.

	[[File:2208200066 Number Plate Light Front View.JPG\|200px]]		[[File:2208200066 Number Plate Light Front View.JPG\|200px]]
	[[File:2208200066 Number Plate Light Rear View.JPG\|200px]]		[[File:2208200066 Number Plate Light Rear View.JPG\|200px]]

	~~The dimensions for the Number Plate Light for this vehicle are:~~
	~~[[File:2208200066 Number Plate Light Dimensions.JPG\|400px\|center]]~~

	===eBay ~~- Rear View Camera (CAMERA1~~)===		[[File:2208200066 Number Plate Light Dimensions.JPG\|thumb\|none\|Dimensions of licence plate light module.]]

			===CAMERA1 (eBay)===
	There are several rear view cameras available on eBay.		There are several rear view cameras available on eBay.

	Typical ~~eBay Rear View Camera~~ Price: 35 USD		Typical Price: 35 USD

	For example, this one is marketed on eBay as a W220 rear view camera, however, there is no place where it could be possibly mounted.		For example, this one is marketed on eBay as a W220 rear view camera, however, there is no place where it could be possibly mounted.

	[[File:Rear view camera supposedly for w220.jpg\|~~300px~~]]		[[File:Rear view camera supposedly for w220.jpg\|200px]]

	===~~Licence Plate Light Module - Rear View Camera~~ (~~CAMERA2~~)===		===CAMERA2 (licence plate light module)===
	In the comparison of rear view cameras below the Rear View Camera in Licence Plate Light Module is designated as CAMERA2.		In the comparison of rear view cameras below the Rear View Camera in Licence Plate Light Module is designated as CAMERA2.

	~~CAMERA2~~ Price: 50 USD		Price: 50 USD

	The camera comes with built-in LED which is powered by a separate wire. Note, that the LED is not CANBUS "error free", which means that if connected to licence plate light wire the LED will blink and errors will appear on the instrument cluster. To make it work an additional resistance - load resistor of 150 ohm must be added (you can also use 100 ohm load resistor, but in that case if the LED malfunctions you will not receive error message on the instrument cluster). To mount it in place of original licence plate light module you will have to sacrifice the original module by breaking off the connector (or alternatively drilling two holes). Breaking it is easy since if the original licence plate module has been used for a while the plastic becomes very fragile (see [[License Plate Lights\|license plate lights]] page).		The camera comes with built-in LED which is powered by a separate wire. Note, that the LED is not CANBUS "error free", which means that if connected to licence plate light wire the LED will blink and errors will appear on the instrument cluster. To make it work an additional resistance - load resistor of 150 ohm must be added (you can also use 100 ohm load resistor, but in that case if the LED malfunctions you will not receive error message on the instrument cluster). To mount it in place of original licence plate light module you will have to sacrifice the original module by breaking off the connector (or alternatively drilling two holes). Breaking it is easy since if the original licence plate module has been used for a while the plastic becomes very fragile (see [[License Plate Lights\|license plate lights]] page).
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	* Since mounted 20cm away from center, makes rear view biased (see comparison below).		* Since mounted 20cm away from center, makes rear view biased (see comparison below).

	===~~Generic - Rear View Camera -~~ (~~CAMERA3~~)===		===CAMERA3 (generic)===
	In the comparison of rear view cameras below the Generic Rear View Camera is designated as CAMERA3.		In the comparison of rear view cameras below the Generic Rear View Camera is designated as CAMERA3.

	~~CAMERA3 -~~ Price: 15 USD		Price: 15 USD

	{\|		{\|
	\| style="vertical-align:top;" \|[[File:W220 rear view camera generic.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Camera available in two colors.]]		\| style="vertical-align:top;" \|[[File:W220 rear view camera generic.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Camera available in two colors.]]
	\| style="vertical-align:top;" \|[[File:W220_generic_rear_view_camera_dissected.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Camera dissected.]]		\| style="vertical-align:top;" \|[[File:W220_generic_rear_view_camera_dissected.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Camera dissected.]]
	\| style="vertical-align:top;" \|[[File:W220 trunk lock latch rear camera drilled hole.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Trunk lock with drilled hole for camera.]]		\| style="vertical-align:top;" \|[[File:W220 trunk lock latch rear camera drilled hole.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Trunk lock with drilled hole for camera (pre-facelift).]]
	\|}		\|}
	{\|		{\|
	\| style="vertical-align:top;" \|[[File:W220 trunk lock latch rear camera.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Trunk lock with camera fitted.]]		\| style="vertical-align:top;" \|[[File:W220 trunk lock latch rear camera.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Trunk lock with camera fitted (pre-facelift).]]
	\| style="vertical-align:top;" \|[[File:W220_generic_rear_view_camera_trunk_latch.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Camera mounted.]]		\| style="vertical-align:top;" \|[[File:W220_generic_rear_view_camera_trunk_latch.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Camera mounted (pre-facelift).]]
	\| style="vertical-align:top;" \|[[File:W220_generic_rear_view_camera_installed.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Camera mounted (view from distance).]]		\| style="vertical-align:top;" \|[[File:W220_generic_rear_view_camera_installed.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Camera mounted (view from distance).]]
	\|}		\|}

	'''CAMERA3 - Advantages''':		'''CAMERA3 - Advantages''':
	* Can be mounted very close to the center of car.		* Can be mounted very close to the center of car (in case of pre-facelift trunk lid handle).
	* Has large view angle (see comparison below).		* Has large view angle (see comparison below).
	'''CAMERA3 - Disadvantages''':		'''CAMERA3 - Disadvantages''':
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	===Other===		===Other===
	CAMERA4		====CAMERA4====
	[[File:W220 Rear View Camera Other Type.JPG\|thumb\|none\|Other rear view camera mounted (CAMERA4).]]		[[File:W220 Rear View Camera Other Type.JPG\|thumb\|none\|Other rear view camera mounted (CAMERA4).]]