W204 Back up Camera

[sim2011]

Hi anyone fitted a Backup camera for a W204 with Command in the UK ?
I was thinked of buying the Kenwood CCD 200 colour camera , just wondered how difficult it might be to fit and programme.
Thanks
Si
W204 C220 CDI Sport

 

[thesleepydog]

W204 Reverse Camera Retrofit COMAND APS

There wasn't a response to this post from a few years ago. I am interested in retrofitting a reverse camera to a 2011 C250 CGI with COMAND APS.
Does anyone have any pointers / tips on camera and installation guide?

Thanks

 

[NISFAN]

One of the US forums has a complete step by step guide to do this, including a few variations by different posters who have done the mod.

 

[clkman]

have you got a link to the american forum?

 

[NISFAN]

Try this

*DIY* I've Unleashed a Cyclops! - MBWorld.org Forums

and

DIY: Rear-View Camera under $200 - MBWorld.org Forums

 

[thesleepydog]

And another link + stubborn trim clips

Try this

*DIY* I've Unleashed a Cyclops! - MBWorld.org Forums

and

DIY: Rear-View Camera under $200 - MBWorld.org Forums

Also check out this one;
*DIY Rear Camera install w/Pics - Centered Location - MBWorld.org Forums


BTW what is the best method of removing the new upholstery trim clips? They have 3 x 3 lots of grips and are really hard to remove without damaging them (using brute force)...

 

[thesleepydog]

I have ordered ( and expect it to arrive in the next day or so) the newer CMOS-300 Kenwood camera as it has some really funky angle features - but it is a little more expensive... (about $250 USD)...

Are there also any youtube vids on how to safely remove the various trim panels without damaging them or the clips?

I have worked out the hard way that some of the door sill clips are very firm and hard to remove the plastic trim without scaring the trim.

 

[NISFAN]

You need the plastic pry bars that MB and others use.

Keep me updated on the Kenwood CMOS-300, I have my eye on this conversion, might attempt it myself now the warmer weather is here