1st Gen Countryman (R60) Talk (2010-2015) R60 Countryman Discussions

R60 Aftermarket back-up camera?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 03-21-2014, 09:00 PM
alexteaa's Avatar
alexteaa
alexteaa is offline
Neutral
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Aftermarket back-up camera?

Hi everyone! This is my first time posting here, and I'm looking forward to being quite active in this community! I don't have much experience with cars, so forgive me if I may sound a bit confused. I just ordered (as a lease) a 2014 MINI Countryman. It's not going to be delivered for another few weeks, but I was wondering if anyone can help me out with an issue. One option that I love and that is missing from the car is a rearview/back-up camera. It has back-up sensors, but I've gotten quite used to driving cars that have a rearview camera. I was hoping I'd be able to find a solution to this quasi-problem. The car does has a navigation/display (MINI Connected).
I was wondering if anyone knew if I would be able to have an aftermarket camera installed? Would it be possible to do so without making any major alterations to the car, so that I would just remove the camera (leaving no evidence behind) before I return the car at the end of the lease? Thanks so much for the help!
 
  #2  
Old 03-21-2014, 09:07 PM
bjcarter2's Avatar
bjcarter2
bjcarter2 is offline
4th Gear
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Palmer, AK
Posts: 474
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
  #3  
Old 11-01-2014, 12:00 PM
Paceman S's Avatar
Paceman S
Paceman S is offline
Neutral
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I am installing a backup camera on my 2014 Pacemen S. There are five wires leading to the rear tail lamp housing. I am trying to verify which wire goes to the backup bulb and also the ground wire. Any clarification would be appreciated.
 
  #4  
Old 11-01-2014, 06:17 PM
CTScott's Avatar
CTScott
CTScott is offline
2nd Gear
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Blue/Grey is backup and brown is ground.
 
  #5  
Old 11-01-2014, 07:27 PM
-=gRaY rAvEn=-'s Avatar
-=gRaY rAvEn=-
-=gRaY rAvEn=- is offline
Moderator
iTrader: (43)
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Cape of Cod
Posts: 5,809
Received 66 Likes on 56 Posts
Originally Posted by Paceman S
I am installing a backup camera on my 2014 Pacemen S. There are five wires leading to the rear tail lamp housing. I am trying to verify which wire goes to the backup bulb and also the ground wire. Any clarification would be appreciated.

Folks who hook up trailers need a separate wiring harness for the trailers lights. They usually are accompanied with diagrams since the harnesses are somewhat specific by make/model. That would be a good place to start if no luck here....
 
  #6  
Old 11-02-2014, 09:47 AM
Paceman S's Avatar
Paceman S
Paceman S is offline
Neutral
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thanks for sharing your info.
 
  #7  
Old 11-02-2014, 09:49 AM
Paceman S's Avatar
Paceman S
Paceman S is offline
Neutral
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thanks for sharing your info.
 
  #8  
Old 11-03-2014, 01:06 PM
ECSTuning's Avatar
ECSTuning
ECSTuning is offline
Platinum Sponsor
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Wadsworth, Ohio
Posts: 35,251
Received 2,091 Likes on 1,865 Posts
We have the MINI Advanced Eye kit from Europe. It act like a Back up camera when it turned on. Also has a front camera, main unit. Universal set up from MINI. Has a liitle eye camera out the back and shows up in half the screen, pretty cool. In other countries its used for safety and video taping like Russia.

Advanced Car Eye Camera - Front & Rear 66212289725

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/66212289725/

#1





Thanks
 
__________________

MINI Guru/ MINI Owner Since 2004 | NEW Lifetime Part Replacement | Local Pickup
Milltek | Genuine MINI | Forge Motorsport | NM Engineering | ECS Performance | M7 Speed
Customer Service Hours: 8am-8pm EST|Sales Team Hours: 8am-11pm | SAT 10am-7pm 800.924.5172
  #9  
Old 11-03-2014, 05:06 PM
smilam's Avatar
smilam
smilam is offline
Neutral
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Try tadibrothers.com
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Doc Pain
R56 :: Hatch Talk (2007+)
6
10-28-2015 07:09 PM
Qik420
R56 :: Hatch Talk (2007+)
1
10-04-2015 08:19 PM
Mini Mania
Tires, Wheels & Brakes
0
10-01-2015 02:50 PM
ericf1993
R56 :: Hatch Talk (2007+)
0
09-26-2015 03:58 PM



Quick Reply: R60 Aftermarket back-up camera?



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:25 PM.