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bmw_wpq31 06-06-2007 05:45 PM

I just installed an original E39/E46 camera on my car with an aftermarket module (currently installed for my dvd changer)... :confused: the problem now is that everytime after engine ignition, when engaged to reverse, the view on the screen keeps blinking and sometimes it blanks the screen :thumbsdown: ...the weird part is when i switch off the engine an engage to reverse, everything is fine...i've tried by pulling out the battery hoping that it would be "rebooted", but as a result, it seems that the same problem still occurs. Anybody out there that has experience in installing a reverse camera, please help me! :help:

my530i 06-06-2007 10:19 PM

You did not specify how you back-up cam triggering wire. Chances are you connected it to positive reverse light wire which has fluctuating voltage. This trigger your aftermarket unit switching back and forth from back-up cam and idrive screen...
To solve the problem, use relay. For more help, please contact your aftermarket seller who should provide you support ;)

bmw_wpq31 06-07-2007 02:25 AM

Yes...I did wire it up on the reverse light wiring...but what do you mean by relay? i tapped on the reverse light wiring...how do i resolve this problem? :confused: Any body that has experience, help me resolve this problem...

my530i 06-07-2007 07:49 AM

Use automotive relay.
http://www.the12volt.com/relays/relays.asp
Connect + and - terminal of reverse light to terminal 85 and 86 respectively.
Connect terminal 87 to cigarette lighter hot wire.
Connect terminal 30 to back-up cam triggering wire.

bmw_wpq31 06-07-2007 11:23 PM

:rolleyes: Thanks for the solution my530i...the problem has been resolved... :thumbsup: everything is working as it's supposed to...

Nikkikuz 06-10-2014 11:24 PM

got same problem,, screen is blinking... bought relay today at Napa and installed the way MY530 show in the post, still doesn't work, could you help me with this issue , explain please one more time, thanks


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