Do I need a reversing camera? Probably not.
Do I need to pointlessly upgrade the electrical system of an XS model to that of a HSE, damn right I do!

So I've got myself a camera (from an RRS) and a 5m fakra. Awaiting next payday to afford the replacement wiring harness for the tailgate, I thought I would check the fitment of the camera. And it dawned on me that the tailgate doesn't have a hole for the camera.

Took the handle/spoiler/trim thingy off, and aside from it being incorrectly installed, I found these tool witness marks where I would expect the camera to be.



So before I take a dremel to the car, has anyone else fit a genuine camera to a facelift car and found they had to hit it with a cutting disk?

A search has yielded many questions about retrofitting a camera, but no guide.

Watching this with interest as i am going to be doing the same thing
Pointless upgrading is clearly the way forward
Can you post a photo of the camera you got and its plug for clarity please

hi

You have to cut by following the lines and also follow the camera support, I have done and there is nothing to complicate

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markflickr,

The camera is DH52-19G490-AE from the following eBay link

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Range...3223509400



I do intend to document the install as except for a mention on a Russian forum, i've not seen the retrofit documented. It won't be quick though . . .

Willy 974,

Thanks for the confirmation. it is appreciated. I will have to be on best behaviour and do a good job of cutting out.

I doubt the dealer will notice as they haven't noticed the audio upgrade or any of the infotainment tinkering . . .

Vanny wrote:

Do I need a reversing camera? Probably not.

proper drivers never need a camera to reverse, its called skill and judgment .!

can still put my freelander in spaces where some people cannot get fiat 500 in  Wales
Were the mud is thicker, and the ruts are deeper.
(And we have the water to wash it off, and more on the way..! )
Sd4 and chrome Ar*e piece, Auto box for best fun
09 Xs Gone
12 xs Gone
HSE with Leather seats and 4 years warrenty.. staying for now !

Vanny wrote:

markflickr,

The camera is DH52-19G490-AE from the following eBay link

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Range...3223509400



I do intend to document the install as except for a mention on a Russian forum, i've not seen the retrofit documented. It won't be quick though . . .

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Following.  MY13 Santorini Black SD4 HSE

Vanny wrote:

Do I need a reversing camera? Probably not.
Do I need to pointlessly upgrade the electrical system of an XS model to that of a HSE, damn right I do!

So I've got myself a camera (from an RRS) and a 5m fakra. Awaiting next payday to afford the replacement wiring harness for the tailgate, I thought I would check the fitment of the camera. And it dawned on me that the tailgate doesn't have a hole for the camera.

I had to book an MOT today and asked them (Terrain Vehicles, Bexhill, Landy Indy) about having a reverse camera fitted. They hadn't done one before but a quick research suggests that it needs a GIF for it all to display on the screen.

They also said that, if you choose it as an option during the build, LR uses a different wiring loom. So my thoughts of the wiring being in the door already to plug into is wrong.

It's all getting more difficult than I imagined. MY13 Santorini Black SD4 HSE

I looked inside the tailgate, the wiring loom is not already there (on the XS) but you can buy a plug in wiring loom, LRPARTS do one i believe, its about £50 but its surely better to have the proper one.
So essentially from what i gather, this is what you need:
Camera
Wiring loom for tailgate
Fakra cable
CCF editing to enable camera in system

were they fitted to ALL my13 HSE ? I had some small hole drilled into number plate but doesn't seem to go anywhere  If it wasn't so bad it'd be funny.

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Freelander 2 HSE auto 2014 ( Florrie ) ..... Try again.
Freelander 2 GS 2012...... Gone.

No. Mine's a MY13 and an HSE and it doesn't have a camera fitted. MY13 Santorini Black SD4 HSE

MY13 on-wards with the Gen2.1 infotainment screen does not need a GVIF interface.

I dont think the harness will be in the tailgate on any car but i understand the body side harness has the required give away connectors. Still need to prove that out though!

For the FAKRA cable, I've just bought a blue ended one, It should be 'bordeux' violet but I have access to a lot of connectors and they are movable from one cable to another.

mudslinger wrote:

proper drivers never need a camera to reverse, its called skill and judgment .!

can still put my freelander in spaces where some people cannot get fiat 500 in

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