VE Reversing Camera

[Wonky]

Senator Mike's R8 tourer has a reversing camera in it (apparently standard on them according to something I read) which doesn't cut out at 3kmh in reverse as my aftermarket one frustratingly does.

Does anyone know how they've achieved that i.e. how they've bypassed the normal 3kmh cutout for things connected to the screen? I know I could buy the VIM Mod from No Limit Electronics but can't justify $300 just for that (I don't have and never will need a DVD in the ute given my kids are now adults).

How do Holden/HSV get the camera to work at any speed in reverse? Is there something I can buy to add to mine, or even if I buy the whole reverse camera kit can I have it working at more than 2kmh in reverse?

Someone did fit a Holden accessory reversing camera to their SSV wagon ages ago (Australian LS1 and Holden Forums (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=120106)) but unfortunately never responded to requests to confirm whether it cut out or not so we're still wondering........... :( I'd be happy to buy another camera for $130 if it somehow included hardware to work in reverse at all speeds!

Cheers,
Gary

[Wonky]

Anyone? :(

[Nidz]

Could this be an option that could be switched off?

Check outt his video... this guy has a switch on it..

YouTube - VE Reverse Camera - Auto Switching!

[Wonky]

Thanks Nidz. I've seen that clip before, I think from Adrian (vxclubby85) in the VE audio thread. I think it was just to show that a camera could be made to work as well as the standard (Calais V type) reverse sensors. The switch was to change between the two.

[fx160]

i'm just as interested Wonky
i already have the calais v and yes the reverse sensors work at more than 3 kph
so i wonder if it is something they have added to make them work on the screen
if the dvd is on any speed above 1kph will turn the front screen off
and the front parking sensors will stay on up to about 10 kph before switching off

if it is a circut that is already there i would have thought you would have been able to see the input

kev

[alpha1]

Hey guys,

Is it not just a simple matter of having the paremeters changed by someone who can plug into the ECU?

Im cetianly no expert but it seems like the head unit is recieving a signal to disable aux inputs when the speed hits a pre determined value, so surley it can altered.

Maybe wonder down to your local holden dealer service dept with a case of crownies right on 5.00pm and ask the question.

[Wonky]

Would be great if it was that simple! Makes sense in a way given No Limit Electronics came up with a "remote" method for doing it, but would make their solution a bit of a rip off at around $300! :eek:

[alpha1]

Disable the speedo and see if the camera works. LOL