Connect the rear grant camera

October 23, 2015 Lada.Online 203 434 37

It's hard to imagine a modern car without a rear view camera. If your car does not have this option from the factory, then you can install the camera yourself. The “Lux” configurations of Lada Granta, Kalina 2, Priora cars have similar multimedia systems (MMS), so the process of connecting and setting up the camera is identical. During installation of the camera, there may be differences depending on the type of body (hatchback, station wagon, sedan, liftback), but they are insignificant.

Lada Granta - installing a rear view camera

Due to the fact that a 2-DIN Chinese radio was purchased, I was honored to install a rear view camera. The radio came with a rear view camera, which had to be mounted on the outside of the trunk door. I was too lazy to run “kilometers” of wires along the trunk lid, rear pillar, disassemble the ceiling, and the sides of the trunk, so, after surfing the Internet, I found a camera that fits into the bumper, like parking sensors (much closer to the reversing lights). Installation in the bumper is the same as when installing parking sensors, instructions are here. A cutter of suitable size is included in the kit. The liftback has two reverse lights, so I connected the camera to the second one (the parking sensors are connected to the first one). The cameras came with wires. Connection diagram:

connection diagram

Connector P2 - red wire to + reverse lamps, black - ground.

The signal wire from the camera to the radio (which has tulip connectors) has another additional red wire P3. This is the power supply for the radio to output images from the camera. We connect one end to the + of the reverse light, the other to pin 9 of the radio connector (red dot on the ISO connector of the radio). Since birth, I had audio equipment in my car, but this wire was not in the block. I pulled the wiring out of the block that came with the radio and inserted it into the ISO block of the car. The wire was thrown under the carpet, the tulip is connected to the CAMIN connector on the radio.

connection

This is what happened on the screen

inside

This is what it looks like from the outside

outside

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The rear view camera automatically turns on when you engage reverse gear, and also turns off automatically. If music or navigation is turned on, it turns off, then, when the camera is turned off, it turns on accordingly. An unpleasant feature is that at night, when driving in a narrow space, you still need to look in the mirrors; the glowing radio screen from the camera on is blinding. I found a solution: first turn on the radio or music, while the music is running, forcefully turn off the screen with the button in the upper right corner (the radio has a function that switches to day or night brightness (there is almost no difference between them) or turns off the screen), turn on reverse - image with The cameras are not displayed and you can safely move along the mirrors. I don’t know yet how quickly the camera will get dirty in this location, but I think wiping the camera is not a big problem. But the camera is positioned exactly in the center of the car and the image is not shifted anywhere.

Installing a rear view camera

First of all, we collect all the necessary components:

Rear view camera (Chinese stores offer a wide range, costing from 500 rubles and above);
mini ISO connector (with blue block and tulip);
Several meters of wire.

Next, you need to select a location to install the camera. Much will depend on what type of mount the camera itself will have, but on a Grant, the camera is most often installed in the bumper (above the license plate), if it is an old-style sedan, or in the “saber” (also above the license plate), if it is a liftback, 2021 station wagon, hatchback or sedan. In all cases, the fastening scheme is identical.

Let's consider installing the camera in the trim above the license plate (saber), since in this case the camera is located quite high, it gets dirty less, gives a better overview, and the installation process is as simple as possible, because you do not need to remove the rear bumper.

1) Remove the trunk trim;

2) Remove the “saber”, it is held on by 6 M8 screws;

3) Mark the most favorable place for the camera and drill a hole;

4) Place the camera in place and secure it with a lock nut;

5) We first lay the cable from the camera to the MMC through the standard corrugation of the trunk door (the extra wire fits there with great difficulty), and then we lead it through the cabin.

There are options here, since the cable can be routed along the floor or over the doors. In the first case, it can be passed past the instrument panel, in the second case through the right front pillar. As a result, the wires should reach the back of the multimedia system. But before connecting, you will need to dismantle the cladding, and then the MMC itself, in order to make connecting the cable as easy as possible.

How to choose a good camera. Review of prices from different manufacturers

№	Article/name	Price, rub.)
1.	Kalina, Kalina-2, Granta (liftback), Vesta, Priora

*prices are current as of September 24, 2018.

Technical characteristics of the rear camera of the Grant Liftback:

Matrix type: CCD (photosensitive);
Viewing angle: 170°;
Resolution 800 x 600 pixels;
Zoom level: 0.01 Lux;
Aspect ratio: 4:3;
Gradation: parking lines on the screen (0.5 / 1.0 / 1.5 meters);
Moisture and dust protection: present, level IP 67;
Brightness: 300;
Recommended voltage for correct operation: 12V;
Operating temperature range: - 25° - + 35°;
Connection type: ISO connector, from the back of a 2-DIMM radio or a separate folding monitor.

The most popular gadgets are in the price category up to 1,500 rubles. Picture display quality, focusing, zoom level are at an average level. Of course, the image is grainy, pixels are visible, and the viewing angle is only 170 degrees.

The rear view camera on the Granta Liftback in the range of up to 3,000 rubles has improved characteristics, image output quality, and a viewing angle of 180°. Despite decent parameters, gadgets in this price category are beyond the means of most car owners.

Procedure for installing the rear camera on the Granta liftback

We place the car on a flat area.
Remove the rear door trim.
Remove the driver's and passenger's door sills on the left side.
We lay a block with wires from the center console to the rear door lid.
We dismantle the saber - spoiler.
We install the mount.
We connect the wiring to the 2-DIMM radio.

The order may differ from the above. In the event that the owner does not want to display the image on the standard radio. In this case, use a folding monitor. The location of fixation is arbitrary.

Preparatory stage

isolation;
screwdrivers with different tips;
plastic spatula for plastic;
blocks with wires;
adapter - ISO type connector.

Dismantling works

remove the thresholds from the left driver and passenger doors;
fold the back row of seats;
remove the upper trim of the interior and luggage compartment;
Unscrew the fasteners, remove the spoiler from the trunk lid.

Laying wires, power supply from the circuit

We lay the wiring from the central channel of the console to the trunk lid along the following route:

location for fixing the standard radio,
the lower part of the dashboard on the left side under the steering wheel,
thresholds,
rear door pillar,
luggage compartment lid.

Connecting wiring, installing standard casing

After installing the camera, connect the positive cable to the flashlight wiring. We place the block with wires in a corrugated material made of fire-resistant material, and fasten the casing.

From the back of the 2-DIMM radio, we connect to the miniISO connector:

black wire: ground;
red: 12V power supply from the reversing light.

The designations on the plug are: pin 16 and pin 19, respectively. For the standard MMC radio, no additional firmware is required. The screen automatically switches to camera mode when reverse gear is activated. We start the engine, activate “R” gear, an image appears on the screen of the standard rear view camera.

Setting up standard MMS

No firmware is required for the radio; you just need to activate the rear view camera. To do this, download the program (To download files you need to log in to the site) and copy it to removable media (USB Flash).

Go to the desktop (WinCE). On the radio screen, hold down the “Settings” button, then “Exit” and “Desktop”.
Let's launch the program. My device - USB disk - Folder with the program - Run the CamOnOff file.
We allow you to use the camera. Click on the corresponding button. We close the program, it and the flash drive will no longer be needed.

By the way, the whole process is also shown in the video:

We check the operation of the rear view camera, including reverse gear.

Let us remind you that some motorists prefer to use parking sensors instead of a camera.

Photo: in-flight magazine andrey58rus

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Reviews

from 3000
2.	Viori – 264897PR	from 2700
3.	Lada Granta Liftback LGR-01	from 1400
4.	CAM-98645236	—/—
5.	LGR-112	—/—
6.	Folding monitor 4.3 MR-01	from 2000

№	Positive
1.	Vitaly , 41 years old: connected the camera to the standard radio, did not flash anything additional. In total, I spent half an hour. I bought a Chinese Viori – 264897PR.
2.	Gennady , 33 years old: the picture when reversing is good, the distance is marked. In case of insufficient lighting, I used side mirrors for objectivity of data.
3.	Sergey , 31 years old: I work as a taxi driver, I spend a lot of time on the road. In order to deliver/pick up a client as quickly as possible, it is necessary to maneuver in the limited space of courtyard areas. The camera is an indispensable assistant.
4.	Kirill , 39 years old: a friend recommended a Viori rear view camera - 264897PR. I installed it and have been using it for over a month, no complaints.
5.	Maxim , 42 years old: received a gift from his son for his birthday, installed it on his own. The lighting is good and the viewing angle is sufficient.
Negative
1.	Victor , 38 years old: I didn’t like the image on the standard radio, so I additionally bought a folding monitor and installed it on the dashboard. The quality is good, no graininess.
2.	Dmitry , 29 years old: I bought a folding monitor along with a rear view camera, since the image on my original radio was poor. I've been using it for two months, no complaints.
3.	Vasily , 27 years old: bought a car with a built-in rear view camera. I didn’t like the image quality on the “native” screen. I bought a folding monitor at the store.

Conclusion The standard screen displays the image from the rear view camera with a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels. Obviously, this is not a 1920 x 1080 HD format, but the picture is quite legible. Those wishing to improve output quality can additionally purchase a portable monitor for an additional fee.

Video

Another option for installing a rear view camera in the Lada Granta bumper, with wiring on the floor and through the instrument panel:

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The article uses photos from the Lada Granta Liftback White Cloud logbook.

Whether or not to install a reversing camera is up to each driver to decide for himself. In this article we will tell you how to connect a rear view camera, and it’s up to you to decide whether you need it or not. Connecting a rear view camera requires some knowledge and skills, so not everyone can do it themselves. But if you still decide that installing a standard rear view camera is necessary for you, then use the tips from this article. With a small set of tools and basic removal skills, you can easily figure out how to connect a rear view camera.

Side mirrors, and even your head turned 180°, will not give the desired effect; you may still not notice some little things, or maybe not little things. And then a showdown with the owner of the scratched car may begin, and this can cost you tens of times more than connecting a reverse camera. Later in the article we will look at which camera you can choose, whether a Chinese manufacturer is right for you, or whether you prefer something more solid. We will also discuss whether it is possible to install a rear view camera yourself, and how to properly connect the device you have chosen.