barryb Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Hi I am going to fit a front parking camera but dont want it powered on all the time. Has anyone fitted an on/off switch in a 987.1 if so where? Thanks Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMC Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Hi Barry, do you have trouble seeing out of the windscreen when parking? I can see the usefulness of a rear camera when parking, perhaps, but if you struggle seeing to the front may I suggest one of these?... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb Posted December 14, 2017 Author Share Posted December 14, 2017 Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Beanoir™ Posted December 14, 2017 Founder Share Posted December 14, 2017 Perhaps new wiper blades? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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987Monkey Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 I’d route the live to the fuse box and stick the switch near there. Or I’ve seen them mounted inside the ash tray and the centre cubby hole too. Depends how far you want to go really. If you’re really smart and have a spare button on the button panel under the air con fascia, then you could use that. Buy a new button panel from an OPC with an extra switc in that you don’t have the accessory for (PSE or something maybe) and use that switch. That would be smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post barryb Posted December 15, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 15, 2017 Hi Thanks for all the helpful suggestions guys. The problem is that in Sarthe many of the parking spaces have a concrete block in the space which is about 20cms high and not as wide as the wheel base. I have hit the front splitter on several occasions edging forward to get the back end into the space. I have tried reversing in but the sensors do not pickup the block, too low I guess. I have fitted a rear view camera setup with a screen in the rear view mirror and there is a spare camera input so I bought a small circular flush bumper mount camera from Amazon which I was going to give a try. I only want it on when parking in concrete block spaces hence the need for a switch. I have tried putting a bell on a stick at the front but unfortunately it kept ringing over speed bumps, I also thought about drilling a hole through the dash right down to the splitter which I could peek through or use the bell stick and when it pokes me in the eye I know I have hit the block and have no damage to the car. I feel this method will only work twice for obvious reasons and then I would need DJMC's solution. Thanks 987 Monkey great idea. Barry 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMC Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 How about a couple of "coin" wire micro switches just under the splitter with the wire proud of it to the front?... Wire touches concrete, alerts you, bends so as not to damage your car. This one has a 3" wire. http://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/12-CCS312 May make your car look like an ant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Beanoir™ Posted December 15, 2017 Founder Share Posted December 15, 2017 Those switches/sensors are used by owners of American classic cars quite often, particularly things like Cadillacs etc with the huge fenders and bodywork protrusions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 Hi This is what I have purchased for fitting on the opposite side of the number plate to the tow hook, that way it will match inconspicuously I hope. https://www.amazon.fr/définition-non-mirror-universel-aluminium-Imperméable/dp/B01GYS9304/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1513340819&sr=1-1&keywords=Voiture+vue+avant+Appareil+photo%2C+image+haute+définition+CMOS+non-mirror+universel+en+aluminium+Imperméable+vue+avant+Appareil+photo+à+distance%2C+sans+échelle+Line%2C+noir Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DJMC Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Barry, once you have fitted it and driven 3k, I think the camera will be covered in merde? Or will you fit a wash wipe system to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKR_77 Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 ^ I was thinking exactly the same thing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb Posted December 17, 2017 Author Share Posted December 17, 2017 Hi I don't think I will have a problem, I wash the car every week and have not noticed that the front is particularly dirty. Wether the French roads don't chuck up so much dirt as in the UK is open to debate, although I have noticed on the odd occasion when I have driven in the south of England in adverse weather conditions I have had to use the wash/wipe quite often. Normally roads dry quickly here and if it rains then the lens with be kept clean ( I hope). The camera is really neat only 20mm diameter and they even supply a hole saw to cut the 18.5mm mounting hole. The camera is designed for front mounting so I assume that anyone who has fitted one doesn't have a problem, or has not reported it. If it proves to be a problem I will have to revert to my bell on a stick. Barry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMC Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 How does it connect to your PCM screen? Have you worked out how to wire in the switch etc yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb Posted December 17, 2017 Author Share Posted December 17, 2017 (edited) Hi It does not go through the PCM, I have 2.1 so difficult and expensive. I have changed the rear view mirror for one that has a built in screen that comes on when reverse is selected. I have found out that the front camera can be powered all the time with the ignition on and I can turn the screen on with the aux in switch which is built into the rear view mirror. The rear view camera has priority so if you are on front camera and reverse is selected then the front camera will go off, then come back on again when reverse is deselected. When you are finished the front camera screen is switched off on the mirror and the whole thing goes back to being a normal rear view mirror. The rear view camera is built into the number plate light and the ensemble is bluetooth so minimum wiring. This is the rear view mirror: http://www.aetonline.co.uk/43-car-rear-view-mirror-led-colour-monitor-for-volkswagen-porsche-skoda-3733-p.asp Barry Edited December 17, 2017 by barryb Addition 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpannerMan Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Sounds like a smart set-up! I’d be following Monkey’s suggestion and source a switch panel with additional buttons. If you don’t have PASM then something like this would be perfect... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb Posted December 18, 2017 Author Share Posted December 18, 2017 Hi SpannerMan I don't need the switch now I am wiring the front camera to the ignition side as it does not mind being left on all the time. The rear view mirror has a switch to turn on the feed from the front camera when reverse is not selected ( it's the middle button on the mirror link above , the left is the auto dim sensor and the right is the power on indicator) Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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