Retrofit DS7 reversing camera?

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Longbeach
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Retrofit DS7 reversing camera?

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Hi All. Saw and awesome deal on a DS7 performance line lease and loved the interior yesterday in the DS “salon” :-D

Disappointing though not to get a reversing camera on the Performance line - not sure I can go back to using mirrors and beeps now. I saw a kit on Ali-express and there is blank in the tailgate.

I guess the cabling wouldn’t be there already, but does anyone know if retrofitting a camera to a DS7 has been done or is possible?

Appreciate any help as I’d love to get the car.

Thanks!
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Re: Retrofit DS7 reversing camera?

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No, not possible using existing wiring loom - they are all different depending on options and also dependent upon Head Unit type and options.

Basically, you will need to find an aftermarket kit that has a separate camera, wiring and a way of displaying it. Be careful not to interfere with any CAN wiring or you will potentially cause problems with other systems.
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Re: Retrofit DS7 reversing camera?

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Something like what 'The Ace' did on his C5:

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=52248#p447352
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Re: Retrofit DS7 reversing camera?

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Thanks - not a bad idea