16 replies to this topic

[Mrlabtec]

Apologies if this has already been asked. I have just bought a 2014 focus titanium navigator, it has reverse sensors but is it possible to fit a reverse camera too ? Ta

[vindi93]

Let me know when you find out lol I haven't got round to looking in the tail gate to see if there's any spare connectors hanging around

[DazW]

You can, but you need to fit the loom,change one of the modules and activate it in the BCM. You're probably talking about £600 in parts alone

[Ldsundance]

yes it possible, it is likely you will have the loom already fitted, you will need the camera module, i know the russians have managed to do it i think without the ford camera

[Mrlabtec]

Where could I find more info on this I.e. Parts needs fitting instructions etc.  Thanks

[vindi93]

Tezza should be able to provide you with part numbers for the bits, to program the bcm you will need an elm327 with a switch to use the high-speed can bus, plus the relevant software.

[Mrlabtec]

Ok thanks not sure what an elm327 is though

[vindi93]

If you just want a reversing camera as a retrofit, then I used a clip over screen that went over the top of my rear view mirror, and fitted a small camera above my number plate.

[Mrlabtec]

I'd prefer one that uses the sat nav screen

[vindi93]

Look at this link then you will see what elm327

FoCCCus Central ECU Config Edit - ELM327 - Focus MK3 - James Simpson
http://www.jamessimp...ig-edit-elm327/

[Mrlabtec]

Cheers looks a bit if a pain to be honest... can I get one fitted at a dealer ?

[vindi93]

You can try dealers tend to run a mile when I've asked them about adding extra stuff, and £89 an hour.

[Mrlabtec]

Blimey don't think I'll bother, but thanks for the advice

[DazW]

Seems crazy that people didn't spec it new as it's about a £250 option, you're talking at least £500 to retrofit it with genuine parts.

[Mrlabtec]

Only recently bought the car myself.. shame the previous owner didn't add it they added everything else

[Mrlabtec]

If I wanted to retro fit what parts would I need ? Ta

[vindi93]

Something like this
Look at this on eBay  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261362036730

It fits over your existing rear view mirror, when not in use looks like an ordinary mirror to look into, when you drop it into reverse then you see display.
There's plenty on the market so shop around and look at reviews. I used one similar to this for ages.