Gunner
Member Since: 25 Mar 2013
Location: Potteries
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Any info/advice on fitting a reversing camera to my 2008 Discovery 3?
Thanks,
Gunner.
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 11th Mar 2016 7:04 pm |
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Narpy
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
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Have you got the factory nav screen? Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.
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| 11th Mar 2016 7:08 pm |
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Gunner
Member Since: 25 Mar 2013
Location: Potteries
Posts: 30
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Yep!
It is a completely standard XS, 2008
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| 11th Mar 2016 7:15 pm |
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Narpy
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
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With the factory screen, to get the reversing camera to appear on the screen when you select reverse, you will need a GVIF unit and the car's config file being updated so the car "knows" it has a camera fitted.
Now the bad news, GVIF units are at least £200, more if you buy a genuine LR one. 
You can also wire the camera directly to your existing screen without a GVIF, but you'd then have to start pressing screen buttons to navigate to the camera view via the hidden menu option but it does work.
You can however, fit a camera and have a separate screen to show the image on, the rear view mirrors with inbuilt screen look quite good. 
It's up to you how you want to do it and how practical each option is. Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.
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| 11th Mar 2016 7:44 pm |
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Gunner
Member Since: 25 Mar 2013
Location: Potteries
Posts: 30
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Thanks Narpy.
I have been looking at the forum comments which agree with your comments.
I shall have to give some thought to costs etc. (as well as my capabilities).
Thanks again.
Gunner.
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| 11th Mar 2016 8:02 pm |
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Bodsy
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I can fit for you if that's of interest?
Mids Meet next Monday @ the Fox & Anchor if you're interested. Bodsys Brake Bible
D4/D3 Remote FBH heat kits
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blank
Transmission Flush
Software updates/enabling
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| 11th Mar 2016 8:13 pm |
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Gunner
Member Since: 25 Mar 2013
Location: Potteries
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Hello Bodsey,
Thanks for the offer.
I have not yet convinced myself to go ahead and buy the bits yet.
I am thinking of getting the GVIF box of tricks.
I see that you are somewhere in the Telford area.
Would it be O.K. with you if I contact you when I have made my tiny mind up?
What would you charge?
Regards,
Gunner.
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| 12th Mar 2016 4:41 pm |
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Bodsy
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Yes of course, no problem. Bodsys Brake Bible
D4/D3 Remote FBH heat kits
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blank
Transmission Flush
Software updates/enabling
Clock/ SNOTM /3Flash / 4x4Info /BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes / Gearbox Reset
See It Here
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| 12th Mar 2016 7:39 pm |
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[email protected]
Member Since: 27 May 2016
Location: pitesti
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original camera retrofit it s possible ?
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| 27th May 2016 9:22 pm |
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clarkritchie
Member Since: 14 May 2016
Location: Bend, Oregon, USA
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Narpy wrote:and the car's config file being updated so the car "knows" it has a camera fitted.
How do you do this?
I've poked around the secret menu.
Is this all as simple as:
* install the GVIF, which may or may not require a special cable to fit the Land Rover
* install the camera, connect it to the GVIF
* access the secret menu to enable this functionality
* a splice of some sort needs to happen to automatically enable the camera when you're in R, correct?
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| 27th May 2016 9:45 pm |
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[email protected]
Member Since: 27 May 2016
Location: pitesti
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how can access the secret menu to set auto revers camera ?
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| 27th May 2016 10:24 pm |
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Bodsy
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
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clarkritchie wrote:Narpy wrote:and the car's config file being updated so the car "knows" it has a camera fitted.
How do you do this?
I've poked around the secret menu.
Is this all as simple as:
* install the GVIF, which may or may not require a special cable to fit the Land Rover
* install the camera, connect it to the GVIF
* access the secret menu to enable this functionality
* a splice of some sort needs to happen to automatically enable the camera when you're in R, correct?
I fitted this last week for Gunner.
Install a GVIF and it will connect to the DVD of the nav unit. No special cable other than the one with the GVIF.
Don't need secret menu as it doesn't connect to the screen in that way.
Connect the reverse signal wire to the fuse behind the lower glovebox using a piggyback connector.
It will then automatically appear when you go in reverse. Bodsys Brake Bible
D4/D3 Remote FBH heat kits
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blank
Transmission Flush
Software updates/enabling
Clock/ SNOTM /3Flash / 4x4Info /BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes / Gearbox Reset
See It Here
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| 27th May 2016 10:58 pm |
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clarkritchie
Member Since: 14 May 2016
Location: Bend, Oregon, USA
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Great, thank you! Do you know what brand/model of GVIF and camera Gunner used? I plan to do this mod for sure.
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| 27th May 2016 11:31 pm |
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