I saw this very nice, very reasonably priced 2010 XKR on ebay, this morning, but what interested me the most were the two upgrades of the added rear view integrated camera and the iphone adapter. Love the color and the price, it will make a great buy for someone looking.
2010 Jaguar XKR Coupe | eBay

 

nice one

 

That does seem cheap, even with 57,000 miles.
What's wrong with it?

 

I wish the owner would share with the forum how he accomplished the seamless rearview camera on his navscreen. It looks great.

 

Has anyone sent him a note or tried to get in touch with him to see how he did it. That was one of the reasons I went for a 2012.

 

Great color! I don't remember even seeing one that color. Would be nice if the car is healthy to purchase in the mid 20s or even a few thou more.

 

I don't know how the backup is integrated on the 12+, but shouldn't there be a sensor graphic also? I truly don't know.

 

I sent the owner a note. Hopefully we'll get a reply.

 

Well that was quick. The owner already responded - GVIF install using the Nav to GO. He sent the link and the instructions too.

http://tvandnav2go.com/jaguar/31-jag...interface.html

 

From the link:

The TVandNav2Go video interface for Jaguar is plug and play at the factory navigation. There are two iinstallation options, the first that is mostly plug & play allows you to automatically view a backup camera on the screen when the vehicle is placed in reverse without having to connect a wire to reverse lights in the vehicle. This option involves cutting two wires in the vehicle and connecting them to our interface, these are the can hi & low wires that are conveniently located in the same area behind the navigation. In addition, 12v ignition power and ground are needed. The second installation option would allow you to forgo connecting the can wires, but you would need to connect a wire to reverse lights in the vehicle.

EDIT: I wonder if this would be compatible with the Jaguar factory rear camera for a seamless install

 

As for the phone adapter, all 2010+ have the interface and the mounts are really cheap. (don't know why anyone would want an iphone, but whatever I guess)

 

This is the same unit I have and you still need to go through the Nav screen.

 

So does that mean you have to manually select the backup camera? Or does it automatically display on the touchscreen when you put it in reverse? Do the pictogram and beeping distance sensors still work?

 

Correct Stuart. In order to see the camera view, you need to select Navigation on the touch screen. There is an agreement pop up that you normally touch to get into maps, but you can ignore it > put in reverse > the pictogram appears and blocks the camera view > touch the screen again and the pictogram goes away and you have full camera view.

You lose the sensor beeps (I think) when you shut off the pictogram. I haven't driven the car since I installed. You could confirm that yourself just by backing up and touching the pictogram and see if you lose the sensors. The GVIF install doesn't change those functionalities, so whatever is stock in that regard....

As of now, the GVIF module is the only option, unless Cambo solves it via the Fakra connector.

 

You lose the pictogram to see the camera, but the audio beeps continue.

 

There was another company that offered its own custom box, so I placed an order for it, and for 6 months the status remained 'will ship in 4 weeks'. I called them every 4 weeks and got the same story, 'quality problems with those they got from the builder in China, waiting for a new batch'.
My patience finally ran out and I went with the GVIF solution. Wouldn't you know, a few weeks after my installation, I get a call from that company saying they had them in stock and ready to ship. WTF? I cancelled the order.
In hindsight I probably should have bought it, as it was cheaper than the GVIF (I had locked in a sale price), and maybe better integrated? Guess I'll never know. The company name was similar but a bit different than what that seller has installed (the actual name eludes me now).

 

Sean,

Thanks for the detailed explanation, but it sure is a PIA to have to press NAV on the touchscreen before you shift into reverse and then press the touchscreen again to delete the pictogram. What happens if you forget to press the touchscreen before you shift into reverse? Do you have to start all over again - shift out of reverse, press Nav on the touchscreen, shift into R, touch the pictogram... ? If that's the case, I guess I could learn to live with that minor inconvenience.

I am so spoiled by the way the backup camera works on my XJ. In addition to the moving grid lines, it includes a red pictogram that pops up when you begin to get close to an object and, all the while you're watching where you're going, as you get closer that pictogram gets larger and flashes while the beeping gets faster and faster until both the pictogram and beep becomes constant, which tells you when to stop. It works the same way if you get too close to the side, but with a smaller pictogram.

Stuart

 

No. The way I normally do it, as I don't plan ahead, is shift into R, and then three touches to the screen, Nav, 'Agree', and finally dismiss the pictogram overlay. The audio warning tones continue.
Now I forget if its necessary for a non-screen press of the GVIF remote button, to switch from the map display to the camera, as I usually press that button just after starting the car, so I can get to the gauges display.
If it is needed, it can be done before, between, or after the screen button presses.

 

COME ON, Steve, figure yours out already!

 

Sorry, yes, I could have done a better job explaining that, and yes you have to press the remote button.

Back to tberg's OP, I asked the warden if I could inquire further for a possible purchase. I got the stink eye for 5 minutes before she said no.

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