On Demand 360 Camera HACK For Your Sprinter Van

We've always wanted to be able to access the 360 degree cameras in our Sprinter van while driving. The problem is you can't access them when driving at highway speeds. That's where Mid City Engineering comes in. They developed the ultimate hack to program your Sprinter so you can access these cameras at highway speeds. Blind Spots Eliminated! Thank you to Mid City Engineering for letting us try out this programmer!

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[seriously]

Unfortunately, this is US$ 250 (as of 1/7/24). You can add a clip on rear view mirror/camera with integrated front view camera that is always recording (such as the AKASO DL12 for US$ 109 on this same date). That way you save money, have live and recording cameras front & back, and are looking for the rearview scene where you are used to (at the rear view mirror). I have used this unit in my pick up truck for the past 2 years delivering new campers and have not been disappointed.

[mtnride]

Got mine from Owl vans and have had it for a few months now, works great and it gives me three views out the back. No blind spots.

[cocochanel]

Crazy that my old sprinter (leisure travel van) had the option to just keep the camera on. Was great for watching my bikes on the back and if I was holding up traffic that was tucked in beside me. Awesome hack.

[MD-lyiu]

Just got mine and it works exactly as it should. Totally worth it for some piece of mind when wanting to check around the vehicle when moving over 10mph.

[mwsteffen]

I went with installation option 2. ”Always-on” programming (option 2):

The alternative programming method removes the 10 MPH cutoff and any time the 360 camera is on it needs to be turned off manually by pressing the camera button.
For example, if you shift into reverse and then to drive the 360 degree camera will be on automatically in drive- with this programming option, the 360 camera view will stay on until it is manually turned off. See instructions as you need to use left blinker during the setup process.

[nhn]

Thanks for the video. Got one of these programmers coming.

[shawncox]

Very very cool! But I gotta tell ya, I installed a rearview mirror dashcam and IT IS AMAZING!!! (and it frees up my dash screen for navigation, radio display, etc). I was skeptical and also didn't want to hassle with install, but it wasn't too bad and only involved an acceptable number of swear words.

[katc]

My new Sprinter got the Digital Rear view camera. It’s be of the best options.

[dmwi]

5 out of 8 of my 2019 Sprinter recalls were for software updates.
I’m wondering if this “Hack” is visible to a Mercedes mechanic and could cause an issue with warranty?

[kourway]

Good seeing your latest vid. Nice option! We want one.

[scttstnfld]

Thanks for this great review! Just ordered one.

[marcotrotamundos]

Thank you, thank you and thank you!!! I’ve a motorhome sprinter 907 based and can't understand how Mercedes doesn't allow the rear camera to be activated above 30km/h in these cases. At least this invention solves it. Hopefully it can be bought from Europe. THANK YOU!

[tarac]

Nice hack! Keep that spine limber and the ability to turn around and look. A little scary how many older people can’t and rely heavily on the equipment. ✌🏻

[pohanahawaii]

👍 Well that's amazing!!! I didn't know the cameras were so limited to start with, thought it was more like a Tesla. So this simple but effective device from Mid City Engineering is super cool to remedy the situation without adding on extra camera hookups. I'd imagine this works in cars too with the same problem. Thanks, Paul, another super helpful tip!

[ryandevera]

@chad&paul I have a 2023 sprinter passenger with the 10.25 MBUX setup. I tried multiple times following this video but no luck. I wonder if there is a timing issue when removing the OBD II programmer module? I’ve even tried the different setup directions from MCE’s website to no avail. Hopefully Mercedes didn’t patch up this hack with the 2023 models. Bummed. If u have any suggestions I’ll definitely try those out 🤞.

[DJJonPattrsn]

I just wanted to say that the main reason I "liked" this is because of how you asked & that you didn't say "smash" the line button. I can't stand that! LOL

(Not to say the video was otherwise unworthy of being liked, the content just didn't apply to me... I wasn't really sure what it was going to be about)

[oatiko]

Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you for the video!

[FEARNoMore]

Since we're use to looking up at the rearview mirror to see behind us. Was looking down at that angle hard to get use to? Has it become natural now? Side note, what's that tat say on your bicep? Thanks for video.

[eyesHOCKEYspot]

Thank you! It’s exactly what I needed! Ordered it!

[steveg]

Great stuff, it works well!!! And to you, thanks!!