2011 adding backup camera?
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From: Louisburg, NC
I have the LockPick installed...the problem I'm having is finding the correct wires to tap the video+ and - into. I've gotten frustrated with it, so I had to leave it alone for a while, but if I could find ONE person that's done what I'm trying to do, and tell me where they found the proper wires to tie into, I'll give it another shot. I think I'm just going to have to end up pulling the dash back out, and tapping the wires behind the stereo.
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Well, all finished, buttoned up, and trim back in...
Ended up running a 24 ga shielded twisted pair from the rear to the headliner, and 'stole' power from the 7-pin trailer connector... Last step was changing the mirror itself, which I was a little worried over, to be honest. A couple minutes with YouTube, and customizing a cheap screwdriver into a mirror removal tool, and the job was done.
Thanks to all - esp pickupman2007 - camera works awesome, and was worth the effort!
Ended up running a 24 ga shielded twisted pair from the rear to the headliner, and 'stole' power from the 7-pin trailer connector... Last step was changing the mirror itself, which I was a little worried over, to be honest. A couple minutes with YouTube, and customizing a cheap screwdriver into a mirror removal tool, and the job was done.
Thanks to all - esp pickupman2007 - camera works awesome, and was worth the effort!
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From: Raleigh
I have not pulled the dash back out to check, but I have talked with the lockpick people and they say that I should. If I could figure out how to go from a video+ and video- wire to an RCA input, I could possibly put an end to this! I have yet been able to do that.
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From: Louisburg, NC
Originally Posted by NCcarguy
I have not pulled the dash back out to check, but I have talked with the lockpick people and they say that I should. If I could figure out how to go from a video+ and video- wire to an RCA input, I could possibly put an end to this! I have yet been able to do that.
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From: Raleigh
Hook the video + wire to the center conductor and the video - to the braided wire wrap that is around the center insulator price. That's how the RCA cables work. I've also seen several people here that said that us how they hooked up to an aftermarket display with an RCA connection. Hope that helps. Good luck.
I'm certainly going to try that this weekend I think! Thanks for the help regardless! I'll post back if it works.
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From: St. Pete
Back Up Camera
2011 F150 XLT
I was wondering if the video screen in the dash has another connection that may be used for a back up camera?
I could purchase a camera on ebay and connect it to the second video input if there is one.
Thanks for any info given....
Gary
I was wondering if the video screen in the dash has another connection that may be used for a back up camera?
I could purchase a camera on ebay and connect it to the second video input if there is one.
Thanks for any info given....
Gary
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From: Louisburg, NC
Originally Posted by gd44fla
2011 F150 XLT
I was wondering if the video screen in the dash has another connection that may be used for a back up camera?
I could purchase a camera on ebay and connect it to the second video input if there is one.
Thanks for any info given....
Gary
I was wondering if the video screen in the dash has another connection that may be used for a back up camera?
I could purchase a camera on ebay and connect it to the second video input if there is one.
Thanks for any info given....
Gary
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From: St. Pete
Back Up Camera
Gary
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Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Louisburg, NC
Originally Posted by gd44fla
Yes the info/settings screen, I don't have the nav system, I was just wondering if it was possible.
Gary
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From: Houston
Searched here and other forums trying to figure this out.
Everyone says 2011 is different than other years for the wiring but they don't list what the wiring is for 2011!
I have a bunch of wires with a 16 pin harness plugged into my current mirror. Trying to figure out if any of these are for camera so I know what I need to order.
Anyone have the wire colors and locations for 2011?
I'm assuming it is probably wired in my headliner harness but want to be sure I have the right wires there and work my way to the back of truck.
Everyone says 2011 is different than other years for the wiring but they don't list what the wiring is for 2011!
I have a bunch of wires with a 16 pin harness plugged into my current mirror. Trying to figure out if any of these are for camera so I know what I need to order.
Anyone have the wire colors and locations for 2011?
I'm assuming it is probably wired in my headliner harness but want to be sure I have the right wires there and work my way to the back of truck.