2011 adding backup camera?
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Here are some questions for those that have done this and added this to a aftermarket unit. Setting aside the following; you have all the parts except the rearview mirror and headliner harness:
1. How or what connector did you connect to your aftermarket unit to to get the camera signal?
2. When enabled at the dealer were there any issues with getting it to work or any issues with steering wheel controls (zoom) or guidlines not showing?- 3. Any additional connectors/wiring harnesses needed?
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I have to first send out a huge thank you to pickupman and danelizer for all the great info and technical help you have provided! I went to dealer yesterday with codes to reset the ACM to a factory condition that would accept the camera (from danelizer's posts). After much debate the service manager and the tech said that yes this is how they could reflash my nav unit and make it accept the OEM camera.
So I purchased all the parts from Ford, but first I did all my pricing from Tasca and Parts.com as they both seem to have pretty good prices and took that to the parts counter at my dealership. They told me that they were all good prices, and they were their prices for the items, but that they would match it and give it to me for those prices (saved my about $100). So once these items come in next week, I am taking it to the dealer to have it flashed and reprogrammed to accept the camera and having them install the camera so that all the work will be covered should any problems arise. I will let you all know how it goes...
If all goes well, I will have a brand new LockPick and Back-up camera for sale late next week if anyone is interested. They are both brand new in the box and have never been installed.
So I purchased all the parts from Ford, but first I did all my pricing from Tasca and Parts.com as they both seem to have pretty good prices and took that to the parts counter at my dealership. They told me that they were all good prices, and they were their prices for the items, but that they would match it and give it to me for those prices (saved my about $100). So once these items come in next week, I am taking it to the dealer to have it flashed and reprogrammed to accept the camera and having them install the camera so that all the work will be covered should any problems arise. I will let you all know how it goes...
If all goes well, I will have a brand new LockPick and Back-up camera for sale late next week if anyone is interested. They are both brand new in the box and have never been installed.
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i am also wanting to do this mod but i have an 09 STX. i know this trim package doesnt have the steering wheel controls so will this work on my truck.
since i am currently on the other side of the planet i cant go out to my truck and see what harnesses i will need but i am sure that it cant be that much different from others. been saving my pennies for this mod and i really hope its not going to be a pain in the *****.
since i am currently on the other side of the planet i cant go out to my truck and see what harnesses i will need but i am sure that it cant be that much different from others. been saving my pennies for this mod and i really hope its not going to be a pain in the *****.
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Originally Posted by smunczen
I going back to the dealer when I get a chance to see if they can flash it. We ran into a problem last time as to truck as built software per the ford computer. Since it did not come with a backup cam it wouldn't show the option to program it. The dealer called ford hotline on this and did not get a answer really except for refer to the manual. So they want me to bring it back. Other than the zoom it works just as it should. I can say since ford added the middle headrest in the back its harder to see backing up so the camera helps allot.
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Originally Posted by cjcnomor4
Pickupman- did you get your zoom working? Was your dealer able to flash the cluster to turn that part on?
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I like the idea of adding a back up camera, might be the next thing for me. I had thought about using the 4in. productivity screen instead of the mirror.
Anybody with dash knowledge think this is possible? Like an aux feed in?
Anybody with dash knowledge think this is possible? Like an aux feed in?
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So I gather the black stuff is the two sided tape for the non camera emblem correct? It is just stuck on and fastened at all.
so I for sure need to order the clip inserts and screws for the camera assembly and then try to call Tasca and have them help me get the main body harness and headliner and then I should have all that I need.
How much were the screws and inserts?
so I for sure need to order the clip inserts and screws for the camera assembly and then try to call Tasca and have them help me get the main body harness and headliner and then I should have all that I need.
How much were the screws and inserts?
Yes, if you get the screws, inserts and the two harness you should have everything you need. Screws are part# N805949-S439 @ $0.55 each (2 needed). Inserts are part# W714711-S439 @ $0.55 each (also 2 needed). Those are what I paid for them from Tasca.
Last edited by pickupman2007; Jan 29, 2012 at 08:46 AM. Reason: Typo.