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Back-up camera installation - how to route wires into cabin?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by S-Type1, Jul 16, 2018.

  1. Jul 16, 2018 at 10:36 AM
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    S-Type1

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    Hey guys, total newb here! I’m wiring the back up camera to the reverse lights and wondering the best way to route the wires back into the cabin. Any recommendations? it’s ultimately going to connect to an aftermarket rear view mirror

    Edit: For anyone looking to do this same mod, I’m adding the instructions:

    Items purchased

    Auto-vox Rear View Mirror:
    https://amzn.to/2zOUOtS

    Auto-vox Cam 6:
    https://amzn.to/2LxqHbZ

    22 Gauge Wire:
    https://amzn.to/2L4CSRr

    Gorilla Epoxy:
    https://amzn.to/2mrUx6H


    1. Remove rear view mirror by unclipping the cover and unscrewing 3 screws attached to the roof. Replace cover.

    2. Use the gorrilla epoxy to attach the rear-view mirror mount. Make sure there is enough room above the mount to allow you to slide thr new mirror arm onto the mount. Once the epoxy has cured, slide the mirror onto the mount and tighten the allen wrench

    3a. Remove the driver’s side “jesus” handle by prying off the two caps and unbolting the two bolts. Then pry off the pillar trim.

    3b. Remove the driver’s side kick panel by prying it out

    3c. Remove the door sill trim by unscrewing the screws and prying it upward

    4. Run the rear view mirror wires down the driver’s side pillar and to the floor.

    6. Remove rear liscense plate and mount rear view camera. Replace Liscense plate

    7. Run the wires through the opening above the liscense plate.

    8. Route the wires along the existing wire harness towards the left tail light

    7. remove the left tail light. Find the paotive wire that connects to your reverse bulb. it should be green/blue. Tap the green/blue wire and connect the red camera wire. Also connect the 22 gauge red wire to the green/blue wire.

    8. Find the ground wire that connects to your bulbs. Any of the white/black wires. Connect your camera’s black wire. Conmect the 22 gauge black wire.

    6. Run all the wires towards the front of the vechicle. I tried to follow the oem wiring harness as closely as possible

    7. Beneath the driver’s seat, there is a large rubber plunger with a wiring harness. pry that open and run your wires into the cabin

    8. Inside the cabin, connect the wires you just routed to the rear view mirror. Install tail light

    9. secure all the wires beneath the truck with zip ties. and replace all the trim.

    10. Turn on the truck, the camera and rear view mirror should activate once you throw it into reverse. Now is a good time to adjust your camera!
     
    Last edited: Jul 19, 2018
    S-Type1, Jul 16, 2018
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  2. Jul 16, 2018 at 10:42 AM
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    Check under the driver's seat.

    Edit: Under the carpet under the driver's seat.
     
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  3. Jul 16, 2018 at 10:46 AM
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    PennSilverTaco

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    Get a double-DIN touch-screen head unit instead. Rearview mirror screen too small in my opinion. Run the wiring underneath the chassis on the left side and go up through the left door sill...
     
    PennSilverTaco, Jul 16, 2018
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  4. Jul 16, 2018 at 10:48 AM
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    Wulf

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    Shift boot, drain plugs under the seats, harness pass through on driver's or passenger side firewall...
     
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  5. Jul 16, 2018 at 12:12 PM
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  6. Jul 16, 2018 at 12:44 PM
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    Saw the big hole beneath the driver seat. Is there a proper way to route cables through? Looks like i might be able to just slide the cables through and place the rubber back as best as I can but will that cause water/dirt to enter the cabin?
     
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  7. Jul 16, 2018 at 12:52 PM
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    vasinvictor

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    Yeah, cut a tiny slit in that big thing to run them. That's what I've done. Use a little silicone on it to seal it up afterward if you want. I didn't. On my Sequoia, I went with a wireless system.
     
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  8. Jul 16, 2018 at 12:53 PM
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    I ran mine through with the other wires.
     
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  9. Jul 19, 2018 at 8:08 AM
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    Thanks everyone! Installation was much easier than I originally thought, once I figured out where everything was :)

    I just updated the original post to include instructions for anyone looking for the same solution

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  10. Jul 19, 2018 at 12:03 PM
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    Too bad there’s no TEMP, COMPASS OR GARAGE REMOTE in that mirror
     
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  12. Jul 19, 2018 at 1:26 PM
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    Does anyone know which pins in a 3rd gen hesd unit go to the backup camera? I'm replacing head unit and it blows my mind I can't find any threads telling me how to hook up any harness to new head unit except for the speakers. Thanks and sorry to hijack thread.
     
    tAcomaPueblo, Jul 19, 2018
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