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Back up camera wiring dilema

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by Gracklemon, Mar 5, 2020.

  1. Mar 5, 2020 at 9:11 AM
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    Gracklemon

    Gracklemon [OP] New Member

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    2009 Access Cab. 4.2L, 4WD, bought used so not sure if camera was original or after market.

    Installing a new stereo unit and realized the coaxial cable from the back camera was severed. It pulled out of the dash entirely. Must have happened during the frame replacement, although was spotty before, so maybe it was pinched all along.
    Anyone have an idea where the camera wires switch from coax to individual wires?
    Looking for the easiest way to get the camera rewired and working again.
    Thanks!

    Update:
    Thanks for the help! Coax cable was not severed, just poorly connected so it pulled out. Found the wires where you said and got it all connected! So happy!

    Funny note from the frame replacement, they plugged the camera cable into the trailer connection and vice versa. Same size plugs1 Gave me a good laugh!
    Thanks again, I love this community!
     
    Last edited: Mar 6, 2020
  2. Mar 5, 2020 at 2:38 PM
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    destin_meeks

    destin_meeks I used to fix people's crappy stereos

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    if there was a coax cable in the dash with an RCA tip, it was aftermarket. Pretty sure (but may be wrong) that 09 would've only had a display in the mirror.

    If it was aftermarket, it stays coax all the way to the camera and honestly, you're better off replacing the camera.
    If it was factory, there is a little white plug on the top right of the fuse box in the cab
    [​IMG]

    After that, I don't think there are any more connectors till the one back at the rear bumper where the wires go into the tailgate (factory camera is in the tailgate handle)
     
  3. Mar 5, 2020 at 2:54 PM
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    Michaelm466

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    Yep, I have a 2010, backup screen is in the mirror, I think 2011 or 12 is when it switched.
     

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