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Pop N Lock PL8540 Camera

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by CaliRaised805, Jan 27, 2021.

  1. Jan 27, 2021 at 7:21 AM
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    CaliRaised805

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    Hello All,

    I am planning on purchasing the
    $198 PL8540 Pop & Lock – Power Tailgate Smart Lock Combo with Bolt Technology for Toyota Tacoma, Fits 2005 to 2015 Models (OEM Color Black, PL8540)
    PL8540 and I want to install a backup camera as well. I talked to customer support at PnL and they said the tailgate handle is designed to fit the OEM camera. I have read in the forums that the OEM camera does not work well with aftermarket radios. Does anyone know what other cameras would fit/mount in the PL8540 handle?

    I will be installing this on an 08 with a pioneer radio.
     
    CaliRaised805, Jan 27, 2021
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  2. Jan 30, 2021 at 6:46 PM
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    Jeffponce51

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    Following, I’m looking to do the exact same thing. I haven’t ordered the pop & lock until o can find a camera that’ll fit in it!
     
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  3. Jan 31, 2021 at 8:16 AM
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    Wattapunk Stay lifted my friends !

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    The issue with OEM camera is that it uses a 6V supply and not 12V. I have the manual PopnLock handle and ended up buying a master tailgaters handle with a camera. I took the camera out and installed it in the PopnLock with no issues. I'm sure there are cheaper options but I didn't want to deal with searching too much for one that would fit. This is the one I bought and reuse the cam for the PopnLock.
    $86 Master Tailgaters Black Tailgate Handle with Backup Camera Replacement for Toyota Tacoma (2005-2014) | IP68 Waterproof | Parking Grid Lines Available | Easy to Install
    https://www.amazon.com/Master-Tailg...aster+tailgaters+tacoma&qid=1612109959&sr=8-4
     
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