5th Gen Back up camera problem
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LWN
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I'm having the same problem. Intermittently the backup camera simply won't engage and I continue to see the map on my NAV screen as I'm backing up. Rather annoying. Anybody else found a solution to this?
Boyds4Runner
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Sounds like [MENTION=105481]3wbdriver[/MENTION] provided a good place to start. Otherwise a failing switch in the transmission selector that indicates Reverse being activated?
Switches are a combination mechanical/electrical device and it's possible over time that the plastic plunger or whatever the mechanical portion of the switch being activated is broken or worn to a point where it doesn't always make the right contact.
Let us know if anyone finds anything, as the rest of our rigs get older we may have more folks running into the same issue.
Switches are a combination mechanical/electrical device and it's possible over time that the plastic plunger or whatever the mechanical portion of the switch being activated is broken or worn to a point where it doesn't always make the right contact.
Let us know if anyone finds anything, as the rest of our rigs get older we may have more folks running into the same issue.
Hawaiian4runner
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My situation is a little different but maybe you guys know. I reversed with my liftgate open and smashed the camera on my garage door. Dealer wants $800 parts only. On-line I think it's about $450-$500. Will a cheapo Amazon camera work and just wire in to the existing harness? Thanks
rigtec
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Hi Buckeye,
In addition to the other's suggestions, I think I would check for a wearing 'Reverse camera initiation switch' located on the side of the transmission. It's subject to a considerable amount of wear and heat, and doesn't get serviced or replaced on any schedule... "See the schematic diagram below":
I've marked the wiring circuit (and power source) in RED highlighter and noted the switch with arrows. You could just run a jumper across the switch, the next time it fails, to prove or disprove it's integrity, or test for power at the rev terminal at the mirror/Head-Unit. best to you!
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rigtec
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Hi Hawaiian4runner,
You could search the on-line 'Toyota salvage parts' suppliers for the camera assm; should be pretty easy to locate if you include 4'th and 5'th gen 4Runners in your search!
Rgds!
Sandman78504
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I am having same issues on my 2012 4runner sr5. seems related to lift gate opening closing.
Using the display screen
I've been looking for an RV backup camera system for my trailer and thought about the possibility of using my 2015 SR5 display screen for the monitor. Is this possible? If it is will I be able to go digital wireless from the back of the RV (an 18 footer)? Systems are a big jump in price from analog to digital but the cameras are fairly inexpensive. Would my 2015 display consol have a wiring harness to plug in an additional video source like a camera?
I've been looking for an RV backup camera system for my trailer and thought about the possibility of using my 2015 SR5 display screen for the monitor. Is this possible? If it is will I be able to go digital wireless from the back of the RV (an 18 footer)? Systems are a big jump in price from analog to digital but the cameras are fairly inexpensive. Would my 2015 display consol have a wiring harness to plug in an additional video source like a camera?
EddieV4runnin
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New camera :cheer2:
Not sure about the more recent 5th gen, but the 2010 4runner uses a 6V camera; NOT a common 12v like most other cars. It also uses the ground wire as part of switching the head unit.
I installed an aftermarket cam on the tire swing arm and was unable to feed the video signal to the factory head unit without using the factory circuit. I used a splitter harness so I didn't have to cut into the factory harness and could route the wires the way I liked it.
See my build thread for more details.
Thanks and have a great day!
Okki
I installed an aftermarket cam on the tire swing arm and was unable to feed the video signal to the factory head unit without using the factory circuit. I used a splitter harness so I didn't have to cut into the factory harness and could route the wires the way I liked it.
See my build thread for more details.
Thanks and have a great day!
Okki
theothereng
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That's how mine looks like. '17 OR. The red line is supposed to be calibrated to a foots worth of distance if I recall correctly (but you might want to check the manual on that one).
007Tacoma
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Hi Buckeye,
In addition to the other's suggestions, I think I would check for a wearing 'Reverse camera initiation switch' located on the side of the transmission. It's subject to a considerable amount of wear and heat, and doesn't get serviced or replaced on any schedule... "See the schematic diagram below":
I've marked the wiring circuit (and power source) in RED highlighter and noted the switch with arrows. You could just run a jumper across the switch, the next time it fails, to prove or disprove it's integrity, or test for power at the rev terminal at the mirror/Head-Unit. best to you!
I hate to dig up an old thread, but I also don’t want to be accused of not searching... [MENTION=83083]rigtec[/MENTION] do you know if the CV+/- is the video signal or the power?
I have the Axxess 12v to 6v adapter, and I am using that in [MENTION=129513]bjohnston115[/MENTION] harness with my Pioneer HU. I got the reverse circuit working for automatic switching, but the camera image is black. I suspect I am not putting the 6v+ on the right wire... but I was also trying to finish this all super late last night...
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bjohnston115
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So I have not logged into the forum in months and i just logged in and saw this post. For 2014+ models, the 24 pin connector carriers the camera signal and power. Signal is V+ on pin 12 and Power (~6v) is CA+ on pin 11. Camera signal ground is pin 23 and Power ground is pin 24. The grounds in theory are interchangeable.
007Tacoma
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Talk about timing! :rockon:
As always, thanks for your help and knowledge!
I was going to install your anytime navigation wire into the other harness (I think I own ALL of your products now), but the EnTune system crashed on me for the last time. We sold the wife's Forester, and I took the Pioneer HU out of it for the 4Runner. So, I was able to utilize your harness for the Steering Controls and the reverse wire! Thanks!
...I just need to see what I did wrong on the 24 pin harness, and I should be good to go.
Thanks!