Reverse Camera Switch On Mod

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Ok so I don't know if anyone else has done this... <br> I couldn't find any posts in a 5th Gen 4runner with reverse camera on NAV screen. So here ya go ..<br> sorry about the pictures, I only took pictures of the back of the radio ... so i will try to explain where all the wires go after you solder them inline on the wire harness. <br>You will need wire solder and iron and a IN4004 Diode which makes it so the reverse lights don't come on when you flip your switch. Also you will need a switch SPST preferred.

<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=a2snqx" target="_blank"><img src="http://i67.tinypic.com/a2snqx.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a>
<br> Remove the lower half of the climate control knobs by pulling at the top where the upper 2 yellow tabs are. It takes a bit of pulling but should come off without breaking if you pull straight out!!

<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2n1gkn7" target="_blank"><img src="http://i68.tinypic.com/2n1gkn7.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a><br>
Next you will remove the 4 10mm bolts that hold the radio in place.

<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=xbmkhh" target="_blank"><img src="http://i66.tinypic.com/xbmkhh.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a><br>
There are also 2 tabs at the top by the air vents. Just Pull straight out!

<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2dj5fzp" target="_blank"><img src="http://i63.tinypic.com/2dj5fzp.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a><br>
Next you will cut the red wire on the upper left side of the radio (looking at it connected to the car).

<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=23k7km0" target="_blank"><img src="http://i66.tinypic.com/23k7km0.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a><br>
Solder in the IN4004 Rectifier Diode with the Silver end TOWARDS the radio.
Also notice the baby blue wire on the right side with the hole in it. We will be cutting that SOB in a min.

<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=j6r4ts" target="_blank"><img src="http://i64.tinypic.com/j6r4ts.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a><br>
Next we will wire in line but on the radio side of the diode a wire that will be going to your switch <br> (there is a perfect switch location to the left of your fan speed knob right about where your right knee sits).

<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=23m0ayx" target="_blank"><img src="http://i68.tinypic.com/23m0ayx.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a><br>
Back to the SOB Baby Blue wire. CUT IT!! then solder in another separate wire going to your switch location. <br> NO DIODE on this one. (if you were curious what the diode did .. it makes it so your reverse lights won't come on when you flip the switch, but they will come on when you are in reverse). <Br><br> Here you have your 2 wires coming out the back of your radio. You can test your work by turning on your key and looking at your radio and touching the 2 wires together. <Br> (make sure not to ground either wire out)!!

Nextly you can order any switch but i got mine here. Toyota Switches -Air On Board
the wire harness for these particular switches you will wire your 2 wires from your radio to the red yellow and green yellow.

Remember to test your switch before Driving on the road to insure your reverse lights are not on!

Let me know if you have any questions!!
 
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Did this last night on mine, and works great. Only took about an hour to complete thanks to [MENTION=75605]copythat[/MENTION]

Nav still works perfectly too
[MENTION=123461]Hoot23[/MENTION] you may like this one as well
 
Cool! I was wondering about how this could be done. Thanks!

My wife will kill me if/when she sees me ripping out the dash and cutting wires on a truck with less than 2,000 miles on it. :AK47:

One question regarding the switch... As a result of reading Antman's numerous posts regarding specific switch types, is this a simple switch that just "joins" the red and blue wires together, or is there something more to it that would require a specific switch kind?
 
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i'm curious why did you use the 12v constant wire vs the grey wire next to it that is ignition powered wire.

i would also update the first post to reflect what each wire does and add ina small 5 amp fuse to the equation
 
gshadow325 said:
i'm curious why did you use the 12v constant wire vs the grey wire next to it that is ignition powered wire.

i would also update the first post to reflect what each wire does and add ina small 5 amp fuse to the equation
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You think that's what bjohnston did with his dongle?

I ask because his only plugs into the radio at one point vs. two as shown here...
 
gshadow325 said:
i'm curious why did you use the 12v constant wire vs the grey wire next to it that is ignition powered wire.

I actually put it on the constant power because i plan to put a digital video recorder on the camera so i will record constantly!! I will keep you posted. But you don't have to tap into the radio on the baby blue or the grey wire .. it can be any 12v source Its just a power to turn on the camera!!
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copythat said:
I actually put it on the constant power because i plan to put a digital video recorder on the camera so i will record constantly!! I will keep you posted. But you don't have to tap into the radio on the baby blue or the grey wire .. it can be any 12v source Its just a power to turn on the camera!!
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Ahhhhhh. Makes sense...
 
USNA91 said:
Cool! I was wondering about how this could be done. Thanks!

My wife will kill me if/when she sees me ripping out the dash and cutting wires on a truck with less than 2,000 miles on it. :AK47:

One question regarding the switch... As a result of reading Antman's numerous posts regarding specific switch types, is this a simple switch that just "joins" the red and blue wires together, or is there something more to it that would require a specific switch kind?
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The baby blue wire is just a constant 12 volt and the red wire is the reverse switch for the nav screen. You can also hook into the grey wire by the baby blue wire for a switched 12 volt. (If you connect to the baby blue don't leave your switch on for weeks at a time without driving. It will power on the camera and eventually drain your battery). But yes to answer your question it is any switch of your choosing SPST. It just needs to connect the two wires together!
By the way my car has 17 miles on it and I'm cutting wires!

Here is the link to the switches that will work and fit in all the slots. http://www.aironboard.com/online/toyota-replacement.html
 
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copythat said:
The baby blue wire is just a constant 12 volt and the red wire is the reverse switch for the nav screen. You can also hook into the grey wire by the baby blue wire for a switched 12 volt. (If you connect to the baby blue don't leave your switch on for weeks at a time without driving. It will power on the camera and eventually drain your battery). But yes to answer your question it is any switch of your choosing SPST. It just needs to connect the two wires together!
By the way my car has 17 miles on it and I'm cutting wires!

Here is the link to the switches that will work and fit in all the slots. Toyota Switches -Air On Board
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Another good place to get those switches that fit is at cruiserheads.com
They don't have quite the selection but I think they are a bit cheaper.
 
Just did the mod on a 2015 SR5. A couple of suggestions:
1) When you pull the radio out, be cognizant of what the metal bracket comes in contact with. It's probably best to put a towel down under the radio so it doesn't scratch the trim.
2) I connected to the Gray wire instead of the Blue to use switched 12V instead of always on 12V. Both the blue and the Gray now have factory splices that can accept a blade lug. So no need to solder to the power cord.
Aside for that, it's a pretty simple mod. The hardest part was pulling the side trim out, so eat your spinach.
 
copythat said:
Ok so I don't know if anyone else has done this... <br> I couldn't find any posts in a 5th Gen 4runner with reverse camera on NAV screen. So here ya go ..<br> sorry about the pictures, I only took pictures of the back of the radio ... so i will try to explain where all the wires go after you solder them inline on the wire harness. <br>You will need wire solder and iron and a IN4004 Diode which makes it so the reverse lights don't come on when you flip your switch. Also you will need a switch SPST preferred.

<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=a2snqx" target="_blank"><img src="http://i67.tinypic.com/a2snqx.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a>
<br> Remove the lower half of the climate control knobs by pulling at the top where the upper 2 yellow tabs are. It takes a bit of pulling but should come off without breaking if you pull straight out!!

<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2n1gkn7" target="_blank"><img src="http://i68.tinypic.com/2n1gkn7.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a><br>
Next you will remove the 4 10mm bolts that hold the radio in place.

<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=xbmkhh" target="_blank"><img src="http://i66.tinypic.com/xbmkhh.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a><br>
There are also 2 tabs at the top by the air vents. Just Pull straight out!

<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2dj5fzp" target="_blank"><img src="http://i63.tinypic.com/2dj5fzp.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a><br>
Next you will cut the red wire on the upper left side of the radio (looking at it connected to the car).

<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=23k7km0" target="_blank"><img src="http://i66.tinypic.com/23k7km0.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a><br>
Solder in the IN4004 Rectifier Diode with the Silver end TOWARDS the radio.
Also notice the baby blue wire on the right side with the hole in it. We will be cutting that SOB in a min.

<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=j6r4ts" target="_blank"><img src="http://i64.tinypic.com/j6r4ts.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a><br>
Next we will wire in line but on the radio side of the diode a wire that will be going to your switch <br> (there is a perfect switch location to the left of your fan speed knob right about where your right knee sits).

<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=23m0ayx" target="_blank"><img src="http://i68.tinypic.com/23m0ayx.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a><br>
Back to the SOB Baby Blue wire. CUT IT!! then solder in another separate wire going to your switch location. <br> NO DIODE on this one. (if you were curious what the diode did .. it makes it so your reverse lights won't come on when you flip the switch, but they will come on when you are in reverse). <Br><br> Here you have your 2 wires coming out the back of your radio. You can test your work by turning on your key and looking at your radio and touching the 2 wires together. <Br> (make sure not to ground either wire out)!!

Nextly you can order any switch but i got mine here. Toyota Switches -Air On Board
the wire harness for these particular switches you will wire your 2 wires from your radio to the red yellow and green yellow.

Remember to test your switch before Driving on the road to insure your reverse lights are not on!

Let me know if you have any questions!!
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Anybody still have these pictures hosted anywhere? Op?
 
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