SC430 Reverse camera/DVD Installation
#122
Lead Lap
Just a note to anyone taking on this mod... If i had it to do again, I would have added a 12v accessory to the trunk somewhere (maybe inside one of the side pockets). I have a auto air inflator for flat tires, and check my pressures often especially in the winter. Such a headache to run the cord into the cabin, then cross it over to the other side, etc. Next time I tear my trunk down, I will add one for sure.
#123
Lexus Test Driver
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Just a note to anyone taking on this mod... If i had it to do again, I would have added a 12v accessory to the trunk somewhere (maybe inside one of the side pockets). I have a auto air inflator for flat tires, and check my pressures often especially in the winter. Such a headache to run the cord into the cabin, then cross it over to the other side, etc. Next time I tear my trunk down, I will add one for sure.
#124
Lexus Test Driver
More pictures and details. I thought I had a short but all wires checked out with voltage or good ground. On a whim I pressed the menu button on the GPS control and it came on! It seems that with the GPS ECU and player disconnected but with vehicle power on the ECU got confused but easy to solve by pressing a control button. So everything is working with reverse and the button to switch to video 1. Just installed the cameras and only need to route the wiring to their final location.
For the concealed camera on the top of the license plate, the hole didnt match the top of the plate so I cut a groove in the top of the plate to allow the camera to fit lower than the edge. The second camera fits nicely just under the bottom of the license plate. That might be too low for the view I want when driving - will have to test ... A better location might be on top the trunk brake light although less convert.
This picture shows the modified 1/2" hole with three smaller holes on the side to hold cables while other connectors are inserted.
For the concealed camera on the top of the license plate, the hole didnt match the top of the plate so I cut a groove in the top of the plate to allow the camera to fit lower than the edge. The second camera fits nicely just under the bottom of the license plate. That might be too low for the view I want when driving - will have to test ... A better location might be on top the trunk brake light although less convert.
This picture shows the modified 1/2" hole with three smaller holes on the side to hold cables while other connectors are inserted.
#125
Lexus Test Driver
Holy moly I pressed the menu button this morning and my navigation returned! No more black screen! Great tip!
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