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Old Nov 30, 2010 | 09:02 PM
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already installed the back up camera. I bought Pioneer ND-BC4 and I it is installed on top of the license plate, under the trunk key hole. Looks good! lol. gonna upload pics soon
This is the preview of the back up camera. gonna take better pic. these were taken from my cellphone. lol. tell me what y'all think guys
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 07:28 AM
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very nice, you can see the outline of the bumper on the sides but i might lower it a smidge, just so you can see the center of the bumper as well
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by carbongs
under the crash bar



made a cut out on the grill metal material for the camera to see through on the bumper

I really want to do a front camera but on Kenwood Headunits I think the camera is activated by the reverse light ground..I know I can activate it when the reverse lights are on, but how about when the car is in Drive?
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by lexusscturbo
I really want to do a front camera but on Kenwood Headunits I think the camera is activated by the reverse light ground..I know I can activate it when the reverse lights are on, but how about when the car is in Drive?
it is the same on most head units. i just used the rear activation trigger wire from the radio and made it the source power. only thing is now both cameras are on a 3 way trigger so it won't activate when it is in reverse on its own. i have to manually activate it front or rear but i can do it at all times. had to use a few diodes
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 10:21 PM
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Is it possible to have a front & rear camera work on the 01 stock Nav?
But with a switch for both?
Or would it be better to get a small screen installed in the visors for both?
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by LexusGSF
Is it possible to have a front & rear camera work on the 01 stock Nav?
But with a switch for both?
Or would it be better to get a small screen installed in the visors for both?
anything is possible. lol just need to find the pinout on the radio
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by LexusGSF
Is it possible to have a front & rear camera work on the 01 stock Nav?
But with a switch for both?
Or would it be better to get a small screen installed in the visors for both?
i dont have a front facing camera but my rear view camera works on my 2001 stock nav screen but its not angled down to show the bumper






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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by carbongs
anything is possible. lol just need to find the pinout on the radio
In that case I'll take it to the pros & let them do it lol

Originally Posted by sakataj
i dont have a front facing camera but my rear view camera works on my 2001 stock nav screen but its not angled down to show the bumper
How much higher does it point up from the bumper? Do you trust it backing in to a space or curb parking?
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