DIY Rear Backup Camera on Bumper (small)

[Hachiroku14]

Here's another option for the reverse camera which I think has a less obtrusive look with that OEM feel.

Supplies needed:

$20 Camera: http://amzn.com/B00H3ZN3JK (the 0.50" non-guideline version is what I should've gotten or else you will have two guidelines showing on screen like mine)

Soldering iron
Electrical tape
Plastic adhesive
3/8" Rubber Grommets
1/4 - 3/8" drill bit
Blade cutter or dremel
16-20 gauge wire (the thinner the better)
Screw driver
10mm socket with extension
Female pin connector 2.54mm OR http://ae64.com/Rear-camera-16-pin.htm
8mm socket (optional)
Painter's tape (optional)

Here's what it should look like when done:







PLS REMOVE BATTERY (-) TERMINAL BEFORE PROCEEDING





Let's get started: Additional pics courtesy of ft86 members


There are 3 wires that we need to deal with.

Wire 1: Trigger Wire - from head unit to reverse light switch (+) on the ECU

Wire 2: Camera (+) - from camera to any (+) source except the reverse camera (+)

Wire 3: Video cable - from camera - to head unit

You can also buy this to make it way easier http://ae64.com/Rear-camera-16-pin.htm so that you don't need to splice the Video cable.



STEP 1 : REMOVE HEAD UNIT - http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...ght=rydeen+duo


STEP 2: CONNECTING THE WIRES FROM HEAD UNIT

VIDEO CABLE:

Option 1 - if you are using this harness (which I suggest you do if you don't have a bit of electrical background) http://ae64.com/Rear-camera-16-pin.htm then just proceed with the link above until you finish wiring the 16 pin connector

Option 2 - cut and splice the MALE end of the video cable to give you a small yellow wire and a ground wire beside it. Now you have two options:

1. Solder each wire and insert in the connector as pictured below ( not recommended but have done it and it worked)

OR

2. Have these on hand (which I happen to have) http://amzn.com/B00CGWVFWW and use it to pin to the existing connector on head unit



Another view of connector and where the video wires are supposed to go:

Yellow wire - #8 pin
Ground - #16 pin





TRIGGER WIRE:

We first need to remove the under dash panel

Pull and unclip starting here






Remove the screw


Another screw near knee pad side then you can un-clip the panel starting from the bottom. Then unplug the connectors to fully release the panel.





Now connect a wire from the head unit going behind the steering wheel column to the ECU harness as shown below:


Head unit side


ECU side (remove connector and tap wire to Red/Blue reverse light wire)



Now run the video cable from head unit to trunk ( This is the path I took: head unit - under dash - drivers side running board panel - left rear passenger panel - trunk)



WE'RE HALF WAY THERE!!

CAMERA POWER (+) (-) WIRE:

For this one I decided to use the (+) Amplifier power so the camera is powered only when car is on.
Using the camera power harness, I connected the camera's RED wire to the amplifier's GREEN wire (+). And the black wire to the stock body ground pictured below.






CAMERA INSTALLATION:

OPTIONAL : Remove the tailights to avoid scratching the bumper. I did this to avoid any risk of chipping my paint. Better safe than sorry

REMOVE REAR BUMPER:

http://intranet.toyotaperu.com.pe/td...034ww02xx.html


CAMERA PREPARATION:

Disassemble camera.


Cut rubber grommet in half


OPTIONAL if you can find a better grommet that would fit: Using a blade cutter, notch the inner part of the grommet to make it stretch easier


Fit one of the grommets on the camera, smooth side facing lens.
NOTE: Make sure you put a good adhesive seal around the front and back of the rubber or your camera might not be water proof and it also keeps the lens from spinning



Using a drillbit, make a hole just enough to fit the lens in it. (the center of the bumper is where the groove changes direction)


Using the other half of grommet, secure camera on bumper


NOTE: if outer lens cannot be secured, bumper wall is thick so you need to notch the inside.




Put bumper back (just pop it and but do not put clips) while inserting camera wires through the holes in the bumper brace to the hole in the trunk near the latch. Now the camera is just big enough so that when you put back the bumper, it will get lodged bet. the brace and thus securing it without the need for screws. Connect the camera and test. If angle is wrong, you can slightly pull the bottom part of the bumper, grab the outer lens with grommet and turn it. If everything is aligned, disconnect camera and carefully remove the bumper paying close attention to the wires so that the camera doesn't get tugged. Put a plastic adhesive in the inner part where bumper meets camera just to keep it from rotating. Let dry. Now is a good time to secure all wires and connections. Once adhesive is dry, install everything and go to line diag mode on head unit by pressing (audio+voice) OR (audio+voice+map) whichever shows this screen:

Go to settings and adjust camera as necessary.




ENJOY your new back-up camera!!!!

[voyager2285]

That's a good idea @Hachiroku14, I might just do that as I didn't like how the OEM one sticks out.

I'm also thinking, after seeing this, of mounting it on one of the tow hook cover, a bit cheaper to undo.

[Kimsey47]

That looks pretty good!

[Hachiroku14]

Originally Posted by voyager2285

That's a good idea @Hachiroku14, I might just do that as I didn't like how the OEM one sticks out.

I'm also thinking, after seeing this, of mounting it on one of the tow hook cover, a bit cheaper to undo.

Only issue I see with that is the camera is not centered but maybe you can get away with re-aligning the guide lines.

[Jmonty]

Looks good, I like guide lines

[sirisvirus]

Looks really good I may have to do this mod


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[Chad86]

Are you going to mount a front camera as well? I love how this looks. Now I just need to find a reputable shop to put this together.

[2nd Gen Scion]

Does the software come with the camera?

[zc06_kisstherain]

Originally Posted by 2nd Gen Scion

Does the software come with the camera?

no software need

[2nd Gen Scion]

Originally Posted by voyager2285

That's a good idea @Hachiroku14, I might just do that as I didn't like how the OEM one sticks out.

I'm also thinking, after seeing this, of mounting it on one of the tow hook cover, a bit cheaper to undo.

Would this not be easier for people to mess up as well? I mean I completely understand not wanting to mess with the body of the exterior of the car, I'm skeptical myself. Having it in the tow hook panel makes me think that IF people were to mess with it they'd be more inclined to if it was there. If you put it in the center of the bumper like in this post it looks factory unless you stare at it, and, imo, has a less of a chance to be messed with.

I'm a big fan of symmetry, how would it'd look in the head unit? wouldn't the off-center/lower position of the camera be a nuisance at best?

[djdnz]

Wow nice job. Would the camera fit in the depressed section just above where you mounted it?

This is tempting!

[A3r0pusH]

Would this work on an FRS with the pioneer head unit?

[Michael]

Originally Posted by Chad86

Are you going to mount a front camera as well? I love how this looks. Now I just need to find a reputable shop to put this together.

I plan on running both a front and rear camera on my FRS but I need to figure out the best way to setup the front camera. Depending on what headunit I purchase, I may run it to that if it has extra connections for it, or just get a mini screen and mount it some place where it will look clean.

[Chad86]

Originally Posted by Michael

I plan on running both a front and rear camera on my FRS but I need to figure out the best way to setup the front camera. Depending on what headunit I purchase, I may run it to that if it has extra connections for it, or just get a mini screen and mount it some place where it will look clean.

Let me know what you decide to do. I'm not sure where the front camera should go. I would like to do this myself, but I will probably get it professionally done.