DIY: Backup Camera with Dom's TVandNav2Go PNP Install
06-29-2006, 05:06 AM
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DIY: Backup Camera with Dom's TVandNav2Go PNP Install
This one goes out to kennyc, who provided the first thread on this type of install, and all those members that have helped me during my planning process. Special thanks to DCC, Crook, and DeadLock for their expertise and guidance.
After two days of working in the garage, I was able to install Dom's TVandNav2Go video module, Wendy's backup camera, PIE X3 audio module, and an 80GB hard drive media player aka the Mediagate 25P (Vantec Avox).
I will mainly focus on the camera phase of the install. This is a guide to supplement other threads for the backup camera install. Here are the links to the other threads:
Parts:
Dom's TVandNav2Go (with PNP harness*)
Wendy's backup camera
Rotary tool (aka Dremel)
GE Silicon Sealant Clear
18 Gauge Wire
Wire Taps/Connectors Model 64-3053
Double-sided Tape
12+ feet Composite Video (RCA) Cable*
Radio Shack Rocker Switch Model 275-693*
Tools to remove rear passenger seat, trunk lining, and center console
*optional
Synopsis
Dom's unit will be mounted on the upper right side of the trunk. Since the PNP harness is used, the factory navigation wires are not tapped/spliced. The camera will be mounted above the license plate, but not until a cut-out is made with the rotary tool. Two separate power sources will be tapped: the center cig adapter/power outlet (to power Dom) and the backup light (to power the camera and switch to video source 1). The remaining wires are grounded. Wires will be ran up the center console to left of the dash to install Dom's manual switch in the blank next to the VSA button. Tapping the backup light will create an automatic switch for the camera to turn on when the car is placed in reverse.
Instructions
1. Remove the rear passenger seats. Most of the bolts are 10mm, the others are 15mm. If I remember correctly, most of the bolts that are 10mm are for the seats, the 15mm bolts are for the seat belts which you don't need to remove. It is possible just to remove the bottom seat for the install, but I removed both so that running wires is cleaner and easier.
2. Remove the center (spare tire cover) and right trunk lining. The trunk rear trim panel pops out with a little bit of force. Two clips hold down the spare tire cover. Two clips (one in front and one in back) and screws keep the right trunk lining in place. I just removed this side (no need to do the left side) to access the navi DVD-Rom drive.
3. Remove the trunk door lining. Pretty straight forward from the scan. I used a very small flathead screwdriver to pop up the clips.
4. Unscrew the four screws holding the DVD-Rom drive. Looking at the drive from the rear, unplug the lowest plug on the right hand side. Plug Dom's PNP harness in that same location and then plug the pulled factory plug into the other end of the PNP harness.
5. Bundle the following 5 wires from Dom together: 2 white, 1 green, 1 black from PNP harness, and 1 black from the power cable. All of these should be crimped together and grounded via the factory ground bolt on the right side of the trunk.
6. Remove the center storage console. The storage bin will be removed so that the cig adapter/power outlet can be tapped to provide power for Dom's unit.
Wrap a towel over a flat head screw driver or butter knife and remove the two metal trim pieces starting from the rear. For this install, remove the trim about half way until you can gain access to the following screw:
Remove that screw on both sides of the cup holders. Continue with steps 3 to 5 in the instructions to remove the rear section of the center console. Lifting this up, the following items need to be disconnected before the rear section can be lifted out of place:
7. Tap the white wire with the red stripe of the black power connector. The new wire will be extended to the trunk to power Dom's unit.
From here, run this new wire, the wire extensions for Dom's manual switch (1 black wire and 1 red wire), and an optional composite video RCA cable if you plan on installing a media device (DVD, PS2, media player) under the carpet and to the trunk. I found that taping the wires to the head of a very long screwdriver will help guide the wires under the carpet.
Once the these wires are in the trunk, the power wire goes to Dom's black power wire. Leaving some slack, cut off the manual switch wires (black and red) from Dom's unit. The wire extensions will connect here. The optional video RCA will connect to Video 1 on Dom's unit.
Continuing on Dom's unit, unravel the white and blue wires. Bundle the green, two whites, black ground from the power cable, and the black ground from PNP harness. This bundle can be crimped together and connected to the ground bolt on the right inner side of the trunk.
8. Find a mounting location for the manual switch. I've decided to replace Dom's switch with a rocker switch from Radio Shack and place it in the blank next to the VSA switch. I used jmbnova's Comptech Short Shifter Install/pics as a guide on how to remove the driver's side dash.
Once the blank is out, use the rotary tool to make a cut-out big enough to fit the rocker switch. The rocker switch has a plastic ring that is screwed onto it in the back. If you remove this plastic ring (you will need to anyway), you can use it as a pattern for the cut-out. I connected the extended wires with a quick disconnect since it was an easy method and it allows me to upgrade to a better switch in the future.
Finished and mounted.
Dom's unit should be functional at this point (minus the backup camera) and should work with the car in ACC mode (key in position III).
9. Back to the trunk door, disconnect the 4 light connectors and remove the 4 (8mm ?) bolts holding the lights and license plate enclosure.
There are six clips holding the enclosure in place. A little bit of force will pop the enclosure out of the trunk door. Slide all of these clips out of the enclosure and keep them at a safe place. This will allow you to replace and remove the enclosure from the trunk door more easily.
10. Time to pull out that rotary tool again. Cut off the two plastic rectangular pieces and then I used a sanding disc as a pattern to make cut-outs for the camera.
11. Remove the right side license plate light cover and drill a hole at the inner corner to run the camera wire. As well as sealant, I cut a grommet to help seal the hole from water.
After replacing it back into the trunk door, it looks like this.
12. Back to the inside of the trunk door. I decided to tap the reverse lights with 1 (red) wire and then connect other wires to this wire instead of tapping the lights in many locations. The reverse light 12V power wire of interest is the green wire (any one of the two will work). Run the power wire and the camera wire along side the other factory wire.
13. Dom's blue wire and the camera's power wire (red with fuse) connects to this reverse light power wire. The camera also requires one black wire to be grounded. Once these connections are made, placing the car in reverse should power up the camera!
As for protecting the camera from moisture and condensation, add some sealant around the lens as suggested by DCC and kennyc.
14. Mounting the camera is a little tricky but doable. I placed the car in reverse and then when back behind the car to position the camera. Asking someone to sit in the drivers seat with their foot on the brakes while you do this would be wise. Once I had a good position, I used a permanent marker to make indication marks to drill. Don't worry, the markings can be removed with a wet towel after you drill the holes.
15. Reinstall! Don't forget the clips and washers and use wire ties to bundle wires together.
Use double sided tape to mount Dom's unit. I mounted mine here so that I can access it in the future to change the brightness/contrast (if I need to).
Once its all and done, you can watch out for the kids!
After two days of working in the garage, I was able to install Dom's TVandNav2Go video module, Wendy's backup camera, PIE X3 audio module, and an 80GB hard drive media player aka the Mediagate 25P (Vantec Avox).
I will mainly focus on the camera phase of the install. This is a guide to supplement other threads for the backup camera install. Here are the links to the other threads:
kennyc's Rear camera installed... (lotsa pics)
DCC's Diy: Dom's Pnp W/ Pictures!!!
jmbnova's Comptech Short Shifter Install/pics
UPDATE: See additional installation notes by kfhughesDCC's Diy: Dom's Pnp W/ Pictures!!!
jmbnova's Comptech Short Shifter Install/pics
Parts:
Dom's TVandNav2Go (with PNP harness*)
Wendy's backup camera
Rotary tool (aka Dremel)
GE Silicon Sealant Clear
18 Gauge Wire
Wire Taps/Connectors Model 64-3053
Double-sided Tape
12+ feet Composite Video (RCA) Cable*
Radio Shack Rocker Switch Model 275-693*
Tools to remove rear passenger seat, trunk lining, and center console
*optional
Synopsis
Dom's unit will be mounted on the upper right side of the trunk. Since the PNP harness is used, the factory navigation wires are not tapped/spliced. The camera will be mounted above the license plate, but not until a cut-out is made with the rotary tool. Two separate power sources will be tapped: the center cig adapter/power outlet (to power Dom) and the backup light (to power the camera and switch to video source 1). The remaining wires are grounded. Wires will be ran up the center console to left of the dash to install Dom's manual switch in the blank next to the VSA button. Tapping the backup light will create an automatic switch for the camera to turn on when the car is placed in reverse.
Instructions
1. Remove the rear passenger seats. Most of the bolts are 10mm, the others are 15mm. If I remember correctly, most of the bolts that are 10mm are for the seats, the 15mm bolts are for the seat belts which you don't need to remove. It is possible just to remove the bottom seat for the install, but I removed both so that running wires is cleaner and easier.
2. Remove the center (spare tire cover) and right trunk lining. The trunk rear trim panel pops out with a little bit of force. Two clips hold down the spare tire cover. Two clips (one in front and one in back) and screws keep the right trunk lining in place. I just removed this side (no need to do the left side) to access the navi DVD-Rom drive.
3. Remove the trunk door lining. Pretty straight forward from the scan. I used a very small flathead screwdriver to pop up the clips.
4. Unscrew the four screws holding the DVD-Rom drive. Looking at the drive from the rear, unplug the lowest plug on the right hand side. Plug Dom's PNP harness in that same location and then plug the pulled factory plug into the other end of the PNP harness.
5. Bundle the following 5 wires from Dom together: 2 white, 1 green, 1 black from PNP harness, and 1 black from the power cable. All of these should be crimped together and grounded via the factory ground bolt on the right side of the trunk.
6. Remove the center storage console. The storage bin will be removed so that the cig adapter/power outlet can be tapped to provide power for Dom's unit.
Wrap a towel over a flat head screw driver or butter knife and remove the two metal trim pieces starting from the rear. For this install, remove the trim about half way until you can gain access to the following screw:
Remove that screw on both sides of the cup holders. Continue with steps 3 to 5 in the instructions to remove the rear section of the center console. Lifting this up, the following items need to be disconnected before the rear section can be lifted out of place:
7. Tap the white wire with the red stripe of the black power connector. The new wire will be extended to the trunk to power Dom's unit.
From here, run this new wire, the wire extensions for Dom's manual switch (1 black wire and 1 red wire), and an optional composite video RCA cable if you plan on installing a media device (DVD, PS2, media player) under the carpet and to the trunk. I found that taping the wires to the head of a very long screwdriver will help guide the wires under the carpet.
Once the these wires are in the trunk, the power wire goes to Dom's black power wire. Leaving some slack, cut off the manual switch wires (black and red) from Dom's unit. The wire extensions will connect here. The optional video RCA will connect to Video 1 on Dom's unit.
Continuing on Dom's unit, unravel the white and blue wires. Bundle the green, two whites, black ground from the power cable, and the black ground from PNP harness. This bundle can be crimped together and connected to the ground bolt on the right inner side of the trunk.
8. Find a mounting location for the manual switch. I've decided to replace Dom's switch with a rocker switch from Radio Shack and place it in the blank next to the VSA switch. I used jmbnova's Comptech Short Shifter Install/pics as a guide on how to remove the driver's side dash.
Once the blank is out, use the rotary tool to make a cut-out big enough to fit the rocker switch. The rocker switch has a plastic ring that is screwed onto it in the back. If you remove this plastic ring (you will need to anyway), you can use it as a pattern for the cut-out. I connected the extended wires with a quick disconnect since it was an easy method and it allows me to upgrade to a better switch in the future.
Finished and mounted.
Dom's unit should be functional at this point (minus the backup camera) and should work with the car in ACC mode (key in position III).
9. Back to the trunk door, disconnect the 4 light connectors and remove the 4 (8mm ?) bolts holding the lights and license plate enclosure.
There are six clips holding the enclosure in place. A little bit of force will pop the enclosure out of the trunk door. Slide all of these clips out of the enclosure and keep them at a safe place. This will allow you to replace and remove the enclosure from the trunk door more easily.
10. Time to pull out that rotary tool again. Cut off the two plastic rectangular pieces and then I used a sanding disc as a pattern to make cut-outs for the camera.
11. Remove the right side license plate light cover and drill a hole at the inner corner to run the camera wire. As well as sealant, I cut a grommet to help seal the hole from water.
After replacing it back into the trunk door, it looks like this.
12. Back to the inside of the trunk door. I decided to tap the reverse lights with 1 (red) wire and then connect other wires to this wire instead of tapping the lights in many locations. The reverse light 12V power wire of interest is the green wire (any one of the two will work). Run the power wire and the camera wire along side the other factory wire.
13. Dom's blue wire and the camera's power wire (red with fuse) connects to this reverse light power wire. The camera also requires one black wire to be grounded. Once these connections are made, placing the car in reverse should power up the camera!
As for protecting the camera from moisture and condensation, add some sealant around the lens as suggested by DCC and kennyc.
14. Mounting the camera is a little tricky but doable. I placed the car in reverse and then when back behind the car to position the camera. Asking someone to sit in the drivers seat with their foot on the brakes while you do this would be wise. Once I had a good position, I used a permanent marker to make indication marks to drill. Don't worry, the markings can be removed with a wet towel after you drill the holes.
15. Reinstall! Don't forget the clips and washers and use wire ties to bundle wires together.
Use double sided tape to mount Dom's unit. I mounted mine here so that I can access it in the future to change the brightness/contrast (if I need to).
Once its all and done, you can watch out for the kids!
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06-29-2006, 05:45 AM
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awesome write up.. great job.. though you didn't really need to take apart the trunk liner or take the back seat out.. i did mine taking the bottom part of the seat out only.. either way.. nice work
06-29-2006, 06:42 AM
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Yo.. seriously good writeup... This is my project for Sat... How hard was it to do the cutout for the camera? That plastic seemed pretty tough...
Where did you mount the Media player?
Where did you mount the Media player?
06-29-2006, 09:37 AM
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Thanks guys.
bklynpanman,
I was helping lembowski with his install and he was able to do it taking just the bottom seat and the trunk liner. I guess I prefer room to work.
jmbnova, the rotary tool set I picked up from Costco (~$30 for 206 pieces) is awesome! It plowed through the plastic pretty easily. I used one of the medium thickness cutting discs to cut off the two rectangular pieces and then a shaping attachment to get the circular cut-out. It was very easy. I was amazed. I had fun using it and now I'm wondering why it took me so long to get one.
The media player is currently in the top storage bin. That writeup is here.
bklynpanman,
I was helping lembowski with his install and he was able to do it taking just the bottom seat and the trunk liner. I guess I prefer room to work.jmbnova, the rotary tool set I picked up from Costco (~$30 for 206 pieces) is awesome! It plowed through the plastic pretty easily. I used one of the medium thickness cutting discs to cut off the two rectangular pieces and then a shaping attachment to get the circular cut-out. It was very easy. I was amazed. I had fun using it and now I'm wondering why it took me so long to get one.
The media player is currently in the top storage bin. That writeup is here.
06-29-2006, 10:25 AM
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Nice work datmrman.
I installed everything as well already, the only thing left for me is Wendys new camera (the smaller one she is selling now) which I just got this monday (she has super fast shipping)
So all I need to do is gut the trunk upper piece, remove the panel and secure the camera and make some easy connections to the reverse lights. Thanks for the pics, they will most likely be helpful, shouldnt be too hard though.
I guess you bought the camera a little while back, because she doesn't sell those, and I like how nicely the new one tucks into the TL area, looks very OEM.
I installed everything as well already, the only thing left for me is Wendys new camera (the smaller one she is selling now) which I just got this monday (she has super fast shipping)
So all I need to do is gut the trunk upper piece, remove the panel and secure the camera and make some easy connections to the reverse lights. Thanks for the pics, they will most likely be helpful, shouldnt be too hard though.
I guess you bought the camera a little while back, because she doesn't sell those, and I like how nicely the new one tucks into the TL area, looks very OEM.
06-29-2006, 10:55 AM
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Good write up datmrman. Where is the picture of my sweaty head? Apparently there is a authorized MediaGate dealer up in LA. I'm gonna try and call today to see if I can get a new charger for the AVOX. If not I'm going to call a few places that sell iriver's around town to see if by chance they have one of your chargers. 
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06-29-2006, 12:52 PM
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EXCELLENT write up datmrman. Glad all of it worked out...sounds like without a hitch! To EVERYBODY...see what happens when you thorougly research and ask questions prior to purchasing and installing! If i'm not mistaken, datmrman had been researching a couple months prior to this install and was able to complete everything in 2 days without problems (other than that TPMS thing...but I think was unrelated! =) Anybody contemplating this mod...ask away...you'll be glad you did!
06-29-2006, 01:33 PM
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datmrman, you have obviously spent a lot of time and research on this write-up so thanks for putting all the different DIY references in one easy to follow guide! I have been debating getting this installed or doing it myself and this thread just might have given me the courage to do it myself. Thanks again.
06-29-2006, 03:37 PM
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I forgot to mention one thing in the guide.
I had to leave some slack in the wire so that when the trunk is closed, the wire connections will not be stressed. The credit goes to lembowski for pointing it out when he dropped by.
I had to leave some slack in the wire so that when the trunk is closed, the wire connections will not be stressed. The credit goes to lembowski for pointing it out when he dropped by.
06-29-2006, 06:43 PM
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Don't mind us guys. Lembowski and I just like to make fun of each other. We don't take it personal.
He's one of the few members I've met since joining this great forum.
Back on topic, feel free to ask any questions.
He's one of the few members I've met since joining this great forum.
Back on topic, feel free to ask any questions.
06-29-2006, 11:59 PM
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Great write-up! I meant to do something similar, but got cought into the work so much, that I forgot to take many pictures 
If installing only the camera, without a video player, there is no need to remove the rear seat. Power for the converter can be taken from the Navi computer.
If installing only the camera, without a video player, there is no need to remove the rear seat. Power for the converter can be taken from the Navi computer.
06-30-2006, 01:05 AM
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Dom doesn't recommend you tapping into the power of the navigation. Yea, I saw your suggestions in other threads, but I've decided to stick to the recommendations. Thanks though.
06-30-2006, 04:19 AM
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That has got to be one of the best write-ups I've seen here! I know Datmrman has been putting hours into researching everything he did and the hard work really shows
If you 2 are free on Sunday or Monday I could drive down to SD and get some help with the install - you guys should be pros at this by now
If you 2 are free on Sunday or Monday I could drive down to SD and get some help with the install - you guys should be pros at this by now
06-30-2006, 04:59 AM
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Thanks colossus.
Its July 4th weekend and I am making plans. I am supposed to work Monday, but I might take a vacation day to enjoy a 4 day weekend. I might be up in LA or Irvine this weekend. Still deciding, but looks like I might be busy.
PM me and we can talk about this further.
Its July 4th weekend and I am making plans. I am supposed to work Monday, but I might take a vacation day to enjoy a 4 day weekend. I might be up in LA or Irvine this weekend. Still deciding, but looks like I might be busy.
PM me and we can talk about this further.
06-30-2006, 06:12 AM
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datmrman:
I just used this writeup and some others last night, nice........
taking the trunk lining was easy as well as the outer piece where the reverse lights are.
I noticed my camera has some blockage from the piece on top, I didn't want to take too much plastic off, but I will just use some more washers to mounte it up again later, but overall the project went smooth, trunk is back in one piece all assembled........
only problem I have is I found a rubber stopper with a clip on the back, it was just laying in the trunk, I have NO IDEA where it came/fell out from...........
I will post pics to illustrate tonight.
I just used this writeup and some others last night, nice........
taking the trunk lining was easy as well as the outer piece where the reverse lights are.
I noticed my camera has some blockage from the piece on top, I didn't want to take too much plastic off, but I will just use some more washers to mounte it up again later, but overall the project went smooth, trunk is back in one piece all assembled........
only problem I have is I found a rubber stopper with a clip on the back, it was just laying in the trunk, I have NO IDEA where it came/fell out from...........
I will post pics to illustrate tonight.
06-30-2006, 12:37 PM
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Getting the camera mounted at a good location takes some patience. I removed and replaced that license plate enclosure many many times to test out the clearance of the camera cut-out. Trial and error.
That "rubber stopper" might be one of the clips that is wedged in between the passenger seat. A few are located there to hold the trunk lining in place. I will be able to tell once you post the picture.
I'm glad that everything else went smoothly for you.
That "rubber stopper" might be one of the clips that is wedged in between the passenger seat. A few are located there to hold the trunk lining in place. I will be able to tell once you post the picture.
I'm glad that everything else went smoothly for you.
06-30-2006, 01:16 PM
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I mocked it up a few times, but I am using a diff camera, much smaller, it needs either more plastic shaved off the trunk outer lining, or a few washers to lower it a little. I will just add a few washers or fab up a thicker bracket to put under the brakcet the camera comes with to lower it a bit, it will be easier to understand once I post some pictures..........
As far as the rubber piece, I never removed the entire rear seat just the bottom. All I did last night was remove the plastic around the mounting moving point which flips the trunk open, where the wires are going, and the trunk upper lining.
So I have no idea where its from will post pics later today.
thanks
As far as the rubber piece, I never removed the entire rear seat just the bottom. All I did last night was remove the plastic around the mounting moving point which flips the trunk open, where the wires are going, and the trunk upper lining.
So I have no idea where its from will post pics later today.
thanks
06-30-2006, 05:26 PM
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Wow, you don't mess around. You gutted the thing. You may as well have added a waterfall, recliner, & & remote control volley ball net like they do on 'Pimp My Ride'.
I'll bet that really made the other things easier though. I have things hanging and have to fight with them to get everything put in. It probably would have saved some time in the long run though. Good job.
I'll bet that really made the other things easier though. I have things hanging and have to fight with them to get everything put in. It probably would have saved some time in the long run though. Good job.
06-30-2006, 08:10 PM
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Great Job Man.
I wish my wife and I were on the same page about this setup.
P.S. I am still selling my DOMs RGB conversion unit and 20 pin PnP cable which I bought in May. Brand New never installed. $220 shipped.
I wish my wife and I were on the same page about this setup.
P.S. I am still selling my DOMs RGB conversion unit and 20 pin PnP cable which I bought in May. Brand New never installed. $220 shipped.
07-04-2006, 08:47 AM
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Hey Guys, question: I am mid way through the install and I need to run an errand. Will navigation still work if the splitter cable from the navigation dvd-rom is connected to an un-powered DOM's NAV-TV unit?
07-04-2006, 09:44 AM
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So the switch itself doesnt require power to switch between the two sources? Without power, I suppose it can't send any current, so as long as it defaults to the navigation it should work. Can Dom's unit unpowered hurt the navigation system in any way?
07-04-2006, 12:25 PM
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Actually I think it does. You will need to power Dom to see anything on the screen. You will faintly see an image on the screen if the Dom is not powered up. Reason is that the output of the navi screen is going to the Dom and since the Dom is off, it will have no output. It should be easy for you to just swap out the harness connectors or just go without the navi for a little errand.
The toggle switch does not require power, so once its in one position, you can leave it disconnected until you're ready to mount it.
The toggle switch does not require power, so once its in one position, you can leave it disconnected until you're ready to mount it.
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Hmm... new problem: The car won't turn on. Not good. The key won't turn in the ignition at all. My only guess is it is some sort of anti-theft locking mechanism. Is there anything that ANYONE knows that would prevent the key from turning in the ignition when installing the DOM unit and the USA Spec Unit with P.I.E. Y cable?
07-04-2006, 04:32 PM
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Its possible that your steering wheel locked the ignition barrel/harness. I know alot of honda's have this problem. See if you can try turning the key forward and at the same time turn the steering wheel left to right...it should let go and allow you to turn the key. It has nothing to do with DOM's unit or the usa spec. Plus, the factory anti theft will let you crank the engine, but won't let it start...so in that case, the key would still turn to the on position.
Its possible that your steering wheel locked the ignition barrel/harness. I know alot of honda's have this problem. See if you can try turning the key forward and at the same time turn the steering wheel left to right...it should let go and allow you to turn the key. It has nothing to do with DOM's unit or the usa spec. Plus, the factory anti theft will let you crank the engine, but won't let it start...so in that case, the key would still turn to the on position.
07-05-2006, 08:43 AM
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Thanks for both the answers, DCC. Two 7.5 amps it is. The steering wheel lock idea occurred to me as well while I was sitting out a rainstorm with no power. Tried it after the rain stopped and it worked. Also, datmrman was right, if Dom's unit doesn't have power all you can see is this ghostly picture of the nav screen.
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Just finished Back up camera, Doms unit, Usa Spec, V1 mute and remote aux in dash. What a pain in the @$$ and large project. The feeling of accomplishment is well worth it.
My advise for this project... check your switches and wiring before you install. 2 of 3 defective switch from Radio Shack made this project take twice as long as it should have taken.
Thanks to DCC, Datmrman, Slimmyjimmy for all their posts & replies.
My advise for this project... check your switches and wiring before you install. 2 of 3 defective switch from Radio Shack made this project take twice as long as it should have taken.
Thanks to DCC, Datmrman, Slimmyjimmy for all their posts & replies.
07-06-2006, 02:28 AM
#36
no prob psychfish...that's why we are here and are camera happy...to make installs easier for everybody else. Best way to do an install is to learn from others mistakes! Doesn't it feel good not to have paid somebody to do it!
07-06-2006, 03:25 AM
#37
Safety Car
Thread Starter
Glad you finished your install successfully. This was my very first full fledged install, so I understand how you feel. Take a step back and enjoy the accomplishment!
08-04-2006, 04:00 AM
#38
Is it possible to power the camera and Dom's unit off of the reverse lights? Right now, I'm planning to install Dom's unit with a camera until I decide what DVD/AV player I want to go with. At that point, I'll see about running power from the center console cig lighter. I'm leaning towards the MG-35 myself after reading about yours.
08-04-2006, 11:02 AM
#39
WDP Director of R & D
Originally Posted by tnmg
Is it possible to power the camera and Dom's unit off of the reverse lights? Right now, I'm planning to install Dom's unit with a camera until I decide what DVD/AV player I want to go with. At that point, I'll see about running power from the center console cig lighter. I'm leaning towards the MG-35 myself after reading about yours.
If you power Doms unit off of the reverse lights the only time you will get any Navi display is while in reverse.. Read threads above about Doms unit requiring power for normal nav signal pass through. You can however power the camera and the "blue" wire from Doms unit off of the reverse light. This way your camera isn't "on/powered" all the time - only in reverse (this is highly recommended to keep from prematurely burning up your camera..)..
I understand your DVD issue. I did not want to install anything besides what was going in the trunk on this first procedure until I knew exactly what I was going to do with switches and interfaces etc. within the cabin. Due to this, I powered Dom's unit off of the Nav 20 pin wiring harness. The power required for the unit is insignificant. Even though the nav circuit is protected I still installed a 3 amp fuse prior to Doms unit to facilitate Nav unit protection in the event Doms unit smokes etc..
No issues and works perfect.. Maybe I will do the DVD install this weekend..
Not sure if I will use it but I love tinkering with installs..Thanks for all of you guys above for the install picks and suggestions. Your time and thorough pictures/write-ups are awesome for anyone attempting this project - no matter what their skill/install level is!!
Cheers
Smitty
08-04-2006, 11:36 AM
#40
Safety Car
Thread Starter
tnmg, what KJSmitty said about Dom's unit requiring power for normal operation is correct. I would agree that using the reverse light to power the unit is a 
.
I would advise you make a decision about the DVD/AV player, gather all your parts, and perform one big install. Its better to remove the dash, center console, seats, etc once and get everything done. You'll have a cleaner install if you know what you will be installing where.
Good luck!
.I would advise you make a decision about the DVD/AV player, gather all your parts, and perform one big install. Its better to remove the dash, center console, seats, etc once and get everything done. You'll have a cleaner install if you know what you will be installing where.
Good luck!