2017 back up camera install

JB RACING · Apr 19, 2017

Hi

Well when I got my 2017 Ram I was supposed to have had a Back up Camera with the truck. The dealer gave me the jerk around. So what I would like to know is how hard is it to have it to work?
If I get the rear Handle with the Camera, can I just plug n play and that's if the connector is there...

Thanks

BBRAM2500 · Apr 19, 2017

What radio do you have first off and I think it will need to be flashed to have the radio work

Moab_Rockstar · Apr 19, 2017

There's a bit that has to be enabled in the BCM. If the sales code is already on your VIN, then it might just plug in and work. You'll need to have a 5.0 or 8.4 radio, or the mirror with picture.

bchap05 · Apr 19, 2017

I'm going to do this on my 17 at some point. There is a big thread on it in the stickies I believe. I got quoted at a few shops and both were like 500 so I'm going to buy the mopar kit and do myself

Demon-HeMi · Apr 19, 2017

Moab_Rockstar said:
There's a bit that has to be enabled in the BCM. If the sales code is already on your VIN, then it might just plug in and work. You'll need to have a 5.0 or 8.4 radio, or the mirror with picture.

unlikely that the sales code is there, if you have the sales code enabled then the radio will switch to a blue screen every time you put it in reverse since it will have no camera feed

R.L.K. · Apr 20, 2017

JB RACING said:
Hi

Well when I got my 2017 Ram I was supposed to have had a Back up Camera with the truck. The dealer gave me the jerk around. So what I would like to know is how hard is it to have it to work?
If I get the rear Handle with the Camera, can I just plug n play and that's if the connector is there...

Thanks

The Mopar kit is $250 - $275 depending where you purchase .
It is Not plug n play , but it's a pretty easy kit to install .
Takes 3-6 hours depending on your level of DIY status ....2ea soldered wires and one connector to depin & repin for the tailgate lock other than that it's plug n play .
You will need your dealer to flash in sales code XAC .

I'd say it's a 4 out of 10 on difficulty imo.

For a radio display it requires the RA2 5.0" touchscreen or the RA3 -RA4 8.4" Touchscreen radio .

Hope this helps !

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R.L.K. · Apr 20, 2017

R.L.K. said:
The Mopar kit is $250 - $275 depending where you purchase .
It is Not plug n play , but it's a pretty easy kit to install .
Takes 3-6 hours depending on your level of DIY status ....2ea soldered wires and one connector to depin & repin for the tailgate lock other than that it's plug n play .
You will need your dealer to flash in sales code XAC .

I'd say it's a 4 out of 10 on difficulty imo.

For a radio display it requires the RA2 5.0" touchscreen or the RA3 -RA4 8.4" Touchscreen radio .

Hope this helps !

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Here's a link to the best backup camera thread , links to the installation instructions and a lot more info is in post # 10 by MPGRIMM2 / M2Mods

http://www.ramforum.com/showthread.php?p=859169

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