Back up camera

Scuba Steve 1765 · Oct 27, 2014

I have a 2014 ram 1500 express quad cab with the 5" display. Today I called the dealer I bought it from to see how much it would cost to get the camera installed. He told me that my truck isn't compatible with a back up camera but I have seen express' with the same 5" screen that have the cameras. So my question is why is my truck not compatible with it when others are or did the guy at the dealer just not know what he was talking about?

urbie · Oct 27, 2014

I have the same truck and I installed a backup camera. Call him back and ask why it's not compatible.

Scuba Steve 1765 · Oct 27, 2014

Did you install the factory tailgate handle camera? If so how hard waa install and I have read that once you install it you have to bring it to the dealer for some programing? Did you do that?

urbie · Oct 27, 2014

I did install the camera in the tailgate handle. I used jeepguy's (RIP) harnesses and instructions which involved a dealer flash to wake up the camera.

Scuba Steve 1765 · Oct 27, 2014

Are those harnesses and instructions still available? Did you buy the camera from the dealer or online somewhere?

urbie · Oct 27, 2014

Unfortunately not.

http://allmoparparts.com/1500-backup-camera-custom-p-5059.html

Scuba Steve 1765 · Oct 27, 2014

Darn. Hopefully I can figure out a different way to make it work.

jabrams00 · Oct 27, 2014

I bought all the parts and made my own harness. Followed JeepGuys (RIP) instructions and figured it out using his write up. Yes you have to take to the dealer to wake up the camera. I have the all black edition express and mine works like a champ.

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baum · Oct 28, 2014

the hardest problem is finding a dealer that can (will) add the XAC sales code to your truck. some dealers will do it will no problems, some with look at you like what are you talking about. i experienced both when i installed mine.

on a side note ANY aftermarket camera will work. "jeepguys" harness would let you do it wtih only factory parts.

once the feature is activated in your truck all you have to do is hook up the video leads to the radio harness. its probably about a 50/50 as to who used jeepguys harness and who just used a aftermarket camera like me.

Scuba Steve 1765 · Nov 1, 2014

Thanks for the help guys. I still don't understand why the same truck from the factory can have it but you need an adapter or different wiring harness to add the camera later.

baum · Nov 3, 2014

Scuba Steve 1765 said:
Thanks for the help guys. I still don't understand why the same truck from the factory can have it but you need an adapter or different wiring harness to add the camera later.

because all the necessary wiring is not there. it can easily be added but you need to do some wiring. factories dont put in extra wires if not needed.

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