Cargo cam question

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Sdreeser

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Does anyone know if the powerwagons are prewired for the cargo cam/ light above back window? That is the only option my truck didnt come with and I think I would like to have that. I did pull the light out and saw an extra wire and plug that was not connected but not sure what it is for.
 

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I have looked extensively into this situation as well.. From what I gather and have found there are several things that have to occur in order to get this to work.

1. The camera feature has to be "unlocked" on the vehicle
2. The wiring for the cam and harness into the back of the radio display needs to be created
3. The "lamp out" issue when switching to an LED Cargo camera will occur unless the camera feature is unlocked

I am not promoting the use of a company, but they do have this currently for an aftermarket camera, NOT an actual OEM camera. The OEM camera option is in the works, so I have been told. I would suggest you watch the video; it is pretty good.

Just trying to help bridge the gap on the things I have found out.

https://www.infotainment.com/

Regards,

Brandon
 

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no problem.. Hope this helps.. Just an FYI, my initial investigation on this issue was the result of the "dealer" promising that this was to be added to my truck as terms of sale of the vehicle to me. Needles to say they over promised something that they could not deliver. Not being able to have the cargo cam manifested itself into an absolute "need" at that point; LOL. You never want/need something until someone tells you "you cant have it". So, this resulted in me looking everywhere for leads on how to get this accomplished. Through my investigation also I learned that the wiring to the radio unit from the camera is part of the headliner it self, as it is glued to it, they don't just sell that part of the wiring.

If you don't mind, I will send you pm if they ever release this and I install it on my truck. I will let you know if it is worth the money/time/effort and I will post a video log of the install.
 

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I believe M2MODS a vendor here has made the cargo cam work .
Seems like they made a harness and activated the sales code via the AE tool they have or used the OBD plug infotainment out of Florida.

Hope this helps [emoji1303]

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no problem.. Hope this helps.. Just an FYI, my initial investigation on this issue was the result of the "dealer" promising that this was to be added to my truck as terms of sale of the vehicle to me. Needles to say they over promised something that they could not deliver. Not being able to have the cargo cam manifested itself into an absolute "need" at that point; LOL. You never want/need something until someone tells you "you cant have it". So, this resulted in me looking everywhere for leads on how to get this accomplished. Through my investigation also I learned that the wiring to the radio unit from the camera is part of the headliner it self, as it is glued to it, they don't just sell that part of the wiring.

If you don't mind, I will send you pm if they ever release this and I install it on my truck. I will let you know if it is worth the money/time/effort and I will post a video log of the install.

Out of curiosity, are you in the United States? If you were given a WE OWE, and they can not fullfill it, the sale can be voided. Food for thought.
 

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Yillbs, very true. However that was not a deal breaker for me; I still got what I wanted out of it.

Thanks for the info R.L.K. Will have to check that out.
 

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I tried adding a cargo camera after the fact.. didn't work had to return it cost me labor to put it in and take it out...even called the dealer and was told not to get aftermarket ones won't work and if it didn't come with one you're **** out of lick
 
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