2015 RAM 2500 REAR VIEW CAMERA ISSUES

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But you likely won't have a dedicated BuCam menu button.
 

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But you likely won't have a dedicated BuCam menu button.
I have the Back-Up cam button enabled and working on my '15, unless something is different with the 2500s. Also have a UAQ and the single zone ATC.
The back-up cam does turn off(blue screen) if I go over 10 mph.
 

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I have the Back-Up cam button enabled and working on my '15, unless something is different with the 2500s. Also have a UAQ and the single zone ATC.
The back-up cam does turn off(blue screen) if I go over 10 mph.
It's because he has the 15 radio without a SW version supporting both cameras
 
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But you likely won't have a dedicated BuCam menu button.
you were correct. i disabled the cargo cam and my rear view started working but no icon for it. is there a part number for the radio i need to make them both work. i looked up used but they list these radios fitting everything from 2013 to 2017
 

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you were correct. i disabled the cargo cam and my rear view started working but no icon for it. is there a part number for the radio i need to make them both work. i looked up used but they list these radios fitting everything from 2013 to 2017
If you ask the seller for the source VIN you can look up it up to find the model year.
 

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you were correct. i disabled the cargo cam and my rear view started working but no icon for it. is there a part number for the radio i need to make them both work. i looked up used but they list these radios fitting everything from 2013 to 2017

Verify it by radio PN. Last 2 letters don't matter. Make sure screen is intact, and the plastic colored antenna clips on back haven't been pulled off. If from a ram... Get the vin is possible for future SW updates.

Reference: for SW & PNs.
(No, you can't roll back SW)
- INFO- 2013-2018 8.4 FW Notes (RA4/VP4 & UAx NA)

2013-17 ram, Cherokee, & viper used the exact same PN radios.

2016 RA4 VP4-NA NAV
68258671AA, AB, AK, etc

2017
RA4 VP4-NA NAV
68270661AA, AB, AK, etc

Here's a 17 RA4 VP4-NA

2016 RA4/VP4-NA
 
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It's because he has the 15 radio without a SW version supporting both cameras
@Mpgrimm2 with my 2018 UAQ (that you assisted me with install :) ) I want to install the OEM CHMSL Cargo Cam; I already have an aftermarket back-up cam (pinned into 31 & 32 and working) and enabled CHMSL Cam in AlfaOBD (which enabled the Cargo Cam button on-screen) to allow me to access the back-up cam button and toggle between the two cam views. My question is: with an OEM CHMSL Cargo Cam, would I simply pin the cam wires into pins 24, 25, & 26 (in the t-harness) to access the Cargo Cam view? Thanks in advance! (Also, my Ram 1500 is 2014 with a 2018 radio :) )
 
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Verify it by radio PN. Last 2 letters don't matter. Make sure screen is intact, and the plastic colored antenna clips on back haven't been pulled off. If from a ram... Get the vin is possible for future SW updates.

Reference: for SW & PNs.
(No, you can't roll back SW)
- INFO- 2013-2018 8.4 FW Notes (RA4/VP4 & UAx NA)

2013-17 ram, Cherokee, & viper used the exact same PN radios.

2016 RA4 VP4-NA NAV
68258671AA, AB, AK, etc

2017
RA4 VP4-NA NAV
68270661AA, AB, AK, etc

Here's a 17 RA4 VP4-NA

2016 RA4/VP4-NA
DO I NEED A PIN CODE TO UNLOCK A USED RADIO?
 

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@Mpgrimm2 with my 2018 UAQ (that you assisted me with install :) ) I want to install the OEM CHMSL Cargo Cam; I already have an aftermarket back-up cam (pinned into 31 & 32 and working) and enabled CHMSL Cam in AlfaOBD (which enabled the Cargo Cam button on-screen) to allow me to access the back-up cam button and toggle between the two cam views. My question is: with an OEM CHMSL Cargo Cam, would I simply pin the cam wires into pins 24, 25, & 26 (in the t-harness) to access the Cargo Cam view? Thanks in advance! (Also, my Ram 1500 is 2014 with a 2018 radio :) )
That's correct.
 
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