Good morning I have been reading this thread going on two days now. The issue I have is with the dealerships! You can call one and get the oh you can only get the mirror version the next on you can get the tailgate version. etc.
Well doing some research on my own and not trusting the dealership I have found an item that seems to be much easier than the daunting task everyone on here is trying to accomplish.
UConnect 8.4 Rear Camera Interface[/B] Google that it comes up under OEM Company this looks much easier in my opinion and on that page is a link to the tailgate camera that is available to purchase as well.
If anyone already has one of these please let me know because I am looking to purchase one myself and want to know is it as easy as it seems??
IMO, I wouldn't recommend that overpriced setup over the official RAM option.
If you really need aftermarket like that, might as well go with a lockpick.
1) The OemAuto interface cable ALONE: $300
2) Requires an aftermarket camera: $270 (from OemAuto):
TOTAL=$570
3) Despite the picture they post, I doubt the non-RAM camera will have the same active grid lines that move with the steering wheel since this doesn't tie into the Lin Bus CBC3 signal at the BCM. Personal decision/Trade-off.
4) The OemAuto setup may be plug and play, but doesn't offer the same features, and costs $100 to $300 more depending on who installs the RAM kit.
From Post 10:
- PN 82214240 (RA2, RA3, RA4 Radios as monitor)
$270 parts/
$477 installed at my Berglund Dodge in Roanoke, VA (via their parts & accessories webpage, right now)
If you are having issues with mis-informed Service Advisors, go to the parts counter guy, have him pull up the RAM kit P/N above (for use with your RA2 radio??) and he can coordinate with the service dept to get it installed, likely cheaper, or find a better dealership. Feel free to download the install directions linked in post 10, read em over, and if you feel comfortable, install it yourself and save $200!