Just wanted to update my last post and provide maybe helpful info for anyone else who installs an OEM backup camera in their Ram. As a point of reference, my Ram is a 2017 SLT 2500 (Cummins) and added an OEM backup camera using the custom harness made by M2Mods. After installation the camera has to be activated and there are 3 ways to do this: visit the dealer and have the sales code added; use an AutoEnginuity (AE) and make the BCM changes needed; buy an OBD Genie.
I first went with using the AE. I found the following settings in the AE menu that pertained to the backup camera:
1) ECU Config 03
-Rear Camera =Present
2) LIN Module Customer Programmable Features
-Rear View Camera Dynamic Grid Lines =Enabled
3) Vehicle Config 1
-Rear View Camera
4) Vehicle Config CSM1
-Rear Camera Customer Settings Menu
5) Vehicle Config CSM2
-Rear View Camera Delay Customer Settings Menu
After applying the above settings in the BCM with the AE the backup camera was activated for the most part. It turned on when shifting into reverse and I had the dynamic grid lines as well. But what I did not have was the ability to turn on the camera from the CONTROLS screen (there are 2 ways to turn on the BU camera=shifting into reverse or using the CONTROL screen). Posted below is a screen shot of what the CONTROL screen looks like in a Ram with the BU camera;
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Here is a pic of my screen:
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After attempting several other settings in the BCM with the AE and not being successful I went with Plan B to get the function on the CONTROL screen. Plan B was using the OBD Genie. I figured that I was somehow missing a setting(s) that would turn on the function. So I contacted Infotainment and specifically asked if their backup camera Genie would give me the same functionality as OEM and be able to turn on the camera by either shifting into reverse or using the Control screen. They advised "YES". So I ordered one and loaded the Genie up. NO JOY. Called them up and advised that it did not do as promised, it did not give me the CONTROLS screen icon. After some additional phone calls and emails I sent back the Genie for their inspection. So either they loaded the Genie wrong (possible) OR they were unaware about the CONTROLS screen function and never addressed this which I think is the more likely answer. At this point they said they will advise me if they are able to correct/add the Controls screen function.