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DIY Video - Front Camera Install and Demo

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by iampraneel, May 7, 2019.

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  1. Sep 7, 2019 at 7:36 AM
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    Anyone have trouble with the Top Tier camera? I did the install yesterday pretty easily thanks to the video and all the other information on this post. Before putting the dash back together I tested it and it worked fine. After putting the dash back together, zip tying the line through the engine compartment, etc. my front view was a black screen. I was able to toggle to the back camera, but nothing on the front. I pulled out the multimeter and I'm getting power from the unit to the plug for the camera. I also tested continuity on the RCA and I'm good. I can't believe the camera was working and then died/fried that quick. Any other suggestions for cameras for the chickenwire grille? TIA
     
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  2. Sep 9, 2019 at 2:53 PM
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    I might have to do this
     
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  3. Sep 9, 2019 at 3:48 PM
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    Same camera I'm using & haven't had an issues. Figure anything out yet?
     
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  4. Sep 9, 2019 at 5:28 PM
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    OK, I'm sure it was my fault but I can't figure out what I did wrong and how I fixed it. I had a 9v battery adapter for a bike light that I hooked up to the camera and plugged it in to the AV input to a TV and the camera worked fine (?!). I re-installed it on the truck and all is good. No idea what happened. So far so good. I am sorry I doubted the camera, or the unit, or the wiring, or the video install help. It is working, so I am happy.
     
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  5. Sep 9, 2019 at 5:32 PM
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    Excellent glad it working again! *Stuff* happens :thumbsup:
     
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  6. Sep 9, 2019 at 8:07 PM
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    Thanks for all the support on this install.
     
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  7. Sep 19, 2019 at 11:08 PM
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    Glad it working!
     
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  8. Oct 13, 2019 at 11:35 PM
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    Lol
     
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  9. Oct 14, 2019 at 12:48 PM
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    It's somewhat unclear whether you can leave the front camera on for longer than 30 seconds at a time. In your video you seem to suggest that it's on a 30 second timer, but can that be overridden or not? Thirty seconds might be great for parking but not for off-road.
     
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  10. Oct 14, 2019 at 1:28 PM
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    Double tap the mode button to turn the camera on the screen. From there you can up/down arrow to whichever camera view you want then press & hold that arrow button till you hear a beep & it will lock onto that view. Kinda nice if your pulling a trailer to keep an eye on it if you want or front view for offroad
     
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  11. Oct 15, 2019 at 8:26 AM
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    A question for this group...
    Is this completely plug-and-play or are there some wires that need to be spliced? I would prefer not to have to splice into any wires. I have some basic skills and think I could handle this installation, but definitely don’t want to screw anything up! Thanks.
     
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  12. Oct 15, 2019 at 9:25 AM
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    100% plug n play other than the camera wire you need to run. The kit has the connector to do that also so yea it's pretty well thought out. I don't like cutting factory wires either. There are YouTube videos of install to check out
     
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  13. Nov 5, 2019 at 5:15 PM
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    Where is everyone getting the kit now,links to the Amazon listing in the OP shows unavailable.
     
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  14. Nov 5, 2019 at 5:42 PM
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    Not to hijack the thread but www.anytimebackupcamera.com has a plug and play kit to install a front cam. I,ve had it in mine for over a year and works great. Its on a dpdt switch and works flawlessly, even with my new T9 headunit8DBB4080-CA17-45EA-87CD-0262ACA0A123.jpg22330C77-8F53-47D1-913C-D45DC23C2F56.jpg
     
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    Dashtop Multi-Mount!, Pro grille, snug top, Kings BFGs, Front and rear view camera anytime, CMC, prinsu and more to come!
    I have a few sets available if anyone is interested let me know
     
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  16. Feb 14, 2020 at 4:04 AM
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    Back in stock on Amazon. See first post for links.
     
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  17. Feb 16, 2020 at 8:41 PM
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    im hearing again these are low in stock, so get them while still available. Links in first post.
     
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  19. Mar 4, 2020 at 11:55 AM
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    Ordered this today!
    Looks like the Nakita camera will be here tomorrow but the kit may be a few weeks.

    Thanks Praneel for the excellent directions. :thumbsup:
     
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    Did you order from Amazon? I ordered on 2/14, it shipped on 2/17 (from Hong Kong), and I received it on 2/24.
     
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