86790-04010 Backup Camera ( 6 volt )

I recently posted another thread on my non working 2013 back up camera. First thing I did was replace the camera. No fix. So I did more trouble shooting. Couldn't find the issue so started reviewing.

Come to find out the camera that I bought that said it was a direct replacement for my 86790-04010 is a 12 volt camera. My camera system is a 6 volt system. So no wonder changing the camera was no fix.

After searching I found most replacement cameras are 12 volt. I did see Camerasource offers a 6 volt camera for $185.00 but they don't show it on their site.

Anybody know of a source for a more reasonably priced 6 volt backup camera?

I imagine the 12 volt cameras would work with a 12 volt source such as tapping into the reverse lights but I'd rather just get a 6 volt camera if I could.

 

They seem to be a bit more expensive. Here is the one used. The voltage isn’t listed but I can confirm it’s a 6v.

Evan Fischer Back Up Camera Compatible with 2014-2015 Toyota Tacoma

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WKB28Z4

 

Used ones around $125.

https://www.hollanderparts.com/used...camera-projector/596-00241-(tailgate-mounted)

 

Don't think that will work. Believe that's a six pin. Mine is a 4 pin.
Also don't see where it says it's a 6 volt camera.

 

Did you ever complete this mod? I found this photo of the camera Evan Fisher supplied me when I purchased it. It is a Kool Vue brand. 4 pin (pos+ neg- and video + / -)

 

How does somebody determine if they have a 12v or 6v system? I have a 2014 non-JBL SR5 DCLB with back up cam at the stereo (not in the mirror). I'm replacing the stereo head unit with an aftermarket one but want to know if I need a voltage reducer when I wire in the RCA plug.

EDIT: partsouq.com says 86790-04020 is a direct replacment camera for my VIN. Can I assume that's 12v?

 

Have you looked for a voltage converter to wire inline with the camera to make the 12v work? Also, try https://www.camerasource.com/automo...ilter=6030&model_filter=6219&year_filter=6280

Just measure the voltage at the camera with the truck in reverse? It should be 6v if running on the stock stereo, but since you have to pull the wiring to replace the stereo, why not just double check the output to make sure when everything is apart?

 

6 volt is from the OEM head unit to the OEM camera. So if either the head unit or camera is retained, you have a 6 volt requirement somewhere (either the OEM camera will require 6v or, retaining the head unit, 6v will be output from the OEM head unit.)

If you are going to go with an aftermarket head unit then you will need a 12 volt camera or a 6 volt regulator to use the OEM camera.

Its confusing but just know if you are going to install an aftermarket head unit then buy a 12 volt camera made for aftermarket systems. If you are replacing a OEM camera to a OEM system then you would need a 6v camera.

So if you order the 86790-04020 From Toyota it will be a 6v camera.
If you get an aftermarket replacement you will have to read the specifications on voltage requirements for operation.

Clear as mud lol

 

Easy enough to measure, but wanted to have all parts I need before I get in to it. Plus: my shop is cold and my desktop is right next to the wood stove. Much warmer to work here!

Hmm. From a bit of searching, it seems like there's two different OEM systems (6V and 12V) that have different connectors (6 pin and 4 pin). I'm going aftermarket headunit and I'd like to retain the OEM camera, so it might just be worth it to order a $12 voltage adaptor to have on hand before I tear into things.

 

That’s what I had to do since I did end up replacing the original head unit with an aftermarket Pioneer. I did that after I installed a 6v camera and used it on the OEM head unit for a while.

 

I have a Joying head unit and the OEM camera (6 pin) works with it. Looking for better resolution, I recently replaced the backup camera with an aftermarket

$35 86790-04021 Rear View Back Up Camera Compatible for Toyota Tacoma 2014 2015 Replaces# 86790-04021, 8679004021.6PIN

Levanlight which is listed as 12V (I am sending is back as the view is not as wide as the OEM and feels less safe). The Evan Fisher camera linked above appears to be out of stock on Amazon. Is there no way to mod a 12v RCA camera to 6-pin to work with the factory harness?

 

Modding the electronics in a 12V camera to make it 6V is unrealistic and out of the realm of DIY. You would need to mod the wiring to feed the camera 12V which is in the realm of DIY.

 

Isn’t my setup all just 12v?

 

1. So what I understand here is that the power output from your Joying is sending 6v output to a stock camera.
2. You would like to install a 12v camera with better resolution but need a way to power it with 12v triggered to come on in reverse.
3. Just want to clear up 6 pins and 6 volts in this thread.

 

What I understand is (and I’m no expert) that the power to the camera is actually pulled from the reverse light harness and it’s 12V (i.e., is independent of the head unit) in (all? some?) of the Gen 2.5s (mine is a 2014 TRD). Also understand that 6-pin = 12V and 4-pin = 6V. I don’t have a voltmeter so can’t be sure of any of this but since the Levanlight camera worked (stated as 12V), I figured I have 12V in the camera harness. IF all of this is correct, my question is whether it’s possible to mod the RCA output from an AHD camera (of which there are many, including one from Joying I’m using as a front-facing camera attached to the same head unit) to fit the 6-pin harness in my truck. I searched for an RCA to 6-pin adapter and didn’t find one. It’s also possible that the factory harness is incapable of carrying a 1080p signal. Dunno. Thanks.

 

Any reason this wouldn’t work with an 09?

 

Well, my 2015 original head unit to the 4 pin camera actually supplies 6v output to the camera via the harness.
Typically aftermarket cameras instruct you to tie into the reverse light to trigger the camera and is independent of the head unit.

I am not versed on a 6 pin camera setup but if you have a schematic I might be able to help. My understanding was that 6 pin was for the rear view mirror camera setup but that may be incorrect.

It is possible to mod your harness to adapt to a RCA output.
I just cut an old A/V cable and wired it into the harness to adapt it to my Pioneer HU when I changed over to it.
Finding a break out harness for this may be impossible, I don’t remember if I looked and I am cheap when I can use what I have on hand and my skills.

As far as the 1080p signal, the limits of the AHD analog signal over the additional footage of the wire harness should have minimal impact since AHD limits are 500 to 800 meters.

 

Evan Fischer Back Up Camera Compatible with 2014-2015 Toyota Tacoma

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WKB28Z4
Sorry, not fully compatible without a regulator to step the voltage down to 6v. Look for a 12v camera to wire into your reverse lights in your case. Look at the specs for the required voltage. Good news is that most are 12v cameras.

This unit is better suited for 12 - 15 model years with a factory Head Unit.

 

That’s helpful. So, not all Gen 2.5s have 6-pin (12V). I’ll look for a schematic and post back if I have any luck. Tried searching on the web / Amazon for RCA to 6-pin adapter but unsuccessful so far. Thanks for the info.

 

@Daigle6, here’s a pic of the connector and it looks like only 4 of the 6 available pins are being used.


Haven’t found a pinout but there’s this post from 2014:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2014-back-up-camera-pin-out.319053/