09 Always-On Rear View Camera

Awesome Mod! Adding to list of possible future mods for my 09 Taco.

 

thanks im glad it turned out good. its not a very long mod. took me maybe 30 min

 

This will be my next mod once I do my LED bed lights.

 

thats a sweet mod man i might have to look into it

 

neat install. I have my switch in the dash. use it quite often

 

post some pictures of where you put your switch. and maybe how you did your different.

 

Thanks for sharing this mod. I have thought about this (full time on) possiblilty ever since I saw the screen in the mirror!

 

today i was trying out my new mod and after 5 min my camera indeed turned off.. but a simple flip of the switch and it was back on... for another 5 min..

 

Thinking/reaching outside the box with this mod? Maybe some electronic breaker (??) steps in to save the screen/mirror???

My test would then be to leave in reverse for an extended period of time to see if it can handle that action....
Wow, Science Fair 507!

 

it is prob a feature built into the mirror itself. likely there is nothing you can do about it.

 

great write up! i will have to do this when i get some time

 

Thanks. it only took half an hour you have no excuse! post a pic when your done.

 

Compared to robust dedicated rear view cameras/screens, I would agree this hardware is not made for full time action.

 

I was just thinking the other day about how cool it would be to be able to turn the camera ON at any time. I will definitely do this mod. Thanks for the writeup, pics, and video.

 

I am putting this on the list! Thanks for the write-up.

I have a small trailer that I was trying to back into a tight spot yesterday to unload it. I had to back down a long gravel road and the trailer was so small that I kept needing to put it back in drive to correct it's position. The camera was great when backing up but I couldn't see it when I was correcting it's position. This would be a great time to use the camera.

The RV mirror sucks to use in the DC. I would LOVE to have a camera letting me see better back there. Thanks again - rep to you for ingenuity!

 

is there anyway to install one of these mirrors in my 05?

 

yep! I'll be doing this one soon. Great write up man

 

I've seen back-up cameras at Advance Auto for under $100. Installation can't be too difficult - unless you added the Homelink mirror.

Would be easier to install a small screen or have it linked to an aftermarket radio with as screen.

 

yeah i was thinking that, cause i do have a 7" dvd deck

 

Can anyone suggest where I can tap into the video signal from the 09 backup camera? I will be installing a nav HU in my truck soon which can accept a composite video signal from a backup camera. I'd rather use the built in camera if possible, rather than having to install another one