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In over my head

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Lucifer1, May 29, 2020.

  1. May 29, 2020 at 3:43 PM
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    Lucifer1

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    With grate enthusiasm I purchased the Front and Rear camera with steering wheel control kit from Taco Garage, thought this would be of grate benefit while mall crawling so I can judge the distance to the curb, especially since I already have the back up cam present. The last time I looked there are at least three U Tube videos showing the install. Piece of Cake I thought.
    Truth is, I am almost 69yrs old, and handicapped by arthritis and overweight. Starting from the front I was able to mount the camera where I wanted it in the grill... then there was the business of getting the cable threw the grommet in the firewall these videos skimm over that like there is nothing to it, from there it went down hill for me I cannot crawl around under the dash to rout the cable to the head unit, which I was able to pull out easy enough. but to but in back in and bolt it down correctly........... To cut to the chase. If you are still reading
    Is there anybody in the Dallas / Fort Worth area with hands on experience installing these that I could take this mess to, and get it done? willing to pay
     
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  2. May 29, 2020 at 4:49 PM
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    I'm not in DFW, and I don't have arthritis. But I am 67, I do have a troublesome back, and I'm maybe 7 pounds overweight. That said, I managed to do the install myself. :yes:
    Getting the wire through the firewall is the most stressful part. This post has a description of how I did it. I'm going to search out and link to a few additional posts I made following the install.
     
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  3. May 29, 2020 at 5:02 PM
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    jmauvais

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    Post this up in the region you are in. Lots of good dudes willing to help for a few cold ones in return
     
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  4. May 29, 2020 at 7:29 PM
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    @DES2009 Thank you for this and the encouragement,
     
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  5. May 29, 2020 at 7:31 PM
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    @jmauvais I did not know there were regional sections to post in TY
     
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  9. May 29, 2020 at 7:44 PM
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  10. May 29, 2020 at 7:49 PM
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    My pleasure! Hope you find someone to help out!
     

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