Wire rear view camera into aftermarket radio?

[Cheap Guy]

Although I recall there’s some way you can tap into the harness for the camera to work with the PAC and an aftermarket HU, honestly for less than $50 you can just add a camera. I actually found one that’s integrated into the stock license plate lights.

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showt...1#post10775121

[DMan918]

Originally Posted by Cheap Guy

Although I recall there’s some way you can tap into the harness for the camera to work with the PAC and an aftermarket HU, honestly for less than $50 you can just add a camera. I actually found one that’s integrated into the stock license plate lights.

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showt...1#post10775121

Thanks for the link. That may be perfect. Where did you get it?

[Cheap Guy]

Originally Posted by DMan918

Thanks for the link. That may be perfect. Where did you get it?

No prob. Got it from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D92B3MX..._r5UOEbJWAKRN9

[DMan918]

Originally Posted by Cheap Guy

No prob. Got it from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D92B3MX..._r5UOEbJWAKRN9

Thanks!

[Cheap Guy]

Originally Posted by DMan918

Thanks!

Again, no problem. To me it just makes more sense to go this route. It’s easier, possibly cheaper and you get the bigger screen view. As you can see from the pic, the license plate light gives the camera more light.

[bottletalk]

Originally Posted by the85darkknight

No. The Maestro RR is just a different brain interface, and it is independent of your camera. You are faced with the same issue. The Maestro difference is that it has an OBDII interface to route data to your Maestro enabled stereo.

no, the maestro hooks up to your camera directly through the harness. Rerouted to the stereo and is now disconnected from the mirror.

[bottletalk]

Originally Posted by VeeGeeTea

The iDatalink Maestro MRR2 and Kit-Cam1 will include the necessary harnesses and adapters for Camaro 2010-2015.

the man speaks the truth, hes not guessing!

[bottletalk]

Originally Posted by Cheap Guy

Although I recall there’s some way you can tap into the harness for the camera to work with the PAC and an aftermarket HU, honestly for less than $50 you can just add a camera. I actually found one that’s integrated into the stock license plate lights.

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showt...1#post10775121

for sure there's a way, just need to determine which wire is what. a schematic should solve this, a user here has an electronic service mannual , some searching could bring it up.

[bottletalk]

Post from Blake b half way down has the link for the 10 11 service man, schematics are in it.

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showt...+manual&page=8

[DMan918]

Thank you. I did decide on the PAC unit. I am likely going one of two routes:

1. Buy a second camera. It'd be higher resolution anyway, so should look a lot better.
2. Buy the maestro RR interface kit and GM2 kit. I would use these with the PAC so I would have the best of both worlds.

[the85darkknight]

Originally Posted by DMan918

Thank you. I did decide on the PAC unit. I am likely going one of two routes:

1. Buy a second camera. It'd be higher resolution anyway, so should look a lot better.
2. Buy the maestro RR interface kit and GM2 kit. I would use these with the PAC so I would have the best of both worlds.

I finally got around to testing the whole setup. I will have some wiring tips for you and get you a pic of what the factory camera looks like on this thing. Have you picked a radio out yet? I am using a Kenwood DDX9906XR.

[DMan918]

Originally Posted by the85darkknight

I finally got around to testing the whole setup. I will have some wiring tips for you and get you a pic of what the factory camera looks like on this thing. Have you picked a radio out yet? I am using a Kenwood DDX9906XR.

Looking forward to the write up. All work out as expected overall? Went with kenwood 7706s

[Aqwk68]

Originally Posted by the85darkknight

The PAC kit does not include what you need to tap the factory rear view mirror. That requires a harness from gen5diy. You have a choice on whether you want to have your video remain on your mirror or just move it to your new head unit.

https://www.gen5diy.com/products/12-...-video-harness

I chose to keep the video on my mirror. I advise getting an RCA extension as it will not reach behind your radio otherwise. The mirror is a better place for the camera anyway. Don't forget to tap your reverse light to trigger the camera!

Did you have to tap the reverse light with the diy harness? The factory wiring in the harness won't do it? Do you remember what wire you tapped in to for this? I'm doing this soon on my 12 and using factory camera and the diy harness and want to make sure I get it right the first time.

[the85darkknight]

Originally Posted by Aqwk68

Did you have to tap the reverse light with the diy harness? The factory wiring in the harness won't do it? Do you remember what wire you tapped in to for this? I'm doing this soon on my 12 and using factory camera and the diy harness and want to make sure I get it right the first time.

You are correct. If you use the PAC Interface Kit, you will have to tap into the reverse wire. It is the light green wire in the driver's side tail light pig tail. I am posting the link for you where I found out (with pictures):

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120679

The good news with using the Maestro RR, GM2 Harness and Maestro-enabled radio is that that harness has a reverse wire that connects to the radio one. I tried it out yesterday, and it brought up my reverse camera without having to use the wire I tapped. That GM2 harness reverse wire found something in the factory harness that indicates revers, and that made me happy. This is something to consider if you have not done anything yet.

Once my radio is buttoned up, I will submit a post and photo about setting up this combination of systems (Maestro with the PAC Dash Kit) and how the factory camera looks on a larger screen. The lines from the mirror don't transfer down. The lines are generated by your radio there. I do like the turning lines on our mirror.

Feel free to ask any more questions. I pretty much just replaced everything but the factory wiring on the stereo (Dash kit, head unit, all speakers, amplifier, sound deadening).