DIY LED CHMSL & Cargo Camera Install | 2018 4th Gen Ram 2500/3500

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In this video we are going to be installing a factory LED Center High Mount Stop Lamp with Cargo Camera on our 2018 Ram 2500. These trucks can be ordered from the factory with these options but when you don’t order it that way, you are left with installing the required harness yourself. In addition to buying or building the harness you will need to enable the appropriate options via Alfaobd.
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[@rocketman6973]

Great video! I'm following your instructions and it really helped me get the parts I needed for an OEM installation. Can't wait to see the results. I'll post back when it's done.

[@SosaGamer]

Can I make this work with aftermarket stereo?

[@davidshapiro1419]

On the harness where you say you need pins 12-14 where did you get the schematic from or what is that harness called? I have a 16 and my harness is lightly different they yours i have the same for 13 and 14 but my shielded wire is 15 and not 12. I wanna see make sure before i hook up and fry something. Thanks!

[@MKSPerformanceOffroad]

2016 will have the shield wire routed to pin 12 in i370 and newer will swap to pin 15 in i370

[@NCWerkz]

⁠@@MKSPerformanceOffroadI was just about to ask the same question. I have a 2016 RAM 2500 and my shielded wire is pinned in #15.

[@OBDGenie]

How do you bypass the security in 2018+?

[@MKSPerformanceOffroad]

Bypass cable

[@rogerstewart5140]

What do i need for a ladtop to hook up to my truck to read or change setting

[@MKSPerformanceOffroad]

Obdlink ex cable and alfaobd for windows

[@tommypriest4315]

What was the purpose of the red and black shielded wire where did you run it to? And also are you willing to make a cable set up and sell?

[@tosburn4942]

What that fit an 2023 ram 5500 crew cab with a 8.4 radio factory UConn?

[@MKSPerformanceOffroad]

I would have to look at the schematics to see but likely no, not in its current configuration. Most if the newer cameras utilize a fakra connector for the camera so it would need a different connection for that piece.

[@mikeb6300]

I have. 2017 2500 megacab limited with navigation will the hook up be the same? You mentioned that you didn’t have navigation.

[@MKSPerformanceOffroad]

Depends on where you are running wires to. You should have the harness connector pinned out at the driver side dash panel but if not you would need to run the wire from the radio to pin that connector. I don’t believe the nav unit uses a different pin out I will check though and let you know.

[@joshuac3918]

At 3:10 it looks like you have 30' of orange wire for your lin bus cbc3 and red for your run relay it also shows a big bundle again at 25:43. But before that you said they only need to be 36". Did you end up not needing to run those as far as you thought due to them being in the I440?

[@MKSPerformanceOffroad]

Correct, that was just for the test harness. Made them longer in case we had to run them further. They were shortened to pin into the i440.

[@rogerstewart5140]

Hey, Have another question. If you got a factory 3rd brake light with camera. Also I have the camera in my back tailgate. Now how do I get the 3rd brake light camera to work right? If I buy infotainment wire harness. What all I need to do to get it to work?

[@MKSPerformanceOffroad]

Send us an email or message on IG

[@geremypelleran8487]

Being this was an option for 2017 would you know if it would work on this year?

[@MKSPerformanceOffroad]

If it was an option for 2017 then absolutely

[@weezadodson74]

Can I purchase this harness from you?

[@weezadodson74]

How can I get in contact

[@MKSPerformanceOffroad]

Send us a message on Instagram.

[@weezadodson74]

@@MKSPerformanceOffroad 👍🏻

[@dave-wk4t]

It looks like this would work for many year models with UConnect. Is there any reason it wouldn’t?

[@MKSPerformanceOffroad]

You would need to look at the schematics to make sure your connecting the correct wires and to ensure your Radio is capable of displaying the cargo camera. I believe some model years I want to say after 2015 or 2016 is when the cargo cam became an option but dont quote me on that.

[@RamChaos]

Question - the harness in your video had two dongles but the one from Amazon has three. Where does the little black dongle go that’s near the camera connection?

[@MKSPerformanceOffroad]

Great question, the harness is originally for the tailgate that I modify. That 3rd little plug is actually the wiring that goes to the tailgate lock cylinder.

[@RamChaos]

@@MKSPerformanceOffroad so then I can trace those wires to where they connect and just remove them? Just want to make sure.

[@MKSPerformanceOffroad]

@@RamChaos if your referring to the 2 wire connector on the jumper harness that goes from the camera to the main harness I build then yes you can cut those wires flush and wrap them up in the jumper harness or depin them and leave the pins on then wrap them up in the harness.

[@apollodiaz202]

So there so no need for alpha obd2 or obd genie?

[@MKSPerformanceOffroad]

No need for obdgenie but you will need alfaobd and obdlink mx+ or ex cable

[@tosburn4942]

Would

[@rogerstewart5140]

Can you make me wire harness like this for my 18. I'm interested in this

[@shane1213]

I can if you would like. Be sure you have the correct camera thought. There are 2 models. The one you need has the 6 pins on a small round connector. The one you want is the analog and you DO NOT want the digital one with a single connection (Fakra jack). You will also need a tool to update the radio to add the camera option. When I completed mine, it took 24 hours to show up... I do not understand why.

[@MKSPerformanceOffroad]

@roger Stewart did you get a harness, I may have a few built in the coming weeks.

[@rogerstewart5140]

I be interested in one. I bought the the door panels harness for the tow mirrors last week

[@MKSPerformanceOffroad]

@@rogerstewart5140 nice, how do you like the harnesses? I thought they were pretty nice plug and play units. Hit me up on instagram: mksperformanceandoffroad

[@rogerstewart5140]

DDP just mail it Thursday i think. So I should get it this week. All I'm have to do is plug and play. Because I have the lights in the door panels.

[@qkevin73]

Will you make a wire harness and sell??

[@MKSPerformanceOffroad]

Unfortunately at this time Im not building these for sale.

[@shane1213]

I can if you would like. Be sure you have the correct camera though. There are 2 models. The one you need has the 6 pins on a small round connector. The one you want is the analog and you DO NOT want the digital one with a single connection (Fakra jack). You will also need a tool to update the radio to add the camera option. When I completed mine, it took 24 hours to show up... I do not understand why.

[@qkevin73]

@@shane1213 how much

[@qkevin73]

@@shane1213 where you located?

[@MKSPerformanceOffroad]

@qkevin73 Did you end up getting a harness made?

[@jordangress236]

Is this the same for a 2013 3500? Whered you get the light?

[@MKSPerformanceOffroad]

Should be similar but the radio will need to be 2016 or later if Im not mistaken. Salvage yard find

[@jordangress236]

@MKS Performance & Offroad okay thanks when I find them on Google I can't find the one for the 7 speed fan control just the 4 will this matter? And do you have any videos of adding factory heated seats

[@MKSPerformanceOffroad]

@@jordangress236 you will need to search on cummins forum for adding the cargo camera for specific radio information. I know it has to be 2016+ but I dont recall if an exact model of 8.4 is required. No I do not have any videos for adding heated seats, mine came factory.

[@billygoat6.7]

Do you make these harnesses? I need one and would hate to buy all those parts just for a one time lol

[@MKSPerformanceOffroad]

Do you have instagram or facebook?

[@billygoat6.7]

@@MKSPerformanceOffroad yea billygoat6.7

[@chadthompson8043]

Would you happen to know what the female terminal/pin size or part number would be for the connector on the back of the radio?

[@MKSPerformanceOffroad]

Looks like the connector is AMP 0.64 Connector System, 52 Position, pn 2203937-1 on te.com . Female terminals are .64, 2.1 . www.te.com/usa-en/product-2203937-1.html

[@robertsfamily218]

Do you know anything about having to wire it from the connecting point to the radio? Just checked and I don't have the 3 wires required for this kit so I'm searching the internet to find that diagram and then are you selling a kit? I don't have instagram to message but possible email?

[@robertsfamily218]

[e-mail] if you can delete this comment after you get it as I have no way to email you. Thank you.

[@MKSPerformanceOffroad]

I dont currently make the radio harness , looking at ordering pins and figuring this out. Your the 3rd person to ask. Do you have facebook?

[@jerradroberts9413]

@@MKSPerformanceOffroad I messaged you on there.

[@TobyG-ou9zp]

I am interested in a wiring harness 2017 2500.

[@Unfinished-Business24]

Are you selling the harnesses made?

[@MKSPerformanceOffroad]

Im not at the present moment, possibly in the near future.

[@Smog_007]

@@MKSPerformanceOffroad I’d be interested in a harness too.

[@MKSPerformanceOffroad]

@@Smog_007 it will be a hot minute before Im able to make any of these. If I do it wouldnt be for a few months so I can source everything

[@Smog_007]

@@MKSPerformanceOffroad yeah for sure!! I know how that is. I’ve actually just got all the parts and will wire this up after my other build. Thank you so much for the detailed instructions!!!

[@shane1213]

@@Smog_007 I can if you would like. Be sure you have the correct camera though. There are 2 models. The one you need has the 6 pins on a small round connector. The one you want is the analog and you DO NOT want the digital one with a single connection (Fakra jack). You will also need a tool to update the radio to add the camera option. When I completed mine, it took 24 hours to show up... I do not understand why.

[@makefitdepartment8621]

This is an amazingly detailed video. I have my dashcam powered by the Cig lighter circuit but need to find a different solution. My preference is a power source that is on with engine including remote start because the accessory circuit is only on when the key is on. I want to be able to keep the dashcam running at an accident scene without having my key in the ignition and to activate the camera with the remote start. Any suggestions? 2016 Ram Big Horn 8.4 radio with Nav

[@MKSPerformanceOffroad]

If you dont want to tap into any wires Id recommend doing a fuse tap in the fuse panel and running your wires into the firewall and then to the cam. You can find an accessory circuit that has power your looking for.

[@TheEntropyKing]

Would you know if you can use the OEM camera for a standalone purpose? Colors are shield, B,G,Wh,R,B. I got a cam out of a wrecked Durango and I’m trying to make it a front cam for an aftermarket RCA input.

[@MKSPerformanceOffroad]

I do not know if you can or not.

[@Paulfpei]

This is nuts. Just buy a dash cam mirror with a back up cam included and mount it on the roof of truck. I threw up three times watching this video as there was so much work involved

[@MKSPerformanceOffroad]

Then dont watch it and go install what you want. Thanks for your expertise, what dash cam do you recommend?

[@josh8868]

Is it possible to run this on a 2010 - 2012 Dodge Laramie 1500

[@MKSPerformanceOffroad]

Possibly if you install a 2016 or newer 8.4 radio. I cant say if the wiring is the exact same or not.