Dodge Dakota DIY Stereo & Backup Camera Install

I walk through the steps I took to install a Pioneer stereo unit along with a Pioneer backup camera in my 2004 Dodge Dakota truck.

[@jakobee.6962]

Detailed down to the final t. I'm not necessarily putting in a backup cam, but this was WAY more informative than any other source out there regarding a double din installation. Thank you good sir, you have saved me a weekend worth of headaches!

[@CarNGuitarDude]

Happy to help!

[@richarddiaz591]

Look for the violet with black stripe wire on the rear of the inside fuse box, opposite side of the fuses, its on the upper right corner, it feeds 12V when you engage reverse. It'll avoid having to connect at the rear tail light.

[@scottastic2915]

I also have a 2004 Dodge Dakota that was once my grandpas too. Im working to make it a daily rig again. Great video

[@CarNGuitarDude]

Thanks 👍

[@Pro1er]

Just an FYI in case you do any further wiring, there are almost always extra holes cut into the cabs of pickups for this exact reason, they are filled with a rubber plug to prevent water ingress. You can pop out the plug and put a hole in it to pass the wire through. If it looks like you need to, you can fill in any gaps around the plug's new hole with sealant - no need to drill new holes in the cab. Also, if you didn't do so, make sure that you paint the new hole so that it doesn't rust. I put a backup camera on the tailgate latch of my Dakota as well, but rather than drill a hole through the plastic there is a lot of open area underneath the handle where you can feed the wire.

[@ericbryant796]

Excellent detail....well done!!!

[@CarNGuitarDude]

Thanks!

[@TXGRunner]

Thanks. Very thorough.

[@rickygarza2900]

great video man thanks

[@CarNGuitarDude]

You bet

[@jrs9144]

Excellent. Thanks

[@CarNGuitarDude]

Glad you liked it!

[@alphaomega5917]

You got a link to this bundle? I am buying a dakota

[@awesomeateme]

Hey liked the video! I was just wondering I have the same exact truck and I'm looking to buy a tool box for it but don't know what size will work. What Size is your tool box?

[@CarNGuitarDude]

20” wide x 64” long x 15” deep

[@awesomeateme]

@@CarNGuitarDude Awesome man thanks now I know what to look for and my grandfather gave me this exact same truck too hope you enjoy it

[@luisulloabermudez6518]

Hey where did you get the din frame for the radio ? Thanks nice video

[@CarNGuitarDude]

www.crutchfield.com/p_120956547B/Metra-95-6547B-Dash-Kit-Black.html

[@kenfarr2324]

You forgot to show how you wired the brake and the reverse wiring to the radio

[@CarNGuitarDude]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqm3lHqLj7Wtd8Usi=JjLSzy3xBX3ABDxG

[@mississippi__king]

I keep getting a no signal on my camera and I wired mine up just the same pretty much but still no signal I'm lost ha

[@richardkoebel6969]

Hey not bad, but.........y didn’t you use a different back up camera? I have mine mounted in the same spot but an 1” lower and it flush mounted and it’s also wireless. It will get damaged they way you have it mounted. Other than that it’s a sweet 2 din install. Now u just need the under seat twin 12” subs! Sounds amazing in my ride! Keep it up!!

[@CarNGuitarDude]

Thanks for the tip. I could use a speaker upgrade!

[@tropicaldesigns1249]

I have a quad cab Dakota 2001 and that’s my one problem where can I put subs? It doesn’t seem like there’s a lot of room under the back seats

[@cameronbay9714]

@@tropicaldesigns1249 that’s my question too!!!!!

[@BenTheJeepGuy]

Where did you tap for a reverse trigger for the camera to come on when the truck is in reverse?

[@CarNGuitarDude]

Try this follow up video kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqm3lHqLj7Wtd8U

[@1227denden]

tell me the unit number to order but my dakota is the 2006 can you help me out there ? great video i must say

[@CarNGuitarDude]

From crutchfield I ordered the following: antenna adapter item#12040CR10 wiring harness for receiver item#120706502 faceplate - Item #120956547B pioneer dmh-1500nex - Item #130DM1500 instructions Item #0000160045 (free) Crutchfield is really good about checking compatibility with your vehicle. They also offer tech support as you install and run into challenges.

[@countryboy_1976]

hi where can i get an kit like this

[@CarNGuitarDude]

I ordered all the parts straight from Crutchfield online