How To Wire Factory Backup Camera to Aftermarket Head Unit - Toyota Tacoma

[@55kldaniel]

I recently installed a JVC unit in my 2015 Tacoma and using a 2nd party pre-wired harness I could not get the camera to work. After several calls to the tech department I decided to follow this video. The camera came on and worked perfectly! Thanks for the great instructions.

[@cashboston166]

Instablaster.

[@DJ.A93]

Thanks man works perfect followed your instructions to the T and now I got my factory backup cam wired to my aftermarket hu. Did this on a 2015 Tacoma SR5 base model.

[@chrisw2586]

This worked perfectly on my 2014 Tacoma with a Joying Android head unit. No issues with the camera on 12V. Thanks for the Video! Just a quick summary for those that may be interested: After cutting off the backup camera harness: 1. Centre of video cable to red on vehicle 2. Braid of video cable to white + braided cable (with black tape on it) on vehicle 3. 12Volt on Ignition (spliced into my aftermarket harness after detecting 12V with a multimeter) to Black with White marks 4. Backup sense from behind glove box to wire labeled "back" on my head unit harness 5. Put on shoes

[@krish9970]

Can you explain number 3? What does that mean exactly?

[@MLK.PaNoRaMa]

Black should be ground ? How u connect it to 12v ignitrion?!

[@preludeguy]

Video came on clutch! Thanks for posting this!!!!

[@o0xyz0o]

Thanks a lot for this. I was able to get my hu working, but couldn't get video for the camera. I had the purple/white wire connected to the wrong spot, had to run it behind the glove box. Your video was the only one that pointed that out. Saved my a bunch of time and frustration.

[@3rdeyeview67]

i thought backup camera used 6 v power and you need a 12v converter to integrate it to your head unit? at leas thats what i saw on a different video

[@josephmangum1911]

Aye man this is the only video that gets it right! Thanks!!

[@armor365]

Perfect video thanks, wondering how different the tundra wiring is

[@levinotieno7007]

Hi, am so pleased with these video, what I've not got is the purple stripped white wire that u connected to the reverse cable

[@scottanderson3913]

Thanks for the video! It worked perfectly on my 2014 Tacoma. 👍🏼

[@reillylopp6256]

Did you have a purple and white wire I don’t see mine

[@Andre-kx3rw]

Thank you for making it easy for me!

[@drjd2real]

I retained my camera the hard way. I couldn't find continuity anywhere so I ran the video cable from the back to the front. I did use the step down converter, but it just shows the picture without backup grid lines and the picture is just as grainy as the factory screen. The factory had the grid lines. I'm buying an aftermarket camera and taking that factory junk out. I need the grid lines. They make a direct replacement, but I still won't have the grid if using an aftermarket radio. It will be a pain trying to fit and aftermarket camera, but at least I will have a clear picture with grid lines. I didn't buy a hd resolution monitor to look at a grainy picture. This was for 2010 Infiniti qx56 and there is nothing online telling you which wires to use.

[@drjd2real]

Ok so I was wrong about the grid. I had to turn it on in the settings of the aftermarket radio, but the picture is still grainy as hell.

[@4shorefishing779]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@KarmaTiger]

Does the head unit receive and decode the canbus signal from the steering angle sensor to move the RGB backup guide line with steering input?

[@timfrancis6774]

Have a 13 and put in a JVC radio but I think mines different cause all I have is USB wire harness not hooked in are they the same? Do I have something hooked up wrong

[@orlandosanchez7741]

Need help. Have Toyota 2004 I used wire for oem factory need more detail the wires you used

[@dnllecour9]

I have a 2014 manual Tacoma. I just installed a pioneer head unit and followed your instructions exactly.... as far as I know. My radio Recognizes the truck is in reverse however the camera footage does not come through. One thing I saw in other instruction videos is that a 12 to 6 V converter was needed since the camera takes 6 votes and the jumper to the red power line is 12 V. Do you know if this could cause the camera not to work? do you have any other advice

[@zakimations]

Did you even solve this issue? My first pioneer unit wouldnt work unless I applied pressure to the camera input with a ziptie. Guess what, my second pioneer unit years later has the same issue. I even changed RCA plugs. Not sure if its a Pioneer specific problem.

[@gltv1265]

The wiring harness you cut isn't that the same wiring for steering wheel control?

[@uptownsfinest1598]

never cut your wires they sell harnesses for pretty much all makes and model cars

[@aktechstack]

why? I'm never going to put the factory radio back in.

[@zachbarnes7290]

Stephen Ambruzs which one of those 4 wires has the 6 volt power in it?

[@bobbykoulouris]

Stephen Ambruzs if needing to resell it's good to allow for factory

[@aktechstack]

I suppose, but I HIGHLY doubt the new owner is going to remove the far superior aftermarket radio, purchase a factory radio, and reinstall it.

[@jaronjohnson9851]

Stephen Ambruzs Because 15 years later when I want to install an even better aftermarket radio, your hack job makes mine infinitely harder.

[@filipinocuzheen4976]

2015 VW Passat - looking for the camera wire or how to wire it up from a 26 pin connector - any ideas? thanks, great video

[@aac9001]

Just installed this head unit a week ago. This video helped a lot. However, the purple/white wire from your unit was actually orange on mine and labeled "Back". Maybe on newer units. Otherwise perfect!

[@ericpaz2854]

Did you have a Joying unit you wired the factory camera to? Mine is orange and says Back on it as well

[@georgec7798]

When you're video reaches the time of about 2:05 you say to hook the black wire from the camera to positive 12v, are you sure that's correct because I have a 2017 WRX and one of the white wire coming from the camera is the 6 volt power, it gets connected to number two on the 28 pin harness which is the reverse wire.

[@Dehnia31]

Yeah you hook the white 6v wire to the red 12v acc wire. The black is ground.

[@Dehnia31]

That red 12v acc is gonna provide the camera with power while in motion.

[@FlipSideGarage]

Will be doing this in a 2014 tacoma. Sony Double din with oem camera.

[@ericpaz2854]

In the video it looks like the White and Bare cable are also attached to the Red Center Pin Wire of the RCA plug connecting the 3. Is that so?

[@chacesmith9905]

So that 24 pin you cut off. My truck doesn't have it. How can I get one?

[@omargerdbro]

I have a toyota also, but my group of camera wires have red, black, and white, but also a blue wire. Do you know what that blue wire might be for?

[@pepham]

did anyone figure this out? I don't know how that blue cable is used from the factory radio. I read online it may be used to power the antenna. can anyone confirm this?

[@abubakarhussein5197]

Need ur help, i got toyota harness dor podofo android head unit. Toyota wish 2010. I short circuit today and had my fusible link broken. Need to replace it tomorrow. Stereo working except for factory reverse camera and steering control for reverse guide lines. Plz help

[@Fame-vx1ug]

one last question will the white and bare wire with the oustide of the rca braided will it produce noise at all thanks

[@ismellpnutbutter]

I know this is an old video, but I’ve been struggling with this install. Followed the video. When I put the truck in reverse, the headunit triggers the camera screen, but I’m only getting a black screen. I have tried switching the polarity on the camera settings, but that is not working. Any ideas?

[@dr420nrg]

2010 Tacoma followed everything and it triggers the reverse, but no video, says no signal. Same issue as u, did u find the fix??

[@ismellpnutbutter]

@@dr420nrg I did. I don’t quite remember exactly what it was, but I tapped into a wire behind the glove box. Worked like a charm ever since. Messed with it for a couple of days. Was not like the video showed. Wish I remembered exactly what wire it was. I believe I found the answer on one of the Tacoma forums. Hope that helps.

[@dr420nrg]

@@ismellpnutbutter I used the red wire behind the glove box and it does trigger the video screen when in reverse. Are u saying the video feed wires are behind the glove like the reverse wire?

[@ismellpnutbutter]

@@dr420nrg if I get a chance, I’ll go take a look and see if I can get an answer. It drove me nuts. I do remember that.

[@ginogetsshreddy_mtb86]

I know this is super old but I’m stuck right in this situation. Followed all the instructions in this video and when I put the truck in reverse the screen goes black with no video output. Any help would be appreciated if possible.

[@leprekhan52]

Is that reverse indicator wire powered (+12VDC)? If so, can I just connect the switched power from the reverse lights to the reverse wire in the head unit to trigger the camera?

[@TheRealTBCPurp]

Do you have to cut the connection? My radio has more wires in that connection besides the ones for the camera

[@Dtempist]

That factory camera is 6v if I'm not mistaken. Did it continue to work or did it eventually give out

[@aktechstack]

Delbert Tapia it's fine. It's not enough of a difference in amperage to matter.

[@Touchplay25]

Can u tell me where can I find the wire chart four a 2012 yukon am trying to hook up my factory oem backup camera that in the mirror to a aftermarket radio

[@johndoell5359]

Also have a Tacoma with aftermarket head unit (Alpine Halo 9). Rear camera works. How do I add a front camera? 🤔

[@aktechstack]

If your head unit allows a second camera just add it to the front bumper and run the wires.

[@charlestanti4531]

Does this work on a 2019 Hilux?

[@Pokka676]

When i slice my rca cable. It has 3 wires red, yellow, black? Which ones are pos and neg? Thanks

[@aktechstack]

most likely red for pos black for neg and yellow for video.

[@77robertmilton]

You’re a life saver bro

[@MountainCat1M]

Great video. I am trying to do this on my 2014 as well. I had a couple of questions: 1) I read elsewhere the camera voltage is 6V. Is the red wire you're taping into behind the glovebox 12V? 2) If you pause 1:28 into the video, your finger is pointing to a bare copper wire. What is that wire? 3) How did you ground the whole thing? Thanks!

[@aktechstack]

1) Don't worry about 12v vs 6v, it won't hurt anything. 2) The bare copper is the outside of the video cable, not the inside 3) Everything is grounded to the black wire in your harness.

[@MountainCat1M]

Cool, thanks for the quick reply!

[@MountainCat1M]

Sorry one more question. You're grounding the white and bare wires to the black on the harness right?

[@aktechstack]

+MountainCat1M yes that's correct

[@reddawng43x91]

So do you also ground the red to RCA connection and ur bare n white to RCA connection to black on harness? Cuz I followed ur video step for step but my camera display is blacked out! Please help!

[@Girnas1002]

?Hi Stephen Ambruzs: is it possible to use this way to connect original camera on sequoia to android dvr

[@josephmann3520]

My Tacoma has the back up camera in the rear view mirror. Will there be wires available behind my factory unit or will I have to rewire?

[@aktechstack]

Joseph Mann I don't know. You can always pull the head unit and check

[@blantonator]

Was your camera video originally in the radio or in the rear view mirror?

[@carlosspiceyweiner3835]

Re-do this video, but write the script to get rid of all your incorrect statements!

[@POV_UT]

Thanks I’m now more confused 👍

[@fidiebattlax9722]

hi stephen.., are the purple/white cable joint to reverse signal to head unit? and those wire are not 12v + (when in reverse gear) right ? just a signal... please correct me if i am wrong

[@aktechstack]

Fidie Battlax it is 12v+ when I'm reverse gear and it is used to trigger the backup camera.

[@fidiebattlax9722]

Stephen Ambruzs ... thanks man... now my problem solved....

[@chuckberg4097]

Getting a new radio/w Bluetooth and security system, with a back-up camera added to 2005 SR5. Getting viper system. very anguish to see what it sounds like.

[@pepham]

what is that blue factory cable that is connected to the factory radio?

[@rbmn54321]

Do you know if this would also work on a 2011 Tacoma with JBL audio?

[@lunaarzo4814]

Does anyone know of this method will work on my 2015 lancer SE?

[@semperfi1566]

Does this work on a 2014?

[@semperfi1566]

Sorry on a 2013?

[@bradwagner1720]

Omfg dude thank you!

[@overcruz1293]

can you help me with my stereo?

[@stevenma9742]

The red is power supply positive to camera 6v and the white is current negative. U got it wrong. My 2016 Revo Hilux is tested as red is 6v positive

[@Luis-iw2os]

I connected everything but the camera don’t show the image

[@MrOOtZ]

Luis 4966 did you ever get it to work? I’m not getting it to show either

[@abdulwahidagha9668]

how to wire a reverse camera in mark x

[@MrOj-zy2de]

Can you make it to where constant video playing instead of only reverse

[@aktechstack]

Yes, all you need to do is push the camera button on the head unit.

[@reddawng43x91]

Haha

[@samaeltadeo4757]

but they already sell the connector to only connect

[@TheRealTBCPurp]

And then which harness is the red wire you’re tapping into for switch to power? You don’t even explain which part of the harness

[@wesleehein28]

Not working. Have the truck in reverse and I get the camera in the mirror but not on my screen. 🤷‍♂️

[@BryanMorales-vd5zx]

Now went I turn my lights on reverse camera comes on

[@benjaminsperry5562]

If anyone can find the plug and play harness for the back up camera please let me know cause I can not find it

[@aktechstack]

That's why you cut it

[@benjaminsperry5562]

Stephen Ambruzs I have seen people get harnesses but I am not getting any info on where they got

[@aktechstack]

@@benjaminsperry5562 You don't need it. Just cut it.

[@andykendrick3744]

A PAC Volt39 will give you 6v.

[@famoso1418]

I see you have a brown wire connected to both why

[@aktechstack]

Fame1418 negative ground

[@alexanderpeat5724]

Anybody know what wires I can do this with on my T31 X-Trail please?

[@sulficeeyech6775]

COMPLETE JOINT NOT GOOD NEVER CUT ORIGINEL HARNESS

[@aktechstack]

Why not?

[@johngotlewski8792]

Maybe you could do a video without all of the mistakes and corrections. Even Hollywood sometimes does a second take.

[@bekzmika715]

can you please write it all down and explain more clearly I've been trying to do mine for ages

[@jimmyrecinos1996]

good

[@hunterwarren01]

So I have a 2012 Tacoma and my plug has so many more wires than this guy has on his.

[@zakimations]

If anyone's camera doesnt work after trying everything and its a Pioneer unit, let me know.

[@nathanmalj3629]

Mate I’m having this issue. Black screen when in reverse. I’ve got a pioneer 6350 and trying to use my factory 2023 reverse camera on a Toyota. Would be good if you’d be able to help. Thanks

[@zakimations]

@@nathanmalj3629 I had to run an additional wire from camera negative to the nearest ground wire. Probably easiest to tie it into the head unit's ground wire.

[@overcruz1293]

Hi

[@binershock]

Watch out you are in 4 low!

[@osanchez9436]

Messy work tbh