New Ram Tradesman OEM Backup Camera Installation

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[@johnweston1668]

Got the camera kit for Christmas '17 for my '15 Ram 2500 Big Horn. Followed this video to the letter. Dealer charged me for the time to flash the system to except the new camera. Works great! Thanks Brian for the awesome tutorial!

[@jeremyverne1349]

Just installed mine in my 2014 this weekend, and it would not have gone as well as it did without this video. Thanks so much for making it!

[@squirrelkilla7371]

The clip remover IS a life saver. Got mine at Harbor Freight and used it Friday for the first time to get behind my under hood pad.

[@TheMadDutchDude]

Thank you for the awesome guide, dude! I used this exclusively to install my Mopar kit and didn’t consult the manual once. Brilliant!!

[@MeyerBuilt]

Cutting the nipple flush to the boot and then adding WD-40 to it, allowed me to pass the entire wire harness through the firewall, including the junction of the purple and yellow wires. After watching your awesome video, I decided to do the hard stuff first and worked backwards by installing everything in the cab and engine compartment first....it worked out great. Thanks again!

[@ricksmith880]

I just did the install over a couple of days. I haven't got the truck flashed yet. Brian your instructions were great! Showing how the electrical connections came apart were invaluable, especially noting how that red clip came off the radio wire harness and noting that the instructions was from the back view of the connector. I didn't even try to play with the nipple (wink wink). I just removed the clutch slave cover plate (two 15 mm nuts), drilled a 5/8' hole, skid in a grommet, and fed it through. Easy. The body control module was the most challenging, because of the tight quarters. Unlocking the c clip easy. Removing the c clip housing a little challenging by depressing the small tabs a sliding them out. Once out, I cut the electrical tape on the bungle to get me more room the splice the wire. Shaving the wire with one hand was a challenge. I dropped the crimp clip several times and gave up. Just soldered and taped it up. My biggest mistake was not plugging the BCM back in all the way. Truck would not start, nothing worked, except lights and dome. So if you want to play a trick on someone, just disconnect the BCM and sit back and watch... Thanks again Brian! I will report back after the dealer flash.

[@daveedwards7953]

Great instructions. Thank you. One thing I discovered when trying to take that red cap off was a 1/16” Allen wrench in the slot works really well.

[@ScottElliott32]

Probably one of the best instructional videos I've watched! Great job Brian.

[@outhouseproduction8127]

This is the best instructional video on this cam yet. You are right about fitting through the firewall grommet. What a pain! I do have a couple of things that I learned yesterday while watching this video and installing my OE cam. 1. If you unclip the wiring from the underside of the fuse box, it makes it easier to work on when splicing into. Same goes for the one under the dash. 2. Use the crimps that are supplied for splicing the wiring. The hold the splice and solder and suck in the solder to make a good splice.3.Also the electrical clips are all numbered on the ends of the rows, you can read the pin number and count accordingly to find the correct wire. Under the dash is the same. 4. Once you unclip the wire harness from under the dash the plastic pieces come out of the clip and make soldering and splicing into the wire easier. 5. When soldering under the dash wear safety glasses and gloves. I wish I had wore gloves or quit adding solder earlier. Hot solder does burn the hands.....6. The red clip that holds the pins in for the back of the radio is easy to break. work at it gently or you will have pieces like I did.Thanks for making such a great and informative video!

[@briansteeg2911]

Quite possibly the best how-to video on all of youtube! thanks for this!

[@stevestucker646]

My wife and I have back cameras on her suv and my truck and we like them ! It's great for hooking up a trailer and most important you can see what would normally be a blind spot especially when it comes to small children !

[@briansmobile1]

+Steve Stucker Amen! I always back my big stuff in for that reason. When I back, I've already seen what's there- fishing poles, kids, toys, bikes, rake or broom that fell etc. then the camera makes it easy to back in right. Then when I leave I walk in front so I know I'm clear to go forward plus it's easier to enter traffic. It's harder to back across a sidewalk and street than to drive forward.

[@dericn]

Great video as always! Here's a tip I learned to avoid the 'goo' from electrical tape when temporarily taping harnesses, etc. Wrap the tape sticky side out for the initial wraps, then twist the roll and wrap again, sticky side in. The goo stays trapped. Also, when you finish wrapping, fold the end back on itself so it's easy to find when it comes time to unwrap.

[@briansmobile1]

I love that idea-thanks!

[@MarioDallaRiva]

Thanks, Brian! Looks like you've made a full recovery with you upper body appendages. 👍🏻

[@bcflys]

I am SO thankful I found your video. Because I now know this is NOT within my skill or patience level. No way. You are a brave and talented man. Thank you for the easy decision to not mess up my truck. Disaster averted.

[@paulpearson9748]

I could not have completed this job without the help of this video. There were a couple of trouble areas for me. The hardest part was penetrating the rubber grommet where the nipple was. I found that using a pull wire with some lubrication made the difference. When I was done, the truck would not start, no dash lights, no radio. I initially thought it was the battery, turned out that I did not get the plug back in the bus properly. You need to move the cam to the way open position, then push like crazy to get the plug in deep, then pull the cam to close.

[@billcloutier1512]

Thank god for this video. I had not seen it prior to install. Put the three wires into the radio in the wrong corner of the plug and that disabled the radio. Used your video (stop action) to determine the proper placement of the three wires I had removed. All good now..... Thanks.

[@5308Fritz]

Hi Brian, I'm in the process of installing my camera in my 2015 Ram 1500 ecodiesel. Your video answered so much questions that the instructions doesn't. THANK YOU! Your vid also told me what to do with the plug I built after I got the wires in. Instructions doesn't. Also the darn dealer wants $130 to program and won't do until I do the camera install. Thieves/Bastards! To get the wiring into the cab and through the firewall, I drilled from the inside through the spot where a clutch cylinder would go. I reamed it large enough to install a grommet in it to protect the wire harness going through it. Easy breezy way to get it there if you have an automatic! I tried that tiny hole and gave up as I have wheel wells that make anything there hard. I'll have to plug the tiny tub now. Thanks, Herb in Vancouver, WA

[@tonymarino1730]

One of the best instructional videos I've seen so far good job

[@klc317]

Nothing better/cleaner than using OEM parts to upgrade. Nice work! But yea, its sucks on the new stuff having to get the computer flashed to enable functions at the dealer.

[@hiddencreative7081]

So, I followed this video. Everything worked perfectly. I also want to mention as several others have, that there are no backup lines. HOWEVER, in the radio settings there is a setting for "Safety and Assistance". In there, is an option to ENABLE the backup camera lines. I enabled it, and I have lines that display, and move as I turn the steering wheel.

[@chriswaltman368]

I need to do this on my SLT with 8.4. Great video, thanks for sharing. I was nervous after reading directions but seeing you do it gave me confidence.

[@briansmobile1]

+Chris Waltman Right on! That 8.4 is a BEAST!

[@1954BJohn]

Well explained and demonstrated - Thanks Brian.

[@wldstrknwv]

Thanks for the video, It was time consuming but the wife is happy now she can back up the truck instead of pulling in everywhere.

[@bradnimbus4836]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing your finds with us. I enjoy your videos so much that I look forward to Wednesdays and Sundays lol. I'd LOVE to have that in my ol' B3500 battle van but I'm not a fan of that "check entire surroundings" nonsense. Anything that suddenly pops up and eats screen real estate is straight up leprosy and would be enough to drive me away. Want to know what I first used when I first got my van? Two cheapo android tablets I had laying around. It wasn't the most efficient means of seeing where my bumper was pointed but it worked. I angled one tablet in a makeshift holder held by a speaker magnet above my bumper which gave me a great field of view and I placed the other tablet in my cup holder. It worked so well that during the day I made long term plans for my new set up but by the end of the day I got so good at backing into stalls that I haven't done it since lmao. It'd work fantastic for folks who tow.

[@GeorgeGardinier]

just love the last minute, you are good brian

[@luisnuno7231]

luis you can do it !!!! lol

[@brianclark3883]

Chris,I had to use all supplied wiring. Ocean,I taped a wire coat hanger to the harness and lubed it with silicone spray and easily pulled it thru the cut off nipple hole.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Nice install great instructions, enjoyed the vid , ok there's no way I'm even trying it :)

[@vaultman88]

Totally got my like because of Animal. Great video, just didn't think to hit the like button until then, and Animal made it worth it.

[@MrCleite1]

Awesome video, works perfect!! Thank You

[@Tat2Dragons]

10:58 AHHH! IT'S ALIVE! lol I liked that part. :) As usual, great job Brian.

[@meffffy]

+Tat2Dragons made me jump lmao

[@brianclark3883]

Great job,I just finished a install on a 2014 big horn.Your video was a big help!Thank You.

[@chriswaltman368]

+brian clark . Was there more factory wiring installed with your big horn install? I need to do my SLT with locking tailgate and I'm wondering if all the wiring harness is necessary?

[@briansmobile1]

+brian clark You're welcome Brian. Makes a big difference huh? Thanks for clicking like and subscribing!

[@mcblend]

First of all, thank you for your video. It helped out immensely. Four things I will say about this install... #1 Step 28, Pink Yellow wire in the PDC was not it for me. I had about 6 or 7 pink yellow wires. I looked in my owners manual and found the fuse for my reverse lights and looked right underneath (or near) to find a bank of wires and tested to find one that provided 12V (13.8V in my case) only in reverse (use a multimeter). Spliced/Soldered/Liquid Electric Tape and done. #2 Step 37, Cut the nipple and then crawl under the dashboard with a long Phillips #2 screwdriver. Poke into the vag looking hole. you will need to pierce the membrane. It will be in a downward direction, remember you are upside down right now so towards the earth. Poke lightly, leave Phillips in place and go look under the hood. You should see it bulging. This will give you a bearing on your direction, line it up then go give it a push through. At this point, I had Wire Fish Tape so I pulled the Phillips and used the Tape. Before inserting the tape I lubed both sides of vag and nipple with Vasoline. Be patient, go slow and good luck. #3 Step 43, the single hardest and delicate step. I can't say much here but have a beer before doing anything and if I can get my 6'4" 250 lbs body in there then so can you or you shouldn't be doing this. Go slow and take a couple brakes. I chose to trim and solder but I bet you can just as easily cut and crimp a butt connector. If you do that just be sure to do it far enough away from the harness side as that buckle housing will need to fit back on the harness and its a little tight. #4 Seep 55, look on the back of your radio. Mine had the pinout numbers and I didn't have any wires in those locations. I only found this out after I pulled what I thought was 31-33, installed radio and it didn't work. took it back out and fixed it. All in all, it's great having a camera but this is a project. Enjoy

[@richwright494]

I have the same problem. It's not the Pink/Yellow wire in the PDC. Was it the same plug, just a different wire? I'm trying to find which fuse/relay is the the backup lights and go from there.

[@michaelmarcil6097]

I too wondered about the shrink tubing magically appearing in Step 33. I initially thought the existing wire would be exposed, but not cut, so how would the tubing be placed? But if you look oh so carefully in step 30, you can see the end of the existing wire coming from the right. I.e. it has been cut and all three wires overlapped to be crimped and soldered. So one can place the tubing over one end of the cut wire before crimping.

[@ricksmith880]

Success! Flashes at dealer. View is great. Gridlines on for now. Thanks again Brian!

[@stevef1304]

Gridlines or dynamic guidelines?

[@wysetech2000]

Well done , Brian.

[@jirojosephesman8175]

thx for knowledge... teacher...do you have any video on corolla 2003-2008?changing transmission filter? and timing chain gasket,how to?thx again for your blessings...God bless

[@luisnuno7231]

very informative detailed to last step definitely encouraged to do it my self thanks

[@nagromgreen]

You make sure you're not sticking out so the lawn can get cut?! I love you!

[@briansmobile1]

+Bender_008 Thanks. It's just good karma. The phrase "do yourself a favor" comes to mind. Being considerate of landscapers and other drivers is good for your paint and good for the level of conflict in your day. That keeps my knuckles and face feeling great and looking beautiful. No need to get all red with someone and then be tired for hours right?

[@1jborron]

+briansmobile1 Hey we would all love for you to do an update on how your liking the new truck now you've put some miles on her. I have a 2015 2500 6.7 love it so far 6,600 miles. Great video by the way!

[@erg0centric]

+Bender_008 I just remove the hitch and leave it with my trailer... Thanks for the video Brian, I was looking for a hole to feed wires for my aftermarket camera; now the problem I have is the display is too big.

[@revellyoungjr5815]

Yea...you don'

[@revellyoungjr5815]

Yea you don't want a boner when you're getting trimmed up down there

[@m3rdpwr]

My 2014 camera is blurry now. I have to replace it I think the winter caused moisture to get behind the lens. Looks like I will be doing what's in the first few minutes of this video to replace it.

[@mitchellmcleod1418]

Just finished installing the back up camera kit. Followed the instructions, which I couldn't be more thankful for. I haven't gone to the dealership yet to get the code activated, but thought I would try and see if it works anyways as when I put the truck into reverse I get a blue screen that same as it showed in the video before install the kit. When I put the truck into reverse the camera appears to turn on and I get a very fuzzy grainy image of what I should. Do I need to go to the dealership to get the code activated? or do I have some other technical issue causing this? Ive gone back and checked all the connections and splices and they seem to be fine. Thanks Mitchell

[@patrickdannebrock763]

Dude you literally saved me 200 bucks ! Made the install so much easier ! All I know is "F"!! That purple wire under the dash . I didn't even end up splicing that in because well my fat ass just doesn't fit down there ! Awesome vid !!

[@briansmobile1]

+Patrick Dannebrock Thanks Patrick. Thanks for clicking like and subscribing too!

[@benderbearer8921]

My tailgate didnt have power lock or camera. Got one from wrecking yard with tailgate wires. I have an alpine aftermarket stereo in mine when you put it in reverse the screen comes on but its black with track lines that move. I just need the harness from tailgate to deck now.

[@rickhall4946]

Thanks for the great video. I completed the install on my 2016 RAM 1500 without any problem thanks to this video. And, I am healing nicely after the beating I took at the dealership to turn on the feature. :)

[@mikeyd3md]

I have the same truck. My rear view already has the screen. I upgraded to the radio with Bluetooth and screen like yours. Couldn't you have just moved the AV cable to the radio from the rear view?

[@danetteh3299]

I did the install and connected the wiring inside the engine compartment, but did not connect the purple wire under the dash and the camera works- although I do not have the assist lines even though they are set to "on" in the settings of the uconnect. So is the purple wire just for the assist lines or something else? I have seen other comments about the yellow wire being for assist lines.

[@tomduncan1970]

Quick question... I know this is an older video and hopefully you see this. Does BOTH your monitors (Rear View Mirror & RA3 Stereo) still continue work off the single camera? I have the factory Parkview Mirror like yourself.... I just installed the same Radio as yours. I'm curious if I go to the dealer and have the Stereo monitor activated... I'm worried about loosing the monitor on my mirror. Thanks!!! Your videos are top notch.

[@christianroday5409]

Would there be a way to turn on the back up camera via one of the auxiliary switches?

[@MrSammyg90]

@briansmobile, Awsome video.what radio version is that? is it a 3.0? I am looking to get one for my 1500 and want to know if this can be done to it.

[@williamballard7743]

Finished install but have not been to dealer to have computer flashed. Is there any way to tell if the work I have done is correct before computer is flashed?

[@ozzstars_cars]

Looks like a lot of time to install but worth it to save a small fortune at the stealership. My next truck i'm ordering it with the trailer brake controller and backup camera installed from the factory. It sucks how all the cool electric factory 'add ons' require OEM programming. The old days are over and it sort of sucks

[@briansmobile1]

+Ozzstar When fuel injection and computers first came out the same barrier existed. And then there was OBDII which became a blessing and then improved through OBDII CAN and now the OBDII Fast CAN. I can test almost any car right down to individual lights in the dash and switches from the transmission to the windows without opening a tool box and the cars identify themselves. Things will continue to improve. Or the car makers will fold.

[@Giovani1718]

the compass setting on your front counsel is that navigation system?

[@JustinSmith-px7ey]

I have a 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 looks just like your radio but I have no backup camera will mine be able to install on my radio

[@muko2002]

Quick question. I just finish installing my camera . Now I put it on reverse and nothing pop out at all. I haven’t go to the dealership yet. Just making sure I did it right. When putting it on reverse does it have to show up something on the screen before flashing the computer ?

[@motardmania5567]

I have the OEM back up camera on my "15" Dodge ram but the display is in the rear view mirror .Is there a way to put the display in the stereo?

[@dlocomx783]

Hey I just got a 2017 ram 1500 it's the same radio head unit like that can I add navagation to it?

[@tjsqrd70]

Thank you sir. Your video was instrumental to the success of my installation. I also did not receive the magic heat shrink. :-P

[@jew0182]

I have a 2014 ram 2500 tradesman crew cab 4x4 that I recently acquired. It has a factory backup camera that was put in. It’s in the tailgate and shows up in the rear view. It wasn’t ordered that way as it’s not on the original window sticker. It does not work. Has worked maybe once or twice in the two weeks I’ve owed the truck. I have the RA1 uconnect 3. I’m debating getting the uconnect 5 and moving the camera to the radio. OR going aftermarket with a new head unit and backup camera all together. What should I do? I have no idea why camera is not working

[@giuliannalomaglio7515]

we forgot to disconnect the battery and now ee have no power after installation any idea of what was blown?

[@99ekhatch]

Is it just me or did it not seem to be factory wired for a camera considering all the wires were present at the tailgate and at the radio? Awesome instructional I will follow to the T when I do mine! Thank you!

[@danted4102]

I noticed you're in Utah. What dealer did you take your truck to, to program the code? What did they charge?

[@rodrenz639]

great video. wish i had watched this sooner. i just had same camera installed in my truck by dealer. they only charged $80 install and flash. not to bad

[@briansmobile1]

+Rod Renz That's crazy cheap!

[@andresalmon3003]

I have a 2017 Ram how much you take the dealership will charge to install a camera and Flash are just to flash it

[@jordangrgich3507]

just got a quote from my local dealership...6 hours @ $245/hr (SF Bay Area) That explains why I’m here

[@ryank1153]

How did you do the purple wire in the bcm? Did you remove the dash?

[@derekmontgomery4864]

What was it that the dealer had to do that you spoke of in the beginning of the video

[@JimmyA78]

no guide-lines (red yellow green) with this kit?

[@difasdetyl7081]

hi rear view camera to connect to the same? Jeep renegade?

[@nicholaslandolina]

Where did you get the harness for the camera to attach to the radio

[@oxygen454]

The code needed to be entered or flashed into the system is XAC for the camera to turn on.

[@difasdetyl7081]

3 outputs to connect directly to the camera? work?

[@monsteroyd]

ok you kinda skipped over the BCM connector. How the heck does that ORG/DB wire pin come out of the connector? Did you take it out? or just splice into the wire and tape instead of the heat shrink tube?

[@moparnutalways]

Where would one obtain a safety vest required to do this job? :)

[@one2bow2]

I just installed kit and my screen is black. The Uconnect cycle and Ram symbol then nothing. Do I have to have it flash from dealer to get it back?

[@user-gk4of1lk1i]

I tried it on a 2015 RAM aftermarket camera and it worked, I disconnected the radio and added 2 extra pins on the harness, the yellow cable on the 31 pin and the black cable on 32 pin

[@jackieleath6138]

Where can i get the camera and harness.

[@wolfschwurack9991]

When you checked the tailgate lock did you have to hook up the negative battery cable each time?

[@briansmobile1]

+Wolf Schwurack Yes.

[@stevef1304]

Ever figure out how to get the Dynamic guidelines on? Or what the yellow wire is for? I just finished my install and im trying to get the lines on

[@cryoburned]

It's another feature the needs to be activated in the body computer. You can bypass the dealership for the programming using a software called alfaOBD with an OBD port adapter. In alfaOBD, select Dodge | RAM, select Body Computer, select your year. In the active diagnostics page, select "change car configuration". Find "rear view camera grid lines" in the drop down, change the option to "enabled"

[@donttouchit911]

I cannot get those wires out of the connector harness to save my life. Any tips?

[@cotajesus90]

everything is explained really good but there is other setup from another company that is 98% plug n play and its very similar but instead of going to the battery it goes to the back of the radio screen and it comes with a program that resets you computer to recognize the new feature! it does costs about 450-500 but much better.

[@scarface3131983]

Great video Brian, I have an off the top question, I had a aftermarket remote starter installed on my dodge ram years ago and now the heat and locks don't engage when I start it with the remote. any ideas ?

[@briansmobile1]

+Tim T I would check your power output/input wires to the remote start device. Chances are an old connection has become corrupted an the ACC power output to the vehicle from the system isn't getting enough current.

[@difasdetyl7081]

I bought a new car, but no cameras no 2015 UCONNECT JEEP ® RENEGADE ® multimedia installed 5.0/RA2 on could you help thanks

[@MyShapeofmyHeart]

I was told for the Ram 1500 2017 5 inch screen that it is grainy and not worth it.... says I should do the rear view mirror one.... thoughts ?

[@briansmobile1]

Not the case at all. Maybe 2012 era that was so.

[@yadianmontero1523]

I did all the installation, and when I put it in reverse nothing comes out, help

[@jeremyam]

i have a 1500 tradesman. -how do i know what radio version i have? -how do i know if the wiring is already ran from front to back and just need the camera handle assembly? (dealership said its already there and its plug and play just have to buy the handle with camera? but im not sure i trust them on that) -and can the software be downloaded and flashed myself? i did the last radio upgrade they said had to be done at the dealership and was 2 hours + it took me less than 30min to download and save to usb and walk outside and flash...

[@briansmobile1]

+Jeremy am Where did you download the software to a USB from? What website? You'll likely need to run the wires yourself.

[@golfnutt1969]

I've been following these instructions from start to purple wire and now I'm stuck. I removed the connector from the Body Control Module, but I only have a few inches of play. I can't get the housing off to see the wires. I don't have much light and only one hand can get up that far. I'm not sure how I'm going to insert a pin, or run a splice. I think to splice, I'l need remove the entire harness from the Body Control Module. So disconnect every plug, and see if that get's me enough slack to work. I wish you wouldn't have glossed over this part as it seems to be the only difficult part so far.

[@golfnutt1969]

I went to the dealership and had them enable the camera and it works. I'm not sure what the purple wire does, but I never hooked it up and simply taped it off with the yellow wire.

[@philfortner1805]

I didn't see the steering lines. Are you sure it was installed correctly? Other OEM units feature moving steering lines.

[@briansmobile1]

+Phil Fortner There's a wire for it, but the instructions say "not used" not sure why- possibly inaccurate or a liability or something?

[@philfortner1805]

+briansmobile1 Thanks for the great video. I completed my Ram backup cam install thanks to that extra detail. I only used the purple Utah Jazz wire, leaving the yellow alone. After the dealer flashed the code today I saw steering lines. You might try looking in the Uconnect menu setting for parking lines 'on/off'. Mine defaulted to 'on'.

[@hiddencreative7081]

In the radio settings there is a setting for "Safety and Assistance". In there, is an option to ENABLE the backup camera lines. I enabled it, and I have lines that display, and move as I turn the steering wheel. I did not use the yellow wire either.

[@pmoore7235]

Brian-thanks for the video. Got stuck trying to get the wire through that little nipple in the boot. Any suggestions much appreciated

[@mcblend]

Step 37, Cut the nipple and then crawl under the dashboard with a long Phillips #2 screwdriver. Poke into the vag looking hole. you will need to pierce the membrane. It will be in a downward direction, remember you are upside down right now so towards the earth. Poke lightly, leave Phillips in place and go look under the hood. You should see it bulging. This will give you a bearing on your direction, line it up then go give it a push through. At this point, I had Wire Fish Tape so I pulled the Phillips and used the Tape. Before inserting the tape I lubed both sides of vag and nipple with Vasoline. Be patient, go slow and good luck.

[@pmoore7235]

Mark Chaney thank you. I hooked up everything and had the software flashed by the dealership, only see the blue screen now. I think the problem is in where I inserted the three wires in the radio harness. I used what I think was 31, 32, and 33 slots that were empty. Any suggestions greatly appreciated

[@mcblend]

Hey Phillpip, sorry to hear you have a blue screen, mine worked great after I got it flashed at the dealership. I had mentioned in another comment about that radio harness... Seep 55, look on the back of your radio. Mine had the pinout numbers and I didn't have any wires in those locations. I only found this out after I pulled what I thought was 31-33, installed radio and it didn't work. took it back out and fixed it. Hope you get it working.

[@FishFind3000]

Is this your truck? If so you should get the soft opening. My dad did it for his 04 f150 and it works great.

[@briansmobile1]

+FishFind3000 It's built in.

[@oceanrider68]

Brian, how did you end up getting through the firewall? That part has me stumped.

[@briansmobile1]

There's a nipple you cut off that points out. The hole is too small unless you really lube it or cut the membrane that the steering column goes through.

[@badranger2004]

Hey Briansmobile1 great video as always, was just wondering where you got your safety vest from

[@briansmobile1]

+badranger2004 You can get them most anywhere. The one here came from Whitecap or whatever the new name is.

[@badranger2004]

+briansmobile1 thanks, I'm looking to get one for a roadside emergency kit

[@droy333]

Funny how you said screws/bolts/whatever. I use to go by threads, screw thread/bolt thread. Thats hard these days. Now if it needs a screwdriver of any kind its a screw all else is a bolt or a clip.

[@bicycle697]

Lordy mama, light my fuse!

[@pmpkilla]

I want to know if the radio ask for Anti-theft code after you unplugged it

[@briansmobile1]

Nope

[@zackaryrakisits9352]

out of curiosity I have a 2016 ram 2500 big horn diesel. I wasn't sure if I needed to run the whole wire harness to the radio or if the existing harness that's there had the capability already within it? also you mentioned having the dealer install the software prior to your installation is that correct? thanks for your insight!! great job!

[@idontknowjackshitt]

Quick thing to check. Open the tailgate and pop the plastic plate covering the wiring harness on the body side. If the body side connector only has 2 wires going to the tailgate, then you need to run the new wire from front to back. I have the 2016 1500 ecodiesel and I installed the tailgate handle and camera. I noticed the wiring harness within the tailgate was identical to the one in the kit so I was hoping it was pre-wired for it. Went to dealer and got the radio flashed and it didn't work when placed in reverse. Ended up following this guide to finish it off. Works great now.

[@shmank808]

Zackary Rakisits, did you end up having to use the entire harness or was it already prewired. Just bought a 2017 Big Horn 2500

[@zackaryrakisits9352]

Yes you have to use the new harness.

[@zackaryrakisits9352]

also like the video states you will need to go to the dealer and have them add the sales code for the backup camera after you install it otherwise it won't work.

[@austin3626]

This a 2500 or a 1500??

[@MrJpeck19]

How did you get the “horn” off of the the bcm connector?

[@MrJpeck19]

I figured it out, it was a lot easier than I thought it was going to be

[@VicGord]

i want to do this to my 12 ram but have to upgrade the radio which should not be hard just need to fid stock radio with camera

[@briansmobile1]

+VicGord *touch screen

[@VicGord]

yes sir i do i love the 4th gen ram great truck i have the 1500 hemi

[@andrewelmer9266]

I did this install, which ended up taking longer than I thought. PROBLEM. RADIO WON'T TURN ON AT ALL NOW. I QUADRUPLE checked all connections and wire placements in connectors etc. Any help please!!! and yes the battery is reconnected. followed the manual exactly.

[@Bipppa-zu8sn]

Andrew Elmer are sure you check the terminal placements and did you take any wires out? Check the back of the connectors there is numbers for the holes so you know which one is 31 32 33

[@MerlDogg]

I have the same problem. I did not have it flashed before install. I assume once it is, it will work? What was your outcome?

[@dmacleod101]

So the locking tailgate... Once I install the new harness i lose power to the locking tailgate. I know you said something about the wires or something at 8:02 in the video. Please let me know and thank you for the help on this install.

[@briansmobile1]

+Dylan Macleod Power lock on gate still works great.

[@briansmobile1]

+Dylan Macleod You lose power while it's unplugged, but that's just temporary while you're doing the install.

[@dmacleod101]

yeah see I lost power after i unplugged it. It even if I reinstall it in the factory plug it still not working. Anything I can try?

[@dmacleod101]

So for 2016 trucks U have to get it reprogramed. Once I brought it in to get the codes flashed it started working again. Very Weird.

[@difasdetyl7081]

OEM program? I did not understand www.driveuconnect.com/system/2015/jeep/renegade/5-0-ra2/ link? compatible?

[@elgamazacatecas6670]

So u need to program this ? For it to wrk

[@oxygen454]

Yes dealership nhas to enter the code. XAC

[@Houdinii1212]

any factory addons installed after production will require the dealer to update sales code and reconfigure vehicle. everything from remote start, backup cams, even fog lights. none of that will work untill you bring it back and have them update it via factory scan tool. ps this camera only works with the touch screen radios models.

[@PilotPlater]

+Houdinii1212 or I could put a wire on the battery terminal and wire my own damn foglights. Crook stealerships I swear.

[@Houdinii1212]

ya i guess if you dont want it to work with the factory switch and interact with the auto on off feature.

[@briansmobile1]

+Houdinii1212 Chrysler was awesome for allowing codes to be read computer free via the odometer or the check engine light by cycling the key. WTH happened with user & technician access? Geez! I hate going to the dealership. It sucks! Seems you should at least be able to configure the vehicle through a scantool or web enabled laptop interface. I can update my @#*& cell phone from home. I don't have to pay AT&T or wait for hours at the frick'n phone store. I had to do the same thing to get my trailer brake controller to wake up and play nice with the truck. Is it still worth it? Yes. Does it make me think about other purchase options for hours? YES!