tobeychris
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- Mazda CX-5 GT with Tech Package
Did you actually get this to work?
Aftermarket Backup Camera with Mazda OEM Screen
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Did you actually get this to work?
Just came back from my Mazda dealer...got this installed:
https://www.ebay.com (commissions earned)
Works fine. They charged me 2.3 hrs. Total cost of parts, labour, taxes was CAD$440.00
Could have saved some money on labour. But did not want to risk damaging the trim. They did a neat job. No wires in sight anywhere. All trim firmly in place.
I have a GX (base trim) with convenience package....
https://www.ebay.com (commissions earned)
Works fine. They charged me 2.3 hrs. Total cost of parts, labour, taxes was CAD$440.00
Could have saved some money on labour. But did not want to risk damaging the trim. They did a neat job. No wires in sight anywhere. All trim firmly in place.
I have a GX (base trim) with convenience package....
Bought this https://www.ebay.com (commissions earned) It arrived 3 days after payment. It works as advertised and you don't have to solder anything but the instructions are virtually useless. You don't need any special tools to install it just a flat head screwdriver, a #2 phillips screwdriver, a 11 mm socket with a long extension, a drill and some electrical tape and maybe some silicon for weather proofing. It took me 2-3 hours total to install and clean up. It works great
Use this guy's walkthrough for running the cables it's not the exact same camera install location but it's extremely helpful. http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123833868-Aftermarket-Backup-Camera-Running-Wires
And here's where he shows you how to remove the head unit and dash http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/show...t-Shiny-Trim-Head-Unit-and-Center-Floor-Piece
Use this guy's walkthrough for running the cables it's not the exact same camera install location but it's extremely helpful. http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123833868-Aftermarket-Backup-Camera-Running-Wires
And here's where he shows you how to remove the head unit and dash http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/show...t-Shiny-Trim-Head-Unit-and-Center-Floor-Piece
For 0920-401F connector, I saw different posts with inconsistant pin wiring.
some folk used 6C(R) as video +, 6D(B) as video ground, but someone else use 6C(R) as video ground and 6D(B) as video +. Can anyone clarify which one is the right way?
Thanks
some folk used 6C(R) as video +, 6D(B) as video ground, but someone else use 6C(R) as video ground and 6D(B) as video +. Can anyone clarify which one is the right way?
Thanks
Wire 1: 6C(red) = video +; 6D(black) = video ground
http://www.clubmazdacx5.com/temas/camara-de-vision-trasera.168/page-18#post-43268
Wire 2: 6C(red) = video ground ; 6D(black) = video +
http://www.mazda-forum.info/mazda-c...ine-incl-navi-nachruestbar-31.html#post478862
Which one is the right one?
Thanks
http://www.clubmazdacx5.com/temas/camara-de-vision-trasera.168/page-18#post-43268
Wire 2: 6C(red) = video ground ; 6D(black) = video +
http://www.mazda-forum.info/mazda-c...ine-incl-navi-nachruestbar-31.html#post478862
Which one is the right one?
Thanks
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http://www.cruxinterfacing.com/PDF/RVCMZ-72.pdf
They have a direct plug and play kit that we have used on several chryslers and has worked out perfectly. Plus it is only a plug....no adapter box so it should be available for about $200 or so with the camera.
They have a direct plug and play kit that we have used on several chryslers and has worked out perfectly. Plus it is only a plug....no adapter box so it should be available for about $200 or so with the camera.
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OK an update to this... Having just done this with my car today, I can tell you what works for a 2014 CX-5 Touring (at least).
Counter to all intuition and accepted usage, the German's guys diagram (second link) *IS* the correct one. Yes that's right, the Red wire (6C) is the negative video signal, and the Black wire (6D) is the positive video signal. Huh Mazda??
I can tell you that if you swap them (as I did originally), you'll get a very corrupted video signal... virtually total noise.
Anyway, here's a (hopefully) clear picture of what you have to wire to retain your factory camera for use with an aftermarket head unit, This is looking from the perspective of inserting pins into the factory harness plug. By the way, this connector has pins on 0.1" spacing, meaning you can use common PC double pin header strips as a plug (like these: http://www.vetco.net/catalog/images/VET-HEAD-DR-8-1.jpg). Just cut off a length of 3 (by 2) pins, and remove the two center ones. The four outer ones will plug in perfectly!
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I'm trying to add a backup camera to a 2013 CX-9 Sport. Any reason to think the details here would differ? I'm hoping to use either a license plate frame camera or a replacement plate light camera (https://www.ebay.com (commissions earned)) instead of drilling into the tailgate. But, all of the options I've seen are 12v and the factory headunit puts out 6v. Any reason why pulling 12v for the camera from the reverse light and running the video wire up to the headunit wouldn't work or wouldn't be a good idea? (i.e. Does the headunit need to sense that current draw via the camera harness to work?) Found someone online who will sell the plug without the camera (for $50), so I can choose my own, but I'm not finding any 6v plate/light-based options.
Hello. I also want to add a back-up camera to my CX-5 which has the display. The local dealers are mounting the Mazda original back-up camera for 500 euros, including the necessary cables and man-power. I found a more easy solution here:
https://www.ebay.com (commissions earned)
Looking to the detailed description it seems like a thing that I can do by myself.
Has anyone here adopted this solution already ? Is it working good or not?
Thank you all and drive safe!
https://www.ebay.com (commissions earned)
Looking to the detailed description it seems like a thing that I can do by myself.
Has anyone here adopted this solution already ? Is it working good or not?
Thank you all and drive safe!
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- 2014 & 2019 CX-5 Touring(s)
On another car, I tried a wireless backup camera and screen (from the 'Peak' brand). It was crappy - subject to interference through bad signal, and surrounding radio signals. The one you posted may be better, but I would not risk a wireless cam again, personally.
REDOTTERRICH
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- 2016 Mazda CX-5, Titanium Flash, Touring w/Tech
padwanjoe,
I am attempting this with a similar cam in the next couple of days... I will let you know how it goes. Linked is the thread that goes over basic install instructions that I am attempting.
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123833868-Aftermarket-Backup-Camera-Running-Wires
I am attempting this with a similar cam in the next couple of days... I will let you know how it goes. Linked is the thread that goes over basic install instructions that I am attempting.
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123833868-Aftermarket-Backup-Camera-Running-Wires
@RedBaron and @REDOTTERRICH: Thank you for sharing your information. I look forward to see how good is this wifi-android-camera. And I hope it will be good so your work will be fruitful.
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REDOTTERRICH
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- 2016 Mazda CX-5, Titanium Flash, Touring w/Tech
Padwan, I installed yesterday.
Taking off all panels was hands down the easiest part. The rest of the install was easy as well. All in all it took me about 30 minutes.
I installed the camera and wifi transmitter into the reverse lights. While it works as it should, it does take a second for the transmitter to boot and the connection to establish. It's not bad if you are backing out of a spot and have time to wait, otherwise it's just too long for everyday application. I will be re-doing the power configuration. I plan to do a power adapter for the trunk outlet.
I will have to say that the picture quality is good. It was on par with my husband's stock camera in the Dodge Dart. There is a slight lag in live feed, but not enough to be of any negative affect I feel. If someone/something were to dart into my path, I would still have ample reaction time at the usual reverse speed.
All-in-all, I am very happy.
Taking off all panels was hands down the easiest part. The rest of the install was easy as well. All in all it took me about 30 minutes.
I installed the camera and wifi transmitter into the reverse lights. While it works as it should, it does take a second for the transmitter to boot and the connection to establish. It's not bad if you are backing out of a spot and have time to wait, otherwise it's just too long for everyday application. I will be re-doing the power configuration. I plan to do a power adapter for the trunk outlet.
I will have to say that the picture quality is good. It was on par with my husband's stock camera in the Dodge Dart. There is a slight lag in live feed, but not enough to be of any negative affect I feel. If someone/something were to dart into my path, I would still have ample reaction time at the usual reverse speed.
All-in-all, I am very happy.
REDOTTERRICH
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- 2016 Mazda CX-5, Titanium Flash, Touring w/Tech
Here is the link to the thread about install...
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123833868-Aftermarket-Backup-Camera-Running-Wires
And here is the link to the cam I bought:
http://www.4ucam.com/copy_of_iphone-android-ipad-WIFI-Backup-Camera.html#contains
The dealer sent it 2 day without me asking so that was a plus.
