Guys,
Just bought an 08 350z Enthusiast (non Bose) and doing my first mod. I've done lots of research on the forum and appreciate all the knowledge I've gained. My first project is a Head unit replacement and i've chosen the Pioneer avic-x850bt with the Metra Dash kit and Axxess ASWC-1. After reading a few of the threads including
https://my350z.com/forum/audio-and-v...ew-camera.html
and
https://my350z.com/forum/audio-video...install-4.html
I have attempted to install the $20 ebay cam found that some of the other guys have put in.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/250872048016...84.m1439.l2649

I have successfully tapped into the Reverse wire and ground and run the video cable up through the center console. I believe there is a problem with the HU recognizing the camera and here are a few things that I've done to try get it to work:
-Run a separate RCA cable to verify it isn't the cable - No Luck
-Unhook the video cable from the HU and connect it to a TV and it is in fact sending the signal and comes up on the TV every time.
-Run a separate 16 gauge wire from the HU's purple Rear Cam Signal wire back to the Reverse wire in the trunk (so both cam power and HU wire are connected to Reverse wire)
-Tried the "Battery" and "Ground" polarity settings in the HU menu for backup cam settings - no luck
-Tried to connect RCA to AV1 input instead of backup cam input with no luck on AV1
-Tried disconnecting the bypass that I had setup to make sure everything was "Stock"

So far I've only got the video to display on the HU 1 time so I know it is possible but even then it worked for 1 sec when I shifted to reverse and then put in neutral and shifted back and no luck the next time (and no changes). Does anyone have any other suggestions to try so I can put this thing back together and start driving it again.

Thanks
Ryan

 

Check the HU settings? Since it works when you hook it up to the tv and it seems the HU is having trouble reading it, could be a faulty HU connection/harness

 

I would definitely check the settings.

I have a DDX470 and theres a setting that makes the reverse camera over ride whatever is on the display when its in reverse.

 

Thanks Guys - it appears to now be working. I was testing it with the key in "Acc" mode instead of fully cranked. I believe it may have something to do with voltage output but not sure. Once I cranked it up and threw it in reverse, it worked. Thanks for the input.

 

I dont think the reverse lights turn on in acc mode lol.

 

Yes - Mine do . confirmed via multimeter and output to external video display.

 

Anywhere to get this camera still?

 

eBay. I got mine for $18 shipped. It works great!!

 

Yeah.. I've checked ebay, not seeing it. The links all link to an item not being sold anymore, which is why I asked. Hope I can still get it.

 

Here's the link to the one I got:
CCD Camera
Looks like there are still more than 10 available. Take about 2+ weeks to ship from Hong Kong. Also - Here is a picture of how clear the image is. I was pretty impressed for $20.

 

Micro SD slot up front is a nice touch!!


I like how recessed your radio is. Mine sticks out (DDX 470), not a lot but its not as flush as yours.

 

Clicking that link takes me to a page saying the listing ended like the 2nd of october... I looked through that sellers whole listings, no cameras.

 

Just search "350Z reverse camera" on ebay. Youll find hundreds for under $20.

 

Actually i find exactly 18. A couple just repeats.. But that is besides the point.

Point is I'd like one that members here have used and proven to be semi-decent, and I can't find any like was used here previously.

 

When I get home I'll send you the link to the one I bought. No problems so far and fast shipping.

 

Thanks.

 

Damn the seller I bought mine from isn't listing them anymore. Anyway, when I searched, I searched for reverse camera for the nissan Livina. Any of those $15-25 ones work. I went with one that was $24 since it was supposedly a sony lense lol

 

LMAO youre one of those people.



http://www.ebay.com/itm/CCD-Rear-View-Reverse-Camera-fit-for-NISSAN-350Z-cayenne-Car-/141074834094?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3A350Z&hash=item20d8b722ae&vxp=mtr
This is the one I went with. Works flawless.

 

Thanks, just bought that one. Appreciate it.
Sorry for the thread hijack OP.