tools needed
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plastic pry bars(optional)
Dremel or similar
Crimping tool
screwdriver
8mm & 10mm sockets
trim clip puller
soldering stuff - phono plug - speaker cable or similar and other bits of wire
parts to make adapter (see below)
bullet connectors and sockets (or similar)
DIY
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ok I've been testing this kit for a few weeks now so thought it's time to get this up. Had a friend abroad who asked if I'd like to test out a wireless camera so thought why not ....i believe you can get it on ebay also. been wanting to mess with the navi a while but tbh all the camera that you used to find before are well awful and just stick out like a sore thumb when installed. This fits in the existing light fitting and looks almost stock.
Here is the kit
there is a wireless sender receiver, camera, and a standard video wire too if you don't want wireless. TBH i think these retail for well under £30 and cheaper if just the wired version and with that in mind the build is actually very good.
It's RoHS compliant, weatherproof and ok in low light. First off we need to make an adapter for the navi for the video in...you can find it on TSXclub but the pinouts are slightly different but still work.
Here are the parts you need/make up
you need a 10way 0.1" socket that you need to mod to a 7way (oh yeah dremel :lol: ) and you need to make a jumper(bottom right item). The socket (if it's from Maplins) will have the clip location for the inserted pins located at the bottom, this will be our reference orientation since the socket will only go into the navi connector one way.
Solder up the phono socket to the cable, i used cat 5e cable, but speaker wire or similar should be ok. once you've done that insert the phono socket cover and any heatshrinking etc you want to use BEFORE crimping/soldering the pins to the other end of the wire!
After you soldered time to connect the pins. Now the pin numbers are counted left to right when referencing the connector on the DVD player. On TSXclub you see them jumping pin 6&7 and then connecting video + and GND to 5 & 2 respectively...like this
this works but strictly video GND is pin 4, video signal is pin 5 and pin 2 is just ground, this is the config I used since i need the ground pin for the wireless receiver
Time to take apart the car! Follow here to remove the ashtray
You need to remove the trim cover on the DVD player...now this can be a pain but there is a trick use lubricant. If this is the first time it's coming off it maybe stiff. If you can get a pry tool in from the top edge of the DVD player and pry it off slightly you can use the extension pipe from your lubricant to get into the space and spray the two clips
It should come off easier after that. Once you've done that take the 4 10mm bolts holding the DVD down and 2 wire clips and withdraw it..you may want to use a some towels on the edge of your center console ..the brackets are sharp...some techs scratched my trim replacing the player when i got the car and i still notice it now
Once out you'll see something like this
Plug A is the plug used for the adapter, the adapter will only go in orientated correctly since the pins are offset from centre. Plug B is the plug I used to tap into the 12V reverse power for the receiver.
The green dotted line gives 12V when reverse is engaged. To tap into this i didn't use a snap lock or splice i simply inserted the wire into the rear since it looks like it's not fully crimped..looped the wire back and cable tied it, on the other end i used an insulated bullet connector. You can connect the reciver to these connections now.
Now for the boot. This is held by 3 screw in rivets, 6 christmas tree fasteners and also the two rubber guards. to remove the rubber guards, pull up on the end of one side and then slide it out (see pic), this is what you're left with once the cover is removed..you don't need to remove the plastic pull handle.
Remove the light ***embly, held by 3x8mm bolts
Then you can remove the plastic trim covering the license plate lights. This is held by 4 clips. you just pull gently. Once this is out you need to enlarge the opening to accommodate the camera...dremel and sandpaper i also touched it up after too.
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plastic pry bars(optional)
Dremel or similar
Crimping tool
screwdriver
8mm & 10mm sockets
trim clip puller
soldering stuff - phono plug - speaker cable or similar and other bits of wire
parts to make adapter (see below)
bullet connectors and sockets (or similar)
DIY
-------
ok I've been testing this kit for a few weeks now so thought it's time to get this up. Had a friend abroad who asked if I'd like to test out a wireless camera so thought why not ....i believe you can get it on ebay also. been wanting to mess with the navi a while but tbh all the camera that you used to find before are well awful and just stick out like a sore thumb when installed. This fits in the existing light fitting and looks almost stock.
Here is the kit
there is a wireless sender receiver, camera, and a standard video wire too if you don't want wireless. TBH i think these retail for well under £30 and cheaper if just the wired version and with that in mind the build is actually very good.
It's RoHS compliant, weatherproof and ok in low light. First off we need to make an adapter for the navi for the video in...you can find it on TSXclub but the pinouts are slightly different but still work.
Here are the parts you need/make up
you need a 10way 0.1" socket that you need to mod to a 7way (oh yeah dremel :lol: ) and you need to make a jumper(bottom right item). The socket (if it's from Maplins) will have the clip location for the inserted pins located at the bottom, this will be our reference orientation since the socket will only go into the navi connector one way.
Solder up the phono socket to the cable, i used cat 5e cable, but speaker wire or similar should be ok. once you've done that insert the phono socket cover and any heatshrinking etc you want to use BEFORE crimping/soldering the pins to the other end of the wire!
After you soldered time to connect the pins. Now the pin numbers are counted left to right when referencing the connector on the DVD player. On TSXclub you see them jumping pin 6&7 and then connecting video + and GND to 5 & 2 respectively...like this
this works but strictly video GND is pin 4, video signal is pin 5 and pin 2 is just ground, this is the config I used since i need the ground pin for the wireless receiver
Time to take apart the car! Follow here to remove the ashtray
You need to remove the trim cover on the DVD player...now this can be a pain but there is a trick use lubricant. If this is the first time it's coming off it maybe stiff. If you can get a pry tool in from the top edge of the DVD player and pry it off slightly you can use the extension pipe from your lubricant to get into the space and spray the two clips
It should come off easier after that. Once you've done that take the 4 10mm bolts holding the DVD down and 2 wire clips and withdraw it..you may want to use a some towels on the edge of your center console ..the brackets are sharp...some techs scratched my trim replacing the player when i got the car and i still notice it now
Once out you'll see something like this
Plug A is the plug used for the adapter, the adapter will only go in orientated correctly since the pins are offset from centre. Plug B is the plug I used to tap into the 12V reverse power for the receiver.
The green dotted line gives 12V when reverse is engaged. To tap into this i didn't use a snap lock or splice i simply inserted the wire into the rear since it looks like it's not fully crimped..looped the wire back and cable tied it, on the other end i used an insulated bullet connector. You can connect the reciver to these connections now.
Now for the boot. This is held by 3 screw in rivets, 6 christmas tree fasteners and also the two rubber guards. to remove the rubber guards, pull up on the end of one side and then slide it out (see pic), this is what you're left with once the cover is removed..you don't need to remove the plastic pull handle.
Remove the light ***embly, held by 3x8mm bolts
Then you can remove the plastic trim covering the license plate lights. This is held by 4 clips. you just pull gently. Once this is out you need to enlarge the opening to accommodate the camera...dremel and sandpaper i also touched it up after too.