07 TL-S Reverse Camera - Constant On?
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07 TL-S Reverse Camera - Constant On?
I think I may have brought up this topic quite some time ago but I couldn't seem to find it anywhere.
I've been thinking I'd like to have the option to have my reverse camera constantly on. Basically I'd like to be driving down the road and If I choose I'd like to be able to see the traffic behind me. I know this would be possible with an aftermarket system... but I'd like to know if it's ever been done with a stock unit.
I'm sure it's possible but I wouldn't know where to start. I might be shooting up the wrong alley here but I'm wondering if there would be anyway to have it routed to "aux" so basically when you toggle over to "Aux" the camera would activate.
I've been thinking I'd like to have the option to have my reverse camera constantly on. Basically I'd like to be driving down the road and If I choose I'd like to be able to see the traffic behind me. I know this would be possible with an aftermarket system... but I'd like to know if it's ever been done with a stock unit.
I'm sure it's possible but I wouldn't know where to start. I might be shooting up the wrong alley here but I'm wondering if there would be anyway to have it routed to "aux" so basically when you toggle over to "Aux" the camera would activate.
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Damnit ray, don't make me explain myself to you haha. It's just one of those little extras I wouldn't mind having. I've actually wanted this since riding in Ahmad's TL (06 Acura TL) I'm not sure how but I think it might help at night in blind spots too
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I have wanted to do this too. But did not know where to start... Where is the switch that actually turns it on? The camera has a way wider viewing span to than the review mirror. When I'm backing out of the garage in the morning I can see cars coming down the road way ahead of time before I can see them in the mirror.
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it's hooked up to the reverse switch/lights
the camera gets powered when you put the car into reverse. get the schematics, and you should be able to figure out which wire(s) need to be used
the camera gets powered when you put the car into reverse. get the schematics, and you should be able to figure out which wire(s) need to be used
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Once you get this working, then you need to put a motorized zoom lens on the camera and image recognition software so you can pick off the fuzz scoping you out from the distance.
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Originally Posted by FRST4DR
I have wanted to do this too. But did not know where to start... Where is the switch that actually turns it on? The camera has a way wider viewing span to than the review mirror. When I'm backing out of the garage in the morning I can see cars coming down the road way ahead of time before I can see them in the mirror.
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Originally Posted by Evader
Exactly which is why I figure this would be nice for blind spots. I love it when i'm backing out of a driveway or even parked on the street and if I just put it in reverse I can see the oncoming traffic that I would have to struggle to see by looking over my shoulder. It would be nice to just have it in drive and be able to use this feature.. Just my thoughts. Might be a fun spring/summer experiment, but it would be nice to know which wires are for what before I start toying around with them
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damn! I didn't think I was going to get flamed for this shit lol
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yea I am interested in this also... I have seen a couple of the guys with wendy cams make a switch for them... works bad ass I would love to have it constantly on while I am parking rather than it switching... why? well that half second delay .... lmfao
dunno if I'd like to look down to cover my blindspots... rather turn my head it is more natural
dunno if I'd like to look down to cover my blindspots... rather turn my head it is more natural
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LOL at the responses...
Brad, that may sound like a cool idea, but when you are driving, watching a screen is bad news man. You can't see what's in front if you are looking down trying to figure out what lane which car is in and how fast they are coming. It happens quicker with the rear view mirror because it is looking ahead and everything is still within your peripheral vision. That's why they don't want you doing the Navi while driving, and why DVD displays are illegal up front in most states. By looking down and focusing on that, you lose some concentration for what is coming ahead. Remember a second is all it takes for someone to change lanes and crash your shit up. Be careful my dude...the bad outweighs the good in this.
Brad, that may sound like a cool idea, but when you are driving, watching a screen is bad news man. You can't see what's in front if you are looking down trying to figure out what lane which car is in and how fast they are coming. It happens quicker with the rear view mirror because it is looking ahead and everything is still within your peripheral vision. That's why they don't want you doing the Navi while driving, and why DVD displays are illegal up front in most states. By looking down and focusing on that, you lose some concentration for what is coming ahead. Remember a second is all it takes for someone to change lanes and crash your shit up. Be careful my dude...the bad outweighs the good in this.
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ok just to set you all at ease. Doesnt look like its feasable anyway. The input to Navigation unit to turn on the rear camera is the same circuit as the reverse lights. In other words the the reverse lights would have to come on in order for the camera to come on. And secondly the multiplex sends out that signal on the automatic and would most likely throw a code if it detected voltage on the reverse light circuit when the gear selector is in drive.
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^ Good, because Brad is supposed to be washing my car this spring/summer and I would hate to have to do it myself because he got fucked up looking at a R8 in that rear view cam!
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see now I have to find a way to make this shit possible...Saying it isn't feasable i'm not someone who can accept that haha. I'm going to have to do some extensive research on this little project and If I come up with anything I'll ressurect this thread. I know it's not the samy system and all that shit but I believe Yukon Denlai has this exact feature standard.
The point Al made about the half-second delay is just another reason why I'd like to have this little feature. I have more important things to worry about for now though like a drop, wheels and the lower grille.
The point Al made about the half-second delay is just another reason why I'd like to have this little feature. I have more important things to worry about for now though like a drop, wheels and the lower grille.
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I have more important things to worry about for now though like a drop, wheels and the lower grille.
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see now I have to find a way to make this shit possible...Saying it isn't feasable i'm not someone who can accept that haha. I'm going to have to do some extensive research on this little project and If I come up with anything I'll ressurect this thread. I know it's not the samy system and all that shit but I believe Yukon Denlai has this exact feature standard.
The point Al made about the half-second delay is just another reason why I'd like to have this little feature. I have more important things to worry about for now though like a drop, wheels and the lower grille.
The point Al made about the half-second delay is just another reason why I'd like to have this little feature. I have more important things to worry about for now though like a drop, wheels and the lower grille.
http://www.hondapilot.org/
Some guy wanted a toggle for his rear view camera so he could check the trailer he was towing while on the highway. I have an 08 Pilot with Navi and it's a very similar setup to the 07+ TLs so perhaps his solution will work for you.
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Thanks redman!
I just found the link:
http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/sho...+Camera+Toggle
Now I just have to find out where this wire would be in the TL and I'll be in business
I just found the link:
http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/sho...+Camera+Toggle
Now I just have to find out where this wire would be in the TL and I'll be in business
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Without getting this thread booted to the modifications area, does anyone know if this would be a generally correct breakdown of what jctatman was describing here?
I don't have real knowledge of electrical wiring, but have tinkered quite a bit with good success in the past and was just curious to know if I was following his description correctly?
Also, based on his description, does anyone know if powering the reverse relay side of the diode lets the system function as "stock" or if both conditions power up the camera?
Thanks in advance!
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Originally Posted by Evader
Thanks redman!
I just found the link:
http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/sho...+Camera+Toggle
Now I just have to find out where this wire would be in the TL and I'll be in business
I just found the link:
http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/sho...+Camera+Toggle
Now I just have to find out where this wire would be in the TL and I'll be in business
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you could always just run a cheap second cam feeding the input through your nav2go or something similar.I know this is extra money but sounds like less work
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Guys I have thought about this for a while, but have been too lazy to do it (sorry). Plus I thought I was the only one interested in doing it. Seeing as there is other interest, I might just go ahead and do it to prove it's done. This project got put on hold after my (much more labor intensive project) of putting seat heaters in my rear seats https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173199
Anyway, back to point. I have a 6 speed, and I haven't looked into the schematics for an Auto. But for the 6 speeders out there, this mod would be very easy and straight forward. All that would be needed is wire, a toggle switch, and a diode (and of course misc connectors, etc).
Without posting the schematic, this is a little more difficult to explain. But basically all you would need to do is run a wire from a power source (empty fuse spot in the box, battery, another hot wire, etc), to the toggle switch, and then to the back of the wire in the navi for the feed in/command on. (I forget which wire this is since I don't have my "plans" with me here by my side).
The diode would then be placed before the splice in, not allowing that 12v to be sent back, i.e. to the multiplex. This would keep the reverse lights from coming on, ECU/multiplex/anything else from thinking you're in reverse. Overall you would just simply be telling the navi "I'm in reverse, so turn the camera on", but nothing else would think you're in reverse.
Again without the schematic this probably doesn't make a lot of sense. And I wrote this up rather quickly, so it may not make sense/sound formal. Maybe I'll actually get around to doing this mod since poeple are asking.
And I'll double check for all you auto trans guys out there too
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Anyway, back to point. I have a 6 speed, and I haven't looked into the schematics for an Auto. But for the 6 speeders out there, this mod would be very easy and straight forward. All that would be needed is wire, a toggle switch, and a diode (and of course misc connectors, etc).
Without posting the schematic, this is a little more difficult to explain. But basically all you would need to do is run a wire from a power source (empty fuse spot in the box, battery, another hot wire, etc), to the toggle switch, and then to the back of the wire in the navi for the feed in/command on. (I forget which wire this is since I don't have my "plans" with me here by my side).
The diode would then be placed before the splice in, not allowing that 12v to be sent back, i.e. to the multiplex. This would keep the reverse lights from coming on, ECU/multiplex/anything else from thinking you're in reverse. Overall you would just simply be telling the navi "I'm in reverse, so turn the camera on", but nothing else would think you're in reverse.
Again without the schematic this probably doesn't make a lot of sense. And I wrote this up rather quickly, so it may not make sense/sound formal. Maybe I'll actually get around to doing this mod since poeple are asking.
And I'll double check for all you auto trans guys out there too
-- Kevin
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Originally Posted by acuratech239
Guys I have thought about this for a while, but have been too lazy to do it (sorry). Plus I thought I was the only one interested in doing it. Seeing as there is other interest, I might just go ahead and do it to prove it's done. This project got put on hold after my (much more labor intensive project) of putting seat heaters in my rear seats https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173199
Anyway, back to point. I have a 6 speed, and I haven't looked into the schematics for an Auto. But for the 6 speeders out there, this mod would be very easy and straight forward. All that would be needed is wire, a toggle switch, and a diode (and of course misc connectors, etc).
Without posting the schematic, this is a little more difficult to explain. But basically all you would need to do is run a wire from a power source (empty fuse spot in the box, battery, another hot wire, etc), to the toggle switch, and then to the back of the wire in the navi for the feed in/command on. (I forget which wire this is since I don't have my "plans" with me here by my side).
The diode would then be placed before the splice in, not allowing that 12v to be sent back, i.e. to the multiplex. This would keep the reverse lights from coming on, ECU/multiplex/anything else from thinking you're in reverse. Overall you would just simply be telling the navi "I'm in reverse, so turn the camera on", but nothing else would think you're in reverse.
Again without the schematic this probably doesn't make a lot of sense. And I wrote this up rather quickly, so it may not make sense/sound formal. Maybe I'll actually get around to doing this mod since poeple are asking.
And I'll double check for all you auto trans guys out there too
-- Kevin
Anyway, back to point. I have a 6 speed, and I haven't looked into the schematics for an Auto. But for the 6 speeders out there, this mod would be very easy and straight forward. All that would be needed is wire, a toggle switch, and a diode (and of course misc connectors, etc).
Without posting the schematic, this is a little more difficult to explain. But basically all you would need to do is run a wire from a power source (empty fuse spot in the box, battery, another hot wire, etc), to the toggle switch, and then to the back of the wire in the navi for the feed in/command on. (I forget which wire this is since I don't have my "plans" with me here by my side).
The diode would then be placed before the splice in, not allowing that 12v to be sent back, i.e. to the multiplex. This would keep the reverse lights from coming on, ECU/multiplex/anything else from thinking you're in reverse. Overall you would just simply be telling the navi "I'm in reverse, so turn the camera on", but nothing else would think you're in reverse.
Again without the schematic this probably doesn't make a lot of sense. And I wrote this up rather quickly, so it may not make sense/sound formal. Maybe I'll actually get around to doing this mod since poeple are asking.
And I'll double check for all you auto trans guys out there too
-- Kevin
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It's done now I'll post up a write up of all the details at a later time...I'm at work now but just wanted to let everyone know it's possible. And no, the reverse lights don't come on, the mirror doesn't tilt down, etc. Just the camera's image comes up on the nav
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-- Kevin
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It's done now I'll post up a write up of all the details at a later time...I'm at work now but just wanted to let everyone know it's possible. And no, the reverse lights don't come on, the mirror doesn't tilt down, etc. Just the camera's image comes up on the nav
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-- Kevin
Let's Hear it!
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Originally Posted by MustBeTL
Let's Hear it!
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=178222
There you go! Click the link for the write-up
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