kennyc

nah... just the rear view. nothing fancy.

special-ed

Hey palmuti, I've spliced into the center console acc outlet when doing my PIE multi-switch install. I actually spliced into it to add another 12 volt cigarette lighter outlet on my driver's side dash.

I think in order to access the wires easier, you'll need to pull the 2 aluminum trims off, then remove the 4 screws that hold the cup holder molding, then remove the cup holder molding itself.

The 2 bolts located on the bottom of the armrest console is basically used to just hold the console in place. Removal of these 2 bolts just allows the armrest console to be slid back, BUT you still have to remove the 2 aluminum trims (as well as a couple of screws) in order for the armrest console to be allowed total freedom to slide back.

palmultiacura

Thanks for the info.....but you lost me at 'pull the 2 aluminum trims off'. I hate those god damn things. I paid like $200 for new ones last year ....I looked at them wrong and they dented (actually a seat belt and then a 2x4 hit them). They look great, but damage easily.

I bought an 'add a circuit' and I think I will run the wire like T. Diddy recomended. Still waiting for Blitzsafe adaptor to start the install.(UPS said it is on the truck for delivery today)

gt1

Those alluminium strips are hard to pull only the first time. Afterwards they are loosened a bit and come off easier.

AcurasGhost

Hey Kenny. I'm getting the same camera installed that you got (also with Dom's Navi converter & dvd 8500) .... but what is that top piece? How and what did you use to fabricate that little thing? Did you have to have it there?

kennyc

that is actually part of the plastic piece. All I did was trim it off.

Here's a pic...



You will see what I did once you take off the trim piece.

zeezz

did you use a dremel tool for that?

kennyc

yes. the slot for the camera wire (trunk lid) => cutting disk
the license plate trim => cutting disk first, then sanding wheel

Chromeout~AcuraTL

I was just wonder if any body can help me find a good quality backup camera? list the website would be helpful. Thank You

Blitz

Makes me wish I had Navi.....and/or a 3GTL.

palmultiacura

I used a router bit (usually used to mortise <SP> a hinge for a door). The dremel is an amazing tool!

snowman81

I can help you with installing the Nav, the new car...not so much help here.

Has there been anyword on a "group discount" for back-up cameras? I've been looking into this for my 2G TL-S. I thought about getting the Inspire Spoiler with the built in back-up camera but I've heard they are hard to come by and very expensive, so I will go this route also.

Blitz

I'm on the fence about whether I want the OEM or Alpine Navi.



Also on the fence about where I'm going to get the money.... from my ass or thin air. Overheard someone mention it being picked from a tree also.

palmultiacura

I got mine on ebay, ~$120. Nice quality CCD. A bunch of us bought our cams from Wendy on ebay (thanks to Kenny_C we got free shipping!

here is his thread: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...4&page=1&pp=25

snowman81

yeah, I saw that one. I'll probably do the same when i decide to do it. There are some other things that I've been looking into lately...BBK, V-AFC

Blitz, if you find a tree that has $$$ or can figure a way to pull it out of thin air please let me know...I'd like to get in on that. As for getting it from your ass, it's all yours, but if you want to use that money to buy me something...I'd be okay with that. Have you seen my VA Beach meet thread...check out my sig, there's a link. Pass the word if you can.

tulile

You have the video on the NAV, I still trying to find out how to get it there. I bought a DVD player but I still don't Know how to change it so that I can play it in the NAV screen. Are there any other thing I have to buy other than the DVD player?

tulile

Can you send me the site from where you bought the camera?
Thanks. tulile

kennyc

post #7

http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZswm902

AcurasGhost

https://acurazine.com/forums/ramblings-12/03-silver-debadged-cl-lennox-square-mall-atl-136327/

teeman

Has Anybody did this mod with the small version on the camera. According to Wendy from Ebay it's the new 2006 model with more steath.
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ebay 2006 model

ITL

wow, that is definitely smaller! Thanks for the link.

Brokedoc

Has anyone used this camera that Wendy sells? Link Here

It seems smaller than Wendy's other cameras and I like the fact that it has a metal housing instead of the plastic the others are made out of. I'm kinda concerned about the water issue that happened to the previous installs.

moreace

That one says water resistant where the ones we use are water proof. I believe there has only been one issue with water getting in a camera. Maybe a bad unit.

Brokedoc

The descriptions for both units state that they meet the IP67 standards. I think that Wendy may have just used the wrong term in the description.

In my mind, a solid metal housing makes better seals with rubber washers than flexible plastic housings. My concerns with the metal unit are 1) Lux rating is listed as 1.5 whereas the other units are 0.5 and 2) even though the unit has smaller dimensions, the way the bracket attaches makes it look like it may stick out more.

It's a little less expensive than the other units.

gman44116

iTrader: (1)

I am good at everything but electrical! Someone mentioned picking up a mini fuse "add a circuit" pigtail. Autozone,Murray's, Advanced Auto do not have the mini.

My questions are this for those of you who wired to the fusebox:

1. Where to find this mini add a circuit.
2. Where to plug it in. There are several open fuse plugs but not sure where to start. Do I just plug it in and connect the wires? Or do I take the fuse panel out and connect the wiring in the back?
3. Any pictures would really help...

Thanks everyone for chiming in...

Crook

Someone has mentioned that they found some at Pepboys. These plug in where your existing fuse would be. (fuse box)



Here's the one for minifuses

gman44116

iTrader: (1)

So which open fuse should this go into? Want power only when key in ignition. Also, what number fuse should it be?

Crook

Fuse 32 which is power for your radio, HFL, NAV etc., It's powered with ignition .
Pull the fuse in slot 32 and plug the add-a-fuse in that slot. The 7.5A fuse that you just removed gets plugged into the add-a-fuse and another fuse is added to it for your extra circuit that your are trying to send power to.

gman44116

iTrader: (1)

Should I use a 7.5A fuse on the extra circuit on the add a fuse for the tvandnav2go box?

gman44116

iTrader: (1)

Can someone show me where I can find a mini add a fuse online? I don't have a pepboys and napa,advance auto parts, murrays and Autozone didn't carry these at my local stores.

thanks..

tracer877

Does anyone have a shop recommendation or person for installation in the bay area? Preferably something in the south bay like San Jose. I've ordered the backup camera and dvd2nav pnp, and I don't want to mess up.

brianp6621

I'm getting close to ordering a camera (ordered Dom's this morning) and can't decide between the new camera list above (not the drill mount one) and the one used previously by many people.

The new one isn't as deep but I'm wondering if that actually might be an issue because the lens will be further up into the license plate well and may show more of the area around/above the license plate and therefore may require more grinding/removal or you may not be able to remove enough to have an unobstructed view due to the silver metal trim.

gman44116

iTrader: (1)

Does anyone know if 20 gauge is okay to use for the power to the fusebox from the navi converter box? Also, Can I use this same power wire for both the converter box and my myron & davis dvd player? Or should I run two lines to the fuse box, one for each..?

Kennedy

iTrader: (2)

Why are you running power from the fusebox?

Yo could easily splaice into the power for the nav system right there in the trunk, and that circuit is already on a fuse...

That's exactly what Dom's PNP units do, via the PNP harness.

And yes, that power is fine for your DVD too... None of this equipment is a high current draw. You'll hurt nothing using the same power source.

brianp6621

Wait, I though Dom's unit EVEN with the PNP harness still require a seperate power to be run..

Kennedy

iTrader: (2)

It does... I did not know this until it arrived today. I assuemd it woudl be totally plug an play. Ooops.

Looks like you have to run 6-7 wires... I need ot dig out that insatll thread now.

brianp6621

6-7 wires?

Did you get the PNP harness?

I will be installing mine this weekend and was only planning on running power from the fuse box, wires to the front for a switch for the future reverse camera (to be able to turn the reverse camera on at any time), and the wires to the front to extend the switch for video 2 for doms.

Is this what other people are doing?

Kennedy

iTrader: (2)

I count grounds too...

- All the white wires, the power (-), (and the green if you want to be able to watch movies while rolling) go to ground.

- Blue wire goes to the reverse light (+), as does your reverse camera (+).

- switch power: This thing takes very little amperage to operate (about that of a radar detector, which can run on batteries). I plan to splice directly into pin 2 of the NAV units 8 pin connector (switch acc power-red wire yellow stripe).

The NAV is already on a fused circuit, so splicing doesn't place either in danger.
It's not a bad idea to run a seperate circuit out of the fuse box, but it's way overkill. If this thing had some significant power draw, I'd run a seperate circuit too, but there truly is no need.

brianp6621

Are you extending the switch for the DVD up to the front of the car?

037

I'll be in Maryland possibly next weekend, Baltimore area, would love to check out your backup camera in person.