Back up Camera

[revaddict]

Hi all

I just picked up my 05' landcruiser and I want to add a back up camera, which I thought came standard. My dealership told me that there was no OEM offering although I think that the Lexus GX470 and the Japan-spec models have them. Does anybody know whether European Toyota dealers can retrofit these things onto our cars?

I read through matt's exceptional guide to add a second camera source to the LCD screen. Despite my poor german I understood that we need a RGB/Compsite adaptor (where to buy?). CarTFT.com offers a switch connected to the rear gear which would also be used.

Could anybody shed some light on this, and where can I find the connectors explained in Matts webpage?

Thanks in advance
and sorry for it being english, you guys seem to be the best experts on the web

Max

[matt]

Hello and welcome Max!

The backup camera only comes with the 100 series LandCruiser. I still assume one could retrofit this camera to the j12, but I have not tried it myself. And since the dealers can not do it, there may be some problems I am not aware of.

You only need a RGB/Composite - Adapter if you want to use a color camera. A Black/White-Interface is much easier.
The connectors are standard toyota spare parts, so by installing a camera interface, you do not need to cut any wires.
What kind of switch were you looking at on the carTFT-Page?

One more question: Is the navigation DVD still under the front passenger seat in the 2005 model?
(This is were I feed in the video signal.)

matt.

[revaddict]

Thanks for your reply.

The adaptor you use, that uses a manual switch right? how many sources can you switch from?

Where can I purchase the color adaptor? and how much does it cost?

The switch from carTFT is the one that switches the source when you shift into R. http://www.cartft.com/carpc/catalog/il/395

I think the satnav is still under the passenger seat

max

[matt]

Hi max,

the switch described in your link is for composite only. It will not work with the RGB-Signals of your navigation system.

My custom made video switch has two b&w inputs (a third input wired to the BKUP-Signal can be integrated, too). Please check my updated information in this thread:
http://www.buschtaxi.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5619

Just remember: This is not an off-the-shelf component, but I can build a few kits to custom order, if there is enough demand.

matt.

[revaddict]

I would be definitely interested. I understand it would cost 190euros for parts if manufactured in small quantities.

Is it not possible to produce one (for a higher price) if no one else is interested?

max

(Edited by revaddict at 21:20 am 12. Jan. 2005)

[matt]

hi max,
sorry, this is really no place to discuss prices.
Btw. I sent you PM yesterday. Did you read that?

matt.