SIMPLE FRONT CAMERA?

L DUB · 09-21-2019, 09:34 PM

If you bought a second OEM camera and spliced into the rear back up camera with a switch to toggle between the two cameras, this should work? There is a delay before the back up camera display cuts off when going into first or drive and by switching from rear to front camera, you should have enough time to see front view by shifting to reverse, then drive when pulling forward: A little help from all you electronic wizards out there, please.

Crushed 1LE · 09-22-2019, 09:20 AM

I had to relocate the camera from my truck tailgate to a canopy on my GMC Sierra. It was not easy. I too thought it would be a simple splice. Not so much. GM, of course uses a proprietary connector and the type of cabling is well shielded. If I remember correctly, there were 4 wires. 2 for power and 2 for video signal. It was a pita, and I wasn't inserting a switch. What I think you would need is some type of electronic switch box that would handle the switching from front to rear.

cdrptrks · 09-22-2019, 12:06 PM

This is kit is available to add a front camera and touch icon to activate it on the factory screen but it isn't cheap.

https://www.gen5diy.com/products/16-...ision-8-screen

drfeelgood · 09-22-2019, 12:06 PM

https://navtv.com/products/NTV-KIT62...-8-screen.html

This is the right way to do it without splicing wires and potentially damaging anything

09-21-2019, 09:34 PM	#1
L DUB "SAUCY" Drives: 2018 NG ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Sunnyvale Ca. Posts: 22	SIMPLE FRONT CAMERA? If you bought a second OEM camera and spliced into the rear back up camera with a switch to toggle between the two cameras, this should work? There is a delay before the back up camera display cuts off when going into first or drive and by switching from rear to front camera, you should have enough time to see front view by shifting to reverse, then drive when pulling forward: A little help from all you electronic wizards out there, please. __________________

09-22-2019, 12:06 PM	#4
drfeelgood Drives: 2017 ZL1 Convertible A10 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: San Gabriel, CA Posts: 993	https://navtv.com/products/NTV-KIT62...-8-screen.html This is the right way to do it without splicing wires and potentially damaging anything __________________ '17 White ZL1 A10 Convertible - TM ported TB - RotoFab CAI - 2.3" griptech upper pulley - Kooks 1 7/8" Headers with High Flow Cats - Borla S-type Catback - Audio Overhaul - NavTV M650-GM - 20" BlackDiForza- Michelin Pilot Sport4S - Tuned at BRC Raceworks (606rwhp/675trq) '14 CTS-V Coupe - ZL1 lid - Ported TB - Ported Snout - AirRad CAI - 8.66" lower - 2.55" upper- Greenbelt - SW Headers - SW Catback - Varimax Intercooler Pump - Track Attack Intercooler-Tuned at BRC Raceworks (551rwhp/516trq) '17 Maserati Levante- STOCK

09-22-2019, 09:20 AM	#2
Crushed 1LE Drives: 2022 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Chemainus BC, Canada Posts: 499	I had to relocate the camera from my truck tailgate to a canopy on my GMC Sierra. It was not easy. I too thought it would be a simple splice. Not so much. GM, of course uses a proprietary connector and the type of cabling is well shielded. If I remember correctly, there were 4 wires. 2 for power and 2 for video signal. It was a pita, and I wasn't inserting a switch. What I think you would need is some type of electronic switch box that would handle the switching from front to rear.

09-22-2019, 12:06 PM	#3
cdrptrks Drives: 2017 Blue Camaro 1SS 1LE with PDR Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,075	This is kit is available to add a front camera and touch icon to activate it on the factory screen but it isn't cheap. https://www.gen5diy.com/products/16-...ision-8-screen

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