Traildash 2 with backup camera
I installed a backup camera to my traildash 2 and I have a few observations. I bought a rear camera from amazon during their cyber Monday promo. Here's the link:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073WC8MSW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
1. When installed and powered by the rear reverse lights it will only show only the TD2 if I start up the jeep and put in reverse before the TD2 has finished booting up. It won't switch to camera mode after leaving it in park while warming up. This sucks because I was hoping to work after a remote start. Also, I need to keep the jeep in reverse for 10-30 seconds while it boots up. For as many times I climb in and out of my jeep daily it becomes really annoying.
So, when powered by rear brake lights....
A. start vehicle->Leave in park->TD2 boots up-> no camera
B. Start vehicle->put in reverse while foot is on brake-> TD2 boots up-> camera works as it should throughout the duration of the trip.
2. Today I decided I have had enough. I rewired the power to the always on accessory circuit. I received slightly different results. It performed the same as above except for the keeping it reverse while booting up. This time the TD2 rear camera immediately showed me what's behind me then to the booting up screen (detecting Chrysler blah blah blah stuff), and when it finished the camera worked again.
I haven't updated the TD2 since I've owned it. If I have time tomorrow I'll put the jeep back to factory and attempt to find an update.
Hope this was informative.
Zaqsdad