Write Up: Backup Camera Installation
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mds22
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Yes it works. I just did it on my '15.
Flush mount camera was $6.00 on Amazon.
Dealer charged me $56 to flash
jorgelrod
Hooked
Is the flipped image due to the camera or the picture taken of the monitor?
I'm thinking this would be a nice mod
Highpocketse5
Member
Great write up. It's now on my to do list.
Jeepers46
Member
[*] For starters, I would personally recommend a trip to the dealer before connecting your camera. This will allow you to ensure everything works before you put all of your dash and interior panels back together.
Well I just got back from the local dealer to have the "xac" code flashed to the cpu and after sitting in the waiting area for 20 mins the tech comes out and tells me I have to have the camera installed before he flashes the cpu because it wont work otherwise. I told him that I knew of several people that had this done before camera installation and he acted surprised. He then tells me that "the 2008 Wrangler didnt come with the backup camera option". I again explained to him that he could install the code and it would open that option up on the radio (730N). When I mentioned, again, the XAC code he acted like he didnt have a clue as to what I was talkin about and that it wasnt an option on the 08's. He told me if I could bring him a print out? of where this was doable then he would take a look at it then. I guess its time to contact a different dealer....
Well I just got back from the local dealer to have the "xac" code flashed to the cpu and after sitting in the waiting area for 20 mins the tech comes out and tells me I have to have the camera installed before he flashes the cpu because it wont work otherwise. I told him that I knew of several people that had this done before camera installation and he acted surprised. He then tells me that "the 2008 Wrangler didnt come with the backup camera option". I again explained to him that he could install the code and it would open that option up on the radio (730N). When I mentioned, again, the XAC code he acted like he didnt have a clue as to what I was talkin about and that it wasnt an option on the 08's. He told me if I could bring him a print out? of where this was doable then he would take a look at it then. I guess its time to contact a different dealer....
james2003w
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Don't know if you got your answer, I have a '15 Unlimited Manual, 430N, and this mod performed. Works just fine!
JeepJeep75
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I just ordered the NavTool for Jeep. 1/2 price sale the rest of December. Going this route does not require the XAC code flash. It's looking to me like I saved $200 worth of frustration not having to deal with the dealership. [emoji6]
JeepJeep75
New member
Thank you for a definitive answer James. If for some reason the NavTool doesn't work, I will go educate my local dealer about the XAC flash. Thanks again! [emoji106][emoji112]
mds22
New member
What are you talking about?? $200??? Nice sales pitch, but My dealership charged me $56 and took less than 10 mins.
james2003w
New member
You're very much welcomed!
Just a quick comment: I was having issues with my audio/nav controls prior to them flashing it for the XAC. When I took it in as the issues were coming up again, they told me it wasn't covered under warranty due to them flashing it for my camera. However my service records proved otherwise and now they have to replace it under my warranty as much as they gave the attitude that they didn't want to because I had them "modify it".
Could also argue with them that the MyGig system is used in multiple vehicles of theirs with factory cameras and it should be 100% supported regardless of the vehicle it is installed in as the feature is a supported feature of the device.
Again just a quick comment for those of you with warranties.
dldrace@gmail.com
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back up camera
What's the best wide angle 170 degrees+ to use with a mygig - my Esky seems to fail as the mygig keeps it on whenever the ignition is on
What's the best wide angle 170 degrees+ to use with a mygig - my Esky seems to fail as the mygig keeps it on whenever the ignition is on
H20JNKY
Member
I just bought this and installed it in my 2015 JKU using a new Mygig lockpick. Works great! In fact the camera manufacture, recommended the Mygig lockpick. Here is the link:
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/141850500967
jorgelrod
Hooked
I wonder if it will work with the XAC code on the MYgig without lockpick
highoctane
Caught the Bug
Any camera will work without lockpick after having the dealer do the starscan to add the backup camera sales code. Just need the harness to plug it into the back of the head unit.
jorgelrod
Hooked
james2003w
New member
This is the camera I'm running: http://amzn.com/B00B2ZD7OS I have the power spliced into my reverse light so it's only on when my reverse lights are on.
jorgelrod
Hooked
Just got the XAC code done on my Jeep, I saw your post and was wondering if this was the camera you got. It looks pretty good for the price
http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PLCM12-R...&qid=1452695942&sr=1-12&refinements=p_89:Pyle