jpotts

The i192 Connector contact sockets for the headunit are part number 1123343-1 and are dirt cheap from Digi-Key

 

http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/1123343-1/A107011CT-ND/3488572

Wait!!!!!

I bought these from Mouser Part# 571-1123343-1. These are NOT the right connector for the socket. I thought they were. I crimped them all and tried fitting them in. They are too tall. Im thinking that they are Part# 1674311-1 because these are a little smaller. I ordered them, just havent seen them yet. Ill let you know what I find out.

JP

that's a joint connector - there are a bunch of them throughout the car (used to tie multiple leads - usually several shields to a ground) - not a coaxial connection.

Hmm... that's what those look like!

maybe thats the difference... I have a 2012 Legacy Limited w/sunroof, but NON-GT.

Perhaps the harness was included in all of the GT's... Kinda funny considering the 2012's had the video option run to the rearview. Maybe it was planned differently for the gt's, and they preran a different harness to the HU....

In either case refer back to the 1st post from SVXdc.

Pin 8 connects to pin 12 (or ground) to enable the camera screen.

That should immediately let you see the backup screen if you put the car in reverse with the car on

refer to this writeup for some pictures (NOT WIRING INFORMATION)

http://johnboice.com/bkupcam/

Pin 11 is 6vdc power for the camera (red lead hanging off the rydeen Miny video connector) RW3-3B in picture

Pin 13 is the camera ground/shield (the ring of the RCA style video connector) RW3-3A in picture

Pin 14 is the positive camera lead (the tip of the RCA style video connector) RW3-3A in picture

For everyone with the harnesses prewired in the trunk, you could just connect these leads right there!

More good news - based on the wiring diagram, the leads should extend back to connector R60 (trunk cord connector - located just above the trunk opening on the right side) - supposed to be pins 6, 7, 8, and 9 (9 is the shield, and it is supposed to be yellow at this connector) - sure enough, they are there! So looks like all I need to do is ground pin 8 at the head unit, then connect the camera to pins 6-9, and I am good to go (Blue/yellow goes to white on the camera, blue/orange goes to black, and white/blue goes to red)

That's so strange. I too have a 2012 model and it does not have the wires in the connectors or run to the back. I heard some early conversations about sunroof vs no sunroof and that the wiring harness may differ. I did have a sunroof 2012 with no wires prerun.

P.s. when I did the ground loop... pin 12 was grounded internally so I wired a loop from 12 to 8 at the head unit. I am still sourcing the pins. Unless someone knows what they are and can help. I know they are te connectivity pins, but the two that I have ordered haven't been exactly perfect. Maybe svxdc can help...

jpotts, do you have a link to the camera you used? Also, where did you get pins to use in the factory harness plug? Do you have any pictures of the install or the final installation. Thanks for any additional info you can provide.

Jeffers,

Once I get unlazy. I can quick write something up. The camera of choice is the Rydeen Miny. I got a GCOM (Same company, longer warranty) This camera operates of 3.3vdc by means of a regulator, so the 6vdc output from the headunit is perfect for it.

I drilled one hole in the trunklid for the wire (+/- 1/4") painted the bare metal with nailpolish and ran a grommet through. I then routed the wires through the trunk, down through the passenger side behind all the kick trim. Routed behind the glovebox, and to the stereo. It was a small jumper wire (to ground the input) a video + and common, and a 6vdc wire.

I am waiting on the right connector pins, once I have those, I will let you know. I sourced them out last week, i am just waiting for them.

USDM 2013 PE658U1 and 2014 PE669U1 are confirmed to have the rear camera feature, as well as the 2013 EDM PE438L1. Now that I've put all of the pieces together on those models, I think it's worth rechecking the USDM 2012 PE627U1 -- that one might wind up having the camera feature after all.

Digging up an old thread. I thought I would get everyone up to speed on my Rear Camera install. I purchased a Rydeen Miny Camera and a PE658U1. I made a harness for the power wires and rca connector using the factory pins. I installed the factory style pins into the factory connector 8,11-14. Ran the wire to the passenger side and through the floor to the back. I ran it through the trunk grommet and into the trunk. I cutout the plastic where the factory camera goes with a dremel tool. I mounted the camera at the factory location and fired it up. Everything works perfectly!

I THEN Hooked up my PE627U1 Stereo for giggles to see if that would work. I can 100% confirm that IT DOES in fact work with the camera. Looks great and only took me about 2 hours from start to finish. What an easy install. I am a little bummed that I bought the PE658 because I really dont need it.

If anyone has a stock stereo and wants to upgrade to a 4.3" with camera capabilities, I have one for sale. I will try to do an informal writeup in the next few days with some pictures.

P.S. The camera cost me $40.00 on Ebay new, anyone with a 4.3" without a camera can do this mod for no more than $50, and make it well worth it.