FRAC for Pioneer headunit???

I have a Pioneer AVH-W4500NEX. The headunit has 2 camera inputs but it takes 3-4 commands to navigate to the camera screen, which can take like 7-10 seconds. If im trying to park, and i need to switch to the front camera quickly, 10 seconds can be quite annoying.

Would it be possible to install the FRAC, or wire up a physical switch to get an immediate view of the cameras?

 

Does you reverse cam come on automatically in R and how long does it take?

 

yes it does, its immediate

 

i think i was searching the wrong stuff earlier. i believe this would work just fine for what im trying to do. some y-splits would allow me to leave my 2 cameras how they are, and allow it to be manually activated through this module.


Brandmotion 9002-6117
Mobile video switcher for up to three cameras

 

If your head unit is the same or similar to my 4400, long press on the function button (to the right of the volume buttons) and that will pull up the front cam.

 

Phoenix also makes this switch box.

https://www.phoenixautomotiveinc.co...ar-camera-automatic-control-module-switch-box

 

Really? Ive got to try that. Im still getting familiar with this Pioneer

 

I just installed a pioneer 1300 and it won’t display my stock backup cam. The head unit works fine with a different cam plugged in, but I don’t wanna change my camera as that would be a royal pita. Any ideas? I have a 2013 tundra

 

Did you install a ADS-MMR to retain stock features? If so you can program one of your steering wheel controls as a shortcut to switch to the other camera input. I did this with my kenwood.

 

Voltage issue from the factory camera? I read somewhere that they're 6-volt on some years, though I never had the issue and didn't look into it further.

 

It is 6 volts. Should it be something else? 12?

 

Probably.
Resource a local install shop or Crutchfield.com for solution.

 

I think you'll need something like this, but probably would be a good idea to check with a local shop, like @Trooper2 mentioned.

$24 AXXESS Metra AX-CAM6V 12-Volt to 6-Volt Camera Stepdown

https://www.amazon.com/Metra-AX-CAM6V-12V-Camera-Stepdown/dp/B017CBK4K0

 

I actually had a local shop do the instsll. The guy hss been in business for over 30 years. Very trustworthy. He is at a lose. And he showed me the step down transformer that he tried.

 

Maybe your year didn't need the stepdown? Someone with a '13 or another second gen that has replaced their HU might be able to add from their experiences?

 

The camera may be bad, or fried from install.
Try to plug a new one in to HU and see if works.

 

The stock camera works fine. Im still using it in my rearview mirror. I plugged a different camera into the h/u and it all worked. The harness going to the rearview mirror has about 20 wires. This mirror has several buttons that ive never used. Dont even know what they do.

 

Seems complicated with that harness.

Quickest solution may be new tailgate latch with camera, Amazon Masters Tailgate Latch with Cam.. Has cord full length to bring to HU. New assembly $100ish, maybe another $100 to install or DIY.

This is what I have, did not have BU cam. Many others have as well.

PN and pics in my build below.

Good luck!