Tailgate camera wiring connector failing

Hello,

I have a 2013 SR5 with the factory rear camera display in the rear-view mirror. A few years back someone broke the tab that cinches together the wiring connector near the tailgate & every couple of years I have to re-seat the connector and tape it together or even try a zip tie. It's getting twitchy again and I'd like a better solution. I've found the actual replacement part(s), but the price is ridiculous - $100 for each half of the connector.

Is there anything exotic about this connector or will a standard automotive electrical connector & some splicing work as a replacement?

I did find a couple of other threads on the subject, but the wiring is a bit different - I don't think there is a coax cable on my setup. There are some good photos and a wiring diagram though.

Link (this one has more wires than mine)

Link (this one seems more similar to mine)

Thanks!

Mark

 

Welcome to the forum Mark.
You can find your wiring diagrams here..

Ultimate TUNDRA Wiring Diagrams Collection | Toyota Tundra Forum

The diagram reads that there is an alleged shielded cable, but I don't see it in your pics or my truck.






Perhaps you could use a 4-wire Deutsch connector?

$20 JRready ST6114 DT 4 Pin Connector DT06-4S DT04-4P Gray Waterproof Electrical Wire Connector with Deutsch Solid Contact Wire Size 14-20AWG and Sealing Plug,3 Sets

Amazon.com: JRready ST6114 DT 4 Pin Connector DT06-4S DT04-4P Gray Waterproof Electrical Wire Connector with Deutsch Solid Contact Wire Size 14-20AWG and Sealing Plug,3 Sets : Automotive

 

Hi 1lowlife - thanks for the welcome and the help. The Deutsch connector is basically what I had in mind, with the one hiccup being that I can't identify which (if any) leads are actually shielded. If the answer is "none," this looks very straightforward. If the answer is >0, that could become a headache quickly. I hesitate to jump the execution on this - I'd rather have a pretty solid plan.

The good news is that I have an aftermarket head unit with its own camera, so if I wreck the OEM system I'll still have the aftermarket. However I do like having both, as they each have their own field of view and utility.

Mark