2013 - Back Up Camera Dispaly

I have a friend with a 2013 Tundra who is looking to replace the stock headunit with an aftermarket one. Currently, his OEM backup camera is displayed in his rearview mirror.

How would we wire it so that the camera display goes to the new headunit? I typically use Crutchfield and selected a headunit and the recommended install kit. Just need to know about the backup camera .

 

I'm currently in the same boat as you. I own a 2011 tundra and installed a Kenwood dmx-709s. I have moved my backup camera signal to the HU and eliminated the rearview cam display but now it the camera only works for like 1 minute after starting the truck

 

What did you do to move the camera video signal to the head unit?

 

I believe the wiring is diff for your 2013. I posted what I did in the (rear view camera to aftermarket stereo) post right below this post

 

Thanks. Anyone provide insight if the idatalink interface is worth the cost vs the PAC interface on a base model truck from 2013?

 

This video is for a Tacoma but the principles are the same:
How to move your factory Toyota Mirror Camera to your new radio

In short, there are 2 options, either split the camera feed between the mirror and new radio but that then splits the voltage across both feeds and decreases your resolution. Other option is to send the all of the factory camera signal/voltage to the new radio by wiring in a little 6v power supply. Video explains it much more in depth/shows exactly how to test everything/wire etc. Checking the EWD for the mirror also would be a good idea to cross reference with testing.

As for the PAC vs iDatalink Maestro, both will do the same stuff as far as retaining steering wheel controls. The Maestro can access additional data on the canbus system that I don't think PAC can, but I could be wrong. Maestro is probably more expensive, buttttt I'd wager the Maestro is probably more future proof because it can be reflashed super easily to be compatible with nearly any vehicle.