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HOW TO: Add 360 Surround View Camera System

Asking one more question abiut the braket. I found online a smashed mirror that does not have the full assembly but the lower section of plastic that has the camera looks in tact. Does anyone thing I could just take that section and put it on my current tow mirror? I am not sure if that can snap in or I would need to cut but either seems reasonable.
It's possible. But you could also take the camera and bracket and put it in your mirror. You'd just need to drill the hole for the camera. It's not hard.
 
if anyone knows a guy in central Texas that will do this I'd rather pay to have it done :D I have way too many projects as it is right meow
 
hi all, I was going back and forth between just installing a 3rd party front camera and doing this whole project. And then.....

My wife smashed the passenger mirror to bits. :). So, since I need to buy a whole mirror anyways, I figure I might as well do it this way. I know I can retro the 360 camera as discussed above by harvesting the bracket and howefully having it with a working camera. I was going to look on ebay to find one, but when I went on Mopar to figure out what the right mirror assembly is in the first Place, I got utterly overloaded.

I ahve a 2024 power wagon with tow mirrors, blind spot monitor, but no 360. Does anyone know what the part is?
I also wanted to check in and see if I really need to buy a new backup camera as I cant imagine its a different wide angle lens.

If anyone has done the 21-24 2500 reciently that has an updated parts list that would be amazing.

Thanks

You'd have much better luck with this on hdrams.com

There's also a guy running a thread that will look up part numbers if you supply a VIN. If you're truck didn't have what you need, and you can find one in inventory or someone that has that option and use their VIN, you'll have better odds getting it right.
 
Quick question, just confused on the wiring harness. Do I need all of the Fakra cables from Amazon as well as a wiring harness from Jimmy07? Or is it one of those two options?
 
Quick question, just confused on the wiring harness. Do I need all of the Fakra cables from Amazon as well as a wiring harness from Jimmy07? Or is it one of those two options?
Yes, you need all of it.
 
I have a query out on HDRAM but one clarifying question. Since I had to buy a whole new mirror, I just bought the right one with the camera. Its backordered so I cant see it. Since this retrofit adds cameras, I understand that we plug the cable directly in to it and route back to the control module. If I buy this whole new mirror with the camera already in it, will I find that the camera is plugged in tighter to the wiring harness and I need to disconnect something? Actually, I should make sure I can even buy the complete camera.. but I assume I can.

Strangely, its the side mirrors that had me hung up. The rest seems super straight forward to plug in..

Thanks
 
hi all, I was going back and forth between just installing a 3rd party front camera and doing this whole project. And then.....

My wife smashed the passenger mirror to bits. :). So, since I need to buy a whole mirror anyways, I figure I might as well do it this way. I know I can retro the 360 camera as discussed above by harvesting the bracket and howefully having it with a working camera. I was going to look on ebay to find one, but when I went on Mopar to figure out what the right mirror assembly is in the first Place, I got utterly overloaded.

I ahve a 2024 power wagon with tow mirrors, blind spot monitor, but no 360. Does anyone know what the part is?
I also wanted to check in and see if I really need to buy a new backup camera as I cant imagine its a different wide angle lens.

If anyone has done the 21-24 2500 reciently that has an updated parts list that would be amazing.

Thanks
Check this VIN under mopar online website. This is a 2500 that has surround view 360 Camera with uconnect 4.0 12.1 in: screen.

You should be able to identify the part number for all 4 cameras
 
Success at last! @Jimmy07 is the man! Thanks to his suggestion, I was able to calibrate all 4 cams in 10 maybe 15 mins! Thanks to @Stepanchina for helping enable the surround view softkey.
So just some FYI, I have a 2022 BH. I purchased the 56029964AF CVPM because it was the correct part # for MY2022 with UC5. I left the SGW bypass connected (Jimmy07 suggestion) to OBDLink MX+ and this allowed me to calibrate my cameras. This mod is now complete now onto park assist.
I am having troubles to connect to Central vision processing module. When I press connect it makes 4 attempts and throughs the error message.
I have bypass cable connected as it was shown in instructions.
Am doing something wrong?
 

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After installing the 360 Surroundview Camera System, I decided to put this together to help others. I know there are several others who have done this. If you have any extra input, please let me know. I will start with the parts list first. Make sure to read the notes. You may need to find the correct part number depending on your configuration or color. It was about $1200 using used items. About $2200 new.

Parts List
1 of CVPM - 68318033AI (Uconnect 4) or 56029964AF (UConnect 5)- This goes in the passenger kick panel. It comes with the mounting bracket.
4 of Camera - 68144068AD - It is the same camera. To save money, I bought used mirrors off of eBay and took the cameras out of them. The mirrors don't need to be in good condition.
1 of Driver Side Mirror - 68276511AG - These vary depending on blind spot monitoring, cap colors, and other options. I bought used ones from eBay.
1 of Passenger Side Mirror - 68276510AH - These vary depending on blind spot monitoring, cap colors, and other options. I bought used ones from eBay.
1 of Front Camera RAM Mount - 68341467AC - This could be different depending on the grill you have.
1 of Front Camera Bracket 1 - 68341480AB - Holds the front camera in the RAM mount.
1 of Front Camera Bracket 2 - 68365873AB - Holds the front camera in the RAM mount.
1 of Tailgate Handle - 6RN80GW7AA - This will vary depending on the color and type of tailgate you have. Replace GW7 with your color code that you can find on the placard on the inside of the driver side door.
1 of 68529657AA - Tailgate handle spacer. This holds the camera in the tailgate handle.
1 of 16.5' Fakra Z - Male to Female Amazon.com - Front Camera to CVPM
1 of 10' Fakra Z - Female to Female Amazon.com - Driver Side Mirror to CVPM
2 of 6' Fakra Z - Female to Female Amazon.com - Pass Side Mirror to CVPM, CVPM Output to Radio
1 of 6' Fakra Z - Male to Female Amazon.com - Rear Camera from Radio to CVPM
1 of 3' Fakra Z - Male to Female Amazon.com - Tailgate Camera Adapter
2 of #6 3/8 Stainless Screws - These are needed to install the front camera in the RAM
1 of Front Camera Jumper Harness - 68322480AD - This isn't really necessary, but it allows you to disconnect the camera easier when removing the grill.
1 of Wiring Harness for CVPM - Jimmy07 can make this for you. Just send him a PM.


Keep in mind that some of the parts listed above need to be researched depending on options on your truck.

The install is pretty simple, but time consuming. I am not going to go into detail on each item. I will give an overview. You can find videos and instructions on removing the items on YouTube and here.

Front Camera:
You need to remove the grill. Once it is removed, you need to remove the RAM letters and replace it with the new one with the camera. Too me, this was the longest part of the build. You can install the jumper harness now too.

Rear Camera:
You need to remove the tailgate handle and replace it with the one with the new camera. And NO, you cannot use the old camera. The new cameras have a wider degree of view. Use the Tailgate Camera Adapter cable in between the factory cable and the new camera.

Driver's side and Passenger side:
Replace the mirrors with the new ones. You will need to install the cameras in the mirrors unless you bought used ones off that already have them installed.

Running the cables:
I ran the front cable down the driver's side and went through one of the firewall rubber gaskets. Make sure to seal it back. I then ran the driver's side mirror and this one together under the dash over to the CVPM. The passenger side doesn't need much running as it is right there. You need to remove the radio. You will unplug the rear camera and plug in the cable to run it to the CVPM. Then plug the other cable into the radio and run it to the CVPM.

CVPM Install:
Remove the passenger side kick panel and install the CVPM. You can hook up all the cables. The CVPM is labeled for the different cameras. Then hookup the wiring harness and run it over to the fuse box. Make sure to plug it into one that comes on with remote start.

AlfaOBD Changes:
You will need an MX+ or switch the cables around. Again, I am not going to go into this as there is information about it already. If you have issues finding the settings, use the search in AlfaOBD.

VehConfig 1: Rear View Camera- NO
VehConfig 2: CHMSL Camera- NO
VehConfig 7: Full Central Vision Processing Present- YES
ECUConfig 3: Rear Camera Present- NO
Radio & Connectivity: Rearview Camera Zoom Buttons Present- YES
Radio & Connectivity: Surround View Camera On/Off Softkey Present- YES
CustSetMenu 1: Rear View Camera Gridlines CSM Present- NOT PRESENT
CustSetMenu 1: Rear Camera CSM Present- NO
CustSetMenu 2: Rear View Camera Delay CSM Present- NO
CustSetMenu 2: Surround View Camera Gridlines CSM Present- YES
CustSetMenu 2: Surround View Camera Delay CSM Present- YES
Cabin Net: CVPM Central vision processing- ENABLE

Once you do this, you should be able to at least see the front and rear cameras in the surround view display. You will now need to calibrate the surround view cameras. This is what you need the MX+ for. Plug in the MX+ using the SGW Bypass. You'll have to calibrate the cameras when you're done. Find an area that you can drive straight at about 4mph for about 400'. Connect to the CVPM in the radio module list. Run the camera calibrations individually for each camera.

Enjoy your new camera system. If you have questions, please post them in here. If I get more time, I will add more details. If anyone has more details to add, let me know and I will add them.
Great write up. Thank You
 

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