HOW TO: Add 360 Surround View Camera System

[Abhi.K]

I checked everything, all the wires fitted in and pushed in but the problem still there.
I did the BSM mod 2 years ago, so I unplug those 2 from the can bus since I was seeing the blind spot error message in the cluster. But that didn't solve anything, the problem still persist.

At this point it either the harness or cvpm. Something is making the truck short circuit since the screen is flickering in and out, and getting errors in the cluster. Very frustration as I haven't even got to calibration yet.
@Jimmy07 Have you seen this issue before or any recommendations to troubleshoot it?

I have seen this before and its when can bus is shorted with other wires. It can either be in harness because the pins are way too close and have tight tolerances in connectors or the cvpm might have internal issues.

To start unplug the harness from everywhere and do a continuity test using multimeter on all 4 pins. Make sure none of them are shorted together. Then do a continuity test from one end of each wire to other and make sure they are all connecting and there isn’t a break somewhere. If all that checks out then its likely the cvpm….

Also try unplugging the cvpm connector and keep everything else connected. If its harness problem it will do the same even with cvpm disconnected but it is possible that pins move when cvpm is connected and short together.

 

[Aymen2h]

@Abhi.K After testing the harness here's findings so far:

• For slot 8 and 9 (CAN IHS + and CAN IHS - ) pins, they both responded to the continuity test when tested on the can bus plug (even switched the neutral and hot in each scenario and still worked)
• For slot 4, it responded to the fuse tap test, both fuse prongs.
• For slot 12, that's ground, obviously no continuity.
• For the CVPM, whenever I disconnected it's harness, everything went back to normal even when the harness fuse, Can bus, and ground still connected.

Based on everything, it's leading up to CVPM being the culprit. Can it actually short circuit or make the truck haywire due to being a faulty equipment? or maybe the pins move together when it's plugged causing the short? Otherwise, Idk what would it be. Hopefully, this doesn't turn out to be a nightmare mod.

 

[Abhi.K]

Yes bad module will cause CAN bus to go haywire. Even if i tried to install a module that had different pin outs or can bus architecture it will act up like this. One last thing i would suggest before changing the cvpm is check the pinout on connector matches up to what i posted earlier. If all that matches then check cvpm part number. Maybe its not for your truck and then try a different one.

 

[Aymen2h]

Yes bad module will cause CAN bus to go haywire. Even if i tried to install a module that had different pin outs or can bus architecture it will act up like this. One last thing i would suggest before changing the cvpm is check the pinout on connector matches up to what i posted earlier. If all that matches then check cvpm part number. Maybe its not for your truck and then try a different one.

Yes, it is. I numbered them in the picture to match . The CVPM I got is 56029964AF for 22 ram BH. I did buy it from a seller on ebay (as new), maybe I should just go with Mopar store better.

 

[Abhi.K]

Yes, it is. I numbered them in the picture to match . The CVPM I got is 56029964AF for 22 ram BH. I did buy it from a seller on ebay (as new), maybe I should just go with Mopar store better.

Can you check if pin 8 and 9 are switched?

Cvpm 8 —> 1 CAN IHS
Cvpm 9 —> 2 CAN IHS

Just to test disconnect all the fakra connections too and see if it still acts up. If it doesn’t then maybe its a bad cable causing cvpm to act up.

If all this checks out then its the cvpm itself

 

[Rodney1801]

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.

Surround View Camera System.

Diagram of OEM Surround View Camera System. Contains Module forward facing camera. [surround view for Surround View Camera System. Fits 1500.

www.factorychryslerparts.com

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.

these is the same list for Ram 2500 ??

 

[scenzo]

Does RAM / Mopar sell a kit with all the parts needed?

Would the parts on this thread be the same for my 2025 Promaster SLT+, to add the surround view?

 

[Abhi.K]

Does RAM / Mopar sell a kit with all the parts needed?

Would the parts on this thread be the same for my 2025 Promaster SLT+, to add the surround view?

There is no kit designed for this. The Promaster is a different CAN bus system than 19-24 RAM 1500 so these parts won’t work.