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I need that for my 8.4
Yup. This is on a 12” installed in my 2017 (which uses an analog backup camera. I just switched the backup camera pins over to 24&25, and enabled CHMSL camera.
All 8.4 radios 2016+ are capable of displaying the cargo cam through pins 24 and 25. Doesn’t matter if it’s an RA3, RA4, UAS, UAQ, UAM, or UAV radio, or what vehicle the radio was built for. Sure, it’s not an option from the factory, but all Ram BCMs are capable of broadcasting the VehConfig 1 CHMSL setting, 1500’s - 5500’s. I wouldn’t trust a tazer to correctly enable this setting, because they also seem to think that the cargo camera inputs are pins 21 and 22 on the radio, which is incorrect. Those are the inputs for the aux camera, which is used for the trailer camera on 2019+ HDs. A camera is not needed, either. If the setting is correctly enabled, the soft key will show up, and you’ll get a blue screen if you use it without a camera. 2021 Ram 1500 5th gens have the cargo camera option now, and it is the same BCM setting. I have also had a UAV radio installed in my 2017 ram with the cargo cam enabled.
How in the he** did u fit that screen on a 4th gen? That's awesome lol. I've been wanting to pull the trigger for a 12" on my rebel but infotainments prices are ridiculous.Yup. This is on a 12” installed in my 2017 (which uses an analog backup camera. I just switched the backup camera pins over to 24&25, and enabled CHMSL camera.
This is exactly how a 2019+ HD Ram is configured that doesn’t have surround view, but has the CHMSL camera. It still uses an analog camera. The surround view system uses all digital cameras run through the CVPM, but you can’t use the digital camera by itself without the CVPM.
That sucker just barely squeezed between the vents. A little dremel work, and a little bondo. Never go through infotainment. I got mine from a junkyard, same place that infotainment gets theirs, and you can get it done for less than half their price.
I tried checking out the thread for the 12" swap but there isn't a stapled "how to". Sooo many posts on there that im not sure what is reliable.
I just went to AlfaOBD and I don’t see RAM as supported... I’m guessing I’m missing something. Or, please advise what to purchase in order to select and activate this for 2019 new body ram. Thanks very very muchFigured I’d chime in here, since this has been done for years on the 4th gens, and will be the same on the 5th gens. All you need to do is take a female RCA pigtail-
Crimp these terminals onto the red and black wires- https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/TE-Connectivity/638551-2?qs=/ha2pyFadui2KO4i8tuEMRmwe3qqDO4dcOxrTo7CGec4q0rAKYyNkA==&tetid=MuZSUWoENz
Insert the red wire into pin 24 on the big radio connector, and insert the black wire into pin 25.
Then use AlfaOBD and set VehConfig 1 CHMSL camera to YES. You’ll now have the cargo cam soft key active on the radio controls screen, and you can plug any aftermarket camera into the pigtail on the radio. For mounting, either come up with a clever solution, or buy the “RAM” grille nameplate that houses the front camera for the surround view equipped trucks. Just choose a camera that can be fabricated into the front camera mount. Supply the camera with fused ignition power, and ground, and you’re done.
It’s supported up to 2020, Ram owners have been using it for years. You also need an OBD Bluetooth interface dongle. I always recommend OBD Link MX Bluetooth because I know for certain it works with every single change you can possibly make. Many have success using this one, though- https://www.amazon.com/BAFX-Product...+auto+Interface+Scanner&qid=1595506243&sr=8-6
www.infotainment.com
Meh...both work the same, and just as easy to install. Infotainment’s is $3 more after shipping. I avoid them since they lie in wait for ram community members to figure out upgrades, then capitalize on them and overprice their kits. The one I linked is a helpful ram community member that builds various conversion harnesses on the side, and helps out fellow members.I'd recommend this bypass. It is cheaper and a simpler design.
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