HOW TO: Add 360 Surround View Camera System

[neonguyRT]

FYI for the Jimmy Harness

The connector plugs and not the CVPM.
The ground ring goes to the ground bolt near the CVPM.
The rest of the harness routes over to the driver side.
The fuse tap goes into F26, and the fuse that was originally in F26 goes into the open slot on the fuse tap.
The green connector plugs into any open spot on the canbus junction block behind the headlight switch.

@vincentw56 can you update the original thread with this? and add this video?

 

[Abhi.K]

Thank you @vincentw56 and @Jimmy07 for the detailed write up and wiring. Finally got everything to work and the magical number to get front camera calibration was 2-3mph. I do see a softkey for all the cameras at bottom half of my screen except front camera. Is it normal or am i missing something to enable the front camera softkey? I can select it in the surround view at top half of screen but just wondering…

 

[jrebel81]

I installed everything. Now I just get “Camera System Unavailable”. Before and after the OBD changes. Any ideas what I did wrong? I connected the cable from Jimmy07 to F26 and plugged the green connector to the place it was suppose to go. Still, no cameras.

 

[Abhi.K]

I installed everything. Now I just get “Camera System Unavailable”. Before and after the OBD changes. Any ideas what I did wrong? I connected the cable from Jimmy07 to F26 and plugged the green connector to the place it was suppose to go. Still, no cameras.

Check power and ground at cvpm connector and make sure you have right pn# for camera and cvpm. Also check radio, camera and cvpm connections aren’t mixed up.

 

[jrebel81]

I checked the power and ground. The CVPM part number is the one for my truck. It is brand new. I changed where the green connector on the junction block was. No change. The only thing I can think is I plugged the red (maroon) connector into the cable to the cvpm and radio.

 

[Abhi.K]

I checked the power and ground. The CVPM part number is the one for my truck. It is brand new. I changed where the green connector on the junction block was. No change. The only thing I can think is I plugged the red (maroon) connector into the cable to the cvpm and radio.

Yeah if the cvpm has power and connected to radio you should see something on screen. Try “ecu reset” on radio in alpha 2-3 times. If still nothing then probably something isn’t connected right or faulty

 

[jrebel81]

It turns out that the connector in the back of the radio had come out of the plastic piece. Now it works.

 

[J-barcarp]

Finally got the front camera in stalled.
Calibrating later today, wish me luck…

 

[Aymen2h]

How did you guys handle the front camera mount? My front grill emblem does not come out. I had to improvise as I didn't want to buy a new one and while the truck was disassembled. I cut the A housing and fit it in as much as I can.

 

[J-barcarp]

How did you guys handle the front camera mount? My front grill emblem does not come out. I had to improvise as I didn't want to buy a new one and while the truck was disassembled. I cut the A housing and fit it in as much as I can.

My grill and emblem are both aftermarket so my solutions was unique. I drilled a hole and epoxied the bracket to the back. I am not 100 percent happy with my set up because i can see the emblem in my camera and its kinda like wearing horse blinders…

 

[Aymen2h]

My grill and emblem are both aftermarket so my solutions was unique. I drilled a hole and epoxied the bracket to the back. I am not 100 percent happy with my set up because i can see the emblem in my camera and its kinda like wearing horse blinders…

Ya, I am not too happy with it either. I am worried that it might rattle its way out overtime. I might go back put in some screws and clamps.

 

[J-barcarp]

Ya, I am not too happy with it either. I am worried that it might rattle its way out overtime. I might go back put in some screws and clamps.

Your grill emblem should come out. Might be clipped or screwed from the back side.you should be able to get an emblem with camera mount in it.

 

[jrebel81]

Got everything working today. Calibrated all cameras and surround view worked and so did grid lines (no soft keys for left and right mirrors-cameras did show on surround view), disconnected computer from the CVPM and it lost the calibration. The surround view only shows my truck (black around truck). The front and rear cameras still work (soft keys), no grid lines. Also, when it was calibrated, there were no soft keys for the left and right cameras. Is there something I need to do before disconnecting from alphaOBD? 2021 Ram 1500 Rebel. UC4 8.4" added tow mirrors, using CVPM 68451000AE.

 

[AceMan]

I saw t

I bought similar ebay knock offs and they sucked, i sent them back and found used mirrors with cameras on this site

I saw them on eBay and Amazon (link below for Amazon). I thought what could be different? Then I thought again, I tried using a knockoff in the past when I upgraded the UConnect in my 2006 Power Wagon, but the quality was really crappy and didn't always work, and went back to OEM. Never again!

Knockoff: 68144068AC-Replacement-68144068AB-68144068AD MSRP: $129.00 $119.99 x4 $480.00
Amazon.com: 68144068AC Front Side Rear Backup Surround View Camera Replacement for Chrysler Pacifica Voyager Ram 1500 Maserati Ghibli Levante 2017-2022 Replaces 68144068AB, 68144068AD, 68417514AA by GreenYi : Electronics

 

[AceMan]

So, I am researching this, based on the original post in this thread (by vincentw56, posted on Dec 8, 2022), for my used but new to me, 2022 Level 1 TRX. I really wanted the Level 2, but none around for this price and color (black/black). I got this far, but I have some questions.

1. If I buy the two mirrors, do I need to buy the cameras for them, since I am assuming the cameras and proximity sensors are built-in? I looked at my mirrors and I don't see where I can just buy a camera and put them in, unless I am missing something

2. Is the list below in order?

3. Is it worth this money and such? My eventual goal is trade it on a 2026 Redeye version, so not sure if I want to pursue this in addition to changing to smart door handles like my 392 Rubi, even though it is cool.

Total parts, based on assumptions: $2,858.9

I assume the higher number due to price increases the past few years

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Price List, Links to Parts, and Prices

1 of CVPM - 68318033AI (Uconnect 4) or 56029964AF (UConnect 5)- This goes in the passenger kick panel. It comes with the mounting bracket.
56029964AF CAMERA-SURROUND CAMERA PROCESSOR
56029964AF - FCA Module. Surround camera processor. Modules | Libertyville IL MSRP: $622.00 $421.80

2 Camera (Fornt and back, assuming if I buy the mirrors and the cameras are already in it
68144068AD - It is the same camera for front, side, and rear.

Either use OEM from Mopar:
Mopar Parts
68144068AD - Mopar Camera. Export, left, right | Libertyville IL $466.26 x2 $932.52

OR
OEM from Amazon
Mopar 68144068AD CAMERA $408.96 x2 $817.19
Amazon.com


1 of Driver Side Mirror - 68276511AG - New part# 68462773AB - (note from OP: These vary depending on blind spot monitoring, cap colors, and other options. I bought used from eBay)
68462773AB - FCA Mirror. Outside rearview. Left | Libertyville IL $800.28

1 of Passenger Side Mirror - 68276510AH - New Part# 68276510AH - (These vary depending on blind spot monitoring, cap colors, and other options. I bought used ones from eBay.)
68276510AH - FCA Mirror. Outside rearview. Right | Libertyville IL $737.58

1 of Front Camera RAM Mount - 68341467AC - Emblem Backing Plate - Mopar This could be different depending on the grill you have.
2022 Ram 1500 Backing plate. Emblem - 68341467AC | Libertyville IL MSRP: $43.20 $29.47

1 of Front Camera Bracket 1 - 68341480AB - Holds the front camera in the RAM mount.
68341480AB - FCA Bracket. Camera | Libertyville IL MSRP: $11.05 $ 7.52

1 of Front Camera Bracket 2 - 68365873AB - Holds the front camera in the RAM mount.
68365873AB - FCA Bracket. Camera | Libertyville IL MSRP $10.65 $7.24

1 of Tailgate Handle - 6RN80GW7AA - Tailgate Handle - Mopar (68578934AA)
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.
2022 Ram 1500 Handle. Tailgate - 68578934AA | Libertyville IL $74.04

1 of 68529657AA - Tailgate handle spacer. This holds the camera in the tailgate handle. $ 2.34
68529657AA - FCA Spacer. Handle | Libertyville IL

1 of 16.5' Fakra Z - Male to Female Amazon.com - Front Camera to CVPM $9.39 each
Fakra Z Male to Fakra Z Female RF Coax Cable 16.4ft/5m Fakra Z Female to Male Vehicle Car Antenna Extension Cable RG174 for Car Stereo GPS Navigation
Amazon.com

1 of 10' Fakra Z - Female to Female Amazon.com - Driver Side Mirror to CVPM $7.99 each
Bingfu Fakra Z Female to Female Vehicle Antenna Extension Cable 3m 10 feet for Car Stereo Android Head Unit GPS Navigation FM AM Radio Sirius XM Satellite Radio 4G LTE TEL Telematics Bluetooth Module
Amazon.com

2 of 6' Fakra Z - Female to Female Amazon.com - Pass Side Mirror to CVPM, CVPM Output to Radio $7.49 each x2 $14.48
Bingfu Fakra Z Female to Male Vehicle Antenna Extension Cable 2m 6.5 feet for Car Stereo Android Head Unit GPS Navigation FM AM Radio Sirius XM Satellite Radio 4G LTE TEL Telematics Bluetooth Module
Amazon.com : Fakra Z - Male to Female
1 of 6' Fakra Z - Male to Female Amazon.com - Rear Camera from Radio to CVPM $7.69 each
Fakra Z Cable Fakra Z Male to Fakra Z Female RF Coax Cable 6.6ft/2m Fakra Z Female to Male Vehicle Car Antenna Extension Cable RG174 for Car Stereo GPS Navigation
Amazon.com

1 of 3' Fakra Z - Male to Female Amazon.com - Tailgate Camera Adapter $7.49 each
Fakra Z Male to Fakra Z Female RF Coax Cable 3.3ft/1m RG174 for Car Stereo GPS Navigation
Amazon.com

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. $45.09
Ram 1500 Wiring. Jumper. [surround view camera - 68322480AD | Libertyville IL

1 of Wiring Harness for CVPM - Jimmy07 can make this for you. Just send him a PM. (not sure who he is, but I will find out)


Thanks,
Ace

 

[J-barcarp]

I have done the hardware and the alfa changes and the calibration.
Everything works. But….
I have the black and white diagonal lines around the imige of the truck and i thought that only the 2500 did that. No big deal really.
I dont have soft keys for the side mirrors…

And i also dont get activation when im in drive and going slowly. Isnt it supposed to activate and then deactivate at like 10 mph?
The main reason i wanted this was for tight turns at the drive through take out….

 

[vincentw56]

I have done the hardware and the alfa changes and the calibration.
Everything works. But….
I have the black and white diagonal lines around the imige of the truck and i thought that only the 2500 did that. No big deal really.
I dont have soft keys for the side mirrors…

And i also dont get activation when im in drive and going slowly. Isnt it supposed to activate and then deactivate at like 10 mph?
The main reason i wanted this was for tight turns at the drive through take out….

No, there is no auto activation in drive. You can press the camera button manually.

 

[J-barcarp]

No, there is no auto activation in drive. You can press the camera button manually.

Thats odd. It does know when in drive because it shows the forward cam.

 

[Brutal_HO]

I have done the hardware and the alfa changes and the calibration.
Everything works. But….
I have the black and white diagonal lines around the imige of the truck and i thought that only the 2500 did that. No big deal really.
I dont have soft keys for the side mirrors…

And i also dont get activation when im in drive and going slowly. Isnt it supposed to activate and then deactivate at like 10 mph?
The main reason i wanted this was for tight turns at the drive through take out….

I believe only the newer trucks that have park sensor/assist activated 360° do this. My 2020 3500 only activates if first using reverse, or selecting the surround camera button. I put the button on the bottom menu bar so I can engage it any time (I also have a NAViKS box).

I don't know about the 5th gens, but in the HD's yo can also activate the "off road" camera option to keep the front facing cam (with tire tread guidelines) ala Power Wagon. Not sure the 5th gen BCM's allow this. My 3500 won't do it because of the platform (D2) and rear air that doesn't support "off road." I was also never able to get the hill descent to work due to this.

 

[zjmuss]

Ok... Could really use some help... installed my 360 camera system today in my ram. For reference: 2019 1500 Laramie Longhorn with Uconnect 5 12" screen upgrade. I added all the cameras, ran all the wires, installed the cvpm, did the stuff in alfaobd. The soft keys show up (at least some of them: right camera, left camera, rear camera, surround camera... No front?)...BUT I'm getting a blue screen with "Camera system unavailable" on my screen. Can anyone help me out on this? I have the wiring harness from Jimm07 and I'm fairly certain it's plugged in where it's supposed to be (fuse box in F26 with 15 amp fuse) and the can bus connector in a random spot on driver side kick panel.
Thanks for any help in advance!