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I'm a new member: 2023 LT1, bought 3 weeks ago and trying to install the roof camera system. I'm waiting for 1 last part and I'll do the install. A big thanks to VictoryC8Vert for the great photo instructions. While I have all the right harnesses, I'm confused as to which harness goes where. Can anyone post a list or drwg of the harness orientations from the mirror/display to the camera? I'd surely appreciate the help
The only option I wanted in my 1LT C8 was the live view camera because I didn’t realize how much the high wing blocked the view and the overall poor rear visibility in C8’s. I decided I’d add the live view camera.
mirror - ebay
Harness with video cable and engine bay lights
84740000
Cargo Lamps
84238355
84238354
Appliqué with camera in primer
84609010
Mirror harness and video cable - Gen5diy 900305-15 ft camera cable live view mirror 10 pin connector/power and ground only + 6'
Note: this is a moderate difficulty level and I didn’t include all the basic steps as this is an overview of what I did an not a detailed step by step
Bench test with everything working Remove the trim Remove the a pillar trim Remove cover, visor clip, and visor Stock mirror twists out. Remove panel. Route power wire and video cable Ran cable down a pillar and connected to rear fuse block on circuit 12 Hidden screws in the weatherstripping Remove header panel Disconnect b pillar harness Testing the lights work Remove old harness Remove all the screws under the weather stripping and two hidden ones on each end Arch removed easily to run harness Roughy harness to B pillar connector New harness routed on the hatch Routing the harness and making sure to seat the grommet Screws to hold up lights Lights installed Camera installed and mirror working
Following your lead and I have ordered all the parts. Gen5DIY was super helpful information. One question...the top lid part 84895699-did that come with the camera attached? The description is unclear.
Do you mind telling me what you used for a power source to bench test the mirror and the camera prior to the install in the car? I have all the parts and my best friend is testing using a 12 V car battery and unable to get the mirror to power on. Any tips would be much appreciated. Doing the install on my 2021 C8.Cassidy.leefl@gmail.com
QUOTE=Victory06vert;1604276580]The only option I wanted in my 1LT C8 was the live view camera because I didn’t realize how much the high wing blocked the view and the overall poor rear visibility in C8’s. I decided I’d add the live view camera.
mirror - ebay
Harness with video cable and engine bay lights
84740000
Cargo Lamps
84238355
84238354
Appliqué with camera in primer
84609010
Mirror harness and video cable - Gen5diy 900305-15 ft camera cable live view mirror 10 pin connector/power and ground only + 6'
Note: this is a moderate difficulty level and I didn’t include all the basic steps as this is an overview of what I did an not a detailed step by step
Bench test with everything working Remove the trim Remove the a pillar trim Remove cover, visor clip, and visor Stock mirror twists out. Remove panel. Route power wire and video cable Ran cable down a pillar and connected to rear fuse block on circuit 12 Hidden screws in the weatherstripping Remove header panel Disconnect b pillar harness Testing the lights work Remove old harness Remove all the screws under the weather stripping and two hidden ones on each end Arch removed easily to run harness Roughy harness to B pillar connector New harness routed on the hatch Routing the harness and making sure to seat the grommet Screws to hold up lights Lights installed Camera installed and mirror working[/QUOTE]
I'd think at this point it might be easier to retrofit with a ZR1 style camera...
I would recommend against doing a stock PDR camera retrofit. If you don't have, you might as well go with an aftermarket solution that has both front AND rear cameras.
