Ford Lockpick
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Ford Lockpick
Just as a follow up from various discussions on this forumn, i got the Ford Lockpick installed last night (15-30 min) and it works as advertised. DVD in motion, nav input in motion, and you can watch your rear camera at any time.
While going through the program setup it asks if you have a factory rear camera and asks if you would like to add a second which is deceiving since Lockpick has indicated this function will not work.
All around great product so far. Hardest part was trying to cram all the wiring back into the dash.
While going through the program setup it asks if you have a factory rear camera and asks if you would like to add a second which is deceiving since Lockpick has indicated this function will not work.
All around great product so far. Hardest part was trying to cram all the wiring back into the dash.
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Just as a follow up from various discussions on this forumn, i got the Ford Lockpick installed last night (15-30 min) and it works as advertised. DVD in motion, nav input in motion, and you can watch your rear camera at any time.
While going through the program setup it asks if you have a factory rear camera and asks if you would like to add a second which is deceiving since Lockpick has indicated this function will not work.
All around great product so far. Hardest part was trying to cram all the wiring back into the dash.
While going through the program setup it asks if you have a factory rear camera and asks if you would like to add a second which is deceiving since Lockpick has indicated this function will not work.
All around great product so far. Hardest part was trying to cram all the wiring back into the dash.
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I have the factory camera and no 2nd camera. installation is pretty easy. Pop out the sync plug on the right and the power outlet on the left with a small screwdriver and there is a 7mm bolt behind each. The panel pops off and exposes 4 7mm bolts holding the radio in place. Plug everything in and shove all the wires in back and replace.
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FYI - I was just online this morning ordering one and there's an update for the Fords -
12/16/10 - Latest update for the FORD SYNC LOCKPICK version 1.2 - Continued advancement in communications and control for all Ford/Lincoln/Mercury applications. Enables Vehicle Health Reports in late model applications
12/16/10 - Latest update for the FORD SYNC LOCKPICK version 1.2 - Continued advancement in communications and control for all Ford/Lincoln/Mercury applications. Enables Vehicle Health Reports in late model applications
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Put me on that list. I need a camera that can be mounted high on the back of the toy hauler to view what's back there when I'm moving in reverse or not. I definitely want to use the integrated navigation screen rather than a separate one.
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I am not real happy with Ford's restrictions on the unit. They must think we drive solo all the time. It would be great to allow the co-pilot to share in some of the navigation responsibilities instead of just sitting there looking pretty!
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I will most likely add one of the aftermarket OEM rear view mirrors with the built in monitor..
That way the rear trailer cam can stay on all the time, don't need the mirror anyway once the trailer is hooked up.
Will most likely add a 2nd cam to that for the left side for the blind spot created while backing to the right.
Rear swing on RV trailers can really be an issue.
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I like that idea. I'm hesitant to lose that great auto-dimming OEM mirror though. Also, would the image be too small in the rear view mirror? I haven't seen one so I don't know. We need a web link and a YouTube demo video.
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Auto dimming is nice, but would not be a deal breaker for me to do this.
Here is one example.
Car Rear View Camera - Multimedia Rear View Mirror - 4” LCD color monitor
Here is one example.
Car Rear View Camera - Multimedia Rear View Mirror - 4” LCD color monitor
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Forgot this link, trailer quick connector
Trailer Tow Quick Connect/Disconnect Kit Model # RVS-213
This is another version., Gentex. They seem to the leaders in this technolgy.
Amazon.com: gentex rear view camera display mirror: Automotive
Gentex make mirrors with monitors that are auto dimming. I think they are also the supplier for the mirrors in our truck now.
Trailer Tow Quick Connect/Disconnect Kit Model # RVS-213
This is another version., Gentex. They seem to the leaders in this technolgy.
Amazon.com: gentex rear view camera display mirror: Automotive
Gentex make mirrors with monitors that are auto dimming. I think they are also the supplier for the mirrors in our truck now.