Not a backup camera
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Not a backup camera
I can't count how many times when I would like to "turn on" the backup camera when I tooling down the road. The primary time would be when we are towing our TT, and we hit a patch of rough pavement, and I just want to "take a look" as it were (or is). However, there are the other occasional times when I would like to take a look with a field of view that is a bit better than the rear view mirror(s).
Is there some simple add-on or mod that would allow me to "enable" the backup camera, even though I'm not actually backing up?
Is there some simple add-on or mod that would allow me to "enable" the backup camera, even though I'm not actually backing up?
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While it’s not integrated into the factory system, this one allows you to use your phone. It looks pretty cool and easy to install. http://www.rearviewsafety.com/backup...ra-system.html
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Well you could shift into reverse while going down the road to enable the back-up camera.
Not that I am saying do it, but it would work and the computers know not to engage reverse while moving forward to avoid damaging anything.
Not that I am saying do it, but it would work and the computers know not to engage reverse while moving forward to avoid damaging anything.
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Check out this one:
https://www.coastaletech.com/mytouch2.htm
It's been talked about on the Super Duty forum for awhile now. I haven't done much research on it, but I think it would enable this for you.
https://www.coastaletech.com/mytouch2.htm
It's been talked about on the Super Duty forum for awhile now. I haven't done much research on it, but I think it would enable this for you.
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I don't know if I'm brave enough to try that. Wonder what gear the computer would switch you to?
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Check out this one:
https://www.coastaletech.com/mytouch2.htm
It's been talked about on the Super Duty forum for awhile now. I haven't done much research on it, but I think it would enable this for you.
https://www.coastaletech.com/mytouch2.htm
It's been talked about on the Super Duty forum for awhile now. I haven't done much research on it, but I think it would enable this for you.
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I’m too scared to try it. If anyone else wants to, be sure to record it!
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Why don't you test that theory on your truck and let us know if the PCM prevented it from going into reverse.
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They did say you can add a 2nd or 3rd camera to get a rear view while moving.
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at 3 min, truck goes to neutral and the backup camera comes on while at like 55.
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I have my rearview camera set to have the delay. It stays on until you hit approx 15 mph. That might be what they are talking about.
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oooh ooh! Where in the menu do you add the delay?