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Dec 27, 2023 | 02:00 PM

blackestate

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backup camera another one...

so my camera has a good image, and is not reversed, but i lost all the lines and boxes for the detectors whe3n backing up, and they will not come back on. Can this be fixed? or is it a new camera and that will fix it?
Another question, with the 2011 with the camera in the mirror, do the lines move when you turn the wheel? I am assuming i have an aftermarket camera, that does not happen, and i have no Zoom.
I also upgraded my stereo, and it has camera input. i can get a tailgate handle with a camera for the head unit for not a lot on Amazon. Is that a better location and if i do that is there a way to disable the factory mirror option so i only have the one camera?
Which route would you go?
Thanks

Dec 27, 2023 | 03:12 PM

justanotherjo

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I have an aftermarket camera, same basic truck. no zoom (don't see the point in it if it did work), lines stay straight (again, don't see the point in them turning, don't need them at all really). I use the camera when backing straight up, that's it. If i'm turning, I use my mirrors. The camera is just there so I don't hit the car or pole behind me in a parking space, along with the bumper sensors, and to assist in lining the trailer up when i hook up.

Jan 14, 2024 | 12:16 PM

2011Blue

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From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Wiring

I ordered a factory camera and tailgate handle assembly, as well as an aftermarket stereo for my 2011 XLT.

Can anyone advise if the tailgate already has the wiring in place or if I should prepare to also run wiring from the head unit to the tailgate?

I guess while I’m asking, would there also be wiring in place for the tailgate lock/unlock servos?

thanks in advance.

Jan 14, 2024 | 04:19 PM

RLXXI

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Originally Posted by 2011Blue

There won't be any wiring in the tail gate if the truck didn't come with a camera already there and there is no lock unlock servo or solenoid from the factory on that year model gate. They sell aftermarket kits you can buy and install though.

Jan 15, 2024 | 12:12 AM

2011Blue

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Originally Posted by RLXXI

Okay. Thank you.

Jan 15, 2024 | 09:26 AM

06pghescape

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I used this tailgate lock https://www.etrailer.com/tglock-2013_Ford_F-150.htm , It has the backup camera already install but the lock required separate wiring Plenty of back up camera options on Etrailer as well.

Mar 20, 2024 | 07:56 AM

Franklin Tn. Kid

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Newbie here,and I mean,as of,just,right now!!!
I'm trying to find out if I can connect an aftermarket wifi backup camera to my 2013 Ford F250's wifi system to where I can the view it on my dash screen...???