Adding rear camera to factory Nav and forscan settings for LED error code shutoff

[Steves fourth gen 2]

I have a 2010 Adrenalin with factory nav, I purchased a rear camera and would like to know how I program the radio to accept the camera? I also added LEDs and need the settings for for scan to turn off the error lights and hyper flash. Please help

 

[Brad B]

I have a lockpick interface on mine, but I think some have sent the unit in and used a reprogramming service, then found an adapter to accept RCA jacks. The dealers won’t do it.

 

[Todd Z]

camera requires adaptors and stuff, not plug and play... LED just get resistors, or you have to disable error code in the SJB.... better off installing plug and play harness instead

 

[Berf]

I found a couple links that may be helpful for anyone else considering this.

https://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/2768-backup-camera-install-into-factory-nav-unit/
http://www.avelectronic.com/NavigationVideo Camera Interface.html
http://www.coastaletech.com/synclockpick.htm

 

[Brad B]

I found a couple links that may be helpful for anyone else considering this.

https://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/2768-backup-camera-install-into-factory-nav-unit/
http://www.avelectronic.com/NavigationVideo Camera Interface.html
http://www.coastaletech.com/synclockpick.htm

I installed the Sync Lockpick in mine years ago. If anyone has questions I can try to answer them.

 

[Berf]

I installed the Sync Lockpick in mine years ago. If anyone has questions I can try to answer them.

Could you post the part number of your OEM Navigation unit and what year model truck you have?

 

[Brad B]

Could you post the part number of your OEM Navigation unit and what year model truck you have?

Like from the screen? I’m not to keen to disassemble the dash to get numbers off the unit. 2010 Adrenalin. Arguably the last Adrenalin made.

 

[Berf]

Like from the screen? I’m not to keen to disassemble the dash to get numbers off the unit. 2010 Adrenalin. Arguably the last Adrenalin made.

I understand. Not sure if the part number shows up in system settings or not. Knowing the year model truck helps. It looks like the LockPick unit only works on 09/10 trucks.

 

[Berf]

FYI, from what I can tell, it looks like a major change was made to the Navigation radios in 2009. The 2007/08 model radios only have three electrical connectors in the rear, but in 09/10 there are four large electrical connectors on the back. It also looks like they may have started using an external amplifier in 2009 as well. So I suspect it would be nearly impossible to upgrade the Nav unit in a 07/08 truck with one from a 09/10. So the options to add a backup camera to a 07/08 truck may be fewer, if any.

It would be helpful to develop a list of truck year models and Nav unit part numbers that go with them. If anyone knows the part number of their unit, please post it along with your model year.

 

[Brad B]

FYI, from what I can tell, it looks like a major change was made to the Navigation radios in 2009. The 2007/08 model radios only have three electrical connectors in the rear, but in 09/10 there are four large electrical connectors on the back. It also looks like they may have started using an external amplifier in 2009 as well. So I suspect it would be nearly impossible to upgrade the Nav unit in a 07/08 truck with one from a 09/10. So the options to add a backup camera to a 07/08 truck may be fewer, if any.

I was just about to say the same. The 07/08 system used a dvd for navigation information while the 09/10 are hard drive based. Easiest way to tell is how the the screen looks. The picture is of the older system with gray/white. The newer is full color. It’s not impossible to upgrade, just a ton of research and wiring. I had a 2008 Expedition that I contemplated upgrading until I got deeper into the research and decided it was too much work, but yes it’s been done. IMO it would be easier to change the unit to aftermarket. I had an 07 Trac that I installed a Pioneer or Clarion(can’t remember) unit in with navigation and it worked great. I even had it wired to an oem steering wheel control. No voice input etc, but it probably accepted a camera too. I only had it two years but one of the first things I wanted in my 2010 was a camera, thus the Lockpic. My camera is wireless, so getting the wiring from back to front was eliminated. FYI the 08 Fords had the camera in the rear view mirror, 09 on had it in the head unit. Way bigger image.

 

[Berf]

A copy of the wire diagram from the 09/10 service manual for the Navigation unit would be a huge help. Anyone have one they can scan and post?

 

[Brad B]

A copy of the wire diagram from the 09/10 service manual for the Navigation unit would be a huge help. Anyone have one they can scan and post?

 

[Berf]

Thanks for posting those diagrams. They confirm that the 09/10 use a separate audio amplifier module. Among other things, this would greatly complicate upgrading an earlier model to the new type navigation unit.

 

[Berf]

FYI, I contacted AvElectronic today, and unfortunately they stopped making the rear camera interface unit for the 07/08 trucks. So it looks like 07/08 owners are out of luck unless they start making them again.

http://www.avelectronic.com/NavigationVideo Camera Interface.html

 

[Brad B]

FYI, I contacted AvElectronic today, and unfortunately they stopped making the rear camera interface unit for the 07/08 trucks. So it looks like 07/08 owners are out of luck unless they start making them again.

http://www.avelectronic.com/NavigationVideo Camera Interface.html

I believe that. You’re lucky to find accessories or even new Ford parts for a 2010, especially the Adrenalin parts. Looks like an aftermarket unit or trade Maybe there’s a rear view mirror kit that has a camera input? Better than nothing.