Aftermarket front camera for 8.4" Uconnect?

[ScottLars]

I've searched the forums but couldn't find the answer to my question. Is there an aftermarket front trail camera that is plug and play with the 8.4" Uconnect touchscreen?

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[Trailman]

I've searched the forums but couldn't find the answer to my question. Is there an aftermarket front trail camera that is plug and play with the 8.4" Uconnect touchscreen?

https://www.zautomotive.com/product/z_jt_cam/

Requires Tazer JL Mini.

From what I've read it is a major pain in the ass to try and install the OEM one, and might be impossible.

 

[Jerhemi]

I have seen there is one from zauto.. .but the quality looks like poop @ 480i IMO
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[ScottLars]

https://www.zautomotive.com/product/z_jt_cam/

Requires Tazer JL Mini.

From what I've read it is a major pain in the ass to try and install the OEM one, and might be impossible.

I have the OBDLink MX+ and Jscan

 

[AlanC]

I have seen there is one from zauto.. .but the quality looks like poop @ 480i IMO
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The 480 limitation seems to be a limitation of the head unit, not the camera:

Cargo camera input is not a Hi-Definition input like the backup camera, so the video quality will not be as good! This is a high-quality standard definition (480i) camera. There is no way to add a high-definition cargo camera input to the Jeep radio.​

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https://www.zautomotive.com/product/z_jt_cam/

 

[Jerhemi]

The 480 limitation seems to be a limitation of the head unit, not the camera:

Cargo camera input is not a Hi-Definition input like the backup camera, so the video quality will not be as good! This is a high-quality standard definition (480i) camera. There is no way to add a high-definition cargo camera input to the Jeep radio.​

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https://www.zautomotive.com/product/z_jt_cam/

It's because it will be utilizing the cargo camera input. So yes and no. If you could actually use the input designed for the trail camera, it would be much better.....if I understand correctly.

 

[eaglerugby04]

somebody on the forum added the oem one with HD. He had to flash the system and I think even rewire the rear cam as well. The cargo cam doesn't look bad, if anythign the rear facing icon is the worst part.

 

[ScottLars]

So what type of input is the cargo camera? Can you use the Z automotive with another programmer?

 

[me_ccie]

I'm running the Z automotive front facing cam. It's not HD like the rear cam but it gets the job done. Install was fairly simple, I'm satisfied with it. I have to add that Z Automotive customer service is outstanding.

 

[Jerhemi]

I'm running the Z automotive front facing cam. It's not HD like the rear cam but it gets the job done. Install was fairly simple, I'm satisfied with it. I have to add that Z Automotive customer service is outstanding.

Can you take some shots of it? I would like to see real world images.

Thanks!

 

[me_ccie]

Can you take some shots of it? I would like to see real world images.

Thanks!

 

[Jerhemi]

you know what, that doesn't look that bad. nice rig!

 

[XraytecH]

I just finished installing mine this evening.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08VVV4T3V/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Indavis01]

I just finished installing mine this evening.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08VVV4T3V/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm thinking of doing this- How long/ difficult was the install and what programmer did you use? The reviews on Amazon are mixed- so I was hoping to get more info.

 

[XraytecH]

I'm thinking of doing this- How long/ difficult was the install and what programmer did you use? The reviews on Amazon are mixed- so I was hoping to get more info.

Fairly easy if you watch a bunch of YouTube installs. I went the extra step of routing the signal and power wire through the firewall so my install was little more involved but it came out factory clean. I used a TAZER JL Mini to enable the camera.

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