Mopar Trail Cam DIY Installation - 2023 Diesel Gladiator Rubicon

[DailyDrivenTJ]

So here is something I found rather promising.

Fits the year, model range and one of the indication which is the "backup gridline missing". Repair summary states the solution is to update to Version 40.1.

I will report back tomorrow after the update. Keeping my fingers crossed.

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[MaximusTX]

So here is something I found rather promising.

Fits the year, model range and one of the indication which is the "backup gridline missing". Repair summary states the solution is to update to Version 40.1.

I will report back tomorrow after the update. Keeping my fingers crossed.

I hope it works for you. Our 392 is on 40.1 but still has the intermittent, black radio display (Rear View Camera (RVC) not affected) issue.

 

[DailyDrivenTJ]

I hope it works for you. Our 392 is on 40.1 but still has the intermittent, black radio display (Rear View Camera (RVC) not affected) issue.

I am pessimistically optimistic. Jeep did not do a good job with quality control...

Have you tried talking to a different dealer? Replacing the entire headunit is not an option?

 

[MaximusTX]

I am pessimistically optimistic. Jeep did not do a good job with quality control...

Have you tried talking to a different dealer? Replacing the entire headunit is not an option?

I've only been able to take in once. Each dealership wants 5 days to troubleshoot the issue and I trust this dealership. The issue is that there is no telling when it will happen. We can go almost a month without it happening and then all the sudden it happens multiple times a day for a week but never happens when the dealer has so they can't verify it is actually happening. Currently I am working with my service advisor and sending them videos of it every time it happens so it is documented and hoping to just get it replaced but it's an easy fix you just turn the entire car of and back on and it fixes it but sometimes it happens 30 minutes into a 2 hour drive on the freeway and you either have to deal with it or pull over. I'm sure it will get fixed sooner or later. Let me know if this fixes the issue for you. I am planning on adding the trail cam to mine. I have all the wiring. I was planning on getting all the parts this month but we decided to purchase a new house so it got put on hold for another month.

 

[DailyDrivenTJ]

I've only been able to take in once. Each dealership wants 5 days to troubleshoot the issue and I trust this dealership. The issue is that there is no telling when it will happen. We can go almost a month without it happening and then all the sudden it happens multiple times a day for a week but never happens when the dealer has so they can't verify it is actually happening. Currently I am working with my service advisor and sending them videos of it every time it happens so it is documented and hoping to just get it replaced but it's an easy fix you just turn the entire car of and back on and it fixes it but sometimes it happens 30 minutes into a 2 hour drive on the freeway and you either have to deal with it or pull over. I'm sure it will get fixed sooner or later. Let me know if this fixes the issue for you. I am planning on adding the trail cam to mine. I have all the wiring. I was planning on getting all the parts this month but we decided to purchase a new house so it got put on hold for another month.

I hear you. At least it seems like they are taking notes and you are documenting the occurrence.

Just started the update process...

Keeping fingers crossed but shall see.

 

[DailyDrivenTJ]

WTF.. updated fine without any errors. I will give it time till tomorrow.

 

[DailyDrivenTJ]

As I was chasing this intermittent TrailCam/Parking guideline issue. I finally decided to plug in the AlphaOBD.

Then cleared the codes but upon restart U0010 remained.

While engine running, I tried disconnect power to CVPM and see if power cycle will reset but no luck.

Then I decides to check CAN IHS bus connection for the CVPM. I pulled on the connector and it just pulled out without any resistance. These supposed to positively lock and not pull out that easy. When I reseated, it clicked in and would no longer pull out. As soon as I did that the TrailCam and reverse cam with guideline appeared immediately when selected.

Happy to report this seems like just a fluke of my installation where the CAN bus connector not being seated properly.

Next: UConnect Update via USB Jump Drive.
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/how-to-uconnect-8-4-update-via-usb-drive.83299/

 

[MaximusTX]

WTF.. updated fine without any errors. I will give it time till tomorrow.

As I was chasing this intermittent TrailCam/Parking guideline issue. I finally decided to plug in the AlphaOBD.

Then cleared the codes but upon restart U0010 remained.

While engine running, I tried disconnect power to CVPM and see if power cycle will reset but no luck.

Then I decides to check CAN IHS bus connection for the CVPM. I pulled on the connector and it just pulled out without any resistance. These supposed to positively lock and not pull out that easy. When I reseated, it clicked in and would no longer pull out. As soon as I did that the TrailCam and reverse cam with guideline appeared immediately when selected.

Happy to report this seems like just a fluke of my installation where the CAN bus connector not being seated properly.

Next: UConnect Update via USB Jump Drive.
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/how-to-uconnect-8-4-update-via-usb-drive.83299/

Nice, glad it was something easy to fix.

 

[DailyDrivenTJ]

Nice, glad it was something easy to fix.

Almost anticlimactic.. Happy to be done with it. I have been collecting parts to add the paddle shifter and the adaptive cruise. Adaptive Cruise Control will be fun.

 

[MaximusTX]

Almost anticlimactic.. Happy to be done with it. I have been collecting parts to add the paddle shifter and the adaptive cruise. Adaptive Cruise Control will be fun.

Good luck with the Adaptive Cruise. I was looking into doing it when I was looking at getting my diesel I couldn't find a diesel with it so I was looking at adding it but decided to checked the used marked and found my current one but it definitely looks like a challange to get it fully functional.

 

[DailyDrivenTJ]

Good luck with the Adaptive Cruise. I was looking into doing it when I was looking at getting my diesel I couldn't find a diesel with it so I was looking at adding it but decided to checked the used marked and found my current one but it definitely looks like a challange to get it fully functional.

Yes. I couldn't find any diesel Rubicon with the ACC as well!

Definitely much much cheaper to get one equipped than retrofit.

Also the problem is no one seemed to have documented thoroughly enough on the JL/JT platform. Not even a single photo of the install only two people claims to have done it. I am skeptical if it is even working..

Spent about 9 hours reading on this over in Ram forum during airport delay, taken pages of notes.

I will write up something as I get them parts.

 

[jc99]

Anyone figure out how to keep the rear camera working over 15 MPH? From what I can gather you either need a Tazer to manually keep it on or are going to need to spoof the CVPM with a fake speed. My preference would be to figure out how to spoof the CVPM but am just starting to look into it.

 

[mennis]

**I am updating this post using "edit" so you may not get the notification of update. FYI
Last Update:

7/13/2024 Morning after the firmware upgrade was ineffective, but reseating CAN IHS connector for CVPM at the bus fixed the problem. The data cable was not seated all the way causing intermittent connection. Interesting how the rear cam still worked. USB update for Uconnect added.

7/12/2024 Unconnect has been successfully updated to V 40.1 but parking guide lines are still missing and the trail cam is still inaccessible. We will see how it is the morning after.

7/11/2024 Uconnect controls the video display: Previous Park Gridline Issue TO BE resolved with UConnect update to v40.1 per a TSB.

6/11/2024 Underseat Module photo added to main post.

6/8/2024 1st Issue: Front Cam Inaccessible, reverse Guideline disppears. Updated as a post on Page 5.

2/4/2024 Washer function material and hardware details added.

2/3/2024 Underseat module installed. TrailCam Install complete.

1/20/2024 Engine bay fuse holder bracket

1/19/2024 Parts List - Nutsert Part Number added.

Summary

• Yes! Trail Cam can be added to Uconnect 8.4 Equipped 2023 Diesel.
• Mopar Trail Cam can be added after production but new FRONT AND REAR cams are required. Existing rear cam CANNOT be used.
• New grille insert and bracketaries are required to install the front cam.
• New washer hoses, motor, and wirings are required to have washer function on the front cam.
• Fakra Z cables (camera cable) are needed to route new installed camera. (Front cam- 3ft on the grille, 2 meters in the engine bay through firewall, then 2 meters from CVPM to the engine bay Fakra Z cable.)
• Central Vision Processing Module (CVPM) and CUSTOM MADE wirings are required to power cameras and control the module.

Random Bits

• Without front cam hooked up, front washer function gets disabled.
• Power and washer level cable that is required for gasser install is ABSOLUTELY NOT NECESSARY. For my Rubicon Diesel, all I needed was the pump and programming to have it function properly. *Information on this guide is diesel specific.
• Security bypass module once removed, the plugs need to be inserted back into their original position. Otherwise, you will get blank screen on Uconnect.
• When removing the washer pump, you pull laterally and it will pop out about 30 degree away from the bottle's long axis. Then pull the pump out. To install, Push in the strainer gasket first then insert the new pump to install.
• Factory Aux option gives you an interior Ignition-On wire.
• Truck bed power outlet control cable is taped behind and above the front driver dash speaker near head light switch. I had to undo speaker assembly to get to the harness. I pulled on the harness and the undid itself.
• More to come as I remember..

Introduction
Here is the first and "will be" the most up-to-date Trail Cam installation guide for 2023 model year JTRD using AlfaOBD Android version and placing the CVPM on an alternate location from the factory location. The photo below shows the test setup using gator clips and camera directly plugged into the CVPM using short Fakra cables. The video below shows the proof of concept that verified that the CVPM works with 2023 model year. This write up is to show what I have done to make this work. Hope you will find it helpful.

Completed Underseat Module

Fakra Z cable in 3 ft length was used for behind the grille wire bundle.

2 of 16ga wires were used to make the harness and this allowed some girth around Fakra cables and splints for further durability. The cables are bundled together with harness tape and held in place by surface mounted zip ties.

Parts Needed:

Camera and related parts:

68436466AA Front camera
68396526AB Front camera bracket
6QN24RXFAD Front camera grille section: This part replaces your current center section of the grill to accomodate the front cam.

The following two parts were noted to be necesaary but not used in my 2023 Diesel Rubicon as they did NOT fit.

(06510197AA (2) TWO Front camera bracket nuts)
(68090949AA (2) TWO Front camera bracket screws)

Rear Camera: Comes with painted trim to replace current camera.

6NN98VGVAD Gator
6NN98GW7AD White
6NN98LAUAD Granite Crystal
6NN98RUAAD Gobi
6NN98MRCAD Red
6NN98PDNAD Sting Gray
6NN98DX8AD Black
6NN98JSCAD Billet Silver
6NN98MBJAD Hydro Blue
6NN98SE4AD Punkn
6NN98PGGAD Sarge Green
6NN98SSEAD Silver Zenith


Central Video Processing Module: There are two versions that are specific to the vehicle model year.

ecidiego: Jimmy's original guide only had that part #68329740AE - I was the lucky guy who bought it(2020 CVPM) for my 2021 and then had to troubleshoot for 3 hours (camera button didn't work ) before I researched and found a NEW part # for 2021. The 2021 - 2023 CVPM is the same part - 2020 is unique.

2020 CVPM: 68329740AE

2021 - 2023 CVPM: 4672861AC - I used this part number.

CVPM snap nut- 06506955AA QTY of 2
These nuts are to be used in the stock mounting location but I used this on my grille to mount the camera bracket. Thread on this is M6.

Washer parts: These parts fit with each other in the follow order.

68370210AA Camera washer nozzle - This part fits outside of the grille section.
68370825AA Washer nozzle elbow - This part and any subsequent hoses fit behind the center grill section.
68370828AA Hose #1: washer hose between washer nozzle elbow at the camera to Hose 2
68456244AA Hose #2: intermediate hose washer hose between Hose 1 to the pump. *This part is too short to reach the diesel version of washer bottle/pump. BUT IT IS NECESSARY TO HARVEST THE FITTING TO HOSE #1 Shown as bottom hose on the photo below.
Windshield Washer Hose Kit - 3 Meter Universal Washer Fluid Hose https://a.co/d/esoPQ8G
Automotive Vacuum Tubing Connector Vacuum Tee Connector Assortment- https://a.co/d/6ioKWig
68310928AA Washer pump (Verified to fit)
68382603AB Washer wiring harness(ABSOLUTELY NOT NECESSARY)

FAKRA Z cables: Used to connect front and the rear cams to the Central Video Processing Unit (CVPM). CVPM then sends the signal to headunit.

Central Vision Processing Module (CVPM) Cable Harness: I made my own using write up Jimmy07 Guide with a different specification to fit my need to place the CVPM on under the front seat.

There are 4 pins used by CVPM on the Gladiator. In summary, 2 pins are used to power the CVPM and 2 others are used to control the CVPM.

These are materials you need to make the harness.

QTY (1) CVPM connector= Molex 34824-0124
QTY (4) CVPM C1 connector terminals= Molex 5600230448
QTY (1) CAN IHS block connector= TE Connectivity 5-2138650-1
QTY (2) CAN IHS connector terminals= TE Connectivity 1355717-1

I used 26ga wires as I tried 22 and 24ga and I found the insulation to be too thick to be installed through connectors.

References
Jimmy07 Write Up
ecidiego Write Up

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Previously posted by Jimmy07, the guide has be incredibly helpful. Another updated guide exists but information is so spread throughout it took me multiple passes at the entire 14 pages of information to find what I needed. Both are amazing nonetheless. Will be consolidating some of the information as I make progress.

Completed mock installing the CVPM, front and rear cams using power from 12V outlet, using CAN bus behind the glove box and I got front and rear cam to show on the 8.4" screen.

There were a few critical details that were not so clear and some are just not applicable to 2023 Gladiator Diesels for both the physical installation and vehicle configuration using AlfaOBD.

Will follow up with updated part numbers and non mopar parts for diesel Gladiators and 2023 model year and how I ended up installing it in the non-factory position.

Topics to be covered

Updated parts list
Disassembly undoing panels and connector removals.
Actual camera install
Washer motor install, hose routing/modification, wiring changes
How to plug in Security By Pass Module and OBD Bluetooth connectors
How to actually use AlfaOBD
Making own harness
Access to power
Double zoom button
Using AlfaOBD
Blank screen issue
Wiring

Here is the underseat module being accessed from below the seat as deployed.
The protective cover

 

[jc99]

@mennis will your rear camera work above 15-20 mph or do they shut off till you slow back down?

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