Front Camera

where do you mount Toyota's accessory dashcam?

 

was that the Canadian version of "build your car?" Because I don't remember seeing any dashcams as an accessory in the good -o-US of A version.

 

I want the mobile toilet, lol it comes with a "sample" lol

 

I'm still wanting the latte machine in place of the rear storage box between the seats. I can find nothing in any Toyota literature about that option.

 

How do I buy this accessory from Toyota Japan as someone living here in the USA (Southern california)??

 

What's JDM parts? I highly doubt they'd have an obscure component like this, though...
Is it something you can purchase and install separately or does it have to come with the trim you specify at the time of ordering? Couldn't find the dashcam on that japanese website even though I tried to use google translate it wouldn't translate everything. Can anyone post pictures?

 

All Products of TOYOTA: Prius Phv / Prius Prime

Located in Alhambra, CA

 

I bought mine from IMPEX JAPAN, one of several firms in Japan that exports auto parts and accessories.

“JDM” means Japanese domestic market: vehicles, parts, and accessories made for sale and use in Japan rather than for immediate export.

The exporters don’t keep inventories; when you buy something, they order it from the distributor. See my earlier posting about this for more about what you can and can’t buy; since I wrote that, IMPEX JAPAN has updated their catalogs. Also, keep in mind that they require advance payment, plus another payment for shipping after they receive the goods and can measure the size and weight.

Toyota’s drive recorders are dealer-installed options. For my DRD-H66, the installation instructions (not included in the box) were 35 pages—all in Japanese, of course, written for experienced technicians, who could refer to the Repair Manual for the necessary disassembly and reassembly of the vehicle.

At this writing, Toyota offers four models of drive recorder in Japan:

The DRD-H66 (086A3-00010, ¥39,500) (PDF user’s manual, in Japanese) is a “separate type” (two-piece) device, with a camera and GPS antenna affixed to the windshield, connected by a cable to the main unit with the microphone and microSD card slot, mounted in the center console. There is software for Microsoft Windows, in English and in Japanese, for playing back the recorded video and audio and viewing the GPS location, speed, and accelerometer data, and for changing the settings.

The DRT-H66A (086A3-00020, ¥19,500) (PDF user’s manual, in Japanese) is an “integrated” (all-in-one) device without GPS or parking time recording. I don’t know much more about it.

The DRT-AN1 (086A3-00050, ¥49,500) and DRT-AN1A (086A3-00040, ¥37,500) are incompatible with the Toyota Safety Sense-P system, found on all Prius Prime cars built for the U.S. market.

 

The 1984 Toyota Van had a built-in icemaker

 

See, that's what I'm talking about. These things are more than possible. Toyota can even do impossible.

 

Wow, thanks for the great comprehensive reply, really appreciate it.
It would have been great if you posted a video of the installation. Do you think it's not worth trying to do if I don't have the technician's repair manual for the car?

Couldn't find the camera on this website unfortunately...

 

You’re most welcome. I’m afraid I didn’t record a video.

My recommendation is not to modify your car at all. I wouldn’t attempt it without all of:

• Access to the Repair Manual and Electrical Wiring Diagram, both available by subscription to techinfo.toyota.com, and (for general information) to other accessory installation instructions posted there and on toyota-tech.eu;
• Copies of the drive recorder installation and user instructions, translated (unless you read Japanese);
• A Toyota Techstream diagnostic system, to check before and after the work for other faults;
• Tools, including a digital multimeter, torque wrench (for the console box and grounding bolts), molding removers, and common hand tools and measuring instruments;
• Spare parts and installation materials (clips, terminals, splices, cable ties, harness tape, etc.);
• Skill as an electrical/electronics and automotive technician; and
• Willingness to risk damaging the car, and the ability to make (or pay for) repairs, if needed.

 

anyone out there see anything with a dash camer can link to our navigation display?