Adding backup camera to 2012 non-nav Prius 2 with touch screen

I think they display in both places

 

14Prius,
can you check part number of the camera connector? I bought OEM camera, but connector is not included. I am looking to buy it separately. Thanks!

 

Still have pins and a regulator, PM sent.

 

I am also trying to fit OEM camera but do not have a camera connector and do not know its type. I ordered one on ebay from China, but after 3 weeks it came and is too large. Hard to order the right connector. If you have left over connector I am a person of interest. Just let me know. Thanks!

 

Many thanks to tw1nturb0 for headliner connector pins. I finally finished my camera install. Took me 3 partial days. Toyota could have made it easier by providing a connector, but decided to save a buck. Installation to headliner connector is quite miserable. Even after removing side panels, grab handles and center light I could not force headliner down more than a few inches without risk of damaging it. Other obstacle is a rigid foam block around the connector. Makes it almost impossible to connect it back. I accidentally broke it and had to superglue. Just to give a perspective - disconnect the connectors took me 10 minutes, however connecting it back over one hour of fidgeting! Need baby hands and special skills for that (or very long pliers?). Running a wire after that torture was not difficult, but required basic soldering skills. Overall, doable but hard.

 

Is there anyone in the Sacramento or Bay Area that does this install? Interested in adding a backup camera to my 2012 II.

 

Look up OE Plus. I haven't used them yet but they have the kit needed to install in the Prius. I am sourcing a powered sub that I want to have them install along with the backup cam. Just need to get the sub first to do it all in one shot. They will also come to you, depending on how far you are.

 

Thanks. I will contact them.

 

Hi there, i have just picked up my 2012 Prius, and this car seems to have the backup camera already wired to the rearview mirror. I was wondering if and how i can move the feed to the touchscreen on the console. Any ideas?

 

Yea, the cam is powered and running fine, but through the rear view mirror. I am just wondering if and how to move the feed from the running cam from the mirror to the non nav display, or even if it can mirror it to there.

 

FYI, I ended up going to Rolling Soundz in Sacramento. Paid just over $200.00 out the door for camera plus install. Works like OEM. Very happy with it.

 

Hi all,
Have a couple of questions here.
So, I just bought a 2013 2-series just a couple days ago. No factory backup camera, but it looks like at some point somebody installed an aftermarket backup camera. However, it was NOT connected to the factory headunit - they had wired in an independent monitor that was previously attached to the small window on the driver's side. At some point, this monitor was lost or something. So now I've got a backup camera installed above the license plate but not connected to anything.

Anyways....a few issues here. The aftermarket camera was installed in the same spot as one of the license plate lightbulb cutouts. I'd rather install one in the factory punch out, so I've ordered a different camera to put it into the factory camera punch out.

First: the casing/housing/whatever you want to call it for the license plate bulb (one of them, at least) is damaged and I'd like to replace it. It's not a big deal and functions okay, but it's a bit loose and I'd like for it to be nice and snug like the other one. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement license plate bulb housing/casing thing? Small clear plastic lens/housing that goes above the license plate.

Second: I've seen floating around eBay a lot of "kits" advertised to hook up the backup camera. I'm too new to post links yet,
Is this *needed*? Would using such a harness eliminate the need to "hack" the voltage regulator? The description is not terribly clear - seems like a bad translation - but here's a snippet:

Kit includes:
Adapter needs the camera to be purchased and connected separately.
Customized design with 5-7V working voltage range to match Toyota radio 6V output voltage. You can purchase 12v cameras as well, in this case you will need to cut power invertor which task is - reduce 12v to 6v or 3.3v.

There are 3 wires only:
Yellow- AV signal
Red- Power+
Black - Power "-" (GND)
Harness to Radio
Trigger wire

OTHER:
Trigger wire may or may not be needed. How to know if trigger wire is needed and how to install trigger wire is included.

I can't post an image too, so my apologies, but it's two white connectors - both of which are connected by a single red wire - and one connector has three wires coming off of it: one black labeled "ground," one yellow labeled "Supply 6V+ Output" and one yellow "RCA" type connector.

Anybody have any experience with this type of thing? Thanks!

 

Meant to post an addendum. It looks like the harness I described is a "T-harness" to aid in splicing the camera wiring into the factory harness. However it doesn't do anything to address the voltage issue - on that front, the camera IS 12v, but I've got a voltage regulator on the way, so hopefully it'll be a smooth install!

 

Hey everyone!

So I got my wiring harness/voltage regulator all put together. I wanted to make sure it was working properly before running all the cables thru the cabin, so I just popped the HU out and plugged it directly in for a test. Good news: it works great!

Now...here's where I'm stuck.
What's the easiest way to remove the little "punch out" plate where the camera mounts on the back of the trunk?
Is there any way to get it removed without pulling that metal "shell" off the back of the hatch (the one that houses the license plate lights and aforementioned "punch out")?

 

You are going to have to remove it. I believe there are a 2 nuts on the outside and 2 on the inside.
You'll have to remove in inner trim to get to the nuts.
Then it pops out. But I can't remember exactly. Then it will slide out. That's what I had to do to install mine.
I'm certain someone has a video on how to remove it.