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12 pin connector and Trailer Surround View Camera

I stand corrected. @Jimmy07 is it the end of the cable that connects to that adapter that we can't source, or has it all been figured out at this point? I'd love to make a shorter cable for my trailer DRVM camera but I was under the assumption that I couldn't.
 
gprguy said:
I stand corrected. @Jimmy07 is it the end of the cable that connects to that adapter that we can't source, or has it all been figured out at this point? I'd love to make a shorter cable for my trailer DRVM camera but I was under the assumption that I couldn't.
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That’s the piece that plugs into the bumper port.
 
Jimmy07 said:
That’s the piece that plugs into the bumper port.
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Understood - is it possible to get/make a shorter cable that goes from the bumper port to the camera? Camera end is Fakra, but I thought the other end that connects to that adapter was unobtainium.
 
gprguy said:
Understood - is it possible to get/make a shorter cable that goes from the bumper port to the camera? Camera end is Fakra, but I thought the other end that connects to that adapter was unobtainium.
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The end that screws into the adapter plug is a coax connector, maybe TNC
 
Jimmy07 said:
The end that screws into the adapter plug is a coax connector, maybe TNC
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It's a RP-TNC, and I found a RP-TNC to fakra cable on amazon available in various lengths:

Amazon.com: 6 feet RG58 RP-TNC Male to Fakra Z Female RF Pigtail Coaxial Cable : Electronics

Buy 6 feet RG58 RP-TNC Male to Fakra Z Female RF Pigtail Coaxial Cable: Coaxial - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
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I just tested it out, the camera works great with that cable and the 68532403AA connector. Thanks again Jimmy.

Edit: Does not work great long term, went back to stock cable.
 
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Jimmy07 said:
No, it’s just the BCM configuration.
I found this out by accident when I was installing a 2022 BCM in my truck to add trailer surround view. Since AlfaOBD doesn’t have the settings, I was using wiTECH to restore VIN configurations to the new BCM. The first one I used was a random newer VIN that just had regular surround view, and the trailer surround soft key didn’t show up. Then I used an older 2022 vin with regular surround view but no trailer surround, and the soft key showed up.
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Question, is that the same as the 360 view? Also did you add the cameras on the side mirrors? If so could you possibly help me. I want to add this to my 24.
 
CortexM0 said:
I got my gateway in. So naturally, the first thing I do is open it up.
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Looks like it uses a SPC58 family processor, (I'm not familiar with that one) a TPIC74100 switching regulator, and a couple of TJA1046 CAN drivers. Other than that, there's some filtering going on with the CAN and the power supply. But I'm not seeing too much else. Overall a pretty simple board.

Now for the good news. Once this was put back together and connected, my 360 trailer camera system was immediately recognized and worked as expected!
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So to recap, the 360 trailer camera system will work with a 2023. You'll need to use AlfaOBD to configure the "TSVCM Trailer Surround View Camera Module" option. (With Android I had to use a beta version to support the 2023 ECU). You also will have to add a 68509331AB gateway module. This module could be secured with zip-ties, but I plan to procure and mount to the factory bracket (04896196AA) using 3 pins (06504521).
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Edit 5/16/23 - While my 2023 Limited 2500 did not come with the gateway module, it looks like some might have one already. (See https://hdrams.com/forum/index.php?...railer-surround-view-camera.13102/post-262321). So probably worth checking before ordering one.
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I am messing around with AlfaOBD now but i do not see any TSVCM option
All I see is STIM and it fails to connect.
I can connect to any other ECUs for the most part.

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I am at a stand still now. Any help would be appreciated.
 
CortexM0 said:
Sorry about that. Hopefully you can return (or resale) it without loosing too much money. I've added a note to my post above to indicate that some 2023 may come with the module.

But the good news is that it's working for you. As far as I've seen, yours is only the 2nd 2023 reported to have functioning 360 trailer surround cameras.
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I know this thread is a little older, but I have been on a quest for this exact solution. I will have to check to see if i have the gateway installed. Since I ordered the trailer camera prep package in my 2023 I wonder if that is what gets the gateway installed?
 
I did get mine working on my 2023.

But the dealer added the code through the star system. I had added the modules and cables ahead of time.
 
I had the digital mirror and single coax camera on my 22 3500 ( worked great )and have since traded to a 24 2500 without the digital rear view mirror but has surround and trailer tow. Any thoughts on converting the coax connector to the 12 pin connector and using an aux on the 12" screen.
 
Hootmonn said:
I had the digital mirror and single coax camera on my 22 3500 ( worked great )and have since traded to a 24 2500 without the digital rear view mirror but has surround and trailer tow. Any thoughts on converting the coax connector to the 12 pin connector and using an aux on the 12" screen.
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The cameras are not compatible that way. You'll have to get a new camera.
 
jsalbre said:
The cameras are not compatible that way. You'll have to get a new camera.
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Thanks I thought so. only need one camera on the back of the camper and don't want to purchase the surround. I would like connect an aux camera to the 12 pin in the bed or bumper I have.
 
Hootmonn said:
Thanks I thought so. only need one camera on the back of the camper and don't want to purchase the surround. I would like connect an aux camera to the 12 pin in the bed or bumper I have.
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AUX2 is analog. You just need to source a 12-pin umbilical and wire up your choice of camera, or go check out the Infotainment wireless option that plugs into the 12-pin.

There's a couple options that have been discussed here at length, I don't have time to go find all the info right now.
 
Brutal_HO said:
AUX2 is analog. You just need to source a 12-pin umbilical and wire up your choice of camera, or go check out the Infotainment wireless option that plugs into the 12-pin.

There's a couple options that have been discussed here at length, I don't have time to go find all the info right now.
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Thanks I have sifted through most everything. I'll just keep with the wireless and an external screen that came with my camper.
 
Brutal_HO said:
AUX2 is analog. You just need to source a 12-pin umbilical and wire up your choice of camera, or go check out the Infotainment wireless option that plugs into the 12-pin.

There's a couple options that have been discussed here at length, I don't have time to go find all the info right now.
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Do you have a link to the infotainment wireless option? I can't find it on their site.
 
@Jimmy07 and others, I'm having a little bit of a hard time with retrofitting trailer surround view and would appreciate some help. I have the box and the cameras, just need to enable it in my truck.

My 2024 3500 didn't come with it, so I ordered the gateway and got it plugged in (found the 2 connectors behind the dash). I see aux 1 and aux 2 camera options in the uconnect software.

Ordered the security bypass from kaodtech and plugged in my obdlink mx+, bought alfaobd, fired up my s25 ultra. I can connect to almost every other module but I am unable to connect to the TSVCM. Tried with acc on and ignition on, no difference. Am I missing something? Read through this whole thread and I thought this would be fairly easy. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
 
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