Larry Snyder

Hi Bramfrank, testing the camera on its own was my next step but not sure how to interface a non RCA connector from a camera to a monitor on my old camcorder? Any advice/insights on that?

I measured 12 volts at the back of the camera so that checks out. I tested continuity on all of the cables from the radio connector to the back of the camera harness and everything checks out. My only conclusion is the camera is no good. Next step is try for a refund and start over - not looking forward to pulling everything out, but by now, I can pull the radio in under 3 minutes! I've installed after market GPS/Backup cameras in my kids cars so I'm pretty confident I did everything correctly. If there was only a way to test the camera out of the vehicle. I guess I would need some sort of RCA converter and a video camera with a screen?

So I finished the installation and took it to the Dodge Dealer this morning - they updated the computer but couldn't get the camera to work. They suspect a bad camera or wiring. When you put it into reverse it does say "watch your surroundings" or something like that, so it looks like the update took. When I got home, I once again checked the wiring at the camera - verified that the pins were in the correct holes and nothing was pinched, etc. Then I took the radio out and verified that those pins were correct (they were) and finally, I double checked the power and ground wires and all looked good (soldered). Is there a way to connect the camera to a monitor to test it? My next step would be to ohm out each wire but that's a daunting task as I will have to pull everything out again. Anything else anyone can think of to check? I got a "great deal" on this kit ($200) on ebay - the person selling it said he accidentally bought this but it wasn't compatible because he had the smaller screen. I did notice that he must have tried to install it since he had pinned out the camera side of the wiring.

Thanks for the quick response - I assumed that was the best approach but wanted to confirm prior to committing...Now I just need another nice day here so I can get it done!

Thanks Bramfrank - I'm about 90% complete on the OEM camera install on the 2015. Bezel is installed (I did not find the pre-wired harness for the camera) - I ran the cable to the Head unit, put everything back together, but when I was ready to insert the 3 pins to the connector, they already had pins/wires in them? I assume this was part of the "pre-wired" harness that no one can find? Not sure how to proceed at this point? Do I remove the 3 pins and insert the ones from the camera kit? Solder the camera wires to the existing wires? Is there a special tool to extract the existing wires, like a pin extractor? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. By the way, I still had the extra beer.

Thanks Bramfrank - I picked up a full OEM kit, so either way I'm covered, crossing my fingers that the harness is just sitting there for me to plug into. - I called 3 Dealerships and the prices quoted for programing were $179 (Dealership where I bought the car), $125 and finally, $60!!! Hopefully when I show up they won't rescind that price.

Stumbled across this site from the Facebook Dodge Journey site and its a goldmine!. I'm in search for the Bezel and Camera only (no cabling) for my 2015 Journey. Perhaps it's my internet searching skills, but for the life of me I can't find one without the cabling. Given that the 2015 cabling is already in place (Thank you Guru Bram Frank), I would prefer not to spend the extra $ If I don't have to. Thanks in advance for any assistance.