You need to activate the option in the radio.
I just did one for my son, and used Jscan.
It's an amazing app.
I paid 20 bucks for the app, and 32 bucks for the bluetooth adapter(you can get them cheaper).
The dealers charge between 75 and 100 bucks to activate, or, some kits can be purchased with a programmer that plugs into your obd port to activate.
The Jscan is definitely the way to go. You can change tire size, gear ratio, transfer case ratio, and on and on.
It's a cool app, check it out here

The kits are anywhere's from 100 bucks on up to the 300 dollar range with the programmer, that is vin locked. Obdgenie makes most of them, and sell for around 100 bucks, the companies that sell the kits get around 200 bucks for them. Jscan is definitely the way to go for activation.

You can assemble the parts yourself using Amazon/Ebay and a few other sources. If your looking for a spare tire mount, the main thing is getting a good mount that will clear your spare. Some show the bottom of your spare in the view.
You can also go license plate mount, or drill a hole in the bumper and mount one there.

Here's a few companies that sell the kits, click them:
Infotainment
Brandmotion
Crutchfield
Quadratec
Amazon

 

is there a subscription fee for Jscan?

 

I installed this one from Amazon for 80 bucks which includes a decent camera and all the wiring. Image is crystal clear and I'm satisfied even in very low light. It works great assuming you have stock wheels or at least wheels that have spaces. I'm now running JL Rubicon wheels and it lined up perfectly to give a good view. Having a backup camera is really nice with my JKU when using the hardtop cause you can't see for crap with the inside mirror.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07LB69V91/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

This will still need dealer programmed, right? Or if I go the Jscan route and do it myself..

 

I used an FPV camera from RunCam, it was around $35.
https://www.runcam.com

 

I did my back up camera over four years ago, if I remember correctly:



$50.- for dealer flash (shop around, most dealers want to charge 1 hr labor but it's literally 10-15 minutes, so I found a shop that agreed to 1/2 hour of labor).

$25.- for some kind of plug/adapter that goes in the back of the radio to which the video camera connects
$~25 amazon camera
$0.- for homemade bracket that connect to my hitch
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$100 total


if you search for back up camera in this forum you will find a ton of information

 

Just to comment on the actual camera itself. I've had the pioneer ND-BC8 and a couple of cheaper ones from Amazon. The Pioneer was definitely better quality I should have replaced my damaged one (user error, not the cameras fault) with the same one on the back and the front.

 

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Thanks all, I've been a diy'er most of my life and this is no different. I have the Veepeak tool and camera kit off Amazon on order and will get the Jscan app next. I think it will come in really handy since my wife drives a 2015 Cherokee and can be used with it as well.:thumb:

 

Far as I'm concerned JKU's should have had a backup camera STANDARD for a long time. It's for sure a safety issue because you really can't see much of anything with the hardtop on imo. Last thing anyone needs to do is run over someone that's crossing behind your jeep!

My recommendation is have someone give you hand when you mount the spare back on after the camera is mounted. It's easy to damage the camera or bend the mount as you lift it while trying to secure the tire.

There's several threads on options on how you might want to power the camera. My camera is run to a Kenwood head unit so it's probably a little different then going to the factory unit? Fortunately there's plenty of video's on the best way to run the wires, etc.

 

cthusker, the camera you recommended from Amazon has the RCA adapter included with the package for factory radios..

 

Yes I saw that so hook up should be cake. The picture quality is excellent and very happy with it. I much prefer the mount up high between the spare tire spokes as opposed to a bumper or license plate frame mount. You get a better field of vision with it up higher and the lens tends to stay a little cleaner.

 

yes. I believe everyone is right on the dealer flash.

There are 3 main backup camera manufactures and they all basically come from the same place I am told.

However if you buy the cheaper quality cameras (wherever they are manufactured). You could possibly get lower quality wiring, which may not be an issue. However the low quality wiring in my experience breaks as it is very thin even when installing breaks also this could lead to corrosion in the wiring from rain on the outside if it is not protected correctly.

Knowing all of this I bought a cheap backup camera for my unit and it works just as same as the expensive ones as I have one of those in my other cars. I just had to redo the wiring so it does not break in the future.

 

I have mine wired into my OEM 430N, but did not take power from the acc outlet, as i did not want it powered on all the time the jeep is running.
I taped into the reverse light circuit in the rear of the tub.
You can definitely find anything you need on Amazon, or ebay to make it work/look any way you like.

 

I got a wireless camera from Amazon, tied power into right tail light BU Light. Camera mounted between spokes on spare tire, 1/4 beam clamp (electrical dept Home Depot) attached to carrier . Monitor plugs into 12 vdc power and bingo your done. Comes on when in Reverse, has guide lines on the display, what more could you want??


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GVC156F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

what more could you want??

What he wants is it to show on his OEM radio screen :drinks:

 

Pretty cheap and easy to make a camera mount which bolts directly to the carrier and runs through the spare tire spokes

 

Pretty cheap and easy to make a camera mount which bolts directly to the carrier and runs through the spare tire spokes


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Yes, that would work.

 

Update; got it done today and I love it. As some have said it should be standard equipment..

 

what did you go with?

 

This one from Amazon, "Master tailgators for Jeep wrangler spare tire mount with oem connector"
it was 79.99 then price went up 5 bucks while it was in my cart,,ullinghair:

 

I just ordered the same one - cost me $85.99 lol. Their prices move around a lot !

What does it look like on the screen once you enable it? How do you access the camera?

 

If you get the jscan app and activate it your self there won't be anything different on your screen until you shift in reverse.

 

Yup, that's what I got. Thanks for info, that's what I was hoping! Does it have lines?

 

Yes it has lines and the picture quality is excellent on my 430 radio

 

Awesome, thanks!