My Pioneer Avic D3 install in 2012 Rogue w/ backup camera

[casperfun]

On my pioneer there is a video rear button on the screen where I can turn on the low mount back up video cam any time. I use it a couple times but not much since I have a 10.2 inch rear video monitor as a rear view mirror. That I keep on 24/7 even on 4-6 hour trips no problem. It has 4 inputs. I use one for high mount rear cam under spoiler, a baby cam, and DVD input. I have a 4th input for a front video cam I never got too. Heat is never an issue.

[rdub2k4]

Thanks folks!

what if I want to be able to use the camera on an aftermarket at any time, regardless of reverse? I gather that means current would run to it full-time and that raises the issue about heat? What can I do to resolve the extra heat generated?

I wanted to get Alpine's INE-W927HD. However, apparently, the stereo's depth is just slightly over the allowable depth for a 2013 Nissan Rogue.

My other issue/question regards using the recommended Idatalink' Maestro ADS-MRR or the Axxess version? From what I see, it looks like Kenwood may have limited capability with the Rogue's bluetooth steering wheel call features? Pioneer compatible stereos seem to have more? Anyone have experience with either?

My big worry is that I won't be able to use all the steering wheel bluetooth functions correctly.

Again, I appreciate everyone's advice and thoughts.

Sincerely,

Steve

Ok I edited your quote to address some of your questions.

1st question, the backup camera. The way I have it in my write-up is the backup cam only gets power when the reverse is engaged. It's a little complicated, but can be done. You would need a second power source to turn on the camera when you want to view it. This would avoid the heat issues, as it would only be on when you want it to. In my opinion you could wire up a switch to allow power, and diode isolate the reverse signal so it doesn't trigger "backup mode". Flip on when u want to use it, then select the function on the dash.

The other option is instead of using my write-up method to create a 12v to 5v source is to buy a cell phone charger that plugs into your cig lighter, a 5v one, and wire in a cig lighter female adapter that they sell at walmart to the existing cig lighter wires. This would always be on when your car is on, and turn of when the car is off. It shouldn't generate a lot of heat this way. You would have to disassemble and wire in the (+) and (-) wires on the phone charger. I've seen a write up on this and I could find it for you. I think it's on 12volt.com

Next question: Headunit depth. There is TONS of room behind the rogue's factory deck. The recommended depth is based off the stock headunit depth. I see no issues there. There's plenty of room.

3rd question, I have experience with the Axxess ASWC on a Pioneer unit. I will say everything worked flawlessly. I highly recommend it. I don't have any experience with the other.

On my pioneer there is a video rear button on the screen where I can turn on the low mount back up video cam any time.

I have a rear option as well on mine. When i press it however, it switches to the camera source but all i get is a black screen. There is no power going to my camera unless the car is in reverse. This is to prevent heat issues.

[skatze]

Does anyone know if it's possible to use Alpine's license plate KTX-C10LP with a kenwood camera? I need to mount their camera after I get one and want to use a license plate frame. But, I'm not sure if it will accept 3rd party front view/rear view cameras?

[wjoe29]

I am installing an Alpine INE-W960 navigation receiver in my wife's 2012 Rogue SE. I will make a 12 to 6 volt reducer as explained in this thread and wire it to a cord with an RCA female connector to mate with the yellow cord with an RCA plug for the camera input supplied with the Alpine unit. What type of connector is used on the Nissan side for the existing camera? TNC maybe?

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I know this post has been inactive for over 13 years.

But thanks to @rdub2k4 for posting the details on how to retain OEM camera on a gen 1 Nissan Rogue. There is very little information on this topic. I've been searching for many hours. His information is highly accurate for my 2013 Nissan Rogue Special Edition. I followed the directions and first verified that Pin 51 was indeed the Reverse Signal - Trigger to flip screen to reverse camera. I put a voltmeter on the wire and put the car in reverse - wham. 12 volts. The rest was straight forward splicing wires.

The OEM reverse camera worked the FIRST time after I hooked everything up. Thanks again for posting.