Rear view camera connection to rear view mirror

falconium · 09-16-2009, 10:21 AM

Hi All,

I ordered my Mustang with the TrackPack option. In this case, the decklid spoiler is removed, therefore the camera cannot be added. I plan to place a camera into back logo keyhole in the far future. Will I be able to connect it to the stock rear view mirror? I think the LCD display is given, and all I would have to do is just to route and connect cables between them. What connection does the mirror have? Is it s-video, rca or something else?
Do you have any experience?

Thx!

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wilkinda · 09-16-2009, 10:29 AM

the 2010 does not have the Keyhole on the rear emblem

falconium · 09-16-2009, 11:15 AM

Ooops, you're right!
And regardless the place of mounting (e.g. plate holder) will I be able to connect a third party camera to the rear view mirror?

Thanks!

wilkinda · 09-16-2009, 11:17 AM

That rear-view mirror is different than the stock so you will need to change that out as well.

Xcelsius · 09-16-2009, 12:52 PM

Maybe remove the 2010 rear badge and replace with a 05-09 that has the key hole. Then mode the deck lid with a hole and run the camera there. Its just 3M taped on from what I have seen.

FordEngineer · 09-16-2009, 09:24 PM

The camera and display inside the mirror use proprietary 8/16-pin (respectively) modular connectors. Power, data, and status messages are all communicated along those pins. Not saying it's impossible, but be prepared for a LOT of work, and many hours getting to know your multimeter intimately (oscilloscope if you have one!).

falconium · 09-17-2009, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FordEngineer

The camera and display inside the mirror use proprietary 8/16-pin (respectively) modular connectors. Power, data, and status messages are all communicated along those pins. Not saying it's impossible, but be prepared for a LOT of work, and many hours getting to know your multimeter intimately (oscilloscope if you have one!).

Thank you for the valuable info!

falconium · 09-17-2009, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FordEngineer

The camera and display inside the mirror use proprietary 8/16-pin (respectively) modular connectors. Power, data, and status messages are all communicated along those pins. Not saying it's impossible, but be prepared for a LOT of work, and many hours getting to know your multimeter intimately (oscilloscope if you have one!).

Anyway, is there the used connector for rear view mirror on the following list?

http://www.cablestogo.com/resources/modular.asp

Is it RJ-45 or RJ-48?

FordEngineer · 09-17-2009, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by falconium

Anyway, is there the used connector for rear view mirror on the following list?

http://www.cablestogo.com/resources/modular.asp

Is it RJ-45 or RJ-48?

Unfortunately, neither. It's a special molex plug. I'll see if I can get a picture or diagram for you later today.

falconium · 09-17-2009, 05:27 PM

Thank you, FordEngineer!
And do you happen to know why the spoiler deck lid is removed in case of having TrackPack II? Traditional reasons? Resonance? I also don't understand the other exclusions of TP II, e.g. glass top (maybe because of resonance or higher stress) or shaker 1000.