370Z - 2009 Reversing Camera

[stu_c]

Hi all,
I haver a 2009 plate 370Z with Navigation etc, does anyone know if its possible to fit a reversing camera to this?

[DEpointfive0]

Originally Posted by stu_c

Hi all,
I haver a 2009 plate 370Z with Navigation etc, does anyone know if its possible to fit a reversing camera to this?

Yes, you need something called NavTool... I THINK there is a knock off or a cheap place to buy buy it, just use the search feature

[DEpointfive0]

What happened to this thread???
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[pfdaxe]

Originally Posted by stu_c

Hi all,
I haver a 2009 plate 370Z with Navigation etc, does anyone know if its possible to fit a reversing camera to this?

This is where I got my Navtool:

2009 Nissan 370Z Navigation Video Unlock Adapter Add DVD Nav TV Back Up Camera | eBay

Works great. I connected it using a momentary switch so I can turn it on anytime I want

Here is where I got my Cam:

CCD Camera Nissan Versa Pulsar Cube Fairlady 350Z 370Z GT R Infiniti G35 G37 | eBay

Here's the DIY for the install:

DIY: Rearview Camera & DVD

[Mitco39]

The ONLY way to go in my opinion.

Rear Camera Kit - Car Kit Company

[pfdaxe]

Originally Posted by Mitco39

The ONLY way to go in my opinion.

Rear Camera Kit - Car Kit Company

I thought of that kit. But, it's for a 2010+. OP has an '09. Nissan did an upgrade to the A/V system in '10.

**I did notice that OP is located in the UK, so this kit may just work since it's states works on all EU models**

[Mitco39]

There is an easy way to find out if it will work...

Q: Is this only for the US MY2010 year model and not 2009?

A: Yes the US 2010 model has the latest AV/Nav system from Nissan that makes this all possible
All EU SatNav cars appear to be compatible with the kit but you can check by doing the following:

With Radio off
Press and hold the “Settings” button and turn the volume control counter clockwise.
After about 40 clicks a menu will appear
Select “confirmation/adjustment”
Next move down to “Camera” and select
Then select “Camera Syst Type” and change from “No Camera” to “With Rear view Camera”
Come all the way out of the menus using the back button and the system will reboot
Now when you put the car in reverse, if a blue screen appears with “Please check your surroundings” message your car is compatible

[stu_c]

Hi mate
Thanks for this! Very very useful indeed!
Am I reading this right but you have two video inputs?
One for a DVD player etc and one for reversing camera that is automatically activated when put into reverse?

Also what quality is the camera and does it simply just replace the bulb holder?

Originally Posted by pfdaxe

This is where I got my Navtool:

2009 Nissan 370Z Navigation Video Unlock Adapter Add DVD Nav TV Back Up Camera | eBay

Works great. I connected it using a momentary switch so I can turn it on anytime I want

Here is where I got my Cam:

CCD Camera Nissan Versa Pulsar Cube Fairlady 350Z 370Z GT R Infiniti G35 G37 | eBay

Here's the DIY for the install:

DIY: Rearview Camera & DVD

[DEpointfive0]

I THINK, you can get the NavTool for cheaper, I bought it from a member who sold their car... So I got it for REALLY cheap...

[pfdaxe]

Originally Posted by stu_c

Hi mate
Thanks for this! Very very useful indeed!
Am I reading this right but you have two video inputs?
One for a DVD player etc and one for reversing camera that is automatically activated when put into reverse?

Also what quality is the camera and does it simply just replace the bulb holder?

Yes. 2 Video inputs. Camera quailty is very good and yes, it just replaces the factory bulb holder. It snaps right in.

[Mikes350z]

I did something similar to the tutorial above. I purchased NavTool online and it was kind of pricey but worth it. Ran a back up camera to the nav and put a relay switch inbetween the seat heaters so I can turn it on/off at will, it also always comes on when I shift into reverse. Not very hard but did take a few hours only because of all the parts I had to remove and reinstall.

G/L

[pfdaxe]

Originally Posted by Mikes350z

I did something similar to the tutorial above. I purchased NavTool online and it was kind of pricey but worth it. Ran a back up camera to the nav and put a relay switch inbetween the seat heaters so I can turn it on/off at will, it also always comes on when I shift into reverse. Not very hard but did take a few hours only because of all the parts I had to remove and reinstall.

G/L

Good to hear it worked for you.

I have a switch so I can turn the cam on when I want, but don't have it connected to the reverse wire. I like that idea and didn't think you could do both? How did you wire it to operate both ways since it has one power input wire?

[Fountainhead]

From what I've seen the NavTool takes the video signal INTO the LCD from the on board Nav/Radio controller and substitutes the Reverse camera image in place of the Navi image when it receives the Reverse camera trigger wire signal. That way the car movement lockout is bypassed. It's a simple workaround but I'm too lazy to make one up.

I did see another thread on here where someone connected the backup camera to the Composite Video Aux input but when his car moves (in reverse) the video signal won't display unless his parking brake is up even slightly to activate the parking brake line. Not a very good workaround but I'd be willing to bet you could connect a relay to the parking brake signal line to mimic the brake being up but that would cause a warning on the orange LCD, as long as it ends when the car exits reverse I guess I could live with it. That way you don't have to rip the damn dash out and jack it all up and around to get reverse camera. BUT you would have to switch to Aux input anytime you wanted to see your reverse camera.....nothings easy. This solution does put everything wiring wise in the little console instead of the dash though.

Just a thought.

[My_Tampa_Z]

I have the same camera as PFDAXE and that part is easy. I finally made the decision to buy the Navtool. I sent the Navtool folks an email asking me if they could recommend an installer anywhere is Florida because I did not want to pull the radio and Nav screen out. This was their confusing response which they have not elaborated on.

"Hi in 370z nav isn’t located in the front so why would you need to tear front apart?"

Anyone know what this dude might be trying to tell me?

[Fountainhead]

Originally Posted by My_Tampa_Z

I have the same camera as PFDAXE and that part is easy. I finally made the decision to buy the Navtool. I sent the Navtool folks an email asking me if they could recommend an installer anywhere is Florida because I did not want to pull the radio and Nav screen out. This was their confusing response which they have not elaborated on.

"Hi in 370z nav isn’t located in the front so why would you need to tear front apart?"

Anyone know what this dude might be trying to tell me?

Hi, I think I know. In one place in the install manual for the 2009 370Z Navtool, they say "put the adapter right at the Navi box located behind the drivers seat". Then in another place they say, "Put the adapter right behind the Navi screen". I've seen other members here put it behind the Navi screen and get working results.
I think that may be what they are talking about. If you look behind your seat the narrow channel in the trunk has the amp box (Bose) in my car and to the right of it (looking from the trunk end), you'll see another small box that is the Navi system (hard drive, controller, etc.). Anyway you probably wouldn't get anyone that knows installing, maybe housekeeping answered the email, ha-ha. I've got one ordered and when I install it I'll post back. I'm putting my adapter right behind the screen as per instructions and another poster here.