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Rear View Camera in Laredo?

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#1 ·
I just ordered a 2014 Laredo with the 18" wheel and 8.4" stereo setup. I am really disappointed in Chrysler for not including a rear view camera in this trim level...even my wife's Base model CR-V has one and its $13k less expensive than my Jeep. Sorry, done bitching!

I opted for the larger stereo as I am planning to add some in-line processing and new speakers, amps, subs, etc. I will post all the details as I proceed. Does anyone know if the 8.4" in the Laredo has an input jack for the rear view camera like the one on the Limited would have? I know this would still take some significant work to setup a camera, but wasn't sure if the two units were similar enough that it would include this??
 
#53 ·
The Ram discussion required a harness to be made to patch in a section of the wiring that was missing?

I really wonder if I'm going to find a harness in the hatch.

The Ram requires this because they dont put the same harness in the bed of every truck. This is partially due to the variety of bed and other options on Ram's that comes as Chassis Cabs only. From reasing the postings by JeepGuy_1980 it seems that the harness in the trunk of the JGC is consistent from model to model, only the small harness from the camera to the main plug in the rear and the camera itself are missing. The trim plate needs to be replaced as its all molded in such a way that the camera mounts to it, not just the black trim piece as I had hoped. I will take as many pictures as I can post and fill in the details when the parts get here.
 
#76 ·
Not sure if I'm asking an obvious question, but has anyone spoken to their local dealer to see if this is even possible instead of assuming it is? I agree with all of you, I wanna get it done as well, but the dealer should be able to tell any of us if this is or is not feasible on our vehicles.
 
#79 ·
Let us know. Definitely check for the 5" screen too.

The problem with dealerships, especially in the tristate area, is there are so many people they don't care about spending time to help out a couple customers squeeze value out of a lower model. Their attitude is spend more money on a higher model or stop wasting their time.
 
#80 ·
Let us know. Definitely check for the 5" screen too.

The problem with dealerships, especially in the tristate area, is there are so many people they don't care about spending time to help out a couple customers squeeze value out of a lower model. Their attitude is spend more money on a higher model or stop wasting their time.
Sorry guys for the delay. I stopped in my local dealership and was told it was not possible due to the wiring configuration with the 5" screen. I'm not really confident in the answer due to the uncertainty in the part guy's voice. I might try another dealership to verify, more to follow...
 
#85 ·
A good way to check is to get pictures of the harness behind each radio. If the harness is identical its a good start. Then, if there is a harness for the camera tucked away in the hatch waiting to be plugged in, that's a good sign. Though I think one of the previous posters said that the wiring is all there.....?

Really would come down to finding a dedicated service guy at a dealer willing to try it out.
 
#92 ·
So I have some good news and some bad news.... I have finally received the parts from www.weRmopar.com. However, the issue was Chrysler has changed the part number. The correct number for my Granite Metallic is now 1WD55LAUAI and it includes the camera, applique, badge and wire.

The bad news....I swapped the two pieces out which I have a couple of pics of, but is really pretty simple so not much of a write up. Now I have officially found there are no wires beyond the positive and negative of the light connections that run to the place where the new harness connects. There should be about 5-6 additional wires, but they dont seem to exist in the tailgate.

JeepGuy....any chance you can confirm the wiring diagrams again? Otherwise, any idea where they need to connect to the stereo and BCM and I can just run the new wires myself?
 
#94 ·
My VIN is 1C4RJFAG5EC316440, but I think I have already figured it out. The wiring harnesses indicated on the TechAuthority website have 2 variations. The first one is the one from the Limited. The second one is the Laredo version and it doesnt have any of the connectors for the camera.

That said, I did some digging and the wires from the new camera connector are pretty straitforward. I will need to run the Camera Signal, Camera Return and Camera Shield to the back of the stereo head unit. I will need to run the "LIN BUS CBC 3" wire to the BCM (which I assume is in the passenger footwell??) and the "RUN RELAY" wire will just need to be connected to the reverse light wire so it only turns on when the vehicle is in reverse (so I dont have to add another full relay and all).

Does this sound similar to the connections in the Ram's you have worked on?
 
#95 ·
Yes. The BCM wire is optional. Without it, there won't be any moving lines. Also, I never verified that the run relay line comes on only when the vehicle is in reverse. I believe it's powered anytime the ignition is on, but I might be mistaken.

Also, I am not a fan of the techauthority wiring diagrams for the 2014 models. They seem far too generic and I'm not confident that they're VIN specific.
 
#98 ·
I was reading through the Ram write up again and realized I may need to buy some of the harnesses that are sold for the Ram as none such things exist. Specifically, do you know where I can buy just the pins to connect into the radio and BCM harness? I am going to run my own wires to the front, but want to still make use of the factory harnesses and not start splicing random wires in.
 
#99 ·
I was reading through the Ram write up again and realized I may need to buy some of the harnesses that are sold for the Ram as none such things exist. Specifically, do you know where I can buy just the pins to connect into the radio and BCM harness? I am going to run my own wires to the front, but want to still make use of the factory harnesses and not start splicing random wires in.
Hi DanPorges
Any update on your installation?

Question: where I can find the wire diagram for my 14 GC other than techauthority?
 
#100 ·
The camera is installed, but not wired. I just received the pins from Lassen Loop and will be installing it shortly on my WK2, but right now the truck is in the shop for the transmission issue and I am awaiting Chrysler's "final attempt" to repair it. As soon as I get it back I will be doing the wiring and will snap as many pictures as I can to post a full write up.
 
#101 ·
Against my better judgement, have booked the Big Red Fire Truck in to get the rear park camera fitted.

Down here in Oz there is great dissatisfaction with the supposed "OEM" camera supplied and fitted after delivery.

The quality and resolution in day time is poor and night time is useless as well as the fishbowl effect.

Call to the Jeep Customer Service Line here Downunder is a crock, they say cant complain until after fitment of camera.:confused:

Then complaints hit a brick wall anyways.

One owner replaced his with a $20 camera from Choina and has tripled the quality of the vision.

So whats wrong with this organisation??:mad:

So, getting it fitted next week. Make my own assessment and then go to town on Jeep. Our Oz Jeep GC MY14 brochures show the Laredo Rear Park camera with perfect vision.

Will keep you posted.

Bluey
 
#102 ·
Against my better judgement, have booked the Big Red Fire Truck in to get the rear park camera fitted.

Down here in Oz there is great dissatisfaction with the supposed "OEM" camera supplied and fitted after delivery.

The quality and resolution in day time is poor and night time is useless as well as the fishbowl effect.
Will keep you posted.
Thanks Bluey.... I have heard a lot of stories from dealerships in my area who are fitting an "OEM" camera to the Lareado and ending up with something less than satisfactory. They dug in only to find out that it was not a real OEM and was wired into a factory harness by splicing and either had the radio hacked to get it active or used non-OEM connection points and used some back door on the BCM and such. What I am doing is using an authentic, and quite pricey, OEM camera and utilizing factory pins to connect to the BCM and Stereo through OEM harnesses, so I expect to have less of a problem.... Will keep everyone posted!
 
#103 · (Edited)
G'day Dan P,

The bloke here in Oz who got sick of his "OEM" rear camera fo his MY14 Laredo and replaced it with a better performing chinese A$20 camera said that the camera removed indeed had a Jeep part Number but it was also made in China? :confused:

From "Peanut"

See post http://www.jeepgarage.org/f190/2014-grand-cherokee-information-australia-54650-783.html#post956531

and this as well;

http://www.jeepgarage.org/f190/2014-grand-cherokee-information-australia-54650-782.html#post955880

PM him and see how he did his technically. He lives in Port Hedland which is in NW Western Australia, very remote, an 18 hour drive / 1700km/ 1100miles to the State capital of Perth.

Bluey:)
 
#104 ·
MY14 Laredo Rear Park Camera Installed

Finally had my camera installed at Frankston Jeep. (Melbourne, Victoria)

The usual fishbowl view with no grid lines.

BUT, I must say it is a help in reversing up to van hookup and tight spots.

The resolution in my view is not bad, but I have never had a rear park camera before to compare it to.

So, not sure where to now?? :confused:

Bit tired, think I might go home now.
 

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#105 ·
Hi there,

If anyone is interested I have a genuine Jeep camera removed from a 2013 WK2 Laredo. I replaced it as I replaced my screen with a aftermarket unit that allowed me to attach more cameras and also had GPS.

The camera is in perfect condition and appeared to be of good quality while I was using it.

PM me if interested,

Regards,

Pete
Australia.
 
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