I have the bypass done on my Pioneer, but it will still switch to the camera when I shift into reverse. As long as your reverse wire is hooked up correctly it should work, whether you have the bypass done or not. It took me a little work to find the VSS and the reverse wire, but now that they are connected everything works great.

 

Hmmm, which wire is that, and will I still be able to use my other cameras. All the cameras run through a selectable switch and remain on whe n switch is on, totally dependant of the HU. I have the option for reverse cam, the revers wire if I'm not crazy is hooked up in the bypass.... I think.

Aaron

 

Aaron, we both have our Light Green wire from the Pioneer wiring harness directly connected to the relay for the DVD playback feature to function while driving. Typically, this wire should be connected to the parking brake so the HU will know when the parking brake has been activated.

However, there is also a Violet/White wire that comes off the Pioneer wiring harness that I believe is the wire you want to use. The manual states that this vio/wht wire should be connected to the lead wire of the back lamp in which the voltage changes when the gear shifter is in the Reverse (R) postion. This connection enables the HU to sense whether the vehicle is moving forwards or backwards.

Since you have a selectable switch that is always HOT (directly connected to the battery), you will still have to turn your switch to the reverse camera either before or after you shift into Reverse in order to put power to the correct camera. Connecting the vio/wht wire will simply enable your HU to jump to rear view mode when you shift into R rather than you depressing the button on the HU.

BTW, here's the link to the 4100 Manual. Once there, click on the "Installation Manual" and go to pg 7.

http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/Man...130AVHP410.PDF


Now where the proper wire is located that you should connect your vio/wht wire too...I have no idea . As always, good luck guinea pig

 

Ugg I'm over this crap on to more important things like rear wheel bearings and stuff.

Aaron

 

eh, you've always got time for that...focus on the more important stuff like the HU


Since you don't recall this vio/wht wire, here's a pic I found of mine...you may have to stand on your head to read the tag correctly





Anyone know which wire we should connect this vio/wht wire too? All I know is that it should be connected to the lead wire of the back lamp in which the voltage changes when the gear shifter is in the Reverse (R) postion, but any idea where this wire is located and what color is it??

 

On the newer vehicle it's a purple and red wire located near the glove box on the ecu. On our vehicle I have no idea but will go searching soon.

Aaron

 

Did anyone ever figure out where the reverse gear signal input wire spliced into on a 3rd gen? I have the Pioneer 4100.