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Back up camera upgrade after the fact?

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Hi, I'm the new owner of a Latitude 4x4 with the 8.4 uconnect option. However it did not come with a backup cam. Does anyone know if the car is still pre-wired for the factory backup camera? If the dealer can retro fit it? I ask because today the neighbor's little girl decided to play behind my car as I was entering my garage. I was about to back up to make adjustments, fortunately I saw her in the side mirror. If she wasn't off to the side but straight behind I probably wouldn't have been able to see her. I regret not getting the option.
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I've never really looked - what's in place of the backup camera on the non-equipped ones? (or would installation involve cutting a hole in the gate?)

Worst case, you can get wireless aftermarket ones for cheap -- probably a whole lot cheaper than retrofitting one.
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macfan
Look for an item called LockPick C8 for Chrysler products. It allows you to add all kinds of features to the 8.4 including multiple cameras.
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Ah, I think that lockpick c8 has potential. I'm assuming it will void certain warranties? I checked the hatch and placing a cam in the oem position will require some cutting. I'll see what options the dealer has when I go in for my first oil change but will research the lockpick in the meantime. I've done audio video installations before, but on older cars without todays crazy integrated electronics.

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Saterley
Can the blind spot function be added?
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Gurgle
My God. How old is she and where were her parents?
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After getting my wifes GC with a BU camera I will never get another car without it.
There are aftermarket options as well. Requires some wiring I am sure.
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ironfinger - Did you end up getting the Lockpit C8 or find any other way to install a back up camera? Thx
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back up

I thought the camera came w/ the 8.4, or does it only come w/ the comfort/conv. group?
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barnettd said:
After getting my wifes GC with a BU camera I will never get another car without it.
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This will be a moot point soon since backup cameras will be required on all vehicles as of 2016.
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I know it can be added to the GC after the fact because I was looking into the Altitude and the earlier run of them did not have the backup camera. The dealer quoted $900 for it.

Does not hurt to ask the dealer.
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After Market Camera on a 2014 Jeep Cherokee

I just added a aftermarket camera to my 2014 Cherokee, it took time but it works and it looks good.

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2014 Cherokee backup camera

So what did you buy? NAV-TV? Sightline? Lockpick? Who put it in. Any details?
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