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I checked the status under hardware setting and noticed that reverse is showing "low" regardless of whether I put the car in reverse. I presume this means that my reverse lead is not hooked up correctly?

VTL300 came only with 2 other(power and ground) wires other than rca. I would have thought the D2 would receive the reverse signal and automatically turn on the camera input. I will double check the reverse lead to the headunit. Thanks again

Thanks again for your reply. I have 2002 Ford Escape. I know that there is a reverse wire black/pink near the driver dash but I don't think it will power the camera. I also noticed something strange. When I first start the car, I see the full screen camera view even though I have NOT put the car in reverse! This full view goes away when I click on other views (e.g. Nav, radio). Did I screw up my connection by tapping my camera with 12v acc and ground of the D2 headunit? Or is my reverse wire from headunit not connected properly. Thanks again

Ha - you and me both. I took 12+ and ground from the headunit. My issue is that D2 won't automatically switch backup camera when put into reverse. I am having tough time figuring out where the reverse wire from D2 is going to (I didn't install the unit).

Thank you for the reply - yes, camera is set "on" and "battery" for polarity. I see that both VSS and rear sensor wires are connected to something (inside the firewall). I am starting to wonder if reverse wire is properly connected... Shouldn't the reverse wire be connected to rear backup light lead (way in the back?) Thanks again!

Hi all. Just installed VTL300 on my D2. It works fine when I go into rear camera mode but it's half screen and won't turn on automatically when I put into reverse. I orginally had the unit installed professionally. The reverse wire from D2 seems to be going into the engine bay via firewall. Do I need to tap into rear backup light in order for this to work? I am currently getting 12V and ground from the headunit. Thank you in advance!

Got it - thank you so much!

nkosi - ok got it. I presume I will need to get power from 12v acc as opposed to from reverse light so it gets power all the time.

Any advice on how to wire VTL300 such that camera works regardless of reverse or not? I am sure if feasible but I would like the camera to turn on automatically when in reverse... and then have ability to switch to camera while driving. Thanks

Quick question for those with VTL300 - How do I wire such that the camera is always accessible even though I may not be going reverse? Thanks!

Hello all, I am curious what people are doing to prevent thieves from stealing your VTL300. Someone mentioned drilling new holes and bolting from inside. I 'd like to avoid that if possible. Thanks!

Do all AVIC's suffer from the delay? I have D2. Thanks for the info on VTL 420 - seems like a good price

Hello - anyone try these cheaper cameras on ebay. I am currently considering this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/CAR-REAR-VIEW-BACKU ... dZViewItem However, I have some reservations given that it's a CMOS technology.

awesome - thanks again!!

HiFi - you are amazing - Thank you. It's for a 2002 Ford Escape XLT. I think I know how to get the trim off but wasn't sure about the radio so I can access the back. Your second pict didn't come through. Thanks again! Just wanted to make sure I didn't need a special tool or something.

I had the Nav unti installed professionally. I need to get the unit out to attach RCA and Video cable. My question is how do I remove this unit? I presume you need to remove the center bezel? If so how? Do I need a special tool? Installer has moved out of the area so I can't ask him... thank you

sportsfan - thanks for the reply. Glad to know I am not alone here.

Is it possible for D2 to highlight the MP3 song being played? It only states the track number and you have to look down to match up the number to the file or click on file properties. Thank you

Perhaps this is wishful thinking or I need new pair of glasses, but is there anyway to make the D2 clock display larger? Thanks

Again, thanks for the great info on this forum. Unfortunately, my install guy refuses to do this mod for me. However, he says he can leave this so it's easier to do the mod - whatever that means. I presume it will be easier to ground these two wires near the headunit vs. somewhere else? Also, he mentioned that I need a relay to make it work with my D2... I know most of you guys made it work without a relay/switch. Thanks

Paisan - does the foil/switch apply to D2 unit hack as well? Thank you!

PaisanNYC - great idea! I am now thinking about getting these portable units rather than the hard wired/mounted. I will just install AVIC D2 with the cables extended to the rear seat area for easy install later. Thanks!

PaisanNYC - great idea! I am now thinking about getting these portable units rather than the hard wired/mounted. I will just install AVIC D2 with the cables extended to the rear seat area for easy install later. Thanks!

Thanks for the reply. I think I like the simple dvd player option. So far, I am looking at the following players: [url=http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=270038049806&ih=017&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT#ebayphotohosting]http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... otohosting[/url] [url=http://www.uscaraudio.com/cgi-bin/usstore.cgi?user_action=detail&catalogno=VDV101]http://www.uscaraudio.com/cgi-bin/ussto ... gno=VDV101[/url] Many of these appear to be made by one or two no name brand from China. I know I am taking a risk but for under $100 it

Greetings and thank you so much for the great forum! I just ordered AVIC D2 and am considering adding a DVD player to link in via AV cable. I spent last few days searching for an affordable DVD player to link with AVIC (not via proprietary cable) and I found nothing but no name brands (mostly on ebay). Can anyone recommend a good unit - I guess I can careless whether it's a high profile brand or not as long as it works well. So far, I've found brands like Boss, Audiovox, Pyle, offering standalone DVD player that might work with AVIC D2. Your thoughts? Thank you