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Hooking up Aftermarket Rear Mirror Monitor & Back-up Camera

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Old 09-02-2014, 06:57 PM
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Question Hooking up Aftermarket Rear Mirror Monitor & Back-up Camera

we just purchased a 2015 CX-5 Sport last night and would like to install Aftermarket Rear View Monitor & Back-up Camera. is there any DIY here? see below parts which one im going to use. i already have the back-up camera and only need the mirror monitor.

Mirror Monitor - VTM35M // Vision Tech America, Inc.




Back-up Camera - VTL275 / VTL375 // Vision Tech America, Inc.

 
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Old 09-03-2014, 05:07 AM
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Do CX5s not come standard with a reverse camera in the USA? Every single CX5 in Australia comes with a Camera.
 
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Old 09-03-2014, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by grim_reaper
Do CX5s not come standard with a reverse camera in the USA? Every single CX5 in Australia comes with a Camera.
it's not standard on SPORT.. only for TOURING & GRAND TOURING.

http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/musa...ures_Specs.pdf
 
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Old 09-08-2014, 04:56 PM
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saw this thread and want to make sure if factory NAVIGATION required to install a aftermarket back-up camera? can someone confirm this?

Aftermarket Backup Camera with Mazda OEM Screen - Page 6
 
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Old 09-09-2014, 04:20 AM
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No need for sat nav
 
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Old 09-09-2014, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by grim_reaper
No need for sat nav
i see that you're from Australia. not sure if we have the same feature that doesn't need NAVIGATION to hook-up aftermarket camera on FACTORY RADIO w/o NAVI.
 
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Old 09-09-2014, 06:59 PM
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off topic...

planning to use the FACTORY RADIO w/ BLUETOOTH and will install with AFTERMARKET CAMERA.

possible for US owners?

need some answers before buying..
 
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Originally Posted by dc5_dy
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planning to use the FACTORY RADIO w/ BLUETOOTH and will install with AFTERMARKET CAMERA.

possible for US owners?

need some answers before buying..
Did you find out and get the camera installed? I'm in the same boat as you.
 
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