Rear view mirror cam install

[Chickensandwich]

Not sure if this has been covered or not, but I just installed an OEM factory rearview mirror cam on my 2021 Tahoe PPV. No programming needed. One check engine light came on when I swapped out the whole unit. It apparently needs the original reverse camera or it throws a code. My rear view window is so heavily tinted, I needed this. Gotta admit, pretty cool. Just an FYI post in case anyone else was curious about codes or compatibility.

 

[BigdawgR6]

Is the kit still around $1000 in parts? I'm not sure if I want to go the OEM route or with the Wolfbox so that I can have a dashcam as well.

 

[Chickensandwich]

Naaa, the rear piece came with the mirror camera, reverse camera, and the water squirter nozzle for $150, the cable was about $25, and I decided to buy a new mirrror on eBay instead of used, so that cost $400, but that was a choice. All together $570 or so. I prefer OEM over aftermarket. I bought a dash cam (Fitcamx) that is basically invisible, mounts as part of the plastic shroud behind the mirror. Very clean.

 

[BigdawgR6]

Do you mind linking the parts you purchased because that sounds like a deal! Last time I checked there was a site selling the “kit” but didn’t seem worth the $1000+ cost. I was looking into the Mangoal dashcam but will check out Fitcamx.

 

[Chickensandwich]

The cable went up in price, but maybe the part numbers will help you locate them on eBay. Those are the only 3 parts you need unless you want to use the lens cleaner spray option. You need to get a “y” adapter and hose that runs off the rear window washer hose. Hope that helps

 

[BigdawgR6]

Thank you so much!