adding 360 surround view, UVI (Trailer Camera) package to UVS (Surround/invisible Trailer) Upgrade 2020 Silverado RST

[Jimmy Carter]

I have a 2021 Sierra SLE X31 with UVB HD rearview camera only. I removed the rear seat and i have no harness for video module.  As I see it I need to do the following -

Run three wires for the K157 module.

Wire Numbers -

1102   GMLAN serial data #2  GY/GN   to pin 9

1640  12 volt positive               RD/VT    to pins 1 & 10

2751   ground                           BK/WH   to pins 3 & 12

Also add camera cables to side mirrors and front. (I added cameras on each mirror and front grill but not satisfied with results on  an external 7 inch monitor)

I also added the Brandmotion Fullvue Camera Mirror - FVMR 1100.

I have located 2 mirrors, the third brake light with camera and the K157 module.  Will this work or am I missing something?

I just purchased 2022 Yukon SLT with HD surround system and really need to add the surround system to my X31.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

[TheElementalCashew]

If you don’t have the module already, your head unit probably doesn’t have the necessary software to communicate in an integrated manner with the module. I feel like you’re probably going to spend a ton of money and not get the results you want. 

[Jimmy Carter]

I have the 8 inch IOS infotainment radio that is compatible.  I know the video processor would need to be programed by White Audio and Media.  Thanks for the reply.   

[Jimmy Carter]

I know it's not cheap but I already damaged my passenger door and running board in a parking garage because I couldn't see a shirt post coming down the exit ramp. 

[Jimmy Carter]

I know it's not cheap but I already damaged my passenger door and running board in a parking garage because I couldn't see a short post coming down the exit ramp. 

 

Cashew  Did you add 360 to your AT4?

[Rally6.2RST]

I think you will need radio programming too but try it without.  No one has ever done this without having a VPM first.  I do know a 2019 VPM does not work in a 2020.   Good luck let us know if it works.

[TheElementalCashew]

On 11/20/2021 at 8:29 PM, Jimmy Carter said:

I know it's not cheap but I already damaged my passenger door and running board in a parking garage because I couldn't see a short post coming down the exit ramp. 

 

Cashew  Did you add 360 to your AT4?

 

I have not, my AT4 came with the 360 cameras. However, I did a lot of messing with the cameras and VPM because I changed mirrors. Even after just changing mirrors, the VPM and software refused to recognize the "new" cameras and they never worked properly after that. Even WAMS couldn't get it working, though they were happy to take my money. 

 

All that said, if just changing mirrors/cameras broke my existing system, I have serious doubts as to the ability to be able to do a complete retrofit and have it work. 

[jacob russell]

On 7/2/2020 at 10:10 AM, Rally6.2RST said:

I have a 2020 Silverado RST.  I have the UVI trailer camera package (bed view, rear camera and 2 trailer camera provisions).  I really liked look of my RST and I really liked UVS (surround view with trailer camera package. 

I now have the UVS setup.

Buy List

-2 side view mirrors with cameras ($350 each)

-1 front view camera ($70) 84400532

-1 camera I used for rear ($70) 23390514

-1 video processing module 84743036 ($250) got this from a junk yard probably be $700 from dealer

-1 rg316d 15ft fakra code z female wire (segemart website) ($25)

-1 rg316 12ft fakra code z female wire(segemart website) ($25)

-1 rg316 17ft fakra code z female wire(segemart website) ($25)

-3 Two position female fakra z connectors ebay ($10)

 

Chris White from White Audio and Media Services programmed the module for me.

Module is behind rear passenger seat.

 

 

Im seeing 10 PORT and 5 PORT Video control module (VPM)

 

What is the differance? 

[TheElementalCashew]

Just now, jacob russell said:

Im seeing 10 PORT and 5 PORT Video control module (VPM)

 

What is the differance? 

My 2019 1500 with 360 surround had a 5 port VPM. My 2021 2500 with 360 and bed view has the 10 port. The 10 port VPM came later after they added additional camera views and features. 

[dbtran]

On 12/3/2020 at 9:33 AM, fdagen said:

I was able to complete this modification to my truck. It is amazing especially for trailering! Thank you Jarett and WAMS! Here are a couple of my lessons learned. This may be common knowledge to some, so be patient if I ramble or this seems too 101 level. I may also be restating some of what Jarett already mentioned. This is all Jaretts work that he was kind enough to share. I am just documenting.

 

1. Here is the part list I bought from segemart:

Fakra Z Water Blue Female Fakra Z Water Blue Female Cable Assemblies   - Cable Type: RG316D   - Length: 15   - Unit of Length: foot	FKR-FAKRA/Z-F/S-FAKRA/Z-F/S	1	$26.63	$26.63
Fakra Z Water Blue Female Fakra Z Water Blue Female Cable Assemblies   - Cable Type: RG316   - Length: 12   - Unit of Length: foot	FKR-FAKRA/Z-F/S-FAKRA/Z-F/S	1	$17.17	$17.17
Fakra Z Water Blue Female Fakra Z Water Blue Female Cable Assemblies   - Cable Type: RG316   - Length: 17   - Unit of Length: foot	FKR-FAKRA/Z-F/S-FAKRA/Z-F/S	1	$21.68	$21.68

 

• I would add a foot to each of these cables. It wasn't absolutely needed, but it would have been nice to have. I had to go back an optimize my cable routing to make things work. Also the D cable wasn't required. I ordered it, but on the wrong cable so didn't end up using it for its intended purpose (front camera) anyway. I used the 17 foot cable for the front grill camera, the 15 for the drivers side mirror and 12 for the passenger side mirror. 
• Plastic conduit and cloth tape to route the cables with.
• Upgraded mirrors - I went with the towing mirrors from an AT4.
• I ordered my 2 port fakraz connectors from rfconnectivity on Ebay and had to drill them out to make them work. Jarett ordered from the same place and his worked. Your mileage may vary. 
• I ordered the front camera 84400532 used on ebay. It worked great. I already owned the towing camera. It was included with my truck purchase. 
• I purchased my upgraded VPM module from a chevy equinox. So, it seems to be a universal part. WAMS did an amazing job of programming the module. Make sure to mention which type of mirrors you have. I had towing mirrors which changes the camera position vs the smaller mirrors.
• I went a little crazy cutting my front grill(Dremel) when installing the camera. Make sure you look an an existing grill / truck first(I didn't). You will see the top of the camera body is somewhat nested in the bumper(you dont need to cut much). The spot where the camera is mounted s clearly marked on our grill, even though we re not equipped with the option.  Also the angle of the camera is important. I tacked my camera in place with 3m plastic emblem epoxy, adjusted the angle, secured it with tape, then finalized the glueing. In the end, the vertical edge on the back of the camera seemed to be close to straight up and down. 
• I did a ton of research in how to route the wires through the firewall. There is a rubber grommet in the firewall behind the battery on the passenger side with a wire chase if your inclined. But, Jarett came up with a better way. If you follow the  engine bay along the top passenger side you will see there is a cloth material that separates the engine bay from the crook of the door. I routed the cable there in plastic conduit and cloth tape for the visible parts. You can bring it down the body and in a grommet below the door harness. There was a small 1/4 inch hole I was able to route the wires inside the car through, under the floor trim to the VPM module behind the seat. 
• Once you install the new mirrors, you have to remove the existing coax from the existing door harness where and insert the new cable end where the harness connects to the mirrors. On the front of the harness(where it plugs into the mirror)a white tabs needs to be pulled down at the bottom and there are two black tabs that have to be moved away from each other at the same time you pull the cable out the back of the harness. I did this with two small flathead eyeglass screwdrivers. Once its out. Run the new cable through the rubber boot and up into the door and plug it into the harness. Then out the door jam boot into the same grommet and route the previous cable took. I think Jarett showed pictures of this. I ran mine at the same time. So I only did this once.
• You have to remove the trim piece along the seat and the top trim piece by the door first(the pull straight up), then you can remove the footwell trim piece by pulling from front to back horizontally(2 clips). This is how I accessed the wire routing locations.
• I found videos on youtube for how to remove the back rest of the back seat and the door panels. It was easy. 
• Jarett was kind enough to give me the new cabling diagram. It basically goes like this on the new module:
  • Wire 1 Red Radio
  • Wire 1 Beige Backup Cam
  • Wire 1 Green Sideview Left
  • Wire 2 Green Cargo / Bed Cam
  • Wire 1 Brown Sideview Right
  • Wire 2 Brown Inside Trailer
  • Wire 1 Curry(Dark Red) Grille Cam
  • Wire 2 Curry Outside / Invis Trailer Cam
• The previous modules cables:
  • Wire 1 Red Radio
  • Wire 2 Red Backup Cam
  • Wire 1 Beige Inside Trailer
  • Wire 2 Beige Cargo
  • Wire Green Outside Trailer Cam
• The cables will plug into the module without the connectors in place, so check connectivity / functionality first before installing. The side cameras do not work unless the door is closed. The trailer cameras dont work unless the trailer is plugged in and recognized. 
• The new VPM module is bigger than the old one. I used the bolt close to the passenger wall for mounting. It was secured with that bolt, but I used  double sided tape to hold it in place on the other side I didn't remove any bolts, just in case I ever wanted to put it back. 

 

 

 

[dbtran]

On 7/2/2020 at 10:10 AM, Rally6.2RST said:

I have a 2020 Silverado RST.  I have the UVI trailer camera package (bed view, rear camera and 2 trailer camera provisions).  I really liked look of my RST and I really liked UVS (surround view with trailer camera package. 

I now have the UVS setup.

Buy List

-2 side view mirrors with cameras ($350 each)

-1 front view camera ($70) 84400532

-1 camera I used for rear ($70) 23390514

-1 video processing module 84743036 ($250) got this from a junk yard probably be $700 from dealer

-1 rg316d 15ft fakra code z female wire (segemart website) ($25)

-1 rg316 12ft fakra code z female wire(segemart website) ($25)

-1 rg316 17ft fakra code z female wire(segemart website) ($25)

-3 Two position female fakra z connectors ebay ($10)

 

Chris White from White Audio and Media Services programmed the module for me.

Module is behind rear passenger seat.

 

 

 

Sorry to bump an old thread, but what does the two position female fakra z connectors look like? Or do you have a link to where you purchased it from? Thank you in advance.

 

[Rally6.2RST]

31 minutes ago, dbtran said:

 

Sorry to bump an old thread, but what does the two position female fakra z connectors look like? Or do you have a link to where you purchased it from? Thank you in advance.

 

here is what you need

[Rally6.2RST]

35 minutes ago, dbtran said:

 

Sorry to bump an old thread, but what does the two position female fakra z connectors look like? Or do you have a link to where you purchased it from? Thank you in advance.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/254607784978?hash=item3b47ce7c12:g:5TcAAOSw-Rley4BH&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4NUZ%2F4NHsCQmNMawA5t1U25KhyFkc2ZAddIiBWCCK4lCoZMyvvuYn5%2FnSq755DlDClXBNwzwkjHCBYVkE5%2Fmjxfcw6PYnmksRfzED61ZJ0xY8bOGkXbaOAX8sAumVdvDdN3OzkJqvaDjxLL3peT3UFst%2B%2Ba7s6Ry84kaK9OEyD3Mhd%2BLbot86%2F7Kc7n8ggPDdHU1omvX%2FF%2Bh2JjFpcTCIPWPWiRLS%2BSqta9ob8NqURzaXc3P7bsc9wa6OHaXQLFu5fS6R1U03679oq1zVipHmTcmCJjGDzWtkrfBmUmzu%2BeX|tkp%3ABFBM1NTTxbVg

there is link

[dbtran]

7 minutes ago, Rally6.2RST said:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/254607784978?hash=item3b47ce7c12:g:5TcAAOSw-Rley4BH&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4NUZ%2F4NHsCQmNMawA5t1U25KhyFkc2ZAddIiBWCCK4lCoZMyvvuYn5%2FnSq755DlDClXBNwzwkjHCBYVkE5%2Fmjxfcw6PYnmksRfzED61ZJ0xY8bOGkXbaOAX8sAumVdvDdN3OzkJqvaDjxLL3peT3UFst%2B%2Ba7s6Ry84kaK9OEyD3Mhd%2BLbot86%2F7Kc7n8ggPDdHU1omvX%2FF%2Bh2JjFpcTCIPWPWiRLS%2BSqta9ob8NqURzaXc3P7bsc9wa6OHaXQLFu5fS6R1U03679oq1zVipHmTcmCJjGDzWtkrfBmUmzu%2BeX|tkp%3ABFBM1NTTxbVg

there is link

 

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[Smealio]

On 11/20/2021 at 6:29 PM, Jimmy Carter said:

I know it's not cheap but I already damaged my passenger door and running board in a parking garage because I couldn't see a short post coming down the exit ramp. 

 

Cashew  Did you add 360 to your AT4?

did you try it? I’m in same boat, assuming the same thing but curious…