Aftermarket Head Unit Not Receiving Video Input for Rearview Camera.

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MickMay

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It's amazing what little there is across YouTube and Google in regards to 2013 Expeditions.

I purchased a Kenwood DMX8709s head unit and the whole iDataLink Maestro setup for relatively simple plug and play. I believe I have everything correctly installed, as everything seems to work, with the exception of the rearview camera. The sensors are working, but there is no video feed. Has anybody experienced this issue and fixed it without paying for professional help?

Additionally: is there a way to connect the factory microphone to the new headunit? I'd prefer not to use the aftermarket microphone if at all possible.

Thank you in advance.
 

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Reads like it supports the backup cam even without Maestro. Is this is how you have it connected?

Rear View Auto Switching: The video from the rear view camera can be set to display when manually switched to the rear view camera input, or display the rear view camera video automatically when the vehicle is shifted into Reverse gear. The purple/white wire (attached to rear-chassis) must be connected to the vehicle's reverse lamp circuit for automatic video switching.
 
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Reads like it supports the backup cam even without Maestro. Is this is how you have it connected?
I'm honestly not sure, I just tried my best to follow any guides I could find since almost nothing is specific to the Expedition.
 

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I'm honestly not sure, I just tried my best to follow any guides I could find since almost nothing is specific to the Expedition.

Hard to troubleshoot if you don't know what you did. ;)
 
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