Hey, I know Honda offers a back-up (reverse) camera for the Pilot and Ridgeline to be connected to the existing NAV system. I have the NAV on my '05 and was wondering if a camera is available for the Accord, too. Anyone know?

If not you could always get an aftermarket that would be better

Yeah but how would aftermarket back-up camera systems be compatible with Honda's Navi touch screen and controler?

Im not sure if there is one running around right now, BUT they do have rear view mirrors with built in monitors. All you need it a camera, wires, a switch (if you wanted to get fancy you could wire a temporary switch above the gear shaft for when you throw it in reverse) and a camera... if you wanted to you could get one that double as a night vision. This modifiction/upgrade shouldnt run you more than $300.

Yeah, I've seen those on eBay but I've never heard of those brands so I don't know about the reliability. I was just tryingn to keep everything genuine Honda or made by another company for Honda vehicles so if I have to go in for any warrantee repairs, they can't void it by having aftermarket stuff.

I see what you mean. Rarely will inertior electronics effect the warrenty of a car (i.e. Cd players, Speakers, subwoofers). And if you were to have professionals to do it (your dealer might even do it for you in some cases) they will fix anything that breaks in result to their work/labor. But if you wanted to only use genuine Honda (and I might add its going to cost you more and not as good) you should call the dealer up to check it out.

I hear ya but I don't know of any trust worthy installation shops. Maybe I'll try Circuit City or Best Buys where they have a car installation facility and see what they have to offer. Thanks.

Maybe I'll try Circuit City or Best Buys where they have a car installation facility and see what they have to offer

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I wouldnt go to a corporate company for that. I am a professional car audio installer and I know what goes on in those shops... 1 out of 10 cars would come in from a big electronics install chain for us to fix. The local guys normally know what they are doing AND they will have a better warrenty for you AND will honor it too.

OK, I guess I'll have to do some research and ask around for some reputable shops. I guess ones that have been in business for a while is usually good bet, huh?

Yes, the norm is look for the oldest, they got it down. Do your homework and if you do it right the shop you pick will take good care of you.

Thanks.

Do we have to drill some of our rear body in order to put the camera back there?
any suggestion where would be the best position to put the camera?

Im pretty sure you will have to. Unless you can find a brilliant way to do so. You could always mount it under the bumper and angle it to the right angle.

I am also looking for the similar Back-up camera for my Accord 2003 RHD JDM CL-9. Pl slet me know if you find anything close to original. And i will do the same.

Do these Audio/Cruise Control buttons illuminate on your steering wheel? Mines dont.

i work at best buy and i het 10-15 cars a week from locale shops that are tore to hell, wires are hacked and dashes are broken, im not saying yours is this way, but make sure you do your homework first. and alpine has a new unit the interfaces with factory nav units to make the dvd players and 5.1 and stuff like back up cameras i think it is the PXA-H701 but im not to sure i have a better link at work but its not showing up at my house

I seen someone have the camera mounted in the front inside the H Emblem so he could see before scraping the ground or curbing the car. It looked cool :)

I have the interfaces for the navi units. If your any good, you can do it yourself, otherwise send me your deck and Ill do it for you. You can have a back up camera come on automatically when you go into reverse, or by a switch, or both. Also another video input for a dvd player (I have my playstation ran through the inputs on my dvd player so I have all 3). If your interested, e-mail me at waverlymarcum@yahoo.com. I own MobileVision, Inc. so I have access to everything.

talk to you soon,
Waverly

Almost forgot, I have the back up cameras too. They dont require drilling for the camera to mount. It is a license plate frame, either chrome or black, and mine come with a 3 year warranty.

If your gonna do the mod, you should go ahead and throw a din sized dvd player with tv tuner in you center console, and run the playstation through the aux in on the dvd player. Your gonna need a fm modulator for sound through the radio because the nav has NO aftermarket interfaces made yet (soundgate or peripheral). E-mail me for details, I have cheaper prices than ebay with a bulletproof warranty. I have all other video products too if you want anything else. waverlymarcum@yahoo.com

Thanks,
Waverly

Does anyone have any updates on getting a backup camera to work in a 2006 accord? What items did you buy and from where? Etc...