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I was wondering if I am pointed in the right direction, I located a set of tow mirrors with cameras, for what I understand I will need the front cam, wiring harnesses and module for the 360 cam? I am guessing 14G647 is the module, I am finding a bunch of different versions of this module with different letters on the end ( ML3Z-14G647-A,B,C...etc..) any idea what the last letter means? and if this is the module, I would like to take on this project if I can find the parts. Any help is appreciated.

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IPMA depends on build Date. If you have a job 1 or 2 or a 22.

I THINK you can use a JOB 1 in any but that hasnt been verified 100% I have done it but not with a 360 cam IPMA only the rear cam IPMA.

The Cargo cam is only available with the brake light.

Ill give some parts but I have no responsibility of the accuracy. These are what I used in MY truck.

IPMA ML3Z-14G490-J

FRONT CAMERA - ML3Z-19G490-C

FRONT CAM HOUSING(PLASTIC) - ML3Z-19H511-A
HARDWARE - W506962S450

SIDE CAMS -I BOUGHT MIRRORS. I THINK YOU COULD PIECE TOGETHER THE PARTS AND TRY TO INSTALL IN YOUR MIRRORS I DONT KNOW. IF YOU WANT MIRRORS THE PART NUMEBRS DEPEND ON WHAT YOU WANT. LARIAT OR XLT I DECIDED AT THE TIME TO ADD POWER FOLD.

CARGO CAM - ML3Z-13A613-E

SIDE CAM COAX - ML3Z10E929DBA X 2

GREEN COAX ASSEMBLY - ML3Z10E929CAA (FOR SIDE CAMS AND FRONT)

FORD LOGO FRONT CAM - BLACK PLASTIC - ML3Z8213F (DOUBLE CHECK)

WASHER HOSE FOR FRONT CAM - ML3Z17A605B

WASHER HOSE FOR FRONT CAM 2 - ML3Z17A605C

WASHER NOZZEL FOR FRONT CAM - HC3Z-17603-B

NOZZEL CAP - ML3Z-17C526-A (BLACK PLASTIC)

FRONT CAM JUMPER - ML3Z10E929CCA (FRONT CAM IS PREWIRED TO THE GRILL. THIS JUMPER IS FROM THE IPMA TO THE UNDERHOOD CONNECTOR)

Please do not message me asking me if I am sure. The main reason I have not posted this is because of the messages I have received after privately trying to help.

I can help only so much. I dont mind helping but asking me to give you a money back guarantee is beyond ridiculous.

360 IPMA is REQUIRED for adding Adaptive Cruise.

I can help some with as build and such but the main issue with the ipma if you buy new IT WILL HAVE to be PMI. Also after the install a 360 and lane keeping cam calibration IS REQUIRED. Lane keeping calibration can be done in forscan the 360 cam calibration can only be done in FDRS.

 

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IPMA depends on build Date. If you have a job 1 or 2 or a 22.

I THINK you can use a JOB 1 in any but that hasnt been verified 100% I have done it but not with a 360 cam IPMA only the rear cam IPMA.

The Cargo cam is only available with the brake light.

Ill give some parts but I have no responsibility of the accuracy. These are what I used in MY truck.

IPMA ML3Z-14G490-J

FRONT CAMERA - ML3Z-19G490-C

FRONT CAM HOUSING(PLASTIC) - ML3Z-19H511-A
HARDWARE - W506962S450

SIDE CAMS -I BOUGHT MIRRORS. I THINK YOU COULD PIECE TOGETHER THE PARTS AND TRY TO INSTALL IN YOUR MIRRORS I DONT KNOW. IF YOU WANT MIRRORS THE PART NUMEBRS DEPEND ON WHAT YOU WANT. LARIAT OR XLT I DECIDED AT THE TIME TO ADD POWER FOLD.

CARGO CAM - ML3Z-13A613-E

SIDE CAM COAX - ML3Z10E929DBA X 2

GREEN COAX ASSEMBLY - ML3Z10E929CAA (FOR SIDE CAMS AND FRONT)

FORD LOGO FRONT CAM - BLACK PLASTIC - ML3Z8213F (DOUBLE CHECK)

WASHER HOSE FOR FRONT CAM - ML3Z17A605B

WASHER HOSE FOR FRONT CAM 2 - ML3Z17A605C

WASHER NOZZEL FOR FRONT CAM - HC3Z-17603-B

NOZZEL CAP - ML3Z-17C526-A (BLACK PLASTIC)

FRONT CAM JUMPER - ML3Z10E929CCA (FRONT CAM IS PREWIRED TO THE GRILL. THIS JUMPER IS FROM THE IPMA TO THE UNDERHOOD CONNECTOR)

Please do not message me asking me if I am sure. The main reason I have not posted this is because of the messages I have received after privately trying to help.

I can help only so much. I dont mind helping but asking me to give you a money back guarantee is beyond ridiculous.

360 IPMA is REQUIRED for adding Adaptive Cruise.

I can help some with as build and such but the main issue with the ipma if you buy new IT WILL HAVE to be PMI. Also after the install a 360 and lane keeping cam calibration IS REQUIRED. Lane keeping calibration can be done in forscan the 360 cam calibration can only be done in FDRS.

Thank you! Agreed that someone asking you for a money back guarantee is absolutely ridiculous! WTF would anyone even think that's an option!!???

How hard is the install? How much of the truck needs to be taken apart in order to get everything installed? I've already done the FDRS camera calibration because I killed one of my modules when trying to do my updates, so I'm familiar with the recalibration process.
 

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Yeah early on I tried to give part numbers privately. They were adamant if it was wrong that i would need to cover it. So I said no.. Ill pass on all of this. Some strange stuff people think.

The job is involved. I cant stress that enough. It snot hard its just a lot of work. The IPMA is mounted in the driver kick left of the tRM. The cable routing through he doors is not easy either. The front cam cable routing is pretty involved also. The connector is on the driver fender liner. Its a little difficult to get to and the stress relief is difficult to pull out to insert the coax.

The rear cam cable is reused. You have to relocate the lane camera coax to a different pin. The confusion comes from them calling the Front cam and the lane keeping cam the same thing both called front cam.

both door panels come off. Thats it. If you already have an XLT if you have the 8 inch with no 360 then its a bit more of a challenge. You need a new apim that has the digital cam input.

The grill has to come out. I was able to install the front cam without pulling the electric shudders.

Its one of those things you just have to get going. I would suggest doing the door sides first. Get the mirrors installed the door cable run. Thats going to be the worst. The inter connects between the doors already have locations for the coax. So you just have ot insert it.

I cant really think of a lot but just take your time and think.
 

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Thanks so much! I assume with a Job 2 (July 2021) Lariat 502a I wouldn’t need a new IPMA or is that false?
 

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Thanks so much! I assume with a Job 2 (July 2021) Lariat 502a I wouldn’t need a new IPMA or is that false?
July 19 build date is Job 2 You can send me your vin if you want to confirm. I really am leaning towards the JOB 1 IPMA working in Job 2 but I dont want to say yes. I will try soon once I have another 360 IPMA to test. I have successfully loaded Job 2 files onto a JOB 1 through different method. Not through FDRS though

If you are adding 360 Cams when you have rear cam only You need a new IPMA no matter what
 

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July 19 build date is Job 2 You can send me your vin if you want to confirm. I really am leaning towards the JOB 1 IPMA working in Job 2 but I dont want to say yes. I will try soon once I have another 360 IPMA to test. I have successfully loaded Job 2 files onto a JOB 1 through different method. Not through FDRS though

If you are adding 360 Cams when you have rear cam only You need a new IPMA no matter what
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Thank you! Will keep posted on progress.
 

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Hi. Yes it’s possible but I wouldn’t say front camera on its own is. You would need to go the route of adding the 360 cam as a whole. The current ipma doesn’t have a front cam input. Only the 360 cam unit does.
Hey I’m seriously interested in doing the bud conversion to my 2021 Ford F-150. I know I’ll need the mirrors , grill with camera , there’s a wrecked truck near me that I can get most of the parts from. It was rear ended - same year but it’s a lariat , very interested in the follow up list
 

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Hey Jesse, quick question, why 2 different coax cable part numbers for the side mirrors? Thanks
One is on the door side the other is Truck side
 
 




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