Alpine iXL-407 backup camera installation info needed

I installed an Alpine iLX-407 9 months ago in my 2006 TRD, today I am trying to hook up a backup camera, with Alpine’s it appears that the parking brake wire gets involved somehow. What this has to do with the backup camera working is a bit baffling. After rolling around under the dash for a bit it dawned on me that someone has probably already done this and can tell me where the 14 pin connector is or how to bypass/hack this feature. I have not found anything searching the 1st gen forum for info on Alpines and installs. In particular hooking up a backup camera to the Alpine. Maybe someone has a link or could help me.

 

Please check the audio section of THIS THREAD. Specifically the last bullet point. I'll copy/paste it here. This last bullet point has all the info you need:

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Audio, audio upgrades and cameras...

• I'll say this first: DON'T BE A FRIGGIN' DOUCHE! Don't be that asshole who cuts the factory wiring harnesses to install a new stereo. There are a ton of cheap plug-and-play adapter harnesses you can buy. Pony up the extra $10-20 for a quality adapter harness and don't cut your factory wiring.
• Use proper wiring. Either butt splice, crimp, or solder. Don't use wire nuts, electrical tape, scotchloks, quicktaps, and other BS, they're garbage. If you must tap a circuit, use Posi-Taps to avoid damaging wire sheaths.
• These trucks were fairly well-equipped for the era with three basic radio setups: (1) A JBL radio with external JBL amplifier, (2) a "premium" radio with external OEM amplifier, or (3) a standard radio with no amplifier. If you have the JBL radio, it should have the JBL logo silkscreened onto the radio's face and amp, JBL brands everything with their logo.
• Before you install an aftermarket head unit, you must identify whether your truck has an OEM amplifier, you'll need to adapt or bypass it to avoid issues! Read this thread for more info on factory amp locations and what's needed to bypass it for aftermarket stereos. There are ways to retain the factory amp if you really want to, but ... just go read that thread and its replies. To see what adapters you need (if you have an amp) check this post. To see what aftermarket radio others on here are running, read this thread. DISCLAIMER: Confirm fitment of any part numbers provided here by going to Crutchfield's or Metra's website before you commit to buying!
• If you're looking to stuff a sub in the rear of your truck ... RC trucks, you'll need to use a wedge box behind the seat, or an under-seat shallow sub. AC trucks, Q-Logic makes a dual 8" box that goes under the rear passenger seat, replacing the under-seat steel cage. DC trucks, any of the storage cubbies under the rear seats can be repurposed for 8" subs and potentially 10", several people here have done installs with 3 x 8" subs.
• For AC owners, your rear doors have ample room for a 6x9" speaker, if that's your desire. As someone who worked in the industry, I'd take a 6x9" over a 6" component any day, I've seen guys do some pretty amazing stuff w/6x9s.
• Steering wheel controls and adaptation... To answer all your Q's, check this thread!
• For AC/RC trucks, the metal bracket used for the door tweeters can be repurposed to install any number of aftermarket components, example here.
• Consider buying through Crutchfield, not only for the incredible technical support, but they ensure you'll have all the wiring adapters and install accessories you need to for the most-plug-and-play experience possible. Free phone support from audio enthusiasts. Don't hesitate to call and talk to a technical salesperson to lay out your system before buying! It's also free, and they're super knowledgeable, they'll guide you in the right direction. To boot, their pricing is inexpensive - doesn't always beat scAmazon, but you're guaranteed to get non-counterfeit, non-grey market stuff with full, no-hassle extended warranty and support, which Amazon can't offer.
• For an example camera install using an aftermarket head unit, check this post. <====== CHECK OUT THIS LINK FOR HOW TO WIRE UP A CAMERA

 

And I guess I should update the thread on brake bypass protection, which you should do at your own risk.

With Alpine to bypass the parking brake stuff, you can purchase a bypass like the PAC TR-1, and apparently the TR-7 may work too. Here's a video of the install from a few different channels.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0wVVALaQK8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgiFtbaISe8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcpPEdF37M0​

 

Another reason I like my Kenwood's. The brake wire can be cut to a few inches n ground directly to a nearby screw in the back of the headunit. Use one of these for your Alpine.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3736297184...cId=9317247&merchantid=622843549&gad_source=1


Damn Shifty is so quick. Lol.

https://youtu.be/LYb6A943gHo?si=fOz44oqIdF8LAK74

 

Thank you Shifty, you’re on it! I soldered it into the quick release plug at the top of the parking brake, not that difficult and didn’t set myself on fire.

 

The latter is extremely important, unless you're into that kinda shit. I'm not judgin' or anything!