how to differentiate between liftgate uppers with or without G.P.S. (1 Viewer)

[MASTER MARINER]

i am ready to replace the liftgate on my 2004 L.C. equipped with G.P.S and back-up camera. I see in various suppliers listings that they differentiate between a liftgate with G,P.S and a non equipped unit. Having located a unit and looking at a picture, how can i tell if the unit is compatible with GPS or not. Couldn't get any info from Toyota dealer other than to try and get the VIN number off the donor car and see if the vehicle had it as equipment.
Would appreciate the resolution as I'd like to do the vehicle justice and replace it.
Looking at the picture and the back of my vehicle, i can't see the GPS antennae, is there anything i can have the seller look at or send a picture to me to help?
All help appreciated and pictures most valued.

 

[Sean9421]

I believe the only difference is gps equipped lc's came with a backup camera and non gps didn't. So the only difference is if it has the hole for the camera on the bottom side. Either one will physically fit, and if you got one for a non gps vehicle, you can just drill a hole for your camera.

 

[MASTER MARINER]

I believe the only difference is gps equipped lc's came with a backup camera and non gps didn't. So the only difference is if it has the hole for the camera on the bottom side. Either one will physically fit, and if you got one for a non gps vehicle, you can just drill a hole for your camera.

Thanks for your reply, from the photo in the sellers page, I would have to install the camera. Cutting the hole is Okay, would install the camera from the old tailgate to the new one.

 

[medtro]

I believe the only difference is gps equipped lc's came with a backup camera and non gps didn't. So the only difference is if it has the hole for the camera on the bottom side. Either one will physically fit, and if you got one for a non gps vehicle, you can just drill a hole for your camera.

I have factory GPS and no back up camera.

 

[GTV]

Or…

 

[Sean9421]

I have factory GPS and no back up camera.

Do you have an older truck? Looks like the camera only came on 04-07.

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That would work. Also now would be the time to upgrade if the OP wanted a better camera

 

[medtro]

Do you have an older truck? Looks like the camera only came on 04-07.

Yes

 

[MASTER MARINER]

From your photo's it looks like you mounted a backup camera as a not originally sup[plied option. Could you please send pictures of the mounting so as to give me an idea of how best to accomplish this? The area of the license plate lights and camera are completely wasted, would need an idea of how to mount camera. Is the camera a bit off-set or is just the picture. Thanks for your help and participati0n
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[GTV]

Since my LC is a no nav model I didn’t have a factory backup camera. The camera I found is integrated with one of the license plate light lenses. It works fine even though it isn’t perfectly centered.

 

[MASTER MARINER]

Since my LC is a no nav model I didn’t have a factory backup camera. The camera I found is integrated with one of the license plate light lenses. It works fine even though it isn’t perfectly centered.

Thanks for your help and concern, got a bit of a problem Though with centering ,etc. Yours was off center, does it make any difference and as all the area is rusted and looking at your unit before installation, a question. Can you just cut a hole the same size or did you rig up some sort pf mounting to hold it in place?
There isnt a body shop that would even consider rectifying this problem.

 

[GTV]

Wow, you should just locate a replacement hatch.

 

[MASTER MARINER]

Wow, you should just locate a replacement hatch.

Have a handle on one but it doesn't have the back-up camera as an option, just need to know a little more about cutting and mounting unit

 

[GTV]

Have a handle on one but it doesn't have the back-up camera as an option, just need to know a little more about cutting and mounting unit

Get this camera. For a better pic than I posted click here. The camera does not need to be perfectly centered to work.

 

[MASTER MARINER]

Get this camera. For a better pic than I posted click here. The camera does not need to be perfectly centered to work.

Thanks, will look into it as d camera gave a poor picture.

 

[J1000]

Get this camera. For a better pic than I posted click here. The camera does not need to be perfectly centered to work.

Does that camera work with the OEM wiring or does it only work with an aftermarket head unit?

 

[GTV]

Does that camera work with the OEM wiring or does it only work with an aftermarket head unit?

Good question. The two I know of used aftermarket HU's.