iDatalink Maestro

[thetoyotaman]

Just picked up an 09 Yaris S 4 door sedan. Considering changing the head unit out with a iDatalink Maestro compatible unit and wondering if there is any data available that would be worth buying the Maestro stuff during install. Thanks!

[thetoyotaman]

All my research showed conflicting info on this so I ended up picking up a new head unit with install kit/wiring from sonic electronics. Ordered the backup camera from ebay. Any tips on mounting a universal back up camera?

[06YarisRS]

All my research showed conflicting info on this so I ended up picking up a new head unit with install kit/wiring from sonic electronics. Ordered the backup camera from ebay. Any tips on mounting a universal back up camera?

Unless it's a license plate one, you may have to drill a hole or two. I know that aliexpress sells manufacturer specific ones that fit in a license place light fixture and the camera is moulded into it for a much more finished look.

For example:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/BigBigRoad-Car-Rear-View-Backup-Camera-For-toyota-vios-2008-2009-2010-2011-2012-2013-Aurion/32875968877.html?spm=2114.search0204.3.8.62041295q JKwQa&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_5_10065_10 068_10130_10547_10059_10884_10548_10887_10696_1000 31_10084_10083_10103_10618_10139_10307,searchweb20 1603_1,ppcSwitch_3_ppcChannel&algo_expid=450e5153-2099-4fb3-8820-487894d8bd03-1&algo_pvid=450e5153-2099-4fb3-8820-487894d8bd03&transAbTest=ae803_1&priceBeautifyAB=0

I wouldn't count on it being ultra high resolution. And, I think I would go for a hardwired one, not the transmitter/receiver type. Though that may require running more wiring. There are many choices. I just used search terms, "2009 Toyota Yaris Sedan Backup Camera".

[thetoyotaman]

Thanks. I saw another post you had after I purchased a universal but now I'm thinking this might be a good route. Seeing a lot of different designs too such as:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Auto-Car-Rear-View-Backup-Camera-For-Toyota-Yaris-2006-2007-2008-2009-2010-2011/332152490817?hash=item4d55d4cb41:g:chgAAOSwTM5YxXC 2

[06YarisRS]

Thanks. I saw another post you had after I purchased a universal but now I'm thinking this might be a good route. Seeing a lot of different designs too such as:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Auto-Car-Rear-View-Backup-Camera-For-Toyota-Yaris-2006-2007-2008-2009-2010-2011/332152490817?hash=item4d55d4cb41:g:chgAAOSwTM5YxXC 2

The link you posted to eBay may be for a hatchback model. When I first searched on Aliexpress, I searched for the hatchback camera and they looked like the one in your ebay link. The sedan ones appear to be smaller. I'm not 100% sure though.

[thetoyotaman]

Found the right one and installed it recently. Very nice to pop out the old license plate light and pop this one in. Highly recommended!

Everything is installed now except I havent connected the green parking brake wire. Can't seem to find detailed info on what it does and if it's better to leave disconnected or how to connect it.

In the meantime, installed heated seats. Car's really coming along nicely.

[06YarisRS]

Found the right one and installed it recently. Very nice to pop out the old license plate light and pop this one in. Highly recommended!

Everything is installed now except I havent connected the green parking brake wire. Can't seem to find detailed info on what it does and if it's better to leave disconnected or how to connect it.

In the meantime, installed heated seats. Car's really coming along nicely.

Nice! Feel like posting some pics? It would be great to see your mods.

Never heard of a parking brake wire related to the backup cameras. Just the reverse lights to trigger the camera on.

[thetoyotaman]

I tried awhile back on the pics and kept getting an error that the file size was too big. Was trying to do it on my iPhone.

The green wire isn't directly related to the backup camera but some other function, I'm guessing a video function of the head unit.

[06YarisRS]

I tried awhile back on the pics and kept getting an error that the file size was too big. Was trying to do it on my iPhone.

The green wire isn't directly related to the backup camera but some other function, I'm guessing a video function of the head unit.

I get the pic thing. I send them from my phone to my computer, resize them, upload them to imgur, then link them to the thread.

Yeah, I bet enables video playback when the car is stationary, aka parking brake is set.