The backup app switch icon shouldn’t get stuck on Reverse, and it should display the camera. The specific fix identified for me was updating the LANGDU Protocol. In the end, I decided to return it due to a volume configuration issue. The sound was super loud each time I started my FX50 and the CarPlay settings were like an enlarged iPhone. Odds are those issues would be addressed by software later on, but I wanted something that worked better at that time.

Thanks for your feedback. That did solve the airbags issue for me. Wish the documentation was a little better for the install, but found that was inline.

@@mainstagepropertymanagemen1869That solved it for me too!

How's your radio holding up am looking to getting one Does everything work fine any chancege in the sound?

Everything is explained in the Road Top User Manual. This is an integrated system, so there were no splicing of wires needed. The most challenging part of the installation was getting access to the area. For this I looked at KZfaq videos by CSI (Computer Systems Integrated, I believe) for how to open the dash and center console for installation.

I am assuming you are referring to the tweeters. All the video and photos that I captured were included, but unfortunately do not have much content regarding the connectors. I used the accessories included with the JBL Club 750T 3/4 Tweeters. Don’t remember having to do any cable splicing to get them installed.

Good question. I am not sure about the foil. It has been a good 2 years since I did the replacement and am in a temperature climate. Our Winters aren’t normally bad at all and everything has been holding up fine.

Thanks for the response. The last mechanic is a good friend looking out for me. His recommendation was to replace only the flex pipe and resonator for the vehicle, but those parts did not exist at all in US Inventory. With the car being so rare, I could only find those factory parts on EBay in Latvia. After shipping and installation, that added $3,000 to the repair bill. The challenge is that was only the tip of the iceberg. On the interior and exterior alone, you would think there were no issues - but it was not properly maintained mechanically. That is likely why it was passed along in the first place. I did my homework, but still almost got hosed by repairs. It was no one person’s fault - just a learning lesson that you need to be prepared for big bills at any time and place with these vehicles.

Great points! I have been found of the classics because they are rare and hard to find. Most people would not go after them for that very reason. I guess that is how I see myself as well. Nothing comes easy, so I work my best to stay up to the challenge. What happened in this case was a bit of a perfect storm - a diamond in the rough. I just as happy to have found it as I was to hit the eject button when I learned what it required. No regrets at all. It will always make for a great story!

I took the day before installation to plan, then performed installation the following day. I take my time and double-check everything, but in all I believe I logged 4 hours for this task. The documentation was well written out, but some of the molding was challenging to remove without breaking.

@danawilmoth896 Thanks your instructions as it worked perfectly! 😊

Would you mind showing some photos? And what type of battery is it? Where did you get the replacement battery from?

Check the earlier comments.

Check earlier comments.

You will likely need Phoenix Automotive to repair this if you have no camera feed (if it is blank). If you do have an image, you use the camera button as a switch. For my FX50 in Drive at low speed it will go to Around View, Right Front View, then back to the original screen. In reverse, it will switch between screens. I did not know this until the camera feed was actually working. A lot of troubleshooting before the issue was finally identified on the vendor end.

@@etzpress ok I’ll see about that thanks, it’s very weird it’s wired to my reverse light at the back of my car and not wired to the back of the unit and I get the camera video when my door is open and in reverse otherwise it is blank, however, otherwise it is just blank. When it is wired to the back of the unit it works for the first use but when I get in later it completely takes over screen and I have to disconnect power to the radio

@@Nick-ih1ku Sounds like a wiring issue. I would double check what your wires are hooked up to. There may be an illumination light and a reverse sensing wire for attachments. The illumination light may be hooked to a door sensor instead.

@@etzpress oh gotcha yea I’ll have to check that it’s been very difficult to find wiring diagrams I have a 2011 mustang and according to the Phoenix auto forum it’s on the right wire but still doing what I said before, they must have the wire wrong on the forum or it’s just needed to be powered at the back of the unit

@@Nick-ih1ku Best of Luck. Everything works great once the wiring is lined up and system works as it is supposed to. You will be spoiled pretty quickly.

You can search for the Nest Hello Battery on Amazon. This is the 1st generation, so the camera is NCS5100US and the battery is C1241290.

Infinity Package (total came to $550) - Dash: Infinity Reference REF-3032cfx Reference Series 3-1/2" 2-way car speakers ($100) - Front: Infinity Reference REF-6532ex Reference Series 6-1/2" 2-way car speakers ($110) - Rear: Infinity Reference REF-6532ex Reference Series 6-1/2" 2-way car speakers ($110) - Amp & Sub: Infinity BassLink Mini Compact powered subwoofer with 6"x8" sub and 100-watt amp ($220)

@@etzpress Thank you!

To add to this, I'm (the one typing) an amateur with some advanced technician level knowledge on electronic devices. This channel as well as a side business for repairing/renting specialized test equipment is shared with my cousin who is an EE going to a career in RF Engineering. We work very closely. I find it annoying how this was designed. It obviously was designed to pinch every penny but may or may not be intended (was formerly Nest Labs owned) as "engineered to fail" a.k.a. Planned Obsolesce a.k.a. Google needs you to buy gen 2 in order to profit off of acquiring Nest Labs. I can only imagine what this is like for Joe and Jane average that has other things to do besides mess around with a complicated piece of junk that will lose function after 2-3 years (depending on temperature exposure). Or mess with customer service for 2 hours of run arounds. Its junk to me but I got stuck with it by the home builder so might as well put that knowledge to use. If only I can find the time to video a complete teardown/repair.

@@CNe7532294 Appreciate the feedback. I have found that I get a good start on projects by seeing what others have already done. Sometimes this is written down, or there are pictures here and there. I enjoy documenting the process as I am a teacher as well as an engineer. You never know how what you have learned can impact someone else. My main reasons for this repair were that I liked the G1 Nest Hello. It has better features and video that the newer generation and the cost for materials was not bad at all ($15).

It is, … but they fit. Wanted a high quality speaker option and these didn’t disappoint. Price wasn’t bad either.

Did u add a amplifier

@@colingovindasamy8708 Yes, under the front passenger seat - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iZebgqqYvbSUhXU.html JBL Bass Pro SL2 Amplified 8" Subwoofer

I agree with the disassembly process. One thing that helped in my case was a silicone cover. You can find them pretty cheap on Amazon and it would cover up any damage that may have happened. In my opinion, worth the repair since the older Nest Hellos have higher resolution that the newer Nest cameras.

My pleasure Ryan! Glad the video helped and that you have a working doorbell again.

Copy and paste this at Amazon, KZfaq won’t let me post the link Battery Replacement for Nest Hello Vido Doorbell Wired NC5100US C1241290 1ICP7/17/26 (280mAh/3.7V)

@@iHacker007 I got one on Amazon, be here tommorow! Hopefully it will fix it

3/4 inches from the previous comment.

@@designbyetzel9214 are the loud

How big I go for the front tweeters?

And the tweeter

- JBL Club 750T 3/4 Tweeters (Dash) - JBL Stage 3 9637F 6x9 3 way Speaker Pair (Rear) - JBL Stage 3 637F 6.5" 3 way Speaker Pair (Front)

You can get an mobile electronics company to install it for you. It unfortunately did not come with older versions of vehicles, but that is not a bad thing since you can upgrade it. The integration kit we went with was Road Top Wireless. We purchased on Amazon.

Yes, … indeed.

JBL BassPro SL 2 has a built in amplifier. They run $350 at Crutchfield, but found one for $280 on Ebay. More than enough bass and fits right under the front passenger seat.