Just bought wireless transmitters for my 09 MKX (factory Nav/Radio display has NO input placed into the circuit boards, but does in 2010 and later, Unreal!). After hearing your interference issues I am going to hard wire the camera/monitor. Glad I saw this - Thanks!
Well I've just installed my reverse camera on me e46 Beemer tourer, this vid helped quite alot as the instructions I've received Erm didn't say anything to help. I did find, all the red power cables were required to be connected, if any had been left unconnected then no camera signal got sent to the head unit..... Rca red connects to a 12v power = I used the reverse bulb power, along with the main reverse power feed also required to fit Radio end red power connects to stereo camera input, along with the rca camera input cable There's also a number plate replacement bulb/power feed this was taken from the original bulb fitment & works great I've bought a cheap eBay camera, pictures not 100% but very usable, along with the guide lines I'll add a simple vid showing a diagram of my fitment.... As I've not shot a video during fitment... It should apply to most if not all installations. The camera operates when the cars put into reverse Anyway, great vid...... Only real negative would be in using duck tape rather then buying a rubber grommet as that would also safe guard the power cable from rubbing on the drilled hole
First of all, it's an interesting video. However, it rather makes me either forget installing an aftermarket reversing camera, or go for a wireless one. So much wiring with this wired one! I would have used a rubber grommet for the widened hole, and crimped connectors instead of soldering, but the video gave me some good pointers, so thanks for your effort!
GREATLY appreciate your thoroughness in all facets of installation. One thing I would certainly change though is to not have a bag advertising for wallies store - the single most unethical and largest merchant on the planet. I was sorry to see that in there. Other than that, MANY thanks and kudo for a very helpful upload here.
Excellent video. I'm semi-mechanically inclined. Your video demonstrated this isn't a project I want to tackle. If I have one installed, I'll take it to a professional.
Well done. It looks like a lot of work but I guess once you know what you are doing and how to remove the car's various panels it's not that difficult. Very informative. Thanks!
Thanks for a interesting install video. You did a lot right with the decisions you made. Solder is always better than crimp connects, an you took the time to wire tie and do a clean install without going crazy. Very nice job.
Wired 04 Toyota Rav4 ccd camera today. The other posters are on the money. The red wire on the Yellow RCA cable has to be spliced into the reversing lights as well as the power for the camera itself. The red wire confused me initially. It is only a tail at both ends but it does run inside the cable all the way through. At the front end it has to be joined to the head unit purple wire [labled camera] as even though the RCA is connected the picture wont show on the head unit until this other 12v connection is made,. Cheers
Very thorough footage and explanation. Whole family watched this installation video over here, haha. I have an Esky monitor and and camera with wireless, which I will try to set up. Thanks for the help. Liked and subscribed.
I have a taotronix rearcam with tag frame. Going into an '05 trailblazer. Anyway around it is an afternoons job. Thanks for the look at your project. Looks like the same monitor, this taotronics monitor has vid in for front and rear cam. I thought about tapping power from the OEM OnStar Mirror wiring. Glad you reminded me to check the RCA length. I think the tag frame cam came with a 20 foot. I best rough it in and see if I need to get an extra at Radio shack while I am after power tap splicers. Thanks for the look at your project.
Much better if you tow to wire the camera system to a on off switch, that way the camera comes on when ever you switch it on instead of you have to be in reverse to have it on. The reasons are being able to check the trailer connections as well as being able to put the camera on long before you start the car. When using the camera to hitch the trailer makes it much more usable because you will have to move forward and back a couple times to line the trailer and hitch ball up even with a camera, than when wired to a switch the camera isnt shutting down and turning off all the time.
Yes, I would prefer a switch as well. However, given that you could then switch on the camera and monitor while driving normally, i.e. forwards, I'm not sure whether it's (a) legal to video the car behind you or (b) whether the police might take issue with the live monitor.
Quick question, Is the power connector on the camera /LCD a 5.5mm/2.1mm or 5,5mm/2.5mm? Thinking it might be better to run a power lead to the front of the car to avoid canbus problems....
im doing the same thing for my jeep to make it easier to reverse on the trail thank god i didnt have to drill any holes all wires are hidden and kept inside the vehicle much easier than i thought
to dial to fast,thanx so much for the help,,so the white plug does't need hooked to anything,and the yellow pigtail,bare wires,black is ground, and red is any power source ? AGAIN THANKS FOR THE HELP
I have the same problem with mine,flicking on screen.same leads has yours mate.stop engine put it in revers and works fine,turn on engine put it in revers again black screen and flickering.i have 1 wire black ground and 1 wire red.then two red small wires either end of the two yellow plugs.do I need to connect these two small red wires also or not.i have connected the red wire to the reversing light 12v.do I need to put the ground somewhere else at the back of the car?my unit all in one.sat nav,DVDs player,many more things on it.cheers
help me please. together with the video input yellow plug going to the monitor is a thin red wire marked as reverse. where should i hook it. the car has a separate dvd stereo player and a touch screen monitor. thanks for any response. nice video anyway.
WOW ITS NICE U POST VIDEOS ON THE WAY NOT TO DO THINGS. GEE WONDER WHY THE FIRST CAMERA DIDNT WORK OUT FOR U? LOL.. IM GIVING U CRAP. AS LONG AS THIS ONE WORKS. U DID KINDA GO A BIT OVER BOARD WITH THE DRILL.. HOWEVER, THESE VIDEOS DO HELP PEOPLE. SO FOR THAT THANK U FOR THE POST. GOOD JOB MAN
Gooday mate. Cheers for the vid. Question: Can I hook up both (Camera and LCD) red wires to the reverse light instead of having 2 separate connections?
I need help. I drive a Nissan Maxima 04. I have a Pioneer AVH-X1500DVD and bought a Universal camera. Ok so I have everything installed, the camera works fine while in reverse, the problem is that once I switch to Neutral or Drive or whatever, the screen goes black and appears a legend like when the camera is in use "objects may appears closer..." something like that. So, apparently the Pioneer have this option that I can use the camera while driving, but I dont have this option ON. I connected Positive and Negative cables of camera from the reverse bulbs. Any ideas on what could be wrong?
I'm having trouble, I'm using a monitor that's seems to look the same as yours but can't get it to turn on Ive tried all of the doc power cables in my house. Can you send me the specific voltage and milla amp power you are using? Thanks!
Many ebay sellers only sell them for short period of time. So just do a search on '4.3" TFT LCD Car Reverse Rear View' and find a seller with good ratings.
any solutions for a all around RV camera set? i am wondering if i can have a camera for parking, camera for recording behind, anotehr for front dash and maybe on inside too, i know RVs have side cams as well
Well the ones I installed have 2 inputs, but the button to select the input is on the back which makes it not very easy to get to. Not sure what's out there, but you need to look for some kind of video selector for automotive use.
there are tons of RV back up cameras way cheaper, real night vission, they dont record anything but great for parking, i need something that records : (
got the set from one of online store, but problem is no instuctions , but hey , helpful but i noticed rca wire yellow plug with red wire what is that for, i got mine cut up in 2 ends. need to have that connect or made for ground?
David Wyckoff If you got a yellow RCA with red wire, that's even better because that will allow you to connect the red wire to the reverse 12V and then just run 'one' wire to the front where the LCD is located. Then connect that other end of the red wire (your reverse 12V) to power the LCD. So you don't have to run a separate wire for reverse 12V from back of car to the front.
David Wyckoff The red wire built into the RCA is just an extra conductor for you to use to carry reverse 12V from back of car to the front. However you powering your setup, it's up to you if you want to use that wire. You don't have to use it, and you can run your own power wire to your LCD screen, or camera.
When pulling my reverse cam out of my last car, I cut the wire that is a splitter. The wire inside from the camera includes 3 wires.. Yellow, Red, and Black. The splitter before broke these 3 colors into 2 different wires, black and red. Is there any way that I can use these 3 wires or do I need a new camera?
Hi, I have a problem, with installation, First I want to ask you what did you do with the blue cable, the is 3cabels RED, Black, and blue, the blue cable where should I connect it?? I did Only connect the red and black only in the Reverse back light there I get the Power for Camera and for the TFT Monitor, I suspect that It doesn´t have enough of power I think.. It works fine but ONLY when the Engine is off. Not on, the power dies... Help
The blue cable is just a wire I had connected to the reverse 12V of the taillight from a previous install. So I connected the red wire to the blue wire to get revers 12V power. Your install should not have a blue cable but only a red and black. Red goes to reverse 12V and Black goes to ground. As to your unit does not work properly, where did you attached your ground? Make sure you secure your ground to a GOOD ground on the chassis of the car. Best to check everything with a voltmeter if you are unsure.
Thanks you for a answer. I have a Blue wire so I will try to test that first, and change the ground position. But it very interesting why I´t work when the Car is off. after 3sec I star the car it go black, it seems that it´s not enough of power... I well try first like you sad. Thanks.
+AlfaHanen1 Probably figured it out by now, but the blue wire on some monitors is used to automatically switch to the backup camera video input, when the blue wire is supplied with 12V from the backup lighting circuit. If it's not connected it would display video from the first video input.
Thanks for the great video, I'm trying to install this exact camera. Everything makes perfect sense to me up until about 15:05... The yellow RCA has a red wire coming out at both ends. I assumed both needed to be connected to a 12v power source... You start talking about "reverse 12v" and a ground under the dash and I am lost :(. Did you connect the small red wire to ground? What wire did you ground at that point? I thought all that was left at this point is the yellow RCA and short red wire, with nothing left to be grounded. Any help would be appreciated! :) I'm sure I must be misunderstanding something stupid...
+Gawdat The LCD has 3 connections. 1 red power wire, 1 black ground wire, 1 yellow RCA cable. That red wire built into the RCA cable is just a convenience for you to connect the reverse 12V from the back of the car all the way to the front. You don't have to use it if you don't want to, but you need to somehow provide 12V to power that LCD on. Think of it this way, how else are you going to get the LCD to turn on when you put your car in reverse. The black ground wire can connect anywhere in your car. Your whole car metal chassis is ground. So find a ground connection up front. Optionally if you want to run a ground wire from the trunk to the front, you can also do that if you want.
Hi dial2fast, nice video! I'm considering to make the same for a company van, although if I do it it must not alter the structure or drill the fenders. #1Well, bring this to my questions, how do the camera hold up with the rain and car washing? #2The night vision camera also works well in daylight? #3On the video you said it would light about 15 feet, does this mean the camera has a LED or a light that iluminates that much? In advance thanks for your reply, take care ;)
+VinnysU2B #1 Camera is waterproof and no problem with rain or car wash#2 the camera image is crystal clear in daytime#3 these cameras don't use IR LED to light in the dark, but it does require some ambient light for you to see the image (ex: street light) or else it's too dark. Also I think the 15 feet might be what's advertised, but unless it's a lighted area, you will get maybe several feet.
Oh man, this kit is WAY harder to install than the one I got at Best Buy. It was $200 though. Echo master was the brand. I don't think that hole was necessary.
Hi, Please help. I have done the exact same thing as you however the screen is flickering like crazy and unusable. If i dont turn on the engine and go on reverse have it on ignition the image is stable and clear. As soon as I turn the engine and go into reverse gear the image starts flickering. Everything is connected like what you have done and no difference. What is the reason for this? I'm going really mad over this....
Well there is only two wires to power this (12v and ground). The best thing is to check the ground wire with a mulmeter and see if the ground is a solid ground. That means you need to have a good connection back to the car batterys ground. If not, you might have what its called a groung loop and you ned to connect the ground to another ground point on the car that is good.
dial2fast Thanks for your quick reply. I will try this today and get back to you. I read in a forum that I need to install a noise suppressor between the reverse power and camera to solve this problem.
That old install was 6 years ago, and didn't do an install vid. Yes, you can connect the camera to always on by connecting power to ignition 12v instead of reverse lamp. Keep in mind by doing this, you will be increase the run time much more and I can't say what's the longevity of these parts.
Hi there. A very nice video. I found it so useful, thanks for uploading!! But, I need to know if we can use wireless cameras to avoid all the cabling. Thanks again!!
I am not understanding when you say you grounded something at the front?? There are two red leads on each side of the yellow video RCA cable. Rear red lead goes to reverse light correct? The other front red lead goes to the purple or green reverse signal input on the head unit. Correct?? You keep saying the Reverse 12Volt. What does that mean? You are confusing me. Thanks for any help you can give. My head unit is not functioning correctly.
+Petie Wheatstraw In this install, we are only concern with powering up the back camera and front LCD. Both devices need a positive 12v and a chassis ground. We know the back camera gets the power and ground from the back area (as seen in the video). For the front LCD, I wanted to have it turn on ONLY when the car is in reverse. Therefore I will also connect the LCD's power red wire to the reverse wire also. Since the yellow RCA incorporated a red wire, why not just use that built in wire to carry the reverse 12v wire from the back of the car to the front. Otherwise, I will have to run a separate wire. So everything I have said up until now is just for the 12v red wire. The LCD also needs the black ground wire connect to turn on. Note I did not run a ground wire from the back to the front, so you will need to wire a separate ground to the LCD. With both red & black wires connected on the LCD, now when I put the car in reverse, both the camera and LCD will turn on at the same time. If you are connecting the camera to a headunit, then you are not using an external LCD, and your install is different than what I am showing.
Okay thanks, that is what I did not understand and was not specifically pointed out in the video that you were Grounding the LCD monitor. You mentioned you grounded something but didn't catch what you were grounding. I only saw the yellow video RCA cable. I figured it out when I did a continuous test on both sides of the red wire and I used it for my 12v reverse light connections to my head unit and camera. Thanks again.
Jefferson Almonte The red wire allows you to connect the reverse 12V from the backup light in the back of your car up to the front to power the LCD. Up to you if you want to use it, or power the LCD using a different power source.
dial2fast Hello,Sorry not sure what you mean? i have to short red wires at each end of the yellow rca, do you need to connect to a + power back & front of the car with them??got my reverse camera working but it does not come on automatically, I have to turn to dvr on the head unit each time??
richard hills There are different ways a use can connect to power the camera & lcd on. Example: power on with ignition, or in reverse, or constant on, or via a switch. The way I showed in the video is to power the rear camera and the front LCD using the same power source, the reverse light which gives 12v when you put car in reverse. So think how you can get this reverse +12v from the back all the way to the LCD in the front. You can use that built in red wire in the yellow RCA to carry that 12V from the back (connect to reverse light) to the front (to the LCD). Note, depending which kit you bought, some yellow RCA does not have a built in red wire and some do. The one with the red wire is just simply molded into the yellow cable so you don't have to run another wire from the back to the front. That red wire has nothing to do with the yellow video signal. I am not sure how you connected yours to your DVR, but you need to figure out how is the power provided to the camera and LCD to turn it on.
And how I should do that? LCD has its own power cable and video cable as well. So you plugded just the yellow one to the LCD? So please how to make this one power source fot both devices?
Stay away from seller from Asia on these cameras cause shipping will take 6 + weeks (guess how I know :)). Just search on ebay for '170 CMOS Anti Fog Night Vision'. I have had good experience with the seller - buybuysky from the US, same good price.
Good Video but should not use these screw cams. I got mine stolen within a week, its easy to unscrew and cut the wires. I hope the camera is of no use if wires are cut. Better to go for a cam which locks from inside the trim.
Decrease value? If you do it in the center of your bonnet then probably yes, he did that under reg plate man. Every car have hundreds wholes, who can tell if this one in this place is not oryginal? as long as you will do it with a drill not with kitchen knife ofcourse.
So professional video . If it can combine with car rear view display mirror ,it will be more perfect .More about the car interior mirror information please visit www.oemirror.com .
Just bought wireless transmitters for my 09 MKX (factory Nav/Radio display has NO input placed into the circuit boards, but does in 2010 and later, Unreal!). After hearing your interference issues I am going to hard wire the camera/monitor. Glad I saw this - Thanks!
Well I've just installed my reverse camera on me e46 Beemer tourer, this vid helped quite alot as the instructions I've received Erm didn't say anything to help.
I did find, all the red power cables were required to be connected, if any had been left unconnected then no camera signal got sent to the head unit.....
Rca red connects to a 12v power = I used the reverse bulb power, along with the main reverse power feed also required to fit
Radio end red power connects to stereo camera input, along with the rca camera input cable
There's also a number plate replacement bulb/power feed this was taken from the original bulb fitment & works great
I've bought a cheap eBay camera, pictures not 100% but very usable, along with the guide lines
I'll add a simple vid showing a diagram of my fitment.... As I've not shot a video during fitment... It should apply to most if not all installations. The camera operates when the cars put into reverse
Anyway, great vid...... Only real negative would be in using duck tape rather then buying a rubber grommet as that would also safe guard the power cable from rubbing on the drilled hole
Compared to other youtube installs, this is excellent, very well thought out and clean install. Props
Thank you for your comment!
So far the best video which explained what the short red wire come with the RCA is and how to connect it, thanks.
First of all, it's an interesting video. However, it rather makes me either forget installing an aftermarket reversing camera, or go for a wireless one. So much wiring with this wired one! I would have used a rubber grommet for the widened hole, and crimped connectors instead of soldering, but the video gave me some good pointers, so thanks for your effort!
GREATLY appreciate your thoroughness in all facets of installation. One thing I would certainly change though is to not have a bag advertising for wallies store - the single most unethical and largest merchant on the planet. I was sorry to see that in there.
Other than that, MANY thanks and kudo for a very helpful upload here.
Excellent video.
I'm semi-mechanically inclined. Your video demonstrated this isn't a project I want to tackle. If I have one installed, I'll take it to a professional.
Well done. It looks like a lot of work but I guess once you know what you are doing and how to remove the car's various panels it's not that difficult. Very informative. Thanks!
David Armstrong Thank you for your comment!
Thanks for a interesting install video. You did a lot right with the decisions you made. Solder is always better than crimp connects, an you took the time to wire tie and do a clean install without going crazy. Very nice job.
Wired 04 Toyota Rav4 ccd camera today. The other posters are on the money. The red wire on the Yellow RCA cable has to be spliced into the reversing lights as well as the power for the camera itself. The red wire confused me initially. It is only a tail at both ends but it does run inside the cable all the way through. At the front end it has to be joined to the head unit purple wire [labled camera] as even though the RCA is connected the picture wont show on the head unit until this other 12v connection is made,. Cheers
I know when am Finnish doing this and put my car in reverse is should explode 😨 Good video man
Rodane Hamilton LOL
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+Rodane Hamilton what does being from Finland have to do with automobiles combusting?
Huuuuu?
Jesus thinks your spelling sucks.
Crazily professional approach, and videography too!
Very thorough footage and explanation. Whole family watched this installation video over here, haha. I have an Esky monitor and and camera with wireless, which I will try to set up. Thanks for the help. Liked and subscribed.
Thanks for your comment!
I have a taotronix rearcam with tag frame. Going into an '05 trailblazer. Anyway around it is an afternoons job. Thanks for the look at your project. Looks like the same monitor, this taotronics monitor has vid in for front and rear cam. I thought about tapping power from the OEM OnStar Mirror wiring. Glad you reminded me to check the RCA length. I think the tag frame cam came with a 20 foot. I best rough it in and see if I need to get an extra at Radio shack while I am after power tap splicers.
Thanks for the look at your project.
Thanks for your comment. Good luck with your install.
well done! Very detailed and easy to learn.
First, great video. Second, after watching this, I'm not ashamed to say I'm going to pay a mechanic to install my backup reverse camera. Lol
Much better if you tow to wire the camera system to a on off switch, that way the camera comes on when ever you switch it on instead of you have to be in reverse to have it on. The reasons are being able to check the trailer connections as well as being able to put the camera on long before you start the car. When using the camera to hitch the trailer makes it much more usable because you will have to move forward and back a couple times to line the trailer and hitch ball up even with a camera, than when wired to a switch the camera isnt shutting down and turning off all the time.
Yes, I would prefer a switch as well. However, given that you could then switch on the camera and monitor while driving normally, i.e. forwards, I'm not sure whether it's (a) legal to video the car behind you or (b) whether the police might take issue with the live monitor.
Quick question, Is the power connector on the camera /LCD a 5.5mm/2.1mm or 5,5mm/2.5mm? Thinking it might be better to run a power lead to the front of the car to avoid canbus problems....
im doing the same thing for my jeep to make it easier to reverse on the trail thank god i didnt have to drill any holes all wires are hidden and kept inside the vehicle much easier than i thought
Pretty good bang for the buck. Great step by step instal.
Thanks, it's still working great. Check back tomorrow as I will upload another install on a different car.
Looks really easy wow can't believe it thanks for the video
You are very welcome.
Hi, can I ask a lame question? why not use usb camera in stead vga cam. Usb only go by one wire. cheaper .. ?
Very nice.. So clear to follow the steps. Thanks for uploading this video. Keep up!
Online Nowadays Glad video was helpful to you!
to dial to fast,thanx so much for the help,,so the white plug does't need hooked to anything,and the yellow pigtail,bare wires,black is ground, and red is any power source ? AGAIN THANKS FOR THE HELP
Yes, white plug is not used. The rest of the wires as you mentioned are correct. Glad to help!!
I have the same problem with mine,flicking on screen.same leads has yours mate.stop engine put it in revers and works fine,turn on engine put it in revers again black screen and flickering.i have 1 wire black ground and 1 wire red.then two red small wires either end of the two yellow plugs.do I need to connect these two small red wires also or not.i have connected the red wire to the reversing light 12v.do I need to put the ground somewhere else at the back of the car?my unit all in one.sat nav,DVDs player,many more things on it.cheers
good video, I have question about RCA wire to LCD monitor has litter red wire, the red wire how to connect to reverse 12v on the front. thank you
Great video, exactly what I was looking for, thank you.
Cheers!
Great help,good job.Thanks.
help me please. together with the video input yellow plug going to the monitor is a thin red wire marked as reverse. where should i hook it. the car has a separate dvd stereo player and a touch screen monitor. thanks for any response. nice video anyway.
loud and clear, neat work also.
thank you for this! =)
can you rig it to be a surveillance camera instead of a backup camera? for a vehicle with no rear view window.
WOW ITS NICE U POST VIDEOS ON THE WAY NOT TO DO THINGS. GEE WONDER WHY THE FIRST CAMERA DIDNT WORK OUT FOR U? LOL.. IM GIVING U CRAP. AS LONG AS THIS ONE WORKS. U DID KINDA GO A BIT OVER BOARD WITH THE DRILL.. HOWEVER, THESE VIDEOS DO HELP PEOPLE. SO FOR THAT THANK U FOR THE POST. GOOD JOB MAN
you had 3 plugs on the monitor, did you use all the plugs,you kind blew thur that part,thanks for the help
The 3 plugs are as follows: Yellow RCA = main video input; White RCA = Aux video input; Red plug = power from reverse 12V.
Great work and great video dude. Very usefull, fantastic. Thanks for tutorial.
Thanks for your comment
You should use a grommet for the hole.
Great video, I wish I had your skills.
Thanks for that
I have seam Item but im not Understand for what Come one wire for rearview also with LCD ??
Does this work while driving forward as well as backing up in reverse?
Gooday mate. Cheers for the vid. Question: Can I hook up both (Camera and LCD) red wires to the reverse light instead of having 2 separate connections?
Yes, that's how i connected them. Both to reverse light.
I need help.
I drive a Nissan Maxima 04. I have a Pioneer AVH-X1500DVD and bought a Universal camera.
Ok so I have everything installed, the camera works fine while in reverse, the problem is that once I switch to Neutral or Drive or whatever, the screen goes black and appears a legend like when the camera is in use "objects may appears closer..." something like that.
So, apparently the Pioneer have this option that I can use the camera while driving, but I dont have this option ON.
I connected Positive and Negative cables of camera from the reverse bulbs.
Any ideas on what could be wrong?
If you want camera to run constantly you'd have to hook up to your running lights 12v constant power and/ or your ignition switch 12v constant
I'm having trouble, I'm using a monitor that's seems to look the same as yours but can't get it to turn on Ive tried all of the doc power cables in my house. Can you send me the specific voltage and milla amp power you are using? Thanks!
+Evan Anderson It runs off 12v, and not sure about ampere, might be like 200mA. Just connect it direct to your car battery and see if it turns on.
+dial2fast thanks for the reply helped a lot
What kind of LCD screen did you use and can tell which buyer you got it from eBay cause it looks pretty bad ass
Many ebay sellers only sell them for short period of time. So just do a search on '4.3" TFT LCD Car Reverse Rear View' and find a seller with good ratings.
any solutions for a all around RV camera set?
i am wondering if i can have a camera for parking, camera for recording behind, anotehr for front dash and maybe on inside too, i know RVs have side cams as well
Well the ones I installed have 2 inputs, but the button to select the input is on the back which makes it not very easy to get to. Not sure what's out there, but you need to look for some kind of video selector for automotive use.
there are tons of RV back up cameras way cheaper, real night vission, they dont record anything but great for parking, i need something that records : (
got the set from one of online store, but problem is no instuctions , but hey , helpful but i noticed rca wire yellow plug with red wire what is that for, i got mine cut up in 2 ends. need to have that connect or made for ground?
David Wyckoff If you got a yellow RCA with red wire, that's even better because that will allow you to connect the red wire to the reverse 12V and then just run 'one' wire to the front where the LCD is located. Then connect that other end of the red wire (your reverse 12V) to power the LCD. So you don't have to run a separate wire for reverse 12V from back of car to the front.
It already cut.. so attach red wire because it built in 2 conductor wire? I using for permanent on with toggle switch so I can watch my travel trailer
David Wyckoff The red wire built into the RCA is just an extra conductor for you to use to carry reverse 12V from back of car to the front. However you powering your setup, it's up to you if you want to use that wire. You don't have to use it, and you can run your own power wire to your LCD screen, or camera.
When pulling my reverse cam out of my last car, I cut the wire that is a splitter. The wire inside from the camera includes 3 wires.. Yellow, Red, and Black. The splitter before broke these 3 colors into 2 different wires, black and red. Is there any way that I can use these 3 wires or do I need a new camera?
Sorry, not sure what those wires you cut. If it's the RCA cable, then it will be pretty hard to repair.
Hi, I have a problem, with installation, First I want to ask you what did you do with the blue cable, the is 3cabels RED, Black, and blue, the blue cable where should I connect it??
I did Only connect the red and black only in the Reverse back light there I get the Power for Camera and for the TFT Monitor, I suspect that It doesn´t have enough
of power I think..
It works fine but ONLY when the Engine is off. Not on, the power dies...
Help
The blue cable is just a wire I had connected to the reverse 12V of the taillight from a previous install. So I connected the red wire to the blue wire to get revers 12V power. Your install should not have a blue cable but only a red and black. Red goes to reverse 12V and Black goes to ground. As to your unit does not work properly, where did you attached your ground? Make sure you secure your ground to a GOOD ground on the chassis of the car. Best to check everything with a voltmeter if you are unsure.
Thanks you for a answer. I have a Blue wire so I will try to test that first, and change the ground position. But it very interesting why I´t work when the Car is off. after 3sec I star the car it go black, it seems that it´s not enough of power...
I well try first like you sad. Thanks.
+AlfaHanen1
Probably figured it out by now, but the blue wire on some monitors is used to automatically switch to the backup camera video input, when the blue wire is supplied with 12V from the backup lighting circuit. If it's not connected it would display video from the first video input.
Thanks for the great video, I'm trying to install this exact camera. Everything makes perfect sense to me up until about 15:05...
The yellow RCA has a red wire coming out at both ends. I assumed both needed to be connected to a 12v power source... You start talking about "reverse 12v" and a ground under the dash and I am lost :(. Did you connect the small red wire to ground? What wire did you ground at that point? I thought all that was left at this point is the yellow RCA and short red wire, with nothing left to be grounded.
Any help would be appreciated! :) I'm sure I must be misunderstanding something stupid...
+Gawdat The LCD has 3 connections. 1 red power wire, 1 black ground wire, 1 yellow RCA cable. That red wire built into the RCA cable is just a convenience for you to connect the reverse 12V from the back of the car all the way to the front. You don't have to use it if you don't want to, but you need to somehow provide 12V to power that LCD on. Think of it this way, how else are you going to get the LCD to turn on when you put your car in reverse. The black ground wire can connect anywhere in your car. Your whole car metal chassis is ground. So find a ground connection up front. Optionally if you want to run a ground wire from the trunk to the front, you can also do that if you want.
Hi dial2fast, nice video! I'm considering to make the same for a company van, although if I do it it must not alter the structure or drill the fenders.
#1Well, bring this to my questions, how do the camera hold up with the rain and car washing?
#2The night vision camera also works well in daylight?
#3On the video you said it would light about 15 feet, does this mean the camera has a LED or a light that iluminates that much?
In advance thanks for your reply, take care ;)
+VinnysU2B #1 Camera is waterproof and no problem with rain or car wash#2 the camera image is crystal clear in daytime#3 these cameras don't use IR LED to light in the dark, but it does require some ambient light for you to see the image (ex: street light) or else it's too dark. Also I think the 15 feet might be what's advertised, but unless it's a lighted area, you will get maybe several feet.
Oh man, this kit is WAY harder to install than the one I got at Best Buy. It was $200 though. Echo master was the brand. I don't think that hole was necessary.
Hi, Please help. I have done the exact same thing as you however the screen is flickering like crazy and unusable. If i dont turn on the engine and go on reverse have it on ignition the image is stable and clear. As soon as I turn the engine and go into reverse gear the image starts flickering. Everything is connected like what you have done and no difference. What is the reason for this? I'm going really mad over this....
Well there is only two wires to power this (12v and ground). The best thing is to check the ground wire with a mulmeter and see if the ground is a solid ground. That means you need to have a good connection back to the car batterys ground. If not, you might have what its called a groung loop and you ned to connect the ground to another ground point on the car that is good.
dial2fast
Thanks for your quick reply. I will try this today and get back to you. I read in a forum that I need to install a noise suppressor between the reverse power and camera to solve this problem.
Where is the video for the 1st rear view camera installation? Can you also wire the rear view camera to permanently be on.even when you are on drive?
That old install was 6 years ago, and didn't do an install vid. Yes, you can connect the camera to always on by connecting power to ignition 12v instead of reverse lamp. Keep in mind by doing this, you will be increase the run time much more and I can't say what's the longevity of these parts.
Hi there. A very nice video. I found it so useful, thanks for uploading!! But, I need to know if we can use wireless cameras to avoid all the cabling. Thanks again!!
I have used a wireless backup camera in my other car before and it had a lot of interference.
dial2fast Thanks!!
How do you take the trunk cover? at 1:50. You show yourself taking off a hard cover but mine is soft. What do i do?
Different manufacturers will use different method to secure the liners. Look for clips underneath or plastic clips on the outside, and pop them off.
I am not understanding when you say you grounded something at the front?? There are two red leads on each side of the yellow video RCA cable. Rear red lead goes to reverse light correct? The other front red lead goes to the purple or green reverse signal input on the head unit. Correct?? You keep saying the Reverse 12Volt. What does that mean? You are confusing me. Thanks for any help you can give. My head unit is not functioning correctly.
+Petie Wheatstraw In this install, we are only concern with powering up the back camera and front LCD. Both devices need a positive 12v and a chassis ground. We know the back camera gets the power and ground from the back area (as seen in the video). For the front LCD, I wanted to have it turn on ONLY when the car is in reverse. Therefore I will also connect the LCD's power red wire to the reverse wire also. Since the yellow RCA incorporated a red wire, why not just use that built in wire to carry the reverse 12v wire from the back of the car to the front. Otherwise, I will have to run a separate wire. So everything I have said up until now is just for the 12v red wire. The LCD also needs the black ground wire connect to turn on. Note I did not run a ground wire from the back to the front, so you will need to wire a separate ground to the LCD. With both red & black wires connected on the LCD, now when I put the car in reverse, both the camera and LCD will turn on at the same time. If you are connecting the camera to a headunit, then you are not using an external LCD, and your install is different than what I am showing.
Okay thanks, that is what I did not understand and was not specifically pointed out in the video that you were Grounding the LCD monitor. You mentioned you grounded something but didn't catch what you were grounding. I only saw the yellow video RCA cable.
I figured it out when I did a continuous test on both sides of the red wire and I used it for my 12v reverse light connections to my head unit and camera. Thanks again.
You make a very good video pleasant change.
Thanks for your comment!
Hey i really need help. My camera came with a yellow rca but each yellow rca has a little red wire. Where does that red wire go to?
Jefferson Almonte The red wire allows you to connect the reverse 12V from the backup light in the back of your car up to the front to power the LCD. Up to you if you want to use it, or power the LCD using a different power source.
dial2fast Hello,Sorry not sure what you mean? i have to short red wires at each end of the yellow rca, do you need to connect to a + power back & front of the car with them??got my reverse camera working but it does not come on automatically, I have to turn to dvr on the head unit each time??
richard hills There are different ways a use can connect to power the camera & lcd on. Example: power on with ignition, or in reverse, or constant on, or via a switch. The way I showed in the video is to power the rear camera and the front LCD using the same power source, the reverse light which gives 12v when you put car in reverse. So think how you can get this reverse +12v from the back all the way to the LCD in the front. You can use that built in red wire in the yellow RCA to carry that 12V from the back (connect to reverse light) to the front (to the LCD). Note, depending which kit you bought, some yellow RCA does not have a built in red wire and some do. The one with the red wire is just simply molded into the yellow cable so you don't have to run another wire from the back to the front. That red wire has nothing to do with the yellow video signal. I am not sure how you connected yours to your DVR, but you need to figure out how is the power provided to the camera and LCD to turn it on.
good job friend,
so you used 1 reverse light power source to power both devices the camera and monitor?
Yes
dial2fast ok thanks
And how I should do that? LCD has its own power cable and video cable as well. So you plugded just the yellow one to the LCD? So please how to make this one power source fot both devices?
Lukáš Taclík Split the power wire to 2 wires and run it to camera and to the LCD.
dial2fast I will try. Thanks a lot, hope you´re still availiable for questions. :)
Nice work
great video.. have question: is need a relay between camera and reverse wire?
+Salah AlDahash No
How is the camera now? I want to get the same camera.
Still working great. No problem at all.
can u do lcd with camera revers and run vidéos on it ?
Good job
For a $12 camera, that seems really good, do you have seller info still?
Stay away from seller from Asia on these cameras cause shipping will take 6 + weeks (guess how I know :)). Just search on ebay for '170 CMOS Anti Fog Night Vision'. I have had good experience with the seller - buybuysky from the US, same good price.
dial2fast Thanks, I found one for $12 and change, should be here Thursday. I will get it installed to see what I think, hope it works well.
How long would you say it took you to install, start to finish? - a couple of hours?
good job bro
Thanks!
Do you have a link to the camera? Can it record video? I see that this was back in 2014 so how is it so far? Thanks
This is a reversing camera for backing up. Does not record. Still works great!
Recording depends not on the camera but the inside unit to which camera is connected.
how long is the entire process?
That depends on how experienced you are with car install, and how clean of a job you want it to be. For me, usually takes about 3 hours.
How would i run it to have stay even while in drive
Connect the power to ignition 12V
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It's brutal to see drills on car's sheet metal especially when folks lives in the salty winter belt zone.
Yea but if u put cables price also u will get to 40 like all the other kits.
wow, too much work for me but thanks for sharing.
Me too.
14:45 - that is a coupler, not an adaptor
And that folks is how you get moisture and water in the trunk by NOT sealing the hole properly! Just dont use tejp!
it is possible to record ?
No
All he had to do was cut the wire to feed it through the smaller hole, then reattach it when it went through.
where do you live, so I can just pay you to do this lmao
Good Video but should not use these screw cams. I got mine stolen within a week, its easy to unscrew and cut the wires. I hope the camera is of no use if wires are cut. Better to go for a cam which locks from inside the trim.
Aakash Dev who wants to still a 15 $ camera from a car?
dang thats way too much work . Why go through all that trouble.
wow, this is not for amateur, u must ruin all car, if i open it, i will never return parts on same place, will have more parts :)
No awards for camerawork here.
I think drilling the hole in the body of car will decrease the value of your car if its new :)
+Vajahatalee yes, I would cut the cable and fit through existing hole, then solder cable together and use shrink tubing.
Decrease value? If you do it in the center of your bonnet then probably yes, he did that under reg plate man. Every car have hundreds wholes, who can tell if this one in this place is not oryginal? as long as you will do it with a drill not with kitchen knife ofcourse.
It will definitely devalue the car. Some people won't mind. I will.
So professional video . If it can combine with car rear view display mirror ,it will be more perfect .More about the car interior mirror information please visit www.oemirror.com .
GET SOMEONE TO TAKE VIDEO
That's a freaking nightmare!
That's a freaking nightmare!