Have it all set up...just need to know how to get to the 12v reverse wire.

Thanks!

 

With most tranny's, it comes out of the shifter.

I keep leaving my Helms at the shop...who has one?

 

soo how hard is it to install one of these cameras? Ive been pondering the idea for some time now. How hard would it be and how expensive? What type of cameras do u need?

 

i usually pull the bulb out for reverse lights, then find the same wire in drivers kick area going back and check it again for reverse light voltage.....takes about 5 min.

 

I purchased Dom's navi/dvd converter for my TSX which has an extra video input for a rearview camera. So everytime you put the car in reverse the navi screen transitions over to the camera. I figured since it's there, might as well use it.

Two stumbling blocks i'm trying to get over though:

1) Locating the 12v reverse wire in the car that the converter's wires need to splice into. Grounding it was simple.

2) Drilling a perfect sized hole through the metal for the camera to slip snug into next to the license plate frame. Not sure yet what approach to take for this

I have read from vendors on this forum that Icon (spelling?) cameras are really good and preferred. I bought a C-7 night vision color camera with wide angle lens off of ebay. I'm hoping it will be good quality...


I installed the unit in the trunk and would prefer to tap into the 12v reverse wire from inside the trunk. I have a TSX and no voltage meter to test wire voltage. Anyone already know what color the wire is or where it may be located in the trunk area?

 

In the 8 pin connector going into the navi unit pin # 5 (Green Wire) sees +12v when in reverse. This allows the navi to move backwards when reversing.