How to install a car backup camera on your car

Nov 23
06:19

2011

Woody Su

Woody Su

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Insert the power supply for the car camera display monitor into the cigarette lighter should plug on the car's dashboard.

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As we know insert the power supply for the car camera display monitor into the cigarette lighter should plug on the car's dashboard. Auto Aftermarket car cameras mostly are wireless,How to install a car backup camera on your car Articles so there is no need many connection to make between the view monitor which places on the dash and the car camera which installs at the rear license plate. But, the camera needs power, as does the monitor.

The car's reversing lights supplies a conveniently placed power source for the camera that switches the camera on only when needed. The view monitor display on the dashboard uses power from the cigarette lighter plug.

You'll Need Car upholstery removal tool, Drill and bit, Wire strippers, Grommet and Electrical tape.

Process1

Remove the plastic or carpet panel on the inside of the trunk behind the license plate and below the trunk lid. If your car is an SUV or something similar, expose the innards inside the tailgate.

Process 2

Install the camera. Remove the two license plate bolts and insert them through the camera bolt holes and back onto the car. Use the license plate light hole to put the wiring through to the trunk.

Process 3

Run the red and white cable from the car camera you have installed on the license plate frame to a reversing light housing inside the car. The license plate light can supply a convenient hole, or simply drill a new hole and weatherize it with a grommet.

Process 4

Trim and strip 1/4 inch of plastic sheathing off the end of the wire at the reversing light housing. Identify the car wires that offer power to the reversing lights. Identify them by tracing the wiring back from the reversing light bulb connector. Strip 1/4- inch of plastic sheathing and off the wire. This should be at a convenient, easy to reach location--the middle is fine. Wrap the car camera wires around the reversing light wires, match red wire to red and black wire to black. Seal with electrical tape.

Process 5

Attach the display monitor to a convenient position on the dashboard. Use the contained hook and loop tape. Insert the power supply from the view monitor into the cigarette lighter plug on the car's dashboard. Test and then replace the plastic or carpet panel.

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