Back-up Camera on a 911?

[mthomas58]

Originally Posted by axvel

Ohh i have had it in for the past 2 years with no problems. Sure you can come and see it, no heat, up there. I only did it since it's the Fiberglass tail and pretty much has no value. BTW i don't need a switch i connected the camera to a wire in the backup light so it turns on when the gear is in reverse.

Just to clarify, my switch is for manual camera activation, It othewise operates the same as yours with automatic activation when in reverse. Noticed a couple of rocker switches under your ash tray (the look like window switches) - what are those? Overall, very nice install.

[axvel]

Ha, you noticed, those are temporary window switches. I had a car with manual cranks, then decided that i cannot live with them so i installed electric motors and ran the window switches under the dash. I'm not looking for a perfection, its a temporary but does the job.

Originally Posted by mthomas58

Just to clarify, my switch is for manual camera activation, It othewise operates the same as yours with automatic activation when in reverse. Noticed a couple of rocker switches under your ash tray (the look like window switches) - what are those? Overall, very nice install.

[DRACO A5OG]

Hey Mark,

I attempted to tap my reverse light trigger (Grey/Brown Wire) in the engine bay but for some certain reason I can't get power to the camera. Tested it with a 9 volt source to make sure the camera works and got a picture on my receiver/display.

Did you tap with the black or red wire from the camera and where did you ground the remaining wire?

TIA,

Jim

[mthomas58]

Originally Posted by DRACO A5OG

Hey Mark,

I attempted to tap my reverse light trigger (Grey/Brown Wire) in the engine bay but for some certain reason I can't get power to the camera. Tested it with a 9 volt source to make sure the camera works and got a picture on my receiver/display.

Did you tap with the black or red wire from the camera and where did you ground the remaining wire?

TIA,

Jim

Jim, it's been a while since I did the install. IIRC the trigger wire from LCD Screen harness runs to the reverse light for the tap - it's a "trigger" not the source of power for the camera. Camera is powered from a switched circuit (ignition "on") and is essentially on when the car in running. When its "triggered" by putting the car in Reverse, the input source on the LCD Screen auto-switches to "Back-up Camera". So, red wire to switched power source, black wire to ground and RCA lead to your monitor screen.

Hope this helps.

[DRACO A5OG]

Oh Hey Mark,

Thank you for the quick reply, I really apprecaite it.

"always ACC on". Wow, I did not know that. Funny, I always thought once in reverse that would be the power source.

Now that makes sense, because my head unit has the ability to turn on at low speeds coming to a stop. I was trying to figure out how the head unit can turn on if the reverse lead is not activated.

That is why I assume you placed a manual override switch to control the power input to the camera. I will need a switch too because my camera has both infra red and exterior lights mounted around it.

Thanks Brother!

[mthomas58]

Performed a switcheroo today. Moved the Pioneer camera to the SUV and installed a new Alpine camera integrated in an Alpine frame. Much cleaner install, plus I like the the higher camera mounting position.

From this:



To this:

[DRACO A5OG]

Just my 2 cents, but I like the more sutle look of the first position.

I'm biased because mine is tucted under the tag.