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Old 10-03-2024, 05:15 PM   #7
jakewalter
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Re: Rear camera installation

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Originally Posted by Bandit130 View Post
Couldn't you tap into the backup light wires at the rear of the truck near the bumper?
Yes I can however I was hoping to connect the wire closer so I didn’t have to run it all of the way back.

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Originally Posted by Dead Parrot View Post
2nd the idea of tapping into the Neutral Safety Switch. IIRC, it normally also handles the backup lights.
I will have to check the neutral safety switch. That would be a great place.

[/quote] Is this main power for the camera or some kind of activation signal for one that is already booted up? It would kinda suck if you have to wait many seconds for the camera to go through a boot up cycle before you can begin moving back.[/quote]

The camera has a four pin plug. One of those wires controls the backup monitor. That’s the wire that needs to be connected to the reverse lights.
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