Installed joying Android head unit couple weeks back , just now wiring back up camera .
looking for a signal wire that is hot only in reverse , is there one under the dash or do I need to run into the rear harness ?
any ideas .

 

Not to change your mind, but I wired my camera up to be on all the time via an ignition hot wire that way I could use the camera anytime I wanted instead of only when in reverse. This is especially helpful for my truck because I have a manual transmission and sit in neutral a lot when looking at the camera screen.

In order to view the camera screen, I simply select the camera icon on the stereo and it is there, even if I am going 65 MPH down the road.

But, to answer your question directly I am not sure if there is a wire under the dash, but you might be able to find some more information by looking for a wiring schematic for our era of trucks through Google.

 

Sometimes my wife or daughter drive so I want it to be as " automatic " as possible .
searched found black and pink wire for trailer wiring under master cylinder going to try that .
thanks.

 

I understand your logic behind the decision, let us know how it goes.

 

Doesn't state Year. So, Reverse Trailer Relay next to Brake Reservoir.

 

Mine is automatic and it can select it manually through my Pioneer head unit. Best of both worlds. I also have a second cam that I can select. I currently have it pointing at my 3 month old so I can check on her in the. Back seat.

 

I wired mine in backup only. My hookup was under the steering column. Reference backup light power in wiring diagram for your yr/model.
Like your idea for full time though. I have a little Pyle mounted on windshield in my 2000 f350 7.3. Wife got it for me for Christmas 2 yrs ago. Works great and night vision is great.

 

Splice into reverse lights.

 

The blk/pink on my zf6 dead ends into the reverse sensor atop the trans which then becomes blue leading to the rear. I spliced into it for more reverse lights

 

thanks for replies.
going to try and get this done some time this week.

 

I tapped into the wire under the fuse box. I will have to double check to see which wire I connected it to. I have mine coming on when I put it in reverse.




- I unbolted the fuse panel.
- removed the connector from the back.
- removed the push pin from the back of the connector
- stripped the wire back
- soldered another wire onto it
- used heat shrink to cover it.
- re-installed.

results:






Tim M

 

Found another picture online. I believe its the one I used when I was doing my search for which wire to tap into.

---Black and Pink wire---



Tim M

 

I remember the first time I backed up with the camera - I was dancing a jig. I set mine to have a reverse image, to sync up with the rearview mirror.