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Old Dec 4, 2016 | 05:03 PM
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Back up camera

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 .
 
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Old Dec 4, 2016 | 05:22 PM
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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.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2016 | 06:02 PM
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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 .
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Old Dec 4, 2016 | 06:10 PM
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I understand your logic behind the decision, let us know how it goes.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2016 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by lpzd
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 .
Doesn't state Year. So, Reverse Trailer Relay next to Brake Reservoir.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2016 | 09:13 PM
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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.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2016 | 09:42 PM
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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.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2016 | 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by lpzd
any ideas .
Splice into reverse lights.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2016 | 05:35 AM
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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
 
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thanks for replies.
going to try and get this done some time this week.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2016 | 02:34 PM
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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:






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Old Dec 5, 2016 | 02:49 PM
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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---



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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.
 
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