How do you actually install/hook up this thing properly? I have a bumper cam on the way, but so far, I can't see how to run/hook up the pwr/vid cables
1081010
Well for starters you have to run an accessory wire that will turn on when you turn on the vehicle. Then next you have to locate the wire that sends the signal to the reverse light so when the vehicle is in reverse that will power on the camera. The not so easy part is the running of the video wire YELLOW from the camera to the monitor. Some cars you can run it under the carpet others the headliner what ever is easy.
1081011
Used the camera specific for my car (Infinity G35) and it is coming as replacement of the standard license plate light to the combination as light and camera. Than I used the wireas coming to the reverse light and ran the cable thru the wall behind the rear seats (opening in the body's wall). On the dash board we have a little compartment for the little staff so we ran the cable to it under the carper beside the door openings and connected to the display mounted on the door. So now if I need I can close the door of this compartment and display is disappearing.
1081012
Have not had a chance yet to hook it up, my idea is to attach to my tractor in such away I. An see the implements better when hooking up.. Sorry not much help...Ca
1081013
I just put one with in our tractor... you need power to both the camera and the monitor... there should be cables ... then from the monitor you should use the yellow cable and then connect that to the video cable. I practiced on a lwn mower battery with some connects to see how it works... If you are using for just a back up the power to the camera should come from you back up lights... since they would be triggered when you are in reverse.
1081014
Tie both the LCD and Camera cables together and take power from one of your back up lights, T tap the backup light feed.
195809
Pretty straightforward install. I put a rugged ridge HD 8500# in mine in about an hour. Depending on what size you might have to trim some of the metal off the bumper mount like it points out in the instructions. Mine dropped in just fine though.
332336
Run your wires along the frame of the vehicle tie with cable ties and pass it through the firewall, at a rubber boot that existing wires go through ,then hook them to the monitor. The camera is hooked to the backup light wire on the truck by a pinch on connector then hook up the ground wire to any solid ground screw or bolt.
414182
On the back of the camera there is a short tail with a yellow connector and a black connector. Also in the box that the camera comes in, you should have a coiled wire with a yellow connector on each end. You should have another coiled wire with a red plug on one end and a red and black wire on the other end. You hook up the yellow plug on the camera to one of the yellow plugs on the coiled wire. The other yellow plug on the coiled wire needs to be connected to the video screen that you are using for a backup screen. The coiled wire with the red plug is the power cord. The red plug goes into the black plug on the camera lead and the bare red and black wires at the other end of the coiled wire with the red plug go to the power and ground. Most people hookup the red lead to the power side of a backup light and the black wire to a convenient ground. That way when you put your vehicle in reverse and the backup lights go on so does the camera. Hope this is helpful.
330920
If you can do some electrical stuff yourself at home, you can install it yourself. Otherwise go to tech. It does involve connecting the camera to the rear brake light power source and the display itself to some power source (Either use the aux power from the Cigarette Lighter Adapter (messy wires), or use the cabin light source from the ceiling of the car (I used this).
1414531
I think there were install instructions...maybe I was just refered to amazon to watch the video? The video was great. I think it would be difficult to include it all in writing if you want to get it right. The video is kind of a must in my opinion.
1697611
I havent installed mine yet, i think im going to take it to a shop. Hope u get it figured out
2182010
I wish I could help you. a friend installed mine as well I have no idea what he did but it works flawless every time.
1384008
Try using a power supply of 2000mA+. And it may be your video/power cable. Use the largest cable you can find. You may have too much resistance for the length traveled. It fixed my issue. I too thought it was the camera going bad. Its just a power hog!
1930762
I have ordered this item but have not had time to do the install yet. I will be following this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tv2Uq2oiFBAHope this helps! - Tony
953562
Check out very similar instructions at http://whelen.com/install/130/13015.pdf. (I have not yet tried these instructions, but they look like the hot ticket.)
1839161
I'm not sure what you are asking. I CAN tell you it's a slam dunk installation. Just be sure to set your valves properly once assembled. If you are after low end torque and a lopey, wicked sounding, idle this cam delivers.
1072301
They have an install video on their website under customer support. However, it is rather self explanatory (and comes with instructions). If you do not get it on the fist try, you should be able to figure it out easily for the second go round.
499468
You need to follow the instructions in the Manual. It is available online if you don't have the hard copy that comes with the equipment. The hardest part is getting the bumper head off which you need to do if there is tangled or broken line within the assembly.
578097
There are about 3 different things that you can look for 1st make sure you still have power to the camera unit itself and that the wire is not come undone from the camera. The 2nd thing you would want to check is that the video feed cable is still okay and that it has not come undone and then 3rd, if you can reach the video connector you can take a regular camcorder and connect the video feed from your camcorder to your head unit and see if you get a picture if not, are you sure that it is switching to the video. If you happen to have used a bypass connector so that you could see the videos in the car while you were driving. It is possible that if that unit shorted it could blank out your head unit if it's none of those things and I'm assuming you've already disconnected and reconnected the unit at least once. Then I would say that you have a defective head unit, depending on how old the unit as it may be covered under warranty. I hope this helps a little bit at least. I really hope it fixes either way, I hope you have a good evening
1408431
I was kinda wondring the same thing. Im looking for a rear camera for car when driving or when sitting still at red light. Hope someone can send me to the right product.
2269230
the monitor is built into the new r/view mirror and snaps over your existing mirror. u then have to supply a power souce to the mirror with included wires. the camera bolts onto your license plate mounting holes(top holes). then u have to connect the camera to the reverse lights for power when put into reverse and the black wire to a good ground. good luck. buster