It shows an optional hardwired installation in the photos. Does this mean that it will work full time when the car is on, instead of just in reverse?
142324
the only 12 volt source should be reverse light unless you introduce power from another source,i tied mine to fuse panel and put it on a switch,so i could check trailer coupling at any time
142325
Why would you need to see behind your vehicle if you are going forward? Why would you hardwire something that you can install wireless?
1222373
Depends on how professional you are as a DIYer. There are things you can do during the installation procedure which will render your vehicle useless if you're not careful. If you have a solid foundation of knowledge in automotive electronics (as in just knowing what's what in a car when you're pulling it apart and intercepting existing wires), then you can do it yourself like I did. But if this is new territory for you, I would suggest you have a professional do it for you.
345229
The only difference is how it is hooked up. If hooked up to reverse then will only turn on when in reverse. I have mine as rear view, powered full time. Hope this helps.
30427
Connect the Red Wire to your the wire going to one of your Backup Lights and the Black Wire to the chassis making sure that you have a good ground. The idea is for the camera to turn on when I put the vehicle transmission in reverse.
150326
This is kind of difficult to connect as you need to identify the wire which send current to the reverse lights and connect it to that.... For every vehicle it's different hence I would suggest you get a technician to sort that out for you
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.
1115026
This is the main unit that plugs into a hard wired receptor that incorporates the 12 volt power and cb radio antenna. Mine is hard wired behind the dash panel & fixed in place at the bottom of the dash with two screws, but was factory installed by Newmar in a class A motorhome. If you are unsure where/how to connect then likely best take it to a technician.
2029694
in order to sense things close to the ground sensors are better placed in the bumper. Yes, then it will only come on when you have the car in reverse
2155167
Mine is working great, you need to take it to a professional car stereo to install it property for you to get the correct pictures on reverse.
841262
Well it needs power at all times ,is a other plug on your car ? If not, the bulls eye comes with a hard wire is very easey to install, dosent take mor than 5 min
1750960
If you are not replacing the housing and it is the same housing then they just plug in if not the same housing as the existing then yes it will need to be hardwired
2080960
Something is wired wrong. You have to pull two different hot wire power sources. One for the Backup Camera at the 'rear' of the vehicle that taps into the hot reverse vehicle backup light wire, and one at the 'front' of the vehicle for the Monitor as well. Both the front and the rear must in addition be grounded to vehicle body ground. The hot wire source at the front of Vehicle Monitor can be any hot vehicle wire tie in but must be away from the fuse box to help prevent engine ignition 'run' static. I will hand draw a wiring diagram and return to this post and put it up in a while.
1724425
I wired mine always on when the key is on. However, if you want you can wire it to come on with putting it in reverse.
1664272
It's wired to be on anytime the interior lights have power. Like other responses, it depends how you wire it.
998584
This item is made to plug in to a prewire factory outlet/socket. If you vehicle already has one, there is not wiring involved. It just plugs in and you attach with four screws. If you vehicle does NOT have the harness/plug you will need to purchase the both pieces and wire it into the light circuits. Probably best left to an expert.
1588391
The way I have it wired, it comes on when I put the van in reverse. It shuts off automatically when it is in drive.
992495
Hi;It is VERY important to have a professional installer instal this kind of item for you, one wrong wire and you can damage not only the item but also components of your car. Naturally we can also not give advice over an email or a forum.Ariya