DIY Rear Camera Wiring Route

[jcslocum]

Originally Posted by rlchurch

I just installed a wireless backup camera and thanks for the guidance. Removing the back bumper was not an obvious move, but it made the process much more straightforward.

The camera manufacturer recommends not connecting the camera to the backup lights, but to a switched 12v supply that is on when the ignition is on. There must be such a supply in the trunk, but if someone could give me some guidance they will save me from just hunting with a multimeter.

I used the back up light feed, for both the camera and the wireless transmitter. No reason why not!!

[BRAN]

Originally Posted by jcslocum

I used the back up light feed, for both the camera and the wireless transmitter. No reason why not!!

Well, they say the transmitter takes >10secs to set up the Wifi connection. They recommend to let the transmitter/camera run all the time, as soon as ignition is turned on.
Constant power/Dauerplus is not recommended, as it draws too much power, and the backup-light power feed should be too slow.

I guess you don't confirm that.