More, how to install a Backup camera in your car

[@tyreekrichardson9909]

Hey...Yu did a awesome job with explaining what exactly is going on and why in this video man this is the best I have seen being that I really didn't get what I needed out of it Yu really did a awesome job man!!!🎉

[@BradPitcher]

Thank you! I have watched several videos about installing backup cameras and this is the only one suggesting powering the camera from accessory power. Exactly what I was looking for, and this is not the first time I have found what I was looking for on your channel, so you have a new sub here!

[@kge420]

1/18/20 and still relevant. Getting ready to install a backup camera in my Jeep WJ with an Alpine iLX-W650. Very clear instructions here. Thanks

[@marklinton4567]

I was struggling getting a camera RCA through the boot at the top of the hatch and your technique of soap, pulling the plastic out of the ends of the grommet and pulling the RCA backwards totally helped me out. I wish I'd found the video last night. It would have saved me hours of frustration.

[@chex313]

The advice on getting through the boot is priceless....I spent 2 hours trying to get through my Grand Cherokee boot until I remembered to use soap (Face in Hands) I had already watched this vid and didn't remember...and although I didn't have a giant sized zip tie...The way the guys looped it makes it much easier. You can't appreciate this stuff until you tangle with it yourself..Great channel ...I stopped getting anything done cause I am always watching!

[@lamarwilliams1097]

Sir, just add a backup camera to my 2016 Ram JVC KW-V850BT head unit, your video tutorial really helped me to resolved camera problems. You are a blessing. Keep up the good work!

[@markval7614]

probably the best backup camera install video i’ve watched! Very thorough!

[@christopherchavis710]

This Video just saved me a huge headache and a ton of stress... Trying to hook up my F-350 with backup camera and this is EXACTLY what I needed!! Thank you so much

[@gldixon86]

Omg thank you this is my head unit an I bought a backup camera but was so lost this will be a amazing step by step thank you for all u guys do.

[@Crazygaucho62]

WhyI didn’t watch this video BEFORE, installing the camera ! Now I only have power to the camera when I’m in reverse not being able to set parking assistant ....... thanks a lot

[@motrerobinson8203]

I have the same issue, just had these guys install a pioneer dmh 2500 radio and a back up camera in my Buick lucerne, now the park assist won’t even turn on! Charged me a arm and leg for them to mess my car up, I was pissed

[@MervsServiceSecrets]

Great tutorial but this might be worth pointing out. Some license plate style units now have bright LEDs that activate when power is delivered to the camera at night. So, if you are constantly powering that kind of a camera those bright LEDs will be on even if you are not in reverse gear. Might be worth considering. Correct me if I am wrong. -Merv Himself

[@pcon530]

How do I fix that problem I'm having it right now

[@Gorilla_Jones]

Yup, don’t do what these guys are recommending. You only want this camera when your in reverse.

[@brianh8870]

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[@168grhp]

Thanks for pointing this out!

[@rbjoseph25]

And yet you make something I've done 100 times so interesting.... And i learned something, why you put bullet connectors on which wire. Makes sense. Great job as always.

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

+Joseph Inman thank you!

[@chuckcollingwood5303]

Thanks Guys for your time and knowledge! So many you tube videos are done by people that really don't know what they are doing and its clear you do. I spent a long time in the auto repair business and its nice to see someone that's not installing something in their driveway. Its nice to see you have the right tools and knowledge. Its appreciated. And I got a few new ways to do things like using a big modified nylon tie strap as a snake. Ive been using electricians tapes for pulling wires, nice to have options.

[@blitzcrusher299]

Thanks for this video. You helped me get through some mental blocks I had regarding running power and how to hide the cord. I was able to install a new Pioneer AVH-211EX and a BOYO backup camera in my 2004 Honda Pilot and everything works great.

[@slseanlittle4]

I cant stop watching all your videos, lucky for me there is alot of content, keep up the good work

[@stacyturner1317]

Not sure how I didn't find your videos 2 weeks ago when I STARTED installing my new in dash unit with a back up camera, but man, I'm sure glad I found it today. You guys explain this better than any other channel I've watched for this, and I watched A LOT. Why doesn't everybody wire them up the way you do. It makes it SOOOOOO much easier. I've been trying for 2 WEEKS to get mine working. Granted, I complicated mine a bit because I have a previously installed rear view mounted dual dash cam and backup camera that I'm trying to splice together with the indash. I really don't want to lose my front dash cam's recording feature, so if you guys can give me any kind of hints about how to wire them both up together, or if they can't be wired together (which is what I suspect because the rear view mounted dash cam is on the back of that touch screen and I don't think my cheap little indash will support picture in picture), is there a way to wire it so that I will get the rear camera view on both, and then the dash cam would have to still project to the touch screen on the rear view mount. NOBODY has a video even close to telling you how to do that? And the rear view mirror touch screen currently gets it's power from a 12 volt plug, and I have the port that it's plugged into on a kill switch that I switch off when I stop the engine. I KNOW there's a better way to do that.

[@CarAudioInc]

It's funny because I've done a few backup cameras but I watched anyway. I enjoy these videos, and I often pick up a new trick or two. Never done learning, thanks guys!!

[@ttss5726]

I agree i never new that the positive on cameras is looped and you can cut the camera side red off. Learned something new

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

+thornygravy thank you 👍

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

+Tt Ss learning can be fun👍

[@Jez1963UK]

That was absolutely brilliant. I've just bought a reverse camera and the instructions on mine aren't that great (my car is a Honda Accord with a built in OEM sat/nav/gps screen). The way you explained the power for the camera at the beginning and under what circumstances you might want to use that red wire cleared my confusion with my unit (that these accessories aren't only for my type of vehicle but for all the others out there too, including aftermarket head units). Thank you soooooo much!

[@leasegrandcayman8747]

I connected everything as per the video as I connected the red "power" wire to the "back up" lights. I did that, because the "back up" lights only get power when the car is put into "reverse." Since I only want my rear view camera to work when my car is in "reverse," I thought that this is the logical way to do it. Well, I am getting a "No Video Signal" message on a black screen! Any advice?

[@awesomewade21]

I just need to clarify. So you splice the power wire on the camera to the 12v switched power on the radio harness and you connect the purple wire to the reverse light 12v wire? That's how I understood it. Please correct me if I am wrong.

[@MikeMacias]

Can't figure this part out... What did you do with the black wire that the instructions wanted tapped into the reverse light? You capped off the red, but it looks like the black is still dangling.

[@bangyahead1]

It answered enough questions for me to say "Uh, yeah, I'll pay someone else to do it." You explain things very well and I think I'm going to leave this one to the pros.

[@jaygee471]

Hey Dean and Fernando, I have already connected the cam using the reverse light as a power source. Now, I want continuous power so I can use the "cam view" feature as you described. Can I just tap into the accessory wire behind the Pioneer and splice it to the red cam wire (near the rca male)? Of course the red cam wire is already connected to the reverse gear wire off the Pioneer currently. Will this accomplish my goal? Thanks for all the awesome video over the years!

[@NotSoFast71]

Thanks for this video. Today I am getting a Sony xav-ax1000 stereo installed in my 2011 Ford Ranger and will be installing a license plate frame backup camera myself next week. Without your video, I would have just spliced the power wire directly to the reverse wire and wondered why the radio's touch screen camera function wasn't working.

[@symontabbenor2186]

No questions from me. Now I feel I know enough to fit the back up camera in my new van. Thank you

[@adrianrodney715]

Good afternoon folks...can you shed some light on how to install a back camera on Alpine VIE-08.

[@vehicledigital]

Absolutlly! This is very professional introduce ! including each details, and good experience during installing !

[@jeffsebestyen4666]

Hey 5* thanks. I am literally installing that exact camera tonight along with a Kenwood and Maestro.

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

+Jeff Sebestyen how did it go

[@Kyle-gq7tk]

This video was insanely helpful. You covered the exact cameras I was considering.

[@misamention965]

I have been looking for this video for the longest time to be able to view my backup camera and now my front cameras while in motion and still have the backup camera activate in reverse. I have the Pioneer AVIC-W6500NEX. Thought for a moment I needed to add some diodes. Thanks

[@howardlippin4721]

So you did not connect the red power wire to the backup lights because you found a backup power wire up front. What if you can't? Then do you keep the power wire in the back (instead of cutting it off) tap into the reverse lights, and then connect the red power wire up front (with the RCA) to the radio trigger wire? Thanks. (Love your videos!)

[@robertraybon6333]

By tapping into ACC for power, doesn't that mean turning the key on also triggers the camera? I have to close out the camera when turning my car on before even getting in reverse. Is that right?

[@greglueke382]

You should slow way down firstly. Otherwise, glad that you explained the differences between a 'backup view only' and 'backup available' options. I have a 'parking brake' wire on the back of my radio harness: does this need to be attached?

[@AUDIDOUGIE]

Very nice work. Love seeing people taking pride in aftermarket installs.

[@bendall248]

Great video but I have a question. I've installed a Kenwood DMX7706 with the Maestro RR. There is a purple/white wire coming off of the radio and one coming from the RR. Do I hook both of them up to the trigger wire from the lights or just the one from the back of the radio?

[@whatfreedom7]

Did you figure it out? I’m hooking a boyo up to the same radio. I can make the camera work as intended on reverse but I’m stumped on the other manual method I’m doing something wrong. Not sure why he says not to use the red in the rear but then turns around and runs a reverse light wire.

[@KrazyWolf61]

I wish they would answer our questions and not just respond to the compliments

[@cowboyjunky90]

I just installed a eRapta ERT01 HD Backup Camera. My question is how do I get the LED lights to turn off. Because they are running constantly, with or without running lights and in every gear

[@anicetopontillas8121]

Having trouble installing my Crux license plate rear camera on my 2009 Jeep JK. I watch a few videos including yours and done what they said but the camera does not come on. Any other tips you can suggest?

[@THUF007]

Awesome videos Buddy, thanks for all the help over the years! I sure wish your shop was in SE TX! 😎👍🏻

[@mike1022able]

So the issue I’m having is my backup camera works fine when I put the truck into reverse with the truck not running, but when I start my truck and put it into reverse the camera doesn’t switch over. Any ideas as to why? I am using a 14ga wire for my reverse switch wire would that matter?

[@robertryland9332]

Is it possible to wire the backup camera both ways? Wire to activate when put into reverse and activate with the head unit

[@ritoluis4903]

Same process if using a pac rp5gm31 harness ?

[@robertogarcia-rexach3438]

Hi everyone. I have a doubt regarding the camera trigger cable and the red piggy tail for accessories added to the front harness. The camera trigger cable added that goes forward will be connected to positive cable at the car's back reverse light and will be connected to the purple(Pioneer/NEX) wire of the radio's harness . Now that piece of red cable added will be connected to the red piggy cable added to the accessory cable in the bundle please confirm don't want to blow my new toy. Thanks

[@singram1978]

If I could I would nominate you two for a Nobel Prize for Car Stereo!!

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

+singram1978 😁I expect, thank you so much

[@bluebellbus7050]

So I suspect that since there is power going to the camera at all times when ACC is on, this means that I will not be able to do this wiring method on a camera that is equipped with lights, eg. eRapta ERT01? Correct?

[@hybridmotion]

I just hooked up my eRAPTA camera to acc.. wondering if I should do it the more "traditional" way since the light is on all the time... what did you end up doing?

[@bluebellbus7050]

@@hybridmotion I'm just hooked up directly to the reverse light power. There's no way to hook it up to acc without the lights being on all the time... unfortunately. You would need a different camera without lights.

[@yrigoyen0108]

So if I did not want to hook it to my reverse then don't use the purple wire and I would have to manually turn the camera on through the stereo right? My Honda has a built in reverse camera built into the i MID, so i wanted to use my stereo for the front camera

[@martingarcia2223]

With this configuration, if my back up camera has an LED light built in the light would be ON whenever the vehicle is ON??

[@drippyfool]

It will

[@anyiel69]

Hi, Do you know why the sound of the EANON radio goes away when you put it in reverse and activate back up camera?

[@kevin_ramirez2529]

So power and trigger are two different wires for the camera rather than the red doing both?

[@thinkoutsidethebox5134]

I have a 2003 Buick range ever CX configurations and I would like to place a backup camera on the vehicle. What would be the easiest one to install on that vehicle?

[@reneestoltz1414]

Great explanation of professional installation work. I will trust these guys to work on my car and receive advice from them

[@grahamsmith7407]

Hi I have a brand new 2022 Mazda 6 Sedan, which already has a back up camera fitted, however the graphics are crap, can I buy an aftermarket camera and hook it up to my cars existing wiring at the rear of the car for a simple fix? And if so which camera should I look for with the clearest images, and parking guide lines, or this information sent from the head unit n the dash?

[@awesomewade21]

Thank you for this video. It was very informative and I used all the information on here to get my backup cam to work. My first I installation didn't work but I'm pretty sure it was the camera. I bought a new camera and wired it the same as before and it works amazing and I can even look at the camera without backing up. Once again, thank you!

[@myshots101]

What do you use to cap of the wires at 2:48 like that? I was looking at wire caps but I only found large ones for home electrical. I notice yours was like the wire size which is what I'm looking for. I'm just not sure if that's what you call them or not.

[@shadowdaycars]

Thank you, your video really help me a lot to understand a few things about the installation. Very well explained step by step.

[@searchandverify]

I'm installing a backup camera on a 1997 Chevy C1500 this weekend. I got a Pioneer camera and an Alpine radio. The camera is an adhesive mount and I was planning on putting it on top of the receiver hitch. Any tips that would be different for a pickup truck like wiring through bed and into the cab? Thanks. Great video

[@davidvega1978]

Thanks a lot very informative, you guys actually know what you are doing seen a lot of videos out there I end up with more questions than answers

[@manmanhorton716]

Will the pac audio harness work with an ebay camera on a factory factory radio

[@ttss5726]

I have noticed when you guys drill the holes what grommets are you using maybe a link?

[@cbic9806]

I would like to see a diagram of the wires, I got lost with this wire and now that wire

[@mprooveit3588]

I have a Saab 9-2x (2005 Subaru Impreza WRX wagon, but the license plate is in the tailgate). Would you recommend putting the camera above the license plate?

[@Firebirds4ever]

Thank you for the great video! It was easy to follow and very helpful!

[@thecentralscrutinizer5105]

That shop looks like an old "Al & Ed's Auto Audio I used to work at in Marina Del Rey Cal. (mid 90's) For those with Jeep Grand Cherokee's most from late 80's on up, the Reverse wire in dash is *_White w/ a light green stripe_* under dash, off cluster. then run a relayed 12v supply triggered by the blue/white power antenna wire off radio to camera supply, or for the amp heads, tap off that monster 2 gauge rail thats feeding the Bass-beasts already in the back of your Hoopti Ta-Da!! Its its own voyeur monster viewer

[@robertsands5451]

Can u hook it up to 2009 HHR . Do u have to have a separate screen to watch it on

[@michellewilliams8147]

So I have the new 10.1 inch Kenwood how would I have to wire it to view the backup camera at all times the unit has the option to view it so do I wire it regularly or do I have to constantly have power to it

[@jeffstanley2324]

If the camera is powered by accessory power is the power on it when accessory power is on if so will that shorten the life of the camera or is the camera on only on when triggered by reverse trigger and head unit.

[@nuttynathanola]

watching your videos are so helpfull.thank you! i was wondering when u came off the live wire to power the camera ,can u run a wifi adapter aswel as the camera off the same lead?

[@Ferg.0]

Is there a way to "Automatically" see the rearview camera when you're in reverse AND whenever you want to through the controls via head unit?

[@Whoiamok]

When you connect your reverse wire from the camera to acc., how do you turn the camera on when you put the car in reverse? It's already on.

[@bangyahead1]

Exactly, its already on, so you shouldnt need to do anything special to see it.

[@misamention965]

If you have a pioneer nex radio, connect the camera power wire to the acc. wire and run another wire from the taillight or reverse trigger of the car to the reverse trigger on the back of the radio. Then in the menu setting turn on the camera if it’s not already on

[@cbic9806]

So after watching the vid again, I could also run a wire from the reversing lights+ in the boot up to the units Reversing signal wire P/W. Then connect the red pigtail wire to the acc. (also joint the red wires in the boot) Thanks

[@JesusGonzalez-lo3uo]

Hello great video, but I have a question why I'm I only getting a no video single on my screen?

[@hallwayz1]

Theeee very best demo. Thanks guys!

[@ForensicGuySC]

I love your video's how does that work with the Micr Bypass I'm installing My Pioneer 1300 with backup Cam Thank in advance

[@thomasbyers9153]

Thanks for video. Was wondering if you all have done or know of an upcoming install of new Kenwood head unit with Kenwood backup camera that can change views from the unit?

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

+Thomas Byers none coming, we might just do that one on the bench

[@johnfaile4212]

I had seen Dean go over backup camera basics before and I used that video for reference on my recent install. I actually had to undo it and just switch to reverse only as the camera itself had LED lights on it, so they would stay on the whole time the truck was on, hard to be stealthy that way! I will probably pick up the echomaster you talk about in this video, I like the hidden bracketry on it better than my own..as always, keep up the good videos!

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

+John Faile yeah we are going to do a video on those cameras with the LED lights. Go idea on getting this camera 😁

[@geraldp2055]

Great video as always! Dean, in another video you say there needs to be a relay put on the 12v accessory wire powering the back up camera. In this video you don't mention it. My deck has a 3 amp accessory wire. Will I need to put in a relay?

[@geraldp2055]

The other video was titled, "How to add a relay for more power"

[@dragonboypayne21]

Thanks for the video!! really appreciate it. On amazon so many of these backup cams get water or fog in them after some time which model do you personally use?

[@hottehueus]

Thanks for this great video. You explained all connections and made it easy to understand why it needs to be done in this way.

[@mpcp27]

Hey thanks for the video. Just a quick question.. When you loomed the wire to run in the roof liner, did you tape(tessa tape) up the loom (like i have seen you before)?

[@nevagan]

man you guys are awesome. if i need a stereo installed i'm driving to Clearwater...

[@laz9780]

in this video u hook the power cable of the back camera on the headunit harness (red cable) , if i want to install a backup and a front camera, can i hook both of their power cable to the red cable of the harness? thanks

[@AngelWolfSoldier]

TY SOOOO MUCH. I have an 02 ram 1500 slt and if yk anything about this truck it's half 2nd gen half 3rd gen... Spent the whole day hunting for the right wire to connect for yhe reverse switch and such... Basically I said fk it and now have it connected via the 1 positive from the tail light. All I wanted. I think your way is awesome, but I am NOT retapping every wire I just tried in the cab.

[@danr355]

How do you adjust the parking lines so that there not floating in the air.

[@elcompamartinez2647]

Inmensamente agradecido por este video

[@joeboby1980]

Thank u for the video, but it will not work with ignition on. Can u help.

[@Savage_D_508]

Now does it move when you turn the steering wheel or can you?

[@walker711-b2r]

I'm doing a 2014 yukon xl and the video cable is to short what to do?

[@richardjedlowski3471]

I am connecting a TTPS rearview camera to a Super Chips TD2 controller. The TD2 does not have the trigger wire connection. Can you help me with this installation?

[@dracula4733]

Wat about wen using wireless transmitter & receivers how u get power for da transmitter in da rear...

[@Trianavalle]

Hi ,, with this function the camera stay all the time on or the radio makes on and off? Thank you.

[@jakamake]

Is there a way you can make the picture not show backwards? When I'm backing in a driveway on the screen what's really on my left shows on my right.

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Yes most camera have a wire loop at the connector or a button switch on them to do just that.

[@jakamake]

@@FiveStarCarStereoInc you talking about the wire loop for the lines on the screen?

[@PoppaTInstall]

Nice vid especially with the Pioneer settings! Can you do one with a PAC audio module and factory back up camera retention? I will have to look at my avh-p 4400bh and see how to trigger mine. Any suggestions is greatly appreciated.

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

+Poppa T will do. The Pioneer will have a Purple white wire

[@entropyfu]

does it matter if you install a backup camera off center? I can adjust lines using the head unit?

[@ghillie9]

What does one do if the vehicle does not have a radio with video input?

[@jmaslin]

Careful.... Minute 13:56-14:10 almost made this a Rated R show LOL, another great one fellows!!

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

+jmaslin I knew there would be somebody that would comment about that. To funny 😂

[@jmaslin]

Five Star Car Stereo LOL, yeah.... I'm "that guy" haha

[@customcraftsafterdark1744]

What if it keeps blowing a fuse in the hood part of a car called room?

[@shadrackroberts4058]

Thanks, this video was very educative. do you guys have some classes on installation.

[@jhonnygarcia1000]

Dean solved the problem had a kx 400.4 used 2 chanels for the 6 3/4 and the other 2 for the crossover hooked to the 3 inch and the tweeter and they get real loud

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

+Jhonny Garcia perfect. Glad to hear that. We did the same thing with the Alpine PDX-F4.

[@nathanielperez379]

Just had a question about wiring the reverse light. I have an after market double din and just want to know what wire to i use in my harness. Would it be high beam line (orange wire) or parking sensor control (pink wire)

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

The pink wire should be the trigger for reverse. The orange white will dim the radio display

[@MrTactiCALi]

Would you recommend this camera? What is the LUX of the Camera?

[@BillGeddes]

I've got an '07 (next gen) Santa Fe- have you all done a camera on one of those? If so, same blue wire coming out of BCM? (Just hoping not to have to run the second wire from the back :) )

[@BillGeddes]

If you all were in OR, I'd just have you do it for me!

[@Vibolhuynh]

Help! back up camera doesn't work. The Eonon GA2185 head unit doesn't recognize there is a backup camera. When I put the car in reverse, and nothing happens. I followed the instructions and watched all the videos on KZbin on how to install it. My car is 2006 Solara. It is frustrated! Please help!