How to Splice the Rear Camera to the Reverse Light for Automatic Display of Camera in Reverse

This video shows how to tap into the hot wire on the reverse light bulb so that the rear camera turns on automatically when the vehicle shifts into reverse
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00:00 Introduction
00:12 Access wires
00:40 Engage reverse
00:58 Test wires
01:09 Peel sheathing
01:17 Tap hot wire
02:02 Tape and secure
02:22 Replace assembly
02:29 Replace housing

[@normanwest3022]

DUDE! Watching this in April 2024 and you just saved my bacon! I've watched more hours of backup camera install videos than I'll ever admit and cut wires I had no business cutting and this is the ONLY video that ACTUALLY showed me which wire to tap into for power. Thank you SO MUCH! I thought I might have to call in the pros. Appreciate you!

[@clubpenguinsucks]

this is the first video i've found that actually explains each part of the step...everyone else assumes we already know some steps or doesn't explain a crucial step, thank yoU!

[@pepesanchez70]

Yesssss i could not find this video for the life of me

[@roberth9188]

Agreed, I just watched a bazillion videos that left me more unsure of what I was doing- now I’m back in the game

[@mr-barehiney]

Finally somebody who actually shows what the heck you're supposed to do. Other people i've watched just assume that you know what to do just from watching them do it from a bad angle once and with no explanation as to how it works. Here you can clearly see everything. (Talking about the splicing part)

[@ukaszs3986]

yes exactly. my instruction paper says just 4. Connect rear camera and thats hecking it. it doesnt even suggests to connect it to any wire

[@rramach9091]

first video that explains how to connect the backup camera wire to the reverse light power. Thanks

[@luisdelahoz3809]

What about ground wire

[@xjayfromva7730]

What’s that red cap called that the wire goes in? I need to buy one of those

[@amanuel3478]

I appreciate it!! Perfectly and easily explained!!

[@SkyABlock]

BEST Tutorial Ever

[@sean19]

Great video thanks . 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@dhnaves]

Nicely done... thank you.

[@rudyseloterio]

Thank you sir ❤

[@GrahamDunneIrishGuitarist]

Thanks for the splicing explanation - it worked a treat!

[@evanlopez13]

What do you do with the negative wire off the back up camera monitor wire. I know you put the positive to the reverse light but where does negative go?

[@b3nault1]

I would think the negative off the camera gets grounded to the vehicle directly. Pretty important step for them to leave out. :-/

[@noligion]

@@b3nault1 where would you ground it though?

[@mickthomas5162]

The black wire right next to it is the ground. Im guessing the Sylvania camera grounds somewhere else in the system. You can use the black wire while you're there.

[@shrimpu]

@@noligion I think any unpainted metal surface on the vehicle frame, with a bolt. Wrap the wire around the bolt and tighten it.

[@jorgevelasquez9955]

Great video! I have a Tacoma 2021. The rear camera not turning on when car in reverse. Can you do a video on how to diagnose problem. When I go to Settings on the display and look for Camera, the camera spot on display is greyed out.

[@teachachin2511]

Thank you

[@tianyuanyang9023]

You need to do the same thing for the ground wire using another tap connector.

[@liteningpedals9432]

I don't have a multi meter, any other means to identify the positive wire? Great video, thanks.

[@Stranger_In_The_Alps]

It’s usually the wire that is not black.

[@eriklenon680]

What's a yellow green wire used for in backup cameras

[@andypower6938]

Great video , Great detail. I didn't get where the Ground wire was connected. Was it to the Ground reverse light. or just grounded to the van chasis Can anyone advise Thanks Andy UK

[@civilsocietyprivateinteres1711]

Am doing this now, it hasn't worked trying to ground the neg of reverse light housing, double checked my guide and It says it has to be negative chassis ground so hopefully it'll work tomorrow when I try that

[@leewright4933]

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[@rethirded]

What size of wire tap did you use?

[@arielkozak]

Can I connect it with the brake light so its recording at all time so I can store the footage

[@michaeltorres4046]

What is that clamp called . The connector that holds the red wire to the tail light

[@xkaosxvpx8165]

T tap

[@franciscomorales7012]

from the reverse light i see get (+) posive for rear camare... and from where ger negative (-) ???

[@samuelfriend2420]

What about the earth wire?

[@danielsmith381]

Where did you connect the ground meaning black wire

[@Dmgolfer22]

What if there is a split wire with a ground for the camera?

[@cmart8156]

Where does the ground wire go? And maybe dumb question, but how do i run the wire from the camera on the dash to the lights??

[@nopejhonson958]

What if you want the cam to always be on

[@ieonhuang4067]

where did you get that clip from?

[@3613jeremy]

They usually come with the camera I'm not a big fan of those unless the area is sealed off I'll usually use a shrink wrap tube 1st ill cut the wires and strip the end 1/4-1/2" on each wire slide them through the electric shrink tube 2nd I'll twist the wires together really good and slide the shrink tube over the twisted bare wires and heat the tube up using a heat gun or lighter holding the flame away from the tube 1-2" so it doesn't melt that way it stays insulated and water proof

[@knightwalker2838]

Your assuming my e brake actually works

[@xijinliu2215]

does anyone who watched this video know what is the name of the connector that connect the rear mirror wire to the backup light wire ? where I can buy it? Thanks very much in advance!

[@MrAwesomeLuisreal]

Found in store: tap splices or quick splices

[@balvinmangrue2482]

T tap

[@bobtailsthecat]

Long story short, i got a dash cam with a back up camera feature, i got the power line for the reverse lights cut and when i splice the cameras back up wire to the reverse lights 12v line, the back up lights turn off and the backup cam turns on.

[@Csqd1975]

check your earth

[@renevargas2528]

No ground wire?

[@techmetal2292]

Is this a weather resistant connector? Otherwise you are gonna have future electrical issues

[@equinoxend5554]

but there are two wires a red an a black,where does the black wire go??

[@terilachonce280]

what about the ground?!

[@vxel9550]

My backup lights stay on for some reason…… any ideas?

[@MrBrombastic]

Same problem after installing backup camera

[@MrAwesomeLuisreal]

Found in store: tap splices or quick splices

[@joedude9954]

Oooooohhhhh

[@Csqd1975]

great video but this kind of splice is going to fault over time because very small contacct area. beter to cut the wire and make 3 way crimp or solder the joint.

[@marianelagarza3441]

My revers light turns dole when in revers bud the cámara works fine only the side i spliced for the cámara

[@seasiderover10]

Apparently no auto electrician worth their salt would advise using the tap connector. Be sure to keep a fire extinguisher close by, by all accounts

[@IJS433]

Good video until you put the volt meter straight through the wire. That's a huge no-no. Then if you put a cut or hole in the wrong wire you'll have to fix it