Wire Backup Camera to Reverse Light CORRECTLY on ANY car

[@juancgarcia3535]

Finally somebody that took the time to explain better, properly place a camera to show what is being explained, instead of adjusting over and over the angle of the camera when realising that nothing was shown. Congratulations.

[@AbiRiveraSolivanClark]

Funny I just got my fuse tester today, from Amazon ofcourse . Changed my third brake light bulb. ( mini van)and backup light bulb , I notice my friend that helped me install front and back cameras.The front is perfect but the Back camera's looks like a 2yr old did 😂 I'm blessed searching for a UTube Video on how to properly wire the back up camera. Yours was the first and last video I watched. I'm 66 yrs young retired . I have to watch alit of how to videos. Thank You so much, you explained step by step easy to follow directions. I Will definitely subscribe and for sure recommend your Videos. The back up camera was not working.The main reason I purchased the rear view mirror front and back camera's was mainly for the backup. Thank You Abi Clark

[@Duddie82]

Very good showing how to correctly connect the wire. Much easier. Now, I would never cut any wire. But lots out there would and not realize what problem they cause. Thank you for this video!

[@ejicon3099]

I'm a dude and I really enjoy the softness and comfort of your voice. Made installing a reverse camera a breeze. Thanks

[@stefanthalen5932]

Thank you so much for this video! I was just talking to a friend last night how to solve this problem! And this video pops up this morning! (a result of your phone listening to your conversations) Anyway, very good, I will now attempt what you showed!

[@kcheg7957]

Thanks for this. With my wifes Yaris the manual suggested wire connection color was incorrect so I was using a multimeter to find the hot wire without success. Im getting a test lamp now to assist me in this. My process was correct but their color was wrong. Good presentation.

[@jinwang562]

This video is the best I found in teaching reverse light wire tapping for backup cameras. Thank you so much!

[@mattivirta]

best totally not safety wery dangerous use wrong tools. and wires not have grimping right and drop out and burn car.

[@pwroe50]

Great video. Followed advice for connecting rearcam to my mercedes and it works perfectly with no error message when in reverse. Thanks.

[@tvuong2003]

Raymond. You are the most kind hearted guy I've known. thanks for the video, most of all, thanks for the capacitor. installed it and the camera works beautifully!

[@RaymondUrias]

Thai Vuong Wow that's a really nice comment! Thanks for being part of the community!

[@iluvmy5160]

Thank you so much! You are an awesome teacher. Thanks for keeping it plain, informative, and simple.

[@luisdiaz1228]

How do you wire the camera to ground?

[@blackjack444....]

The music in this vid is SO relaxing.. I'm READY TO INSTALL ANYTHING.😉 NEW SUB!

[@shwndh]

It doesn't matter whether you tap the wire or cut and splice it. The voltage is going to travel down the same paths. Cutting and soldering is always a better connection than a wire tap; it's just more work to do it right. The reverse light should only be used as a trigger and not a power source anyway.

[@slinkydonkey]

maybe but 99% of people will choose the easy route.

[@fairlawnmassage4476]

Hey Raymond! Thanks for showing the hardwired way of installing the camera.

[@reyrey0014]

Fairlawn Massage lll

[@SudeshJaggernauth]

Awesome videos! I'm definitely going to try installing a backup camera on my 2013 C300, however the command center looks different than the one you installed on. Also the reason the you can tap into the tail light for the camera power and not get the voltage drop error is because voltage remains constant across parallel circuits which is what you essentially did. Thanks for all the videos!

[@RaymondUrias]

+Sudesh Jaggernauth You have a 2013 Late model. You will need this part goo.gl/vaLzzv Here is the PDF manualzz.com/doc/7389016/2012---up-c-class--w204----crux-interfacing-solutions And here is a video on access it kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYWThqtrlpKAatE

[@vaughnrecker3959]

Thank you for your clear and easy to follow instructions.

[@markdixon392]

As a person who designed and released wiring harnesses in the automotive industry, I would disagree with this method. Insulation displacement connections are easy to use, but after time the connection will likely become intermittent. From the perspective of the OEM harness manufacturer, this method would not be used. Cut, solder, and sealed shrink tubing is a robust way to tap in... then of course use a relay as not to draw too much current. That's the kindest way I could think of to comment. And vehicle architecture for detecting bulb outage is usually done by measuring current not voltage. Your description is incorrect. Now a bunch of people have been misinformed. Please find a better source for your information.

[@damon4427]

THANK YOU for making this video!!! This is the only one I’ve found to explain it so well!

[@berrieboss]

Great video and it worked with my camera install. My camera has sensors and LEDs and no error in c63 amg...! This video is the best method quick and easy! Just make sure you space out tap!

[@sforbes4527]

Thanks. This really made it so much easier. Not a Mercedes but this is appreciated.

[@hmoreno534]

Thanks, I was lost figuring how to attached the cable to the rear tail light cable. I have a Mercedes C250 and i guess it should be the same cable that you found.

[@CareUsedAutoParts]

What no Hulk Squeeze prompt on the crimping? 😅 Seriously though, very informative. I just learned how to use wire taps(I have so many in my new set). Can't wait to try them out. Much Thanks for the info. 👍🏼

[@syedarmaghanhassan4652]

Thanks for sharing! I personally find the term reversing camera better suited to its purpose. With the word back-up, computer back-ups come in mind :)

[@johnfisher4910]

What an absolutely fantastic video. Thank you so much for doing this.

[@pfopfo]

I still have one more problem: i don't have a Mercedes. I need to buy one.

[@anilpjose9485]

Very good, now buy Mercedes with built in reverse camera. Then no problem 😉

[@AnilKumar-tk3bm]

😆😆😆😆

[@ITavares]

Sorry but we can’t help you lol

[@shawnmccrocklin8474]

Lord won’t ya buy me a Mercedes Benz

[@dcharizard91]

Thanks for this awesome video! Really helped me when I hooked up sensors over the weekend.

[@RaymondUrias]

+dcharizard91 That's awesome! What car did you put sensors on?

[@dcharizard91]

Raymond Urias It was on a 2009 MB C300. I needed to know which wire was the reverse light, and your vid showed me exactly which one! The sensors I used are mounted around the license plate so that I didn't have to drill holes in the bumper.

[@caraudiosolutions]

A lot of good info but you can also run the camera/parking sensors off a relay. I've fitted cameras to Mercedes c200's and ran the camera off a relay. Remember never solder the camera wire on to the reverse signal wire. Another thing to note is cameras require 12v to power on properly with a lot of modern cars when the engine is started the voltage to the reverse light drops to sometimes below 11v the camera will not come on or you get horizontal lines on the display there you can use a relay aswel.

[@RaymondUrias]

I agree that's why I also made this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3-6f3R5bNCBi6M

[@caraudiosolutions]

@@RaymondUriasNice you made a relay video:).

[@alexmarier9679]

Thanks that's what I needed to do. Just hope to find the right wire on my ford fiesta

[@cyclops1448]

Well done, very easy to follow😎👍

[@BC234M3]

Thanks bro simple easy to understand best video on the subject

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

I think the warning message is for the bulb (lamp) being out or technically an open circuit not a voltage "drop". Still a great video - it's nice to have a fuse panel in the trunk - makes for easy add-ons ;-). As others have pointed out probably the "best" way would be to cut and solder the wires and perhaps use a relay to avoid more current being pulled that was originally designed but it being a German car I'm sure everything was over engineered and the reverse light wires could probably take more than the 5 or 10 watts the stock bulb pulls thinking that us Americans will replace the incandescent lamps with LEDs anyhow ;-) Great video!

[@djkrazymm502]

Use a constant fused power wire from battery to camera and a relay from the back up light tap to use as a switch for on/off, it will be ideal! Might as well run a heavy gauge fused power wire from battery to the trunk and add a little fuse panel, or junction box with several terminals. It will be constant power supply for multiple auxiliary gadgets you like to power in the back of the car. Then just hook relay for camera, relay for rear auxiliary lights, relay for rear monitors, or relay for rear amplifier! Just a thought...Peace

[@RaymondUrias]

You need the advance section of my channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3-6f3R5bNCBi6M

[@Geoff--]

Excellent tutorial. Good job!

[@gilus520]

First thanks for your video of how to wire the reverse camera. I followed exactly the same way you did in the video, and having 2 problems now: 1. I'm installing a reverse camera on my Mini Cooper, and even with the proper T-tap, I still get the lamp error on my dash. 2. My mini cooper's reverse power line is 12v while the car not start, and it will step up to 13.5V when the car is started. That making my camera to act weird. If you have a solution for these 2 problems, please let me know, appreciate a lot!

[@RaymondUrias]

I actually just made a video for mini Coopers. It's on my channel. With that being said they are very sensitive to voltage drops and you need a capacitor shown in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYaymqmwgsqip7c

[@GetErDun8445]

The blue insulation displacement connector (IDC) is for 14-18AWG wire. If your wires are smaller gauge then use the red IDC 18 to 22AWG. Using the wrong size IDC can cut through the copper wire and not just the insulation as it is designed to do. Vibration is not your friend with this type of connector. Secure it so the wires don't move when driving or use a different method to connect like others posted down below.

[@78wolfgang78]

Manage to install a reverse camera on my 2007 ML thanks to your vids. thanks ;)

[@RaymondUrias]

+Luis Sampaio Thats awesome! What are your thoughts on the 07 ML?

[@78wolfgang78]

In one word, excellent. Mine has air suspension so its smoth. did a remap and its now at 298 bhp. originally had 224 as its the 320 CDI. And its "upgradable". Got an android unit installed, led bulbs almost everywere without dash errors. Great car to ride, very happy. And thanks to your tips just adding stuff ;)

[@78wolfgang78]

Can I have your opinion on this item? Thanks. fr.aliexpress.com/item/New-OBD-Car-Dash-Cam-DVR-Video-Recorder-fit-for-Mercedes-Benz-GL-M-R-X164/32803987809.html?spm=a2g0s.13010208.99999999.278.9xT4yH

[@RaymondUrias]

+Luis Sampaio that looks really cool and integrated but I feel for the money you can get a much better camera. I'm currently reviewing the Roav Cam 1 and I'm VERY impressed with it. It has a parking mode that works very well. There are several cameras out there and each year they get better. Definitely check it out: www.amazon.com/dp/B06XNSDRW8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_tV2xAbFD2RR8J I personally like the parking feature because I go to car car shows and leave my lights on and I want to know if someone touches my car or keys it. But if you know your neighborhood and trust where you park then you may want to look into other options.

[@RaymondUrias]

+Luis Sampaio who did the tune?

[@uchual]

"NOT Hulk squeeze,.." LOL . That was written just for me. Been there, done that.

[@RaymondUrias]

It was Target directly at you Dr.Baner

[@muffinhater69]

Awesome video. This is just what I needed to install an aftermarket backup camera on a 2014 ram 1500

[@wst8340]

Great video.Well spoken and concise.Any recomends for a 2013 Ford Escape with 8 "screen? Have NAV but No back up camera.Thanks

[@nourdraw1548]

Tidy work and nice video, but the explanation is not accurate. The computer doesn't feel that the copper has been cut. There are two ways to know if the bulb is out, 1- by measuring the current through the wire and when it's too low or too high it means the bulb is burned or shorted. 2- checking the voltage drop, when the voltage drops slightly below the supply it means the bulb is fine. Anyway, it's a good video.

[@abdulkadir-yg6rf]

Great video thanks but will it not need a reverse camera rectifier to connect to reverse lights power?

[@Blue-Lady]

I knew it, I knew this was possible. just need to make sure my reverse doesn't go dim from doing this.

[@RaymondUrias]

Sumona Florence haha yes your guts were correct! and no they won't go dim.

[@Blue-Lady]

Well mine's like.. a 20 year old car (literally) though I think that line would still pump 12 volts plus, right? My camera doesn't have anything on it really other than the camera itself, but yeah as you said I too don't want it constantly running in hopes to increase its longevity.

[@RaymondUrias]

+Sumona Florence Well your on a roll. Standard battery has 12-14V. And running the camera to the reverse will increase the life span of the camera.

[@Blue-Lady]

Hmm, will have to prod it with the volt meter to make sure. ;d I've got a big battery.

[@RaymondUrias]

+Sumona I'm betting you will be just fine! Have a fun install 😁

[@ethanhunt7379]

On the other hand when you have the original factory car stereo you can programming it to work when reversing without touch on the reverse light there.

[@Forest0922]

Be careful using test lights, much better off using even a cheap digital multimeter. There's always the possibility of the test light introducing too much current back into the circuit and damaging a sensitive computer such as your BCM or ECU depending on what you are testing. Also, the correct way would be either perform a military splice and tape or solder and heat shrink. Solder is not going to add extra resistance to the line if done correctly, there's a reason that every data connection on a remote start is soldered if done properly. Using a t-tap butt connector or crimp camp runs the risk of introducing extra resistance to the circuit and potentially getting a result that's non-functional or sporadic. Not saying this is always going to happen but it's better to be safe than sorry. Either way good job on the video, presentation was excellent.

[@RaymondUrias]

You are 100% correct

[@caraudiosolutions]

No that's not correct at all never use solder especially on Mercedes.

[@ucukaoma4551]

@@RaymondUrias Are you anywhere near Austin, Texas?

[@tairagreen2295]

Thanks for the information on the back up camara.

[@RaymondUrias]

+Taira Green Anytime, thanks for leaving a comment!

[@goldwolf0606]

Shotty camera work man

[@c7uk]

7:00 I’ve never seen anyone plug in a spade connector BEFORE crimping it onto a wire...

[@andrep9827]

This is the other way to connect rear camera without connecting at the back light of the véhicule ?

[@ianbishop8214]

Jolly good shot of your hands

[@IMUAZ]

Excellent explanation! Mahalo bruh!

[@noelbrennan8873]

Good tutorial the best yet

[@trevorrodrigues7140]

Great video Just what I needed Thanks

[@capone_rd_809]

good video i have a c300 what camera did you buy and how did you enable the screen in comand

[@optimusal7905]

Awesome tutorial. Thanks

[@frosst619]

I hope you see this today. I’m working on a 2012 mini cooper and installing a wireless backup camera the signal goes out when I put it in reverse. I tapped into the wiring like you showed but it still doesn’t work. It seems my reverse signal starts pulsing when I shift into reverse. Any thoughts? Do I need a diode of some sort?

[@nativerenegade3133]

Thanks bruh, great info.. i have a c230 compressor 05 and im gunna be updating the sterio system with a back up cam, and now i know how to install that bck up cam.. so i thank u.. and u have a new sub👍

[@RaymondUrias]

Make sure you buy a relay or capacitor it will save you

[@nativerenegade3133]

Fosho, thanks again

[@flonkas]

thanks for this nicely put together video!

[@RaymondUrias]

+Roger Toledano Thanks for leaving a comment!

[@salvadormartinez8734]

I have a 2011 W204 PFL without backup camera and just purchased an Android screen which I would like to install a backup camera too. This video was very helpful in guiding which way is best to run power to the camera but my question is how, if installed to Android screen, will the screen be triggered by camera if my command center was not provisioned with backup functionality.

[@RaymondUrias]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6i3qn6aftZ2fLM Thai is the best way I feel. The android screen will trigger the camera.

[@iammusic1950]

Thanks, this helped me tremendously

[@sengmanyfamily]

Thanks! Just bought a dash cam and the only thing I couldn't figure out was how to do this.

[@acecyxyooj6954]

Thanks for the vids. I am gonna be installing one soon. :)

[@julianp.2233]

just use a 12v relay with a clean +12v wire and the + from the reverse camera just to trigger the relay

[@RaymondUrias]

Timmy Spider That will work too!

[@julianp.2233]

i first did just that,it worked fine until i started the engine then the image was rolling from up to down and see nothing because of the power draining in the backlight circuit.now from a cigatette lighting from the trunk i got a clean +12v and use the relay

[@RaymondUrias]

Timmy Spider Yea I did a video about that and how to correct it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYaymqmwgsqip7c BUT I have been getting a lot of messages with people asking how to wire it up with a relay. So looks like I'm going to have to make a video for that lol. You were the final tipping stone lol.

[@MegaMidas100]

Julian P. Hi, I have fitted the reverse camera! It works when the car is off but not when the car is on. I have bought a relay for the constant 12v but I don't know how to fit it

[@caraudiosolutions]

@@MegaMidas100 Hi I can guide you through it.

[@FrangellGaming]

this is sooo well done. Thank you so much.

[@RaymondUrias]

+Frangell Castillo thanks man!

[@rincewind007j]

Thank u so much, an awesome incredibly helpful video.👍

[@lesmcdonald8383]

Fabulous job on your video !!!

[@jacobharp1540]

This is helpful for the live wire, but what about the ground wire? Or does tapping into the reverse light cover that as well?

[@RaymondUrias]

Ground wire needs to go to a metal stud or bare metal location

[@abaig6382]

Nicely explained 👍

[@ahmedsalem2837]

thank you for the quick response Do you mean connect camera to the revers light and conect rear parkeringsensor to the anather revers light

[@RaymondUrias]

Abu Saud No worries man. I would run one wire off the reverse light with a butt connection on the end and plug your sensors and camera into that butt connection.

[@Ppp-kk6hw]

Well done mate. Just wish I had the knowledge u have.

[@l.q.lawyer7239]

Great video with explanation. Thanks

[@RaymondUrias]

+L.Q. Lawyer Thanks for the compliment!

[@julian23631]

Doesn’t the camera, depending on the model, need constant power so that the computer and radio always see it and don’t shut the backup camera setting off?

[@blueslsd]

Really nice vid, many thanks

[@sparksworkshops]

fantastic video

[@billygosnell4599]

Hi Raymond. Just subscribed because of your you tube videos. Have a 2014 c 250. I think newer one with display in the dash. I think I want to get the camera you have. However not sure how to hook up to head unit in dash??

[@RaymondUrias]

+Billy Gosnell Here is my response that I posted on your other post: Sounds like you have 2014 gen 2. The backup camera procedure is more than likely different. Send me a message on Instagram "raymonduriasjr" with a picture of your radio and I will tell you for sure. As for the Map pilot it go into a VCR looking dock in the left corner of your glovebox if you have a 2014 Gen 2. I hope this helped. Here are some videos that may better assist you. Hope it helps. Command unit Removal: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH-voqipa7x7rbc Map Pilot: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ61eH54rLaepJY

[@JY21430]

Hi - Quick question if I may. Where does the negative cable from the camera power cable go? Thanks in advance

[@RaymondUrias]

+Jed Yaqub ground point on the car, or the ground wire on the tail light harness.

[@griffjones8419]

Brilliant I've been trying to find out how to do this on my MERC I wasn't sure what to do with the red wire on the reverse camera as the main dash camera is 5 volts reduced by the plug in cigar charger and didn't want to blow anything by connecting to 12v reversing lights on the rear camera.

[@joespeno51]

Great video !

[@C32used]

Thanks I’m glad search pulled this result. Can I ask what gauge t tap you used

[@RaymondUrias]

18 works perfectly fine

[@C32used]

@@RaymondUrias I found TSV 60pcs Insulated 22-10 AWG T-Taps Quick Splice Wire Terminal Connectors Combo Kit that's good?

[@RaymondUrias]

@@C32used good kit....that's alot of taps!

[@tvuong2003]

Raymond, I would love to see a video on installing sensors.

[@RaymondUrias]

+Thai Vuong .....yea.... I don't think I'll be drilling into this cars bumper. But I maybe installing a set into a truck.

[@steve5912]

@@RaymondUrias Lol I wouldn't either unless I knew it would turn out perfectly even.

[@deanpeters954]

Finally, good job bro.

[@RaymondUrias]

+Dean Peters Thanks man

[@farty1000]

Great video i needed this to wire my reversing camera! also, what was the tool that looks like pliers called that you squashed the plug together with? in the uk you cant get those, i used to have one but lost it, maybe is can get one from ebay.com, the ones in the uk are thin and dont do the job correctly!

[@JesseTheG_]

Crimper tool

[@victortoledo5139]

Thanks so much. Great video

[@nathansturgeon2039]

great video but im think ima add a heat shrink to make shure

[@julio97402]

Are you running the camera with the sensors? If so, can you post a video or pic of what the end result looks like once mounted? Thanks, a lot dude, you're badass!!!

[@RaymondUrias]

J.L The full install video will be up Saturday morning and it looks NICE! FYI You and my awesome subscribers are badass! Thanks for motivating me! PS- Check you messages on KZbin 😀

[@RaymondUrias]

J.L The full install video will be up Saturday morning and it looks NICE! FYI You and my awesome subscribers are badass! Thanks for motivating me! PS- Check you messages on KZbin 😀

[@rorymax8233]

Excellent, thank you 👍👍👍

[@markmorto]

Most replacement head units also have a reverse power line that automatically powers up the backup camera when you put the car in reverse. Just use this power line to turn on the backup camera and save yourself a bunch of time.

[@RaymondUrias]

+Mark Morton You are correct it's called a trigger/Signal wire.

[@jesustabares769]

q0q/÷53!=

[@chanjasonsk]

@@RaymondUrias but that trigger wire on the HU is an INPUT? so should be connected to something like the gear shifter reverse light wire?

[@ChhayKong]

Thank you so much for this video. How do I connect the ground wire of the camera? I don't have the board near my tail light of Audi A3. My tail light connector has 5 different wires going into it. One of them for sure is the reverse light. And where do I get the connector that you used to tap into the reverse light in this video

[@RaymondUrias]

All links are in the description section. Ground can go to a clean metal point on the cars body or frame.

[@chadrankin8577]

I’m having the same problem on my Audi A4...I used a side by side wire crimp and didn’t have any success. Is this the wrong crimp?

[@ryanborder189]

very well explained

[@freddyherrera6435]

thank you nice and clear explanation

[@2xtreem4you]

great video !!!!

[@mrlotus8049]

If you turn off the ignition, does the power of the camera also turns off?

[@bernardocaca8479]

Very nice 👍🏼

[@emilios_garage192]

Cool video!

[@RaymondUrias]

+King Bea5tm0de1 Thanks man

[@Gears.and.Gadgets]

Good video. Thanks for information. What about soldering the wire with heat shrink insulation.?

[@RaymondUrias]

You can definitely do that I actually encourage that method. But this video was created for the DIY person. Solder is a skill some people aren't willing to do.

[@mattivirta]

@@RaymondUrias not safety, soldeing not newer used car, if wire come sometime hot, maybe somethink have broken , then wire have hot and melt solden and burn car, wery stupid idea.use only specified abico crimping connectors and right tools grimp this, then have sure good connection and safety. no melt, no come hot, no drop, no burn car.

[@jvwilson101]

@@mattivirta if the damn wiring in the car is hot enough to melt solder, you have much more serious problems. Common rosin core solder melts at around 180C. Not to mention, a small drop of melted solder isn't going to cause a fire. Solder and shrink wrap is the proper way to do splices, bottom line.

[@Hoanghon69]

Thanks for the video,It is very good information, but I think the people who drive a Mercedes they do not do any thing on the car themselves even pump up the tires!!

[@whisper5740]

We have a ford fusion 2013, now I'm not sure if the Auto-Vox M1W you described on one of your other videos comes with power wires for the front end or is it just the cigarette lights plug. Like most other cameras that i saw have two power sores wires the rear you'll have to hook them up to positive and negative and the front also. You also described on this video that by using a wire tap connector via the reverse light and then you ground the black wire, my question is do I have to do the same for the front for the monitor? Does it come with wires that i have to strip and find the power sores or does this Camera come with just plugging into the cigarette lighter?

[@RaymondUrias]

+Whisper Slade ok I'm going to answer this with video links First check out the new T2 it's nice kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpCTlZ14iqahZrM And your question is answered in this long old video I made.....im really sorry it's so long I didn't Know how to edit back then kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXXGaX5vbKqgnrs The M1W uses a cigarette lighter for the screen. I'm pretty sure you will like the new T2 it soooo easy

[@kevins4990]

Great, thanks for the update

[@RaymondUrias]

Kev Spellman I wouldn't leave you guys in the dark :)

[@ramban3488]

I did the same but the cam sometimes works and sometimes the screen is totally black Any idea ? Thanks you for the nice videos

[@RaymondUrias]

Try using a relay that should help you out. I have a video how to install it

[@ramban3488]

@@RaymondUrias Do you have the link for this video ?

[@RaymondUrias]

@@ramban3488 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3-6f3R5bNCBi6M

[@prestonrenify]

Thanks for great video and very helpful topic. Will use method to tap into my Honda wiring. Re: your vehicle's computer/dash fault indicator I understand voltage drop concepts, but do not follow why, you when now you activate camera/radar, the dashboard fault does not return as computer notes voltage drop from camera/radar. Hope question makes sense.

[@RaymondUrias]

Preston Ren Question makes complete sense. The camera is consuming nothing in the long run. The computer measures the current. There is a very small, known, resistance in the circuit, and a differential voltage measurement is taken across the resistor, which give the current in the circuit. If this current is below the threshold value, the bulb is assumed to be burned out. This is why when you upgrade to LEDS you need to use a resistor to trick the computer since LEDS use so little energy.

[@RaymondUrias]

+Preston Ren I just checked out of curiosity the camera with radar is pulling 1.5A which is nothing literally a led bulb

[@phuctpham]

Thanks for the tip. Great info.

[@RaymondUrias]

Phuc Pham Your welcome!

[@frankchen7975]

excellent video, good job ..