How To Install A Backup Camera on a Mustang (S197)

[@4everSolidSnake]

Dude this is the BEST video to help me install my camera. Very detailed. Thanks man. You saved me money and I got to do it myself. Stay safe and thanks again brother.

[@Rythecarguy]

Oh course! Just glad to help. 👋🏻

[@clevebaker1]

Great Video but I still had to connect the red wire on both sides of the yellow RCA cable. One to the Reverse Taillight and the other end to the Radio Reverse Input wire for the the camera to trigger on when putting the car in reverse.

[@joniguerrero1057]

Thanks for the tip! Was trying to figure out why it wouldn't automatically turn on when in reverse

[@powersol11]

So at the rear of the car, did you tap this red wire (the one with the Yellow RCA cable) in WITH the other red wire the video showed tapping the the reverse light (the white/yellow)? So when the reverse light comes on, it energizes the camera with one red wire and tells the radio to auto switch to the camera via this second red wire?

[@TheKarenvideos]

Really great step by step explanation. Just what I was looking for. Hopefully the rear passenger light wires on my 2005 are the same color when I do this tomorrow.

[@Rythecarguy]

How did it go? Are the the same color?

[@mauricioespinoza2642]

Thank you! You saved me $100 and your video was very detailed and easy to follow.

[@theadventuresofjavier8698]

Nice job there. I use to work at a shop that did aftermarket automotive accessories. Will say it again. Mad skills my friend

[@chrissok2567]

Bro white and yellow cable my man ! You just saved me so much time and trouble 5 stars

[@_coimbra]

dude, thank you SO MUCH, this is the best tutorial I’ve seen on this

[@Rythecarguy]

you're welcome. Thanks man.

[@OctaneStreet]

I love the effort and neat little editing tricks you use in your videos man. Keep it up, I'm debating if I should do this myself or pay someone lol.

[@Rythecarguy]

You should!

[@xotwod9894]

What did you decide? I’m debating the same lol

[@PedrosChannel]

Helped me out a ton, thanks for the video man!

[@eduardocruz7964]

Even though I'm not installing a camera right now I'm still watching this video it's that good and detailed. 😂

[@Rythecarguy]

Wow, thanks for saying that. I really appreciate it.

[@robdneill]

Excellent video! The steps you took are exactly what I needed. Thanks 👍

[@Rythecarguy]

Your welcome, thanks for watching!

[@anthonyaboitez5616]

Great video, I was going to buy a completely different camera but because of your instructions alone I got the camera your demonstrated with your link.

[@Rythecarguy]

Thank you! I hope you love it.

[@anthonyaboitez5616]

@@Rythecarguy yes it’s great I actually installed it yesterday. The only thing you didn’t show is that the red wire thats on the opposite sides of the yellow connectors that go to the camera and to the double din must be connected.. one on the reverse power wire from the reverse lights and one to the double din. Without this the camera won’t engage and disengage on the screen by itself. Other than that I would have been completely lost without your video, thank you again

[@paulm4156]

Straight and to the point! Perfect instruction. Thank you!

[@Rythecarguy]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@tristanhendrickson4305]

To whom who wanna know how to get the automatic turn on; ILX w650 orange white has to be wired to a reverse circuit. I extended my wire all the way to the back and split off the power red that’s for the camera power. Works like a charm now.

[@Rythecarguy]

A lot of backup camera kits include a wire in the main wire you feed through the car. Pretty handy.

[@pabloreyes174]

Best instructional video on this topic.

[@Rythecarguy]

Thank you! 👍🏻

[@knuckles4015]

Thank you for the video but I found it easyer to run the wire thru the plate light just unscrew and feed it through

[@Rythecarguy]

Nice. Glad it worked out

[@Lupomas]

Danke!

[@Rythecarguy]

Bitte. Vielen Dank für das Geschenk.

[@ToddMiley89]

Bro this saved me on my 07 gt. My new stereo came with a parking brake wire. Can I bypass that by just connecting it with the 2 black ground wires from the harnesses?

[@josh33025]

Thanks I just installed my radio today and ran the camera cable to the trunk just wanted to research the best way to get the camera wire into the trunk from the plate.

[@Rythecarguy]

👍🏻

[@rekdaknight]

I actually got my camera wire through the rubber grommet with the other wire It just took a little time and electrical tape no holes or cuts.

[@Rythecarguy]

Nice! I don’t have the patience for that.

[@ericacheyenne1137]

Same man!! Just fixed mine. I had switched stock taillights out for sequential ones and wondered why it didn’t work. So I went to a wire shop they told me to play around with it. So I went home got the stock lights and compared them to the sequentials harness and saw they too taped and severed their wires so I did that to my new light saved 100$ and have my camera working again!!

[@mcssc5]

Great video! This install method works on a 2020 Mustang, no problem at all.

[@Rythecarguy]

Oh wow, that's awesome. Thanks for letting me know

[@rizzlerazzleuno4733]

Very nice video and great audio quality. I'm putting a backup camera in my 2011 Mustang convertible. Fortunately the Boss radio unit and the Metra adapter for the 2011 Mustang includes a circuit that connects to the cars reverse sensing circuit, so the camera will appear when the car is put in reverse. If your car doesn't have the reverse sensensing circuit as part of the factory wiring then the red wire that runs with the video cable should be hooked up to the backup camera sensing wire on the radio so it will automatically come on when the reverse lights are energized. Hey, where are your shoes? My feet would be bleeding if I ever tried working around cars with no shoes.

[@hithereperson8137]

Dude thank you! My unit wasn't picking up the camera when I put it in reverse and I knew it had the capability, 2 wires connected later and BING BONG it works.

[@rizzlerazzleuno4733]

@@hithereperson8137 Glad I could help. One other thing that may help some others putting a backup camera in a S197. Since I was installing a whole new HVAC controller and radio system with the Metra interface and a Boss touchscreen head unit in my 2011 convertible, I had to remove the center console, which does pop out quite easily. I also was running new USB connections from the console armrest cubby. By removing two bolts in the bottom of the storage cubby it is very easy to run the backup camera wires from the trunk, under the back seat (it pops out easily) and up through the center of the car to the radio/head unit. No need to tuck it in along the door sill-seal and through the kick panel.

[@erice5429]

Great video. Thanks. Hey, do you have a video for the installation and specifications of the radio? Thank you..

[@geraldrukasin9176]

Great 👍 informative video. You are a very good instructor! I have a back up unit to install , but have been hesitant . Now, I can go and finally do the project .

[@Rythecarguy]

Glad it was helpful! thanks for watching. 🤟🏻

[@tedptasznik953]

The best tutorial...excellent

[@Rythecarguy]

Thanks man! 🤘🏻💪🏻

[@danielgarcia-lk6gb]

Thank you man this made the job so easy bro!

[@Rythecarguy]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!! 🤘🏻

[@ammar_raja]

Just did the installation. Did you end up getting the backup camera to show up on the screen automatically? If so, how?

[@mudknot9000]

Also curious about this. Clue me in if you've figured it out. 👍

[@FlipGuitarist80]

White and yellow is hot/positive power? This works to power for the sequential module for tail lights right?

[@Savagehec]

Can you help me with a question, i did everything in the video, my radio is on and camera input is on but it’s still not getting any signal from the camera

[@kevinhhn]

I have a similar license plate reversing camera too, do you install it over the license plate? Does it work, I got a 2011 mustang

[@floridaman7]

Should I be wearing black gloves or blue gloves when doing this work

[@Rythecarguy]

Black, they are more stylish.

[@slayer7008]

What is the thing u used to ground the wires called (little thing with 2 holes)

[@bobwilson9994]

Excellent video. Thank you!

[@Rythecarguy]

Your welcome , thanks for watching!

[@jakemiller5098]

what is the electrical piece called that you used to connect the red wire to the tail lights?

[@Rythecarguy]

Thats called a tap splice. Here you go!: amzn.to/3WQ8aNl

[@markbalsam8186]

I will be replacing the factory Shaker 500 with a double din. Since the center console will be out, couldn't I just do a reverse hook up and run the wire from the double din under the center console towards the back seat and into the truck area? The only big diff is that I have a 2005 Saleen and the license plate is in a different location than from the factory.

[@edgarl5453]

Excellent video man!

[@Rythecarguy]

Thanks! 👍🏻

[@doomgrave1]

I'm going to try double sided tape instead of drilling. I've used it for panels and it lasts years so worth a shot?

[@Rythecarguy]

Heck yea! I have used gorilla double sided tape and that stuff is insane. 🦍

[@Alexandra-vs8nm]

Thank you for the video... Excellent.... I have a Mustang 2007 do you think it's the same color for the Backup light? Thanks I appreciate it if you answer...

[@paulrhoden4401]

Excellent, excellent video. Thanks.

[@Rythecarguy]

You got it! Thanks for watching.

[@CGLWolf]

What color would the reverse light wire be for the driver side? I have the shaker 1000 system and it would be too hard to try to work around it for the passenger side and I don’t wanna take it out either

[@mcjhns]

Great video man. I have an 08 GT with the exact same radio. You ever figured out how to make the camera come on auto when you go in reverse?

[@Rythecarguy]

I did. I believe I had to run a power wire up to the radio from the camera so the radio knew when the camera turned on.

[@allancooper3865]

Ry the car guy I have a 06 gt and I am getting the Alpine Ilx-w650 (which is the same as you both , I assume ..? Idk , I could be wrong , but that’s beside the point of my comment ...) you said , you believed that you had to run the power cable up to the head unit to get the camera to automatically switch on when the shifter was in reverse ...? So was it still needed to clip the “red clip” into the reverse light’s wire/s ? I assume you did that so the cameras power was not running constantly when switched off from taking the shifter out of reverse ..? I am thinking I could skip that step (idk I could be wrong), and just run the power line to the head unit , like you think you May have figured out ..? I very confused , or should I just do everything the same as in the video demo and run the camera power line as you have just figured out as well , thx for sharing and empowering us diy ers , you deserves quite a bit of praise for the all the technical assistance that you give out on KZbin for free , you are what this world needs more of : people like yourself !!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼🦾🦾🦾🦾🙉

[@allancooper3865]

@@Trailerwalker no I should of ..., got complacent , and it’s just sitting as I’ve been neglecting my stang for the last two or three months , in favor of my other addictions , my two motorcycles but I plan on throwing some time and money at my stang soon just got to get my plans and priorities in order to bring her back magnificently , front bumper kit , fix the upper coolant hose leak issue , upper strut bars front and back , throw in my Barton short shifter , shifter bracket reinforcement , one piece carbon fiber drive shaft , install back up camera , other little suspension upgrades , get my wheels powder coated rose gold , and finally get her wrapped in a dope color that’ll make the rose gold wheels pop !!!

[@02BigBlue]

Does the license plate light wash out the image at night?

[@rlar27]

Excellent video, top notch!

[@Rythecarguy]

Thanks!! Tell all your friends lol.

[@0WaIIace]

Nice video man. What kind of stereo is that?

[@Rythecarguy]

Thanks. The radio is this one! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5irmmielrKVe68

[@13salinaspride]

Hey man dobu by any chance know where, what color the ground wire is for the reverse light? My pass side reverse light has no power in the white and yellow and curious where the ground is and what not

[@medinaproductions8955]

Nice vid man !!

[@Midnightxinterlude]

i'm buying the navos radio and a universal back up camera similar to yours since its back up camera ready would i still need to tap the power wire or since it comes on whenever i shift it into reverse regardless is that not necessary and if not im not sure where to run the power wire in the back of the radio along with the rca cable not many vids about these things lol

[@forestdoughty5282]

you should teach auto mechanics at high school.

[@mudknot9000]

Hey Ryan, solid video!! There's a ton of videos on YT of vehicle repair. Your camera angles, volume, and explanation are all thorough and unmatched! Thanks for your hard work and the time you put in to help guys like me turn expensive installs into DIY. Did you happen to figure out how to get the stereo to auto-load the camera in reverse? I assume there's another wire involved, but would love to know. Thanks again!

[@scotttykoliz9104]

In a 2014 GT/CS with the stock premium navigation shaker system, do you need a SYNC Lockpick to add an accessory backup camera or is it plug and play like it shows in this video?

[@mustafaal-obade1165]

Whats the radio you have already installed called

[@Rythecarguy]

Here you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5irmmielrKVe68

[@mustafaal-obade1165]

Ry the car guy thank you 🙃🙏

[@Rythecarguy]

Anytime! 👍🏻

[@derickwilloz940]

Does the camera block the tag light?

[@Rythecarguy]

Not that I noticed

[@donnieleach3180]

Wouldn't the body control module tell the head unit when the vehicle is in reverse and to turn the camera on?

[@Rythecarguy]

That would be cool, but no. Not unless your radio harness has a backup signal wire.

[@michaelflores9536]

Great video. I followed. Got one issue though. I can view the camera through the settings or using an external screen. It comes on when I put it in reverse. The head unit doesn't seem to detect I'm putting in revers and auto switch though. New Kenwood unit. I've gone through the setting and doesnt see anything that would enable/disable it. Any suggestions?

[@Rythecarguy]

Do you have a wire in the back of your radio that says. “Camera Power”? You probably need to feed the camera power into that line.

[@parbhumanga528]

Great video and to the point thank you 🙏 🙏 🙏 so there is only one question 🙋‍♂️ 🙋‍♂️ 🙋‍♂️ could I do the same thing but wire it on the driver’s side and use the tail light on the drivers side??? I have a 07 Boss Mustang

[@Rythecarguy]

100% I just avoid the drivers side so I am not running wires around the pedals.

[@parbhumanga528]

@@Rythecarguy Oh ok thanks will do it the same as you then thank you again

[@markh7710]

Very nice. Thanks!

[@Rythecarguy]

You're welcome!

[@joemartin8651]

I installed a back up camera on my 07 but I hollowed out the useless trunk lock and put it in key location of the rear medallion.

[@Rythecarguy]

Oh sweet! Great idea.

[@edl369]

Thank you

[@Rythecarguy]

You're welcome

[@arturorojas983]

For driver side (lower connection) use Green with red stripe wire. You’re welcome 😁 2005 mustang GT

[@Rythecarguy]

Thanks! 👍🏻🤘🏻💪🏻

[@georgesaucedo7929]

Do you have a link for the reverse camera?

[@hakobhakobyan806]

can you help me with a question, i drifted in the snow with my xterra in the field, suddenly a loud whistle was heard from under the car

[@leninavila4573]

Can you still fit your license plates on the back?

[@Rythecarguy]

Of course! 👍🏻

[@christopherpinto884]

So what do i do if my reverse wire is just giving me 4 volt instead of the 12v to turn on the camera

[@Rythecarguy]

Try the other reverse light? You should not be getting 4v

[@ItsyBitsyWidow]

Do you have to drill? Is there any way to do this without drilling a hole in my car 🙁

[@silasdreikorn8934]

I took out the lock and put the camera in there

[@Opo8789]

What’s the name of the connector you used to tap into the brake line power?

[@Rythecarguy]

I believe they are called quick splice or T-tap connectors.

[@Opo8789]

Ry the car guy thanks man

[@Rythecarguy]

Anytime. Have a great day.

[@jesusbonilla3500]

best video

[@Rythecarguy]

Thanks man!

[@LoLiTzTommyy]

Where can you get that line tap? Did it come with the kit? Also what are they called because when I look up line tap I can't find it.

[@Rythecarguy]

Try searching double run, double tap, or quick splice.

[@LoLiTzTommyy]

@@Rythecarguy I got it done by just cutting it and crimping both sides with a butt connector. Thank you, I just got impatient. I just found your channel and as an s197 owner that's relatively new to car work its nice to have high quality tutorials. I got the reverse cam working no problem thanks to you.

[@rlar27]

LoLiTzTommyy I believe 3M makes those

[@rlar27]

LoLiTzTommyy They’re called scotchlok IDC connectors

[@johnnymejia7]

Hi, can anyone help me with something. I have a 2009 mustang v6 that i installed a reverse camera on, im pretty sure i installed everything correctly, when i put it in reverse ut switches to the camera view but the screen is black with a message saying the image may appear reversed. Can you help me with what i did wrong.

[@juanotzoy6502]

Stay safe and thank you for this videos 👍

[@Rythecarguy]

Thank you, you as well!

[@hakobhakobyan806]

then atp was written on the screen,the 4×4 sign lit up and the 4×4 picture below disappeared

[@desireeb7649]

You lost me at 2:34 lol. How do I get the clips out? Not all of us are “car guys.”

[@Rythecarguy]

Pry out the center then the rest will slide out

[@squiggle]

i love you

[@Rythecarguy]

Lol thanks!

[@leomontaefeltus90]

Mine doesn’t have a camera option and it on works if I switched the radio to av in before I start to back up it doesn’t automatically switch by its self where does the red wire go so it can automatically switch without me having to switch it manually?

[@ToddMiley89]

On your head unit there should be a wire that says "reverse" or "reverse input" something like that. Tie the red wire coming off of your video cable to that wire, plug your video input into the head unit.

[@que9744]

Yea, I’m going to just pay someone to do this.

[@Rythecarguy]

Ok 👍🏻

[@hakobhakobyan806]

then all the signs were fixed.l've been driving for a week now,but l'm scared.🤔

[@keithbrooks9183]

Why couldn’t you just go through the interior of the car. To run the wire

[@Rythecarguy]

Huh)

[@Batman-D]

I did everything just like it's done in the video and it's still not working 🤣🤣 my car sucks

[@tomspecht6117]

why would you produce a video that is wrong. the camera interrupt is a signal wire to the stereo to tell the radio when the car is in reverse to change modes not to power the camera.

[@Rythecarguy]

You can power the camera using that wire, it's not wrong, it's just not how you would do it. Chill.

[@judefederspiel7591]

@@Rythecarguy No, the little red wire which he said you could cut IS actually the wire that feeds a power signal back from the reverse light (and the camera power) to the radio. The radio has a reverse INPUT. It's not a power supply for the camera. The little red wire on the camera end has to be connected to the reverse light, along with the power to the camera. Then the little red wire on the radio end has to be connected to the radio. This is the only way the radio knows you're in reverse. All radios with a camera video input have a reverse input for this reason. The red wire IS not a different way to power the camera. Hook it up, folks.

[@Rythecarguy]

@@judefederspiel7591 listen, I understand what you're saying but it is not the only way a radio knows you're in reverse. I have had plenty of radios where it watches for a video signal and when it find one it switches over. This design renders that red cable useless. Furthermore if you are running a camera that is not a backup camera like a side or front camera you WOULD use that red cable to power the camera. No two ways about it. If your radio requires the 12v signal to switch to camera mode then that's what you use it for. Otherwise, use it for whatever you want.

[@hellboy6661234]

figured out your pronouns :she/her. 10 seconds in.

[@Rythecarguy]

Fuck off if you don't like my videos. John Lennon looking little creep.

[@TheGersh13]

Channel name says car guy, then uses those corrosion creating clips.... 🤢

[@Rythecarguy]

Clips I've been using for 20 years without issue.