How to install a backup camera in your car | Crutchfield video
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Adding a backup camera to your vehicle is a straightforward process, and with our expert's help you can absolutely do it yourself. Follow along a typical installation in this video, and get some nice tips.
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Some people might be installing a back up camera so it will make it easier for them to run over kid’s bikes. That’s why I’m going to install one in my car.
Yeah I know what you mean. Running over kids bikes is awesome and installing a camera is a convenient way to do so?
Great video! After watching it I've decided to take my car to a professional lol. Not intended as an insult - your instructions were very clear - I just don't have all the tools needed for it and it's the middle of a cold northern winter right now. Crutchfield and their employees are amazing at tutorials for DIY beginners though, so thanks for that :)
We totally understand! Sometimes it is easier to take it to a professional!
Watched another installation video and got a headache. Then I watched this one and felt much more confident about going through this process. Thanks for sharing, great video!
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You did a very good job explaining this I feel really confident now
Man you make it look like it takes 10 minutes took me and a friend stumbling around for 4 hour, was fun and we both enjoyed it.
Excellent video! Crutchfield is the best around for car stereo and video.
Thank you! I have not heard of positaps before, and this will make life much better. You guys have done it again! Awesome video.
Thanks, Jeff! And, yes! Posi-Products Connectors are life changing. 🙂 Good luck with your install.
Thanks for the video, on point and well explained.
With the plate being on the bumper, not on the hatch, you can also go under the vehicle along the wire loom that goes to the cab and come in through the firewall wiring grommet. Harbor freight sell the flexible plastic wire loom to run your wires in. The way he is doing it keeps the wire safe and dry inside the vehicle. Much better.
I feel like you didn't cover the reverse wire much..
Same here totally confused
purple guy. I returned this a year ago
You just run a wire from the reverse, duh
Joe Biederman if only you knew the time I wasted on this shit.. I ended up taking that back a year ago
He covered it as much as it can be covered. If you don't know how to properly use a digital multimeter to test voltage on the wire you can probably find it at your vehicles BCM usually in one of your kick panels. But you can get it at the back of the taillight assembly near where you're mounting the camera but again a multimeter to find the correct wire without blowing up your car. If you don't understand basic electricity then you're better off letting a stereo shop do it for you. Otherwise chances are your going to cost yourself alot more money than what a backup camera costs when you inadvertently fry a computer in your car..it's not rocket science by any means but with that said you do need to know what your doing. Every vehicle has a different color wire and it can be in different areas in your vehicle. Therefore you need to be able to properly figure it out on your own.
Tutorial related to backup camera wiring begins at 6:24.
Age of Reason thank you!!
Thanks fam
Real MVP
why didnt you show us how to find the wire for reverse ,to wire up the front part
Paul Aguilar the location varies with each make and varies with each model. There is an industry standard for the color of the reverse wire, which is orange/white. But as the vehicles get older this becomes no longer true. I know this is old but maybe it’ll clear some things up for someone else.
The wires are different for each car, you need to look up a wire diagram to figure out which wire you need to tap.
This was pretty informative, thanks
You're welcome! Glad we could help
If your not sure where your reverse wire is you can simply run a wire from the stereo to the reverse light since you will already be running the harness for the backup camera
The best option is to power the reverse camera from the vehicle's reverse light. Camera need to be powered only when you're reversing, thats how i do it all the time. Unless you have the bird's eye view system.
Exactly,why make it so complicated
If you have a backup camera it would seem handy to have it on while you're driving also just to have it.
I would find that a distraction.
@@age_of_reason Thats exactly what i do. This is very helpful when you have a vehicle with poor visibility through the back window.
Bruce@CampArmament does your camera run full time? Who makes it? Ty
Thank you so much!!!
Nice job!
Thanks!
Thank you for this post.
You're certainly welcome! 🙂
Good job.
bad jokes but I love it, well made and helpped me, thank you.
You're welcome! Bad jokes and helpful advice is what we do!
very good
Anytime you run a wire/cable/hose thro a metal hole you need to install a rubber grommet in the hole to keep the wire from chafing & eventually shorting to ground.
Good job
hey JR... smart man you are... thank you for sharing...
Hi there, I’ve seen on your website that you have backup camera for dodge ram , do you have any installation video ? This should be mi first time installing it and I’m completely freaked out, I’ve never done something like that!
We have a "how to" video on the Crutchfield website that details backup camera installation: www.crutchfield.com/I-rYTVc000/learn/video-how-to-install-a-backup-camera.html
For more personalized help with your specific vehicle, please contact an Advisor directly from our website: www.crutchfield.com/I-rYTVc000/support/ContactUs.aspx
Thanks!
--Crutchfield
If I may ask, wouldn't have been more efficient to power the camera from the reverse light's power wires?
Such a connection will only power the camera when the gearbox is set in reverse, thus (probably) prolonging the camera's life.
i agree
I mean, worst case scenario, for the newer cars that "monitor their lights" and might throw a tantrum, just use a relay; order shall return. :)
That is correct. That is the ideal connection if you only want to power the camera when car is in reverse. I want to have it on all the time so I ran my wires to the monitor up front. Still haven't been able to get the setup to work. I think I have a defective camera, monitor, or both.
Current stereos have the ability to select and show it without having to put the car in reverse for various (not not fully common) reasons. You can wire into the reverse for the trigger but you want constant power to be able to view it whenever.
hello I have a ford explorer 2004 I want to install a camera from riversa but nose where to connect the pink cable of parking break connects in positive or negative help please
It would be unusual for the rear-view camera to have a parking brake wire or connection requirement. They commonly just need 12volt power, ground and the video connection to the aftermarket stereo or monitor.
For additional assistance and personalized recommendations, feel free to contact us directly by phone or through our online chat service:
bit.ly/2jBGHPp
Hope that helps
--Crutchfield
How you now the positive wire of the camera how you give power for the camera
On the Xterra, can you be a little more clearer on the color code of the parking brake wire in the kick panel, an how to hook to the reverse light at the rear of the Xttera. In the video you hooked that unit to the license plate light, which I assume powers both the bracket plate lights and the camera.
The parking brake wire should be green in most of those Xterras. Depending on the year it could potentially vary. Tapping into the reverse light circuit allows for both the camera and the license plate light to operate. You can connect with one of our Product Advisors here: bit.ly/2DGSzu3 for personalized advice to make sure you have everything you need.
OK so great video but the reverse wire What color wire does that get tapped into, trying to get this done on my 03 Chevy Silverado 1500. I need that connected for the camera to come on when I put the truck in reverse right? That wire is not connected right now and I have to push the camera button on my Kenwood unit to get the picture from the camera to come on. Thanks
It's color is typically light green but can vary depending on if you vehicle was one produced on a day they ran out of that color wire or a different color. I'd recommend contacting a technician to get help identifying and locating the wire you should use for this reverse trigger. If you purchased it from us, I recommend calling our technical support for this help
Thank you for broadcast! Only question when you connect the position wire to the radio and ground to frame above when you have the harness for visual where did you plug the end into the radio ?
Good question Kathy. I think you are referring to the RCA video cable that plugs into the back of the video monitor.
I have the same exact vehicle. Which wire in the kick panel was tapped to turn the head unit on when in reverse?
The reverse wire in the head unit's harness must be connected to your vehicle's reverse lamp circuit for automatic video switching to occur.
Hope that helps!
--Crutchfield
Crutchfield. I also have an Xterra. How do I know which wire in the kick panel is the reverse lamp circuit wire?
To those with xterra's. That grounding location is not recommended. That used grounding location is where a screw to secure the console/ stereo should go.
Good video. What is the official name of the “wire worm” @ 7:07 and where can I buy one?
It's called the Pro.Fit Wire Worm and you can find it here: www.crutchfield.com/r/6R6
elegance explication,precision and also conex, ground Special thanks
I have a Boss BN965BLC receiver installing in a 2005 Chrysler 300. Should the Violet/white reverse be connected to the red power and red video wire in back of the radio?
That wire coming off the back of the Boss radio should be connected to a wire in the vehicle that is only active when the vehicle is in reverse as its meant to automatically bring up a backup camera video feed. If the harness you are using to install the new radio does not give you a reverse gear wire, then you will have to hunt one down in the dash. If you purchased this gear from us, you can call our technical support for help. Their number should be on your invoice. If you purchased it elsewhere and they are not able to help, you might try calling Boss for assistance.
--Crutchfield
Yes, I have a reverse gear wire. In the front it is connected to the reverse wire from the back of the radio. At the other end the reverse gear wire is hook up to the reverse backup light in the rear. It is grounded to the black wire with the license plate camera. When I turn on the system, the panel freezes up and no controls work. I then have to go into settings and turn off the reverse under other menu in order for everything else to work minus the camera. I will definitely place a call to the tech on this.
I bought the Toguard CE80A, the mirror & the GPS was easy to install but ran into a problem trying to find a place for the rear view mirror. I have a Buick 1999 Riviera and I really don't want to drill any holes on the car. Any ideas? Thanks Joaquin In Tucson Arizona Thanks for ur post.
We are not aware of a way to install a review camera on your car without drilling for at least the cables and sometimes to mount the camera too.
Hello, what would you recommend if the license plate frame is off-center, like on my rav4 where the frame sits to left of the spare tire mounted on the rear door of the car?
Hi Nick!
Most backup cameras do have a wide viewing angle, or you could go with a flush mount camera that you could install in any location that you found suitable.
There are also times that an OEM mount backup camera may be available for some models of cars.
Feel free to get in touch with us! We will be happy to look into these options for you, and go over this in more detail!
www.crutchfield.com/I-rYTVc164/contact
Can you recomend an instalation shop in Los Angeles?
No, Im not in Los Angeles, sorry 😞
Has JD started wearing his safety glasses since this video was made? 😂😂 Come on Crutchfield, we need an update!
I have an SUV with the license plate in the hatch (2006 Mazda Tribute). That's going to be an interesting install, but I think I am up for it. Just need to get the wiring throug the hatch somewhere, then up behind the plastic hatch panel, and the hard part will be getting it up through the rear window frame and I hope to be able to fit it through the stock rubber wiring boot for the rear defroster/wiper and out under the headliner, down the rearmost pillar cover, and out in the area behind one of the platic interior covers that goes over the wheel well. Then im golden as the wires for the lights are running right there to tap into the reverse light positive for camera power and trigger (I have already had that panel off to repair a rusted out wheel well/shock mount, if you have a first gen Mazda Tribute/Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner you know the pain I'm sure). Then all I have to run up all the kick panels the radio is the RCA cable with the trigger wire on it and done, I think.
With all the forethought you are putting into this, you should be able to get the backup camera installed. Good luck!
Hello, do you have the video for backup camera installation for 2009 Honda CRV? Thanks
We do not have a video specifically for a Honda CRV but we do have a video designed to help with installing backup cameras into SUVs. You can find it here:
czcams.com/video/BOZrx8c_hRU/video.htmlsi=T-9rswsfZgMMaKU-
When you add a rear camera to the main windshield mounted camera, which plugs into cigarette lighter, is it necessary to add a fuse to rear camera?
It should not be necessary. If the additional camera gets its power from the main unit, then that's got it covered. If the new camera's power wire is designed to be spliced into the stock wiring, then its typically being connected to a switched and fused circuit in the vehicle
I have just bought a dash cam with reverse camera , can I just piggy back of the reverse light wires because my car is a 2004 vauxhall zafira with the reverse camera ? the reverse camera has 2 wires black and red and the 3rd wired just plugs into the dash cam
If your dash-mounted video monitor features a reverse trigger lead (to auto-switch to the rear view camera input when the vehicle is placed in reverse), yes, you can tap the factory reverse light wires for this feature.
We only research vehicle's made for the U.S. market so, we do not have the wire code listing for your Vauxhall.
Hope that helps,
--Crutchfield
thank you and it does help because when the rear camera is activated the camera switches form forward recording to rear parking and also has a G sensor on it and thanks again for your help
Hey i installed my backup camera and it works when i put it in av mode but when i put it in reverse the camera comes on but it doesnt show any picture just black but it works in av mode
Sounds like you may have connected the camera to an auxiliary video input (for external video sources) instead of the rear-view camera connection on the stereo. Check the input connections on the stereo and ensure you've connected the camera to the proper input.
Hope that helps
--Crutchfield
Where did he get the frame?
It appears that he connects to power in two places: in the rear at the license plate light and in the front in the head unit harness. Is it necessary to connect to both? Can you just connect to power in the stereo harness?
This particular rear-view camera's frame, did come with additional lights to help to illuminate the rear license plate. The connections made at the bumper locations, were power connections to the factory license plate lighting system, and only provided power to the additional lighting on the new license plate bracket.
The power wire for the camera itself, is ran to the front of the vehicle, and uses the same accessory wire as the stereo.
how to wire when the positive of backup light is constant power.
When drilling through the car, should I clear coat the hole?
When drilling into metal, I think it is a good idea to coat the newly exposed metal to protect it.
You can also use any back up camera with night vision and with bnc or rca to a DVR system around your house and or view when away from home plus if you paint the shell of the camera and blend the color with the house they become unseen!!!!
**A CHEAP HOME SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM IDEA** What great idea huh?????(💡)
The really mystifying part is decoding the terminology used to describe wire assignments since I have wiring hardware, radio, and camera coming from three different manufacturers who use slightly different terms or abbreviations. There's also the shade of colors used for the wires themselves and the number of wires. I have a violet wire that looks black and has three different green colors and four orange wires, but I only need one... I think. On top of this, everything is printed in micro text. At least I get sound out of the front speakers, I may forget about the backup camera though.
Hi TB, in some cases wiring everything up can take some extra time. Keep in mind if you got your components here, you can call our Tech Support for help with your installation. Their direct number is on your invoice.
I wish you guys did more tutorials on 00-06 suburbans/tahos
Are you considering installation of specific components in one of these vehicles?
@@crutchfield yes
Okay, cool. What did you have in mind?
Clear Posi-Lock Connectors ? WHERE CAN I BUY THEM I HAVE THE NEW DNX576S RADIO AND WOOD LIKE TO USE THEM??????
Here is the link to our best-selling Posi-Products wire connectors www.crutchfield.com/I-rYTVc290/p_669PP500/Posi-Products-Car-Stereo-Wiring-Harness-Connectors.html
I have that SUV and it still seems complicated...parking brake wire?.... how about a transmitting TV CAM via Bluetooth to the front of the car with a monitor. Of course it can't interfere with the cell phone Bluetooth.
what is the brand and model of that license plate frame? that thing is awesome
Where did you find the plate frame that houses a camera???
We've been known to offer a few over the years and currently have this full frame model:
www.crutchfield.com/I-rYTVc227/p_707V375LTJ/item.html
Can to show how to install a camera on a Chevy 2005 Silverado 1500
We don't have video of installs in various vehicles and have only made this one so far. I'll put the request to our video team to see if we can make a pickup version
How do you seel up the drill hole so it doesnt cause rust issues?
The typical vehicle will have a fiberglass bumper and not be faced with this concern. If you are installing into a metal surface, auto stores sell metal coating products to help recoat the newly exposed metal.
what type of back up camera would you all recommend I install on my car it's a 2002 Honda CRV
We have a wide selection of cameras that can work on your vehicle. You'll also need an aftermarket monitor to display the video from the camera.
For additional assistance and personalized recommendations, feel free to contact us directly by phone or through our online chat service:
bit.ly/2jBGHPp
Hope that helps.
--Crutchfield
What’s the license plate frame? Can’t seem to find one online.
The license plate frame is a camera that is integrated into a traditional frame for a more discrete look. This Boyo is a great example: bit.ly/2ww97iy
How do you run the wire to the stereo on a Chevy Silverado truck?
We do no include this in the research we perform on vehicles. Our technical support can often help our customers by giving suggestions on things to look for when trying to locate a path for the cables and we include their toll free phone number on the order invoice.
Hi I have installed a back up camera and each time I use the indicators the reverse camera screen is activated any idea what this could be?
You may want to double check the wiring or even camera settings menu on your receiver. If you got the camera here, please call our Tech Support. Their direct number is on your invoice.
What if you DO MOT HAVE REVERSE WIRE ON RADIO. 2002 FORD EXP.
The "old school" way to do it would be to tap into the rear view light circuit for a switched 12-volt power source.
At the camera black wire goes to ground red wire from the camera goes to Power Plus reverse light red wire from video cable goes to positive side of reverse light
does this work with manual cars?
Indeed!
Is this legal? If the car camera blocks part of the license plate that has the state name, could you be pulled over for it?
All of the license plate mount backup cameras we carry are designed to be completely out of the way of letters/numbers/stickers on the license plate. 👍
Well this answers my question as to how they safely run a wire for almost the entire length of the car.
What if you're pulling a trailer? Could only see the tongue of trailer? Been there. Professionally installed. Not good. 😢
Hi Joyce, we do have some good trailer mount camera options. Please let us know if you'd like help choosing.
What confuses me is the positive wire for the backup cam. I've seen some say to tap it into an accessory wire, and others say tap it into the reverse lights. I understand the benefits and reasoning for both, but in this video he just wires the positive straight into the headunit itself??? I have EVERYTHING complete in my install EXCEPT the positive and ground wires... I don't know where to connect them lol.
He used the switched power wire at the radio location because that can be easier if the wires are long enough to run to the radio location along with the video cable. He just undid a connector, added the new wire to the switched power wires, and reattached the connector. Simple, clean, and effective.
My camera is connected to a pioneer avh 2550 nex but when I put it in reverse it resets my radio AND puts it in advertise mode? Please help me
So sorry to hear you're experiencing these issues, Anthony!
If you purchased your receiver and/or camera from Crutchfield, please contact our technical support department. You will find their contact information located under the My Orders tab, when logged into your online account. Please have your order number handy prior to calling.
If you did not purchase your gear from Crutchfield, you may wish to reach out to the technical support department of the retailer you purchased with, or by reaching out directly to Pioneer for further advice.
anyone else notice at 2:27 that he marks on the tag light?
Ooooops...LMAO..., and his face expression changed, but he kept quiet! Lets see how they remove a permanent marker line from a textured gray plastic without discoloring it!!!!
@@djkrazymm502 If you write over the ink with the marker again and wipe it immediately, it will all come off. My buddys dad showed me that when I was in middle school and we were writing prices on stuff he was selling at his garage sale and I made a mistake.
Vince really?! That’s crazy! I’ll have to try that.
Vince34 your right but not many know that. I figured it out by accident when I was you. Sometimes throwing a fit works out.
Rookie question: How will I know which one of the wires on the head unit is the reverse trigger wire? Positive wire?
The head unit will come with a chart identifying the purpose of each wire and the color of its shielding so you can find it in the head unit's harness.
@@crutchfield Thanks for the response, however my head unit and it's manual doesn't provide any of the information needed for me to be able to determine the reverse wire trigger. It does have a tag on where the camera plug should go though. Is there a way where I could determine where the trigger is using a multimeter? My head unit is AVT. I tried googling but to no avail.
Is AVT the brand? Is this an aftermarket radio?
@@crutchfield It's an OEM for Suzuki head unit.
Thanks, Immanuel. Are you installing a factory specific camera?
Whats name of products
This video was not geared towards just one product. The process shown in it is used among a lot of the license plate mountable cameras:
www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc227/g_277650/Backup-Cameras.html?fa=1#&nvpair=FFMounting_Options|License%20Plate-mount
How do we make sure water does not go inside the hole where it was drilled?
I little silicone will seal the hole.
@@crutchfield thank you!
Don't forget to tell your insurance company you had it installed because it's an extra safety feature which should drop your insurance rate.
How do you know it's a "switched" power wire?
Our technical support helps our customers in identifying those wires. We send the toll free number to call for support on the order invoice. I also imagine any source for vehicle wiring schematics and color coding can also help identify a switched power wire in a vehicle
How to install in state where the state name can't be covered?
We have a variety of backup cams with different mounting styles to accommodate different license plates or mounting choices. Here's the complete list: www.crutchfield.com/r/6FR
This is perfect for installing into a 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 and wiring it into a android screen.
We are glad it helped!! Let us know when we can help again
Where's the "parking break" wire? Guessing it runs to the shifter?
Wiring will vary per vehicle. Keep in mind, when you purchase a camera here, our in-house Tech Support can help.
2:29 oopsie with the sharpie oh no lmao
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the first wire must go through and than the second wire will connect 8:04 / 14:26
Good info, but why is a connection to parking brake required?
With most video features in car entertainment a connection to the emergency brake is a required/ recommended safety measure.
what type of connection he did
Which connection are you asking about?
Never use those taps. ESPECIALLY on the exterior of a vehicle. ESPECIALLY where it will get wet. ESPECIALLY on a utility vehicle that will most likely be used off road. Just because it is easy.
How would you do it correctly?
@@metroids224 Sauter the wires together and wrap them in electrical tape.
I would recommend using solder as well but using shrink tubing instead of tape.
This keeps the camera on the whole time the car is on? Can it handle it?
It sure does keep the camera on while the car is on. It does not hurt them. They continue to work just fine
@@crutchfield Ty
You're welcome! Glad we could help
Drilling a hole into your trunk wouldn’t that be a bad idea for water or moisture to get inside of your trunk etc ...
Not if sealed properly with silicone, foam, or gaskets.
Never been a fan of drilling holes in my car to install afermarket accessories.
Pin 8 on the 10-pin connector has ground... Unless factory equipment has chassis grounding, there's NO way I'm using chassis grounding.. Take your factory radio out, get a multi-meter, set it to continuity testing, put one probe on the radio casing - the metal, then take the other probe and find ground. Go across the pins and see which ones tone out - and that's your ground. Looks much better; that and soldering with heat shrink.. Took me a whopping 30sec to find which pin I needed for ground...
And don't forget kids, ground that e-brake sensor wire! You don't need a relay to get around that, just ground it..
So to use a posi tap i just.... look at my fingers?
i did not see it working.
Why bundle so much wire behind the dash instead of cutting to just a little more than you need? Not criticizing, I'm trying to learn more.
You definitely don't want to cut the video cable for the backup camera. So we kept the power cable intact too since it didn't cause any issues being there with the video cable. Could be helpful to have the cable length if the camera is moved to a different vehicle
@@crutchfield okay, that makes sense; thank you. 👍🏼
This is not for the faint of heart. Very difficult. I just did a backup camera install and it was very difficult. Save your self the pain and stress and just pay the $250 for someone to do it for u
Why are you hooking it up to the radio power cable? It should be hooked up to the reverse lights so that when you put the car into reverse it will power on. It should be common sense.
Some in dash radios have two options for viewing the camera. Pioneer has a menu where you can view the camera any time even when driving forward. It also has an input from the back up light to show the camera when revers is selected. In that case, you power the camera all the time from the main hot wire, as well as connecting the reverse input wire from the radio directly to the backup light wire. You can then view the camera anytime.
czcams.com/video/-fZJBg28oCs/video.html
If your going to do an install video then do it properly! You've drilled a hole through a steel bumper, that now needs deburring and treating before fitting a rubber grommet to protect the wires your passing through it.
I rather pay seone to do this
Let me get this straight, if you get hired, you get free gear, just so you can learn how to install it?
Not quite, no. That would be sweet though.
We still have to pay for our equipment but employee discounts certainly help.
--Crutchfield
Bro you don’t show much of shit when I comes to powering.
We've got you covered here: czcams.com/video/olhrPau4AIA/video.htmlsi=i7vR2KhDo1Bscg6j
@@crutchfield I already know how to do this, just had to be reassured as I came across a bad camera.
Wrap the cable and zip tie it... Cheap bullshit. Always cut and solder with heat shrink. Otherwise, it’s a cheap shit job.