Hindsight is 20/20, so for a perfect view of what’s behind you, Popular Mechanics associate auto editor Ben Wojdyla shows you how to: * Select the right wiri…
Hindsight is 20/20, so for a perfect view of what’s behind you, Popular Mechanics associate auto editor Ben Wojdyla shows you how to: * Select the right wiri…
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Can you show us how to do a Chevy my link I have the monitor but did not
want to pay 1100 dollars for the back up camera.
Wow! This is great! I am shopping for a new car and disappointed that the
one I am buying doesn’t have a backup camera! I can certainly do this
myself! Thanks!
Very nice, thanks for the instruction video.
thanks
Many thanks.
Far as I know, there’s only one brand name of backup camera that mounts
over the mirror, the Yada. Not sure why they couldn’t say the name.
b better to be on at all times
how did he manage to put the licence plate light back in that hole after he
pulled that thick camera wire through it.
I have a subaru brz so my reverse lights are at the bottom of the bumper so
what should I do?
Nice instruction
too bad this isn’t for a WIRED system.
I need to know more in details on the connections for the power you draw
for the license plate camera and the mirror screen. Could you please put
those in details. Thank you.
I tryning to hardwire my moms camera on 09 Torrent but having trouble
findind wires can you help?!!!
We have lots of car rear view camera here
instead of running the power for mirror down A pillar cant you just go
short distance up to dome light or the temp/compass display
Can you clarify the part when you want to connect the mirror power
permanently. Like does you cost a lot of car’s power source? and which to
connect it to again?
A backup system can be added to any car.
because you connect the power of the camera to the reverse ligth, so if you
put the reverse the ligths and the camera turn on.
Classy video, Ben. Clean and neat. Thanks. Is it just as easy to install a
WIRED system?
Come on, what good is an electronics project unless you take everything
apart at least four times? – Ben Wojdyla
Dude… why show how to install a WIRELESS system with bolt on mirror? This
is not difficult enough for a DIY video 🙁
This kit was the Peak Automotive PKC0RG. There are tons of them on the
market right now, so shop around for something you like. I saw one online
the other day that had a full-width screen behind the mirror. -Ben Wojdyla
for the negative wire from the camera do you ground that or connect it to
the other wire of the reverse light?
were did you get the camera
Interested all the way up to the part where you put that fat thing OVER the
mirror. Looks bad
Wonderful video Ben, I hope to see more from you in the future!
Unfortunately the best ground for this car was inaccessible to cameras,
regardless, finding a ground is the easiest part of a wiring project. The
dash support is always a metal structure riddled with holes and bolts with
various electronics components already grounds to it. All you have to do is
find spot where wiring is bolted to metal and tie in with a similar
connector. – Ben Wojdyla
What brand and model is that?
What the name of camera.
I have a Pyle back up camera it was working great but now the screen is
blue when I turn car on. Any idea what may have happened.
how does the camera know when you are in reverse??
Can this be installed on a older truck? Like a 1985 Nissan Pick Up?
Looks like a 01-05 Civic EX coupe
I would imagine the back-up kit draws relatively low current but should any
steps be taken to make sure you don’t blow a fuse when splicing into
existing wires?
I like this kit a lot, when I did searched for backup cameras in the past
they were always a little dinky looking. what’s the name of this kit and
the brand?
Which system did you use? I like it a lot
what system is this Ben I want one.
My pants are indeed quite fancy =)
Do you have a video installing a back-up camera on forester 2011 that
connect to the audio interface?
Dose it only work with a Honda civic?
Lies. -Ben Wojdyla
Nice video. Who makes that system?
Great vid Ben. you’ve answered my question on how to run the cable into the
car from the number plate!
okay thanks a lot.
Good stuff Ben. But, first as with all electronics wire it up to make sure
it works prior to install. Have a good weekend.
@CARandDRIVERS Where can I order this system? I want to install it on my 03
Mercury Grand Marquis GS