Back up Camera Activation

[y2kcurt]

I recently installed a back up (Reverse) camera and upgraded my factory stereo on a 2003 Ford Explorer. The camera works fine, however I have to hit the "Camera" button on the receiver to see the display on the screen. The stereo has 2 cables (blue & blue/white) that if connected to the "reverse wires" are supposed to automatically change the stereo input to the reverse camera when I go into reverse. I could run a 2nd cable all the way back to the tail light (I guess), but want to see if there is a closer wire (maybe in dash or kick panel) that I can/should tap into, to activate this.

Any thoughts/recommendations?

Thanks

 

[Triton8273]

I do remember a thread somewhere about locating the reverse light wire near the dash but don't remember if anyone gave a definitive answer.

If I find it I will post the link.

 

[Mr. Wiggles]

I ran mine all the way to the tail-lights and used an in-line splice... The kick panels are easy to remove so it's not too much of a hassle...

 

[BlackOut33]

How much does it cost for a rearview camera!

 

[Mr. Wiggles]

http://www.amazon.com/Audiovox-ACA2...5&sr=8-3&keywords=license+plate+backup+camera

The camera is the cheaper part, head units that support it can be on the high end...

 

[BigRondo]

http://www.amazon.com/Audiovox-ACA2...5&sr=8-3&keywords=license+plate+backup+camera

The camera is the cheaper part, head units that support it can be on the high end...

Is that the camera you have? If so, are you satisfied with it?

Thanks.

 

[Sedition]

Do you get cable on that thing?

 

[fiction1990]

Drivers kick panel black with pink wire. You might have to play with polarity on Ur head unit I had to on mine or it would stay constantly on camera