Rear view camera wiring

[Magicland]

I want to hook up a rear view camera in my 97 Eddie w/Kenwood DDX7017, but there's a wire that's supposed to be hooked to the reverse lamp harness (I'm assuming this would go to the +12v wire for the backup lights). Does anyone know if there's a location to tap into this in the front of the vehicle, or do I have to run a wire back to the taillights to hook this up?

 

[ErickSaint]

I cant say for sure on the 97, but my 94 has a switch on the side of the trans that I think can be used. The Neutral Safety Switch/Reverse Light Switch. Of course different year trucks also different trans, so this may not apply for you.

 

[DMacLennan14]

it should be in either the driver or passenger runningboard harness.

 

[Magicland]

it should be in either the driver or passenger runningboard harness.

Any idea what color it is? I'd imagine there's a lot of wires in that harness.

 

[briwayjones]

Any idea what color it is? I'd imagine there's a lot of wires in that harness.

Pop out one of your tail lights to see what color it is, it's easy.

 

[DMacLennan14]

black/pink

 

[Magicland]

black/pink

Thanks.

I've got it spliced in on the passenger side kickpanel, but for some reason it doesn't seem to be automatically switching to the camera when I put the tranny in reverse. I'm not sure if it isn't making good contact or if there's another issue. When I get the time I'll have to get in there with my meter and see what's happening.