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I'm hopeful after that response. Do they look like these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ef=oss_product
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ef=oss_product
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There is a large grommet directly behind the license plate. I used this by cutting a small hole in it and fed the wires thru it. I am still looking for the light green backup wire, there is another post around here where the guy found the backup wire right in the back hatch somewhere. I think I need to remove a few trim panels to get to it. Going to work on that tonight... I will post pictures of where it is when i find it...
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hmm video performance is sub-par. daylight is definitely okay/fine but the night video looks like big step down from the audiovox i currently have. i do however like that it mounts to the exterior like it came oem and that it has the measuring feature. I will pass until maybe a newer model has better night vision.
Thanks for experimenting and sharing!
Thanks for experimenting and sharing!
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There is a large grommet directly behind the license plate. I used this by cutting a small hole in it and fed the wires thru it. I am still looking for the light green backup wire, there is another post around here where the guy found the backup wire right in the back hatch somewhere. I think I need to remove a few trim panels to get to it. Going to work on that tonight... I will post pictures of where it is when i find it...
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i just ordered mine, i nearly backed up into my van the other day when i forgot it was there.
Sounds foolish but cant the 12v+ line from the reverse light be used to power the antenna and also activate aftermarket units to switch to the back up camera?
What are you guys talking about the green wire?
Im thinking of connecting the camera power to the ACC from the radio so i can look back anytime
Sounds foolish but cant the 12v+ line from the reverse light be used to power the antenna and also activate aftermarket units to switch to the back up camera?
What are you guys talking about the green wire?
Im thinking of connecting the camera power to the ACC from the radio so i can look back anytime
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sounds like you have a double din radio or something.. with my setup the screen switches sources automatically when it has a signal, so I only want the camera on when im in reverse. I think most aftermarket screen radios have a wire for the reverse input, as well as an RCA in for the video. you could ues those or a standard video in, but it might not switch automatically like the dedicated reverse video source.
There is a light green wire in the rear harness that I think is the reverse bulb + wire, and Im planning on using that for the camera power as well.
There is a light green wire in the rear harness that I think is the reverse bulb + wire, and Im planning on using that for the camera power as well.
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sounds like you have a double din radio or something.. with my setup the screen switches sources automatically when it has a signal, so I only want the camera on when im in reverse. I think most aftermarket screen radios have a wire for the reverse input, as well as an RCA in for the video. you could ues those or a standard video in, but it might not switch automatically like the dedicated reverse video source.
There is a light green wire in the rear harness that I think is the reverse bulb + wire, and Im planning on using that for the camera power as well.
There is a light green wire in the rear harness that I think is the reverse bulb + wire, and Im planning on using that for the camera power as well.
Im probably going to keep it simple and use the green wire for camera power and to activate the unit.
BTW i saw your original thread, where did you get the center console plastics with the nav cubby? Do you have the part numbers perhaps? The area where the buttons normally sit looks very oem all covered up. Was that a custom fab job? I would like to add an external screen in the cubby pretty much identical to yours.
Let me know when you get a chance.
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sounds like you have a double din radio or something.. with my setup the screen switches sources automatically when it has a signal, so I only want the camera on when im in reverse. I think most aftermarket screen radios have a wire for the reverse input, as well as an RCA in for the video. you could ues those or a standard video in, but it might not switch automatically like the dedicated reverse video source.
There is a light green wire in the rear harness that I think is the reverse bulb + wire, and Im planning on using that for the camera power as well.
There is a light green wire in the rear harness that I think is the reverse bulb + wire, and Im planning on using that for the camera power as well.
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Does anyone know if the factory nav on the 350z even had a reverse cam? I remember seeing the newer g35 sedans and coupes with reverse cams on navi models. I would just like to see where they mounted it.
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I remember seeing a post by someone from Japan that claimed to have factory cameras in the front and back! ill try to find it...
This week is just not working out at all for Z wrenching time. We are having a garage sale this weekend so I need to move the car to another garage to fill ours with crap... looks like I wont have time to finish my install for a few days...
This week is just not working out at all for Z wrenching time. We are having a garage sale this weekend so I need to move the car to another garage to fill ours with crap... looks like I wont have time to finish my install for a few days...
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Was it DIY friendly
Very interested, I have a pioneer 910bt, I wonder if this is DIY friendly. Any links or places I can go to learn how to do this myself?
My local guy is asking for $100 to install...
Thanks!
My local guy is asking for $100 to install...
Thanks!
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This is a good write up on the same kind of install. I still haven't had time to finish mine and take pics of the last few steps...