got vim, got backup camera, need...

[g8torade]

help installing.

so, i was planning on installing the VIM i ordered from JHP which seems like it should be fairly easy. the backup camera doesn't look like it's going to be that hard as long as i know where to wire it's power from. problem is i don't. now, i haven't opened up the panels to expose the side of the radio yet or done any other sort of prepping. i just want to know for sure where everything will go and plug into before i actually start.

here's the license plate frame camera:


here's the 23' extension cable the camera plugs into:


and finally the adapter cable where i'd have to wire in the power which has to be near the radio because the way this camera cables are setup:


ok.. so, obviously i'm not gonna want a constant 12v feed to the camera as i'm only going to want it powered on while in reverse. where will i find the reverse power signal near the radio where i'll be hooking it up? if there's not one near the radio what's my next best option(in the trunk, maybe? if i must?). how has anyone else wired theirs?

[SLVRG8GT]

help installing.

so, i was planning on installing the VIM i ordered from JHP which seems like it should be fairly easy. the backup camera doesn't look like it's going to be that hard as long as i know where to wire it's power from. problem is i don't. now, i haven't opened up the panels to expose the side of the radio yet or done any other sort of prepping. i just want to know for sure where everything will go and plug into before i actually start.

here's the license plate frame camera:


here's the 23' extension cable the camera plugs into:


and finally the adapter cable where i'd have to wire in the power which has to be near the radio because the way this camera cables are setup:


ok.. so, obviously i'm not gonna want a constant 12v feed to the camera as i'm only going to want it powered on while in reverse. where will i find the reverse power signal near the radio where i'll be hooking it up? if there's not one near the radio what's my next best option(in the trunk, maybe? if i must?). how has anyone else wired theirs?

there are people who have done this so lets you to the top and get you some help! You'll get a responce soon don't be discouraged.

[norm8332]

I know there is a plug in the trunk on the same side as the battery that is for the "rear object sensor package". According to what I read power is supplied to this connector when the car is put in reverse. (I don't know witch pins you will need a meter to check)

You could use this and the camera would power on when you put it in reverse. (according to what I read)

[GXPaycheck]

That is the way I did mine. Camera power comes from the back up sensor plug. I don't have pics but if you need one I can dig into it this weekend.

[jnak]

I powered mine from the wire going to the backup lights.

[g8torade]

thanks everyone for your help. installed it last night and it works perfectly. easy install - well, it became easy when i figured out how to take out the glovebox. i found out that the diagram of the connector behind the glovebox tells you exactly where to find the reverse signal right on that connector.
see(pin 3), http://www.jhp.com.au/g8partsdirect/...ckupswitch.pdf

[GXPaycheck]

So where did you get the camera/frame? Looks good. Is it a 180° field of view?

[g8torade]

the camera has a 150degree view but here's some more info on the camera and others:
http://www.boyovta.com/products/lice...ra/vtl351.html

i bought mine from amazon though.

[GXPaycheck]

Kinda pricey, but I like it! Even have a red frame that Charlie would like!

[MichaelG8]

any update?