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4.
Some vehicles may have a hole available to pass the wire through, such as where the
license plate light is mounted, or you can drill a hole close to where the power cable
is attached to the camera. Once you have chosen where the cable will enter the
vehicle’s body, remove the camera.
If you are able to use an existing opening, skip
the next two steps.
5.
Before you drill a hole you MUST CHECK and see WHAT IS BEHIND WHERE YOU ARE
DRILLING. If there are any vehicle components, such as electrical parts or fuel
system components behind where you are drilling, you must take whatever
precaution is necessary not to damage them. Remove the license plate and camera
before drilling.
6.
After you have drilled the hole, insert the supplied grommet, then pass the camera
cables through the grommet into the vehicle. You must use the grommet to prevent
the metal edge of the hole from cutting the camera cable.
7.
Mount the transmitter box inside the trunk. Connect the camera’s power cable and
the transmitter box power cable to the transmitter box.
8.
Next you’ll need to find the vehicle’s reverse lights. Turn the vehicle’s ignition key to
the accessory position, engage the parking brake and put the car in reverse. Look at
the vehicle’s tail lights to see where the reverse lights are located, they are the white
lights. To locate the reverse light’s 12V+ wire it will be necessary to gain access to
the rear of the vehicle’s tail light. For help locating the vehicle’s reverse light circuit
contact your vehicle’s manufacturer for vehicle specific wiring diagrams.
9.
Once you have located the reverse light circuit you will have to route the transmitter
box power cable to that location. You must securely fasten the power cable to prevent
it from being caught on any vehicle component such as the trunk hinge.
Never
route
the cable on the outside of the vehicle!
10.
The reverse light sockets on most vehicles
have two wires connected to them. Usually
the negative wire is black and the positive
wire is a colored wire. If you are uncertain
about the wiring, you can use a 12 volt
multimeter available at most auto parts
stores to determine which is the positive
wire. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
for the safe use of the multimeter.
11.
After determining which wire is the positive and which is the negative, turn off the
ignition key, then remove the battery’s negative cable.
12.
Splice the red wire using the supplied in-line wire connectors to the reverse light’s
positive (+) wire. Use a set of slip joint pliers to squeeze the TAP and insure good
connection.
13.
Next splice the black wire of the transmitter box power cable to the reverse light’s
negative (-) wire or ground.
14.
Replace the reverse light bulb, and then re-install the light socket. Secure all the
wires with cable ties or electrical tape.
15.
Re-attach the negative battery cable to the battery.