I recently installed a wired backup camera via a extra-shielded video cable but am still getting some frequent interference when backing up. I tried it first without running the wires through the car but it still showed some interference. The camera is powered from the reverse wires and grounded to one of the ground cables in rear of the car.

Do I need some sort of resistor/relay? I noticed that the original video cable the camera came with had a extra ground or power cable coming out of but opted to go with a shielded cable instead. Any hints? Thanks.

 

You need a standard 12v relay. These cars don't have a constant 12v powering the lights like older/other cars. I think it is the bulb out check causing the flicker.

I have a diagram I can post. It is at work so it will need to wait until tomorrow :-)

Cheers

 

Awesome. Is there a part you know of that will work from radioshack etc that I can purchase in the mean time? Thanks.

 

Here is a diagram I made last fall when I hooked up mine.

The relay is nothing special, just a 12v 15-20amp relay you can get from 99% of all auto parts stores, wal-mart, or Radio-Shack.

You can also get a harness with a plug to connect the relay too for about $6.00 which makes for a cleaner install

http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=3020762

Relay Model:

275-001

| Catalog #: 275-001

 

Thanks i'll take a stab at this this weekend!