I've been contemplating on adding a backup camera ever since I tinted my rear windows limo black (two years ago, lol). The OEM route seemed too costly, so, I purchased an aftermarket "sony" camera on Amazon for $20 shipped. It replaces one of the two license plate lights and fits perfectly and tightly. Install was straight forward. I'd say 1-3/10 depending on your research, knowledge on electronic installs and removing interior car panels. Google helped as usual. For anyone interested the reverse light wire I tapped into, at least on my 2008 coupe, is black with a white stripe.

 

nice dude so if you were you put in in front camera it will work as well? I'm lowered can use that to save my bumper from parking lot bumps

 

Can you retrofit a camera in the front? Yes. Will it save your bumper? I can't say for sure.

 

Did you connect this camera to the video input inside the console or is there a factory input on models that didn't not have reverse camera OEM?

 

Yes, I connected it to the yellow video RCA jack inside the center console. Based on what I've read around, if your car didn't come with a camera then you don't have the necessary hardware for a plug and play into oem inputs/plugs. Did that make sense?

 

sorry to bring back this old thread but has anyone have info on what wire connects to what?

 

Just received camera off amazon. Will post pics after install.

 

had this on my 350z...was great

 

Does anyone have instructions on how to add RCA to A/V display if not already built-in?

 

I was wondering the same thing. I am assuming you have a USB in yours. You can buy a RCA to USB converter relatively cheap. However, i don't know if the later interface will sync or not. I have a 2013 w/ NAV and i want to add a front camera for parking. I don't know if the interface will play video through a s video to USB converter. My hope is that:



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Anyone have any experience with this?

Thanks

 

So...how did you guys manage to even use your back up cam.. I just installed mine and as soon as you release the parking brake the video goes away. Or when you start to move your car .