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Advice on backup camera fitment. Aftermarket to OEM spot?
Hi guys I have a android aftermarket head unit installed and the guys at the shop installed the camera that it came with right on top of my back plate, I can’t really tell how far I am from any car behind me. Anyway I’m trying to figure out a way that I can use my original backup camera or my question is do you think I can fit this new aftermarket camera in the same spot that my original camera is installed? I used to be afraid to work on the car but I recently installed my own front bumper and lip, I also installed the rear diffuser myself. It’s not much but I feel I can do some of the work myself and if you guys think I can fit the aftermarket camera then I’ll try it myself, already seen how to take off the current OEM camera on a YouTube video. I’ll add pictures of the back of the car.
the aftermarket camera (size) is on top of the back plates and the item is where the spoiler is. Let me know if any of you guys done this or do I need to order another camera on eBay for this?
To use your OEM camera you would have to compare the wiring specs to determine compatibility with your Android thing. I'd be willing to bet they are not.
To swap cameras in your (blacked out) chrome trim finisher, without knowing what the aftermarket camera looks like it will be difficult for anyone here to say if it will fit or not. It likely will fit, but you would have customise/ fabricate some type of bracket to hold the camera into place. From there it would just be a matter of running the wiring from the current location through the flex boot to the deck lid.
Friendly warning, be careful removing/ installing that deck lid plastic trim piece. It is VERY easy to break the plastic tabs that hold the bolts. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN the nuts or they snap faster than you can snap your finger- been there, done that, twice. Also, the rubber seals where the bolt passes through is likely shot so you may want to add a small dab of silicone to ensure water doesn't leak through.
To use your OEM camera you would have to compare the wiring specs to determine compatibility with your Android thing. I'd be willing to bet they are not.
To swap cameras in your (blacked out) chrome trim finisher, without knowing what the aftermarket camera looks like it will be difficult for anyone here to say if it will fit or not. It likely will fit, but you would have customise/ fabricate some type of bracket to hold the camera into place. From there it would just be a matter of running the wiring from the current location through the flex boot to the deck lid.
Friendly warning, be careful removing/ installing that deck lid plastic trim piece. It is VERY easy to break the plastic tabs that hold the bolts. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN the nuts or they snap faster than you can snap your finger- been there, done that, twice. Also, the rubber seals where the bolt passes through is likely shot so you may want to add a small dab of silicone to ensure water doesn't leak through.
Thank you. I think I’ll wait and have it installed with the pros. I am more comfortable working on the exterior and maybe try and change the brake pads myself watching YouTube videos. I don’t really want to mess with wires.
