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fitting reverse camera to TV unit in boot

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fitting reverse camera to TV unit in boot

Post by jonnyivy » Mon Dec 04, 2017 8:40 pm

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone has fitted a reversing camera, wiring it up to the TV box in the rear boot compartment ?
I have looked at a few video's on youtube but cant really see where to plug the wires into the TV module so it goes direct to the screen when reverse is engaged. I can understand the other wiring instructions but would like to know where to connect the wire from the camera . Is there a dedicated plug under the module (the one under the DVD satnav on left side of boot compartment). ?

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Re: fitting reverse camera to TV unit in boot

Post by Greydog » Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:26 am

Sanj wrote an excellent reverse camera "how too" complete with wiring diagram have a search.
The camera should be connected through the TV unit which is under the spare wheel and suspension compressor under the boot floor.
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Re: fitting reverse camera to TV unit in boot

Post by jonnyivy » Tue Dec 05, 2017 3:43 pm

Thanks for that info...I shall have a look
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Post by jonnyivy » Tue Dec 05, 2017 3:56 pm

Found the thread but all the photos are just blank with the message "please update your account for 3rd party showings"
Pity as it looks like what Im needing to follow....
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Re: fitting reverse camera to TV unit in boot

Post by cooa99 » Thu Dec 07, 2017 9:49 am

have you got a link to the camera you are using?.
I am interested in getting one as well
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Re: fitting reverse camera to TV unit in boot

Post by jonnyivy » Thu Dec 07, 2017 6:53 pm

Haven't  chosen one yet as I was interested to see how easy it was to install first ..lol
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