Backup Camera Wiring

[cjkirby55]

Working on a backup cam in my 88 Burb that should run through my Kenwood stereo. It needs a backup light input to switch the radio to display the camera. Does one exist in the truck or am I stuck putting it on a toggle switch?

 

[yevgenievich]

Depends if yours is a manual or auto. Light green wire under the dash I believe is the backup light. Should be on the steering column by the firewall

 

[smoothandlow84]

Power to the camera usually comes from tapping into the hot lead (the wire that gets power when the transmission is in reverse).

My backup camera has a built in two position switch and can also be on while driving or in reverse.