2008 Back up camera system installed (write up)

[sagebel]

I got the whole thing hooked up today.

I used a 2008 tailgate with the camera in the handle and a 2008 rear view mirror. I found both at online salvage yards.

Camera wiring is as follows:

There are 5 wires that come out of the camera and go to a connector at the bottom of the tailgate (to allow removal of the tailgate).

Pin 1 White/Brown tracer: 12V power
Pin 2 White/Green tracer: NTSC(video) +
Pin 3 Purple NTSC(video) -
Pin 4 Black Shield(not used)
Pin 5 Black/White tracer: Ground

Since I used only 4 of the wires, I cut the factory connector off and bought a trailer wiring kit and used the flat 4 connectors at the bottom of the tailgate. (I just cut the Shield wire off.)
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For the mirror, I wired it so that I can switch it on manually or have it come on when reverse is selected.

There could be anywhere from 5 to 9 wires coming out of the mirror depending on the vehicle you source it from. You will need to splice into the following wires that come out of the mirror:

Pin 1 White/Blue tracer: Constant 12V power
Pin 2 Green/Orange tracer: Switched 12V power (from reverse or selector switch)
Pin 3 Black: Ground
Pin 8 White/Green tracer NTSC(video)+
Pin 16 Light Brown/Purple tracer: NTSC(video)-

Other unused wires from the mirror:
Pins 4,5,6,7,12,13, and 14 not used
Pin 9 Yellow/Green tracer: Compass +
Pin 10 Blue/Gray tracer: Compass -
Pin 11 EOC+
Pin 15 EOC-

I hope this helps anyone trying to do this upgrade. I can easily hook up to a trailer by myself with only one attempt as well as the safety of backing out of the driveway and being able to see.

Scott

 

[BamaSixGun]

Very nice Scott.

Of course you know, WorthLess

 

[sagebel]

I have to wash the truck first.

 

[sagebel]

It rained today. Original post edited for Bama.

 

[drmjf]

Scott, great job. ? where did you find the 3 gauge above the mirror pod. Thanks Mike

 

[sagebel]

Thanks,

I got it from someone who didn't need it. I don't know who the manufacturer is. I wish I had bought a 4 guage pod so that I could have another guage and the blank for my air compressor.

 

[BamaSixGun]

Very nice Scott, I like that rear bumper with the BIG back up lights.

 

[sagebel]

Very nice Scott, I like that rear bumper with the BIG back up lights.

The bigger to blind you my dear. I don't have a problem with tailgaters. And now I can see the look on their faces when the sun comes out.

 

[bushpilot]

The bigger to blind you my dear. I don't have a problem with tailgaters. And now I can see the look on their faces when the sun comes out.

love it ! nice placement of the lights...WIDE where you need 'em !

 

[BamaSixGun]

The bigger to blind you my dear. I don't have a problem with tailgaters. And now I can see the look on their faces when the sun comes out.

I'll bet.

That's too funny, thanks for the laugh.