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Elementkng20 · 05-30-2019, 01:08 PM

Instead of tapping into the reverse lights, could you also tap into the backup camera harness? Since some cars have approach lights when you unlock the car, the reverse lights come on which would trigger the sensors to go off if it was tapped into the lights. I know you can turn off the approach lights, but when you do, the reverse ones still come on when you unlock.

Sensors only need 12v when backing up. Thoughts?

wasthatacop? · 06-04-2019, 09:00 AM

I recently installed a aftermarket back up camera and screen in my 2010 which never offered factory camera system. I couldn't figure out where the harness was in the dash so i spliced into the reverse lights. It was a little more work but I was able to cleanly hide all the wiring from front to rear inside the interior body panels.

Yes, the sensors only need 12V.

I think there might be a reverse wire you can tap into around your transmission shifter.

imponte · 12-23-2020, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Elementkng20

Instead of tapping into the reverse lights, could you also tap into the backup camera harness? Since some cars have approach lights when you unlock the car, the reverse lights come on which would trigger the sensors to go off if it was tapped into the lights. I know you can turn off the approach lights, but when you do, the reverse ones still come on when you unlock.

Sensors only need 12v when backing up. Thoughts?

How did you do that? I had same question.

05-30-2019, 01:08 PM	#1
Elementkng20 HTCC: canthonyIOM27 Drives: 2012 IOM 1LT/V6/A6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 299	Aftermarket Parking Sensors Instead of tapping into the reverse lights, could you also tap into the backup camera harness? Since some cars have approach lights when you unlock the car, the reverse lights come on which would trigger the sensors to go off if it was tapped into the lights. I know you can turn off the approach lights, but when you do, the reverse ones still come on when you unlock. Sensors only need 12v when backing up. Thoughts? __________________ 2012 IOM CAMARO V6/A6 Performance K&N CAI MRT V2 w/ 4" Magnaflow tips Visual Blacked out emblems, rear & bezels Plasti dipped SS wheels Tint 30% front; 5% rear Matte black hood spears/side gills Color matched interior accents

06-04-2019, 09:00 AM	#2
wasthatacop? Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 360 View My Garage	I recently installed a aftermarket back up camera and screen in my 2010 which never offered factory camera system. I couldn't figure out where the harness was in the dash so i spliced into the reverse lights. It was a little more work but I was able to cleanly hide all the wiring from front to rear inside the interior body panels. Yes, the sensors only need 12V. I think there might be a reverse wire you can tap into around your transmission shifter. __________________ 2010 2SS living in Los Angeles replaced engine @ 93,000 miles w/ crate engine, camshaft by Comp Cams installed by me, replaced valve train parts, 1.4" BMR lowering springs ZL1 factory rims misc: drilled and slotted rotors, fresh air brake cooling system, new speakers, installed reverse camera, muffler delete