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09-06-2020, 01:43 PM
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 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Algonquin, IL
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Front camera: where are you tapping for power?
Hi All,
Installing a front camera to go with my pac/kenwood setup and was wondering where people are running the power for the camera. Is there a good spot in the bay? Thanks for your help! Mike |
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09-07-2020, 07:00 AM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Algonquin, IL
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Anyone?
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09-07-2020, 05:13 PM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Algonquin, IL
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Should I run somewhere under the hood or just go all the way to the fuse box or deck itself??
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09-07-2020, 06:33 PM
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Drives: Car Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Alabama
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I use F17, it’s an an ignition fuse. F8 is constant...
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09-07-2020, 06:39 PM
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Drives: 14 Camaro LS Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Wakefield MA
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I have mine wired to the dome light switch via the grey wire on the passenger side. My HU only has one camera input so I wired in an automatic video switch that changes from the rear view camera to the front camera view when the front camera gets power.
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09-07-2020, 06:56 PM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Algonquin, IL
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Thanks for the responses!
Is the thought to go to the fuse box so that you hit a power that’s switched to turn off when the car is off? I suppose if I hit any old power wire then it’ll constantly draw even if the car is off? |
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09-08-2020, 07:58 AM
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Drives: Car Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Alabama
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09-08-2020, 08:28 AM
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Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Pacific Northwest
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I understand the need for a front camera if one were a police but why have one otherwise?
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09-08-2020, 09:03 AM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Algonquin, IL
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09-10-2020, 02:40 PM
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Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Yep, I've had a front camera for years with distance lines to avoid tapping a high curb or parking barrier. I have mine wired hot though as it records motion all the time. Just like the dash cam and the rear cam. I have a battery saver on them so if the battery voltage drops too low they shut off. |
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