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warcelo · 07-04-2018, 01:54 PM

Hello folks!
I want to keep my rear camera always on on the mirror.
My 2012 RS convertible has a wind deflector that blocks the vision of the mirror so I need the camera to be on.

I measured the pins on the mirror 10 pin connector and found 12v+ from ignition and ground. I put it in reverse and could not find the switching 12V+ that powers the LCD, I didn't find any signal that changed when on reverse....
Am I missing something?
Can you guys help me out?

Thanks!

warcelo · 07-05-2018, 01:26 PM

No one? ;(

Gordy87 · 07-05-2018, 02:34 PM

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sourc...eIEPa-rJhW-TfE

Read thru this. See if it helps. Its for Silverado, but may be simular.

warcelo · 07-05-2018, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gordy87

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sourc...eIEPa-rJhW-TfE

Read thru this. See if it helps. Its for Silverado, but may be simular.

Thank you Gord87!
I will measure again the green wire on pin 9, I did measure all the pins in perking and reverse, I don't remember seeing pin 9 changing state.

Thanks!

Gordy87 · 07-05-2018, 06:32 PM

No prob. May not be the same on the Camaro. I just remember seeing that when I was looking to add rear view mirror camera on my "09 Hoe" and was looking at doing that same thing, but then the wife wanted the whole Double Din w/ Navi and all that jazz.

warcelo · 07-08-2018, 11:42 AM

It didn’t work... :( I think I will have to disassemble the mirror and figure out the electronics inside.

Gordy87 · 07-08-2018, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by warcelo

It didn’t work... :( I think I will have to disassemble the mirror and figure out the electronics inside.

Hate that it didn't. If I get some time, I will dig a little more. Have a guy that does installations for everything cars, from tires/wheels to audio, video, and security. Hell I think he even dabbles in some bolt on stuff. I will reach out to him and see if he has done this for any customers and get back with you. May be a couple days cause he stays busier than a one eyed cat watchin two rat holes.

warcelo · 07-09-2018, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gordy87

Hate that it didn't. If I get some time, I will dig a little more. Have a guy that does installations for everything cars, from tires/wheels to audio, video, and security. Hell I think he even dabbles in some bolt on stuff. I will reach out to him and see if he has done this for any customers and get back with you. May be a couple days cause he stays busier than a one eyed cat watchin two rat holes.

Thank you so much for the help, I really appreciate this!
If I have time this week I will take my mirror apart and figure it out too.

Thank you!!

07-04-2018, 01:54 PM	#1
warcelo Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Canada Posts: 19	Help with Mirror wiring Hello folks! I want to keep my rear camera always on on the mirror. My 2012 RS convertible has a wind deflector that blocks the vision of the mirror so I need the camera to be on. I measured the pins on the mirror 10 pin connector and found 12v+ from ignition and ground. I put it in reverse and could not find the switching 12V+ that powers the LCD, I didn't find any signal that changed when on reverse.... Am I missing something? Can you guys help me out? Thanks!

07-05-2018, 02:34 PM	#3
Gordy87 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 300 View My Garage	Rearview Camera http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sourc...eIEPa-rJhW-TfE Read thru this. See if it helps. Its for Silverado, but may be simular. Attached Images

07-05-2018, 01:26 PM	#2
warcelo Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Canada Posts: 19	No one? ;(

07-05-2018, 06:32 PM	#5
Gordy87 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 300 View My Garage	No prob. May not be the same on the Camaro. I just remember seeing that when I was looking to add rear view mirror camera on my "09 Hoe" and was looking at doing that same thing, but then the wife wanted the whole Double Din w/ Navi and all that jazz.

07-08-2018, 11:42 AM	#6
warcelo Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Canada Posts: 19	It didn’t work... :( I think I will have to disassemble the mirror and figure out the electronics inside.