| kashan |
10-04-2013 02:37 PM |
I did a backup camera install in my BRZ with the Pioneer headunit. I didn't take any pictures but I used:
Harness from Amazon to give RCA reverse camera input
[ame="http://www.amazon.ca/Replacement-Assembly-Harness-Pioneer-X9310BT/dp/B0088HRFJG"]Subaru Replacement RCA Cord Assembly AV Radio Harness for Pioneer Avic X9310BT.: Amazon.ca: Electronics[/ame]
Crimestopper Camera (but any other camera should work)
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...818.EM.II.html
This camera works well at night but I would have preferred one with a wider view. It did require drilling into the plastic trunk trim but looks flush/stock once installed.
To power the camera I tapped into the harness for the stock amplifier in the trunk and added a relay between the constant +12v wire and the remote turn-on coming from the Pioneer headunit. You can't use the remote turn-on directly since it is only rated for 300ma and most cameras use more than that. This is more work than finding another switched 12v source (e.g. behind dash or cigarette lighter) but since I was already adding a relay for aftermarket amplifiers this was the easiest for me.
For the reverse signal to the head unit there is an unused 28-pin harness sitting behind the headunit. You need to tap into the orange-white wire in pin 2 and connect this to the loose purple wire in one of the existing pioneer harnesses (which may be taped up). This tells the headunit to show the camera when you go into reverse.
I recently helped another forum member ucsmfu hook his up so he may be able to give pictures and more detailed instructions.
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