reverse camera wiring - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

derka-derka · 05-27-2013, 06:37 AM

considering getting a cheapo revrse camera on ebay. I got a aftermarket pioneer HU which has a "reverse" wire. where should i wire that to? I believe its a signal wire that tells the HU to switch to Video In when in reverse gear.

thnx

spgrizz22 · 05-27-2013, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by derka-derka

considering getting a cheapo revrse camera on ebay. I got a aftermarket pioneer HU which has a "reverse" wire. where should i wire that to? I believe its a signal wire that tells the HU to switch to Video In when in reverse gear.

thnx

Hey I'm not really good with cars but you could always go on crutchfield.com and be like "I'm buying your aftermarket camera could you tell me where it goes in my headunit." And they will probably will help you faster!

cruzinbill · 05-27-2013, 01:30 PM

Reverse wire is wired to the reverse wire of the car. It senses when you are in reverse to switch to the rear view cam.

You should be fine with most of the ebay reverse cams, most are pretty good quality.

mit_peid · 05-27-2013, 10:10 PM

Tap into the pink reverse light wire running down driver side wire bundle. It is a tiny wire so be careful. You can use this as power for your camera or tie it directly to the back of your Pioneer HU. If you tie it directly, you will need to figure out another way to get your camera power.

derka-derka · 05-28-2013, 08:15 AM

thnx mit. is the pink wire a signal wire or is it actual 12v +ve wire for reverse lights?

NYCsubaruBRZ · 09-09-2013, 10:48 PM

is there a connection for a reverse camera on the stock BRZ headunit?

l0aded · 09-11-2013, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by derka-derka

considering getting a cheapo revrse camera on ebay. I got a aftermarket pioneer HU which has a "reverse" wire. where should i wire that to? I believe its a signal wire that tells the HU to switch to Video In when in reverse gear.

thnx

Tap this pink wire which provides 12V signal ONLY when in reverse. http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/bfrs49.JPG

Zardoman · 09-11-2013, 03:33 AM

get the reverse camera kit from beat-sonic, check on the groupbuy.
its pretty much plug and play, splicing one wire.

ChiefG · 12-06-2013, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by l0aded

Tap this pink wire which provides 12V signal ONLY when in reverse. http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/bfrs49.JPG

I would suggest that you pick up the orange-white wire coming out of the front end - closest to the engine - from connector HD1. That's the other side of the connector in the photograph. The wire is orange with a white stripe and silver bands.

It's a little larger in gauge, you have more room to tap into it, and it's a bit more stealthy. TEST FIRST!

I installed a JVC audio/GPS system, the backup camera is working like a champ now.

Refer to the Subaru BRZ (same as the FR-S) wiring diagram, P. 162. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...wiring+diagram

Here's what I did:

JBV88 · 12-06-2013, 11:20 PM

What does the orange wire feed? Is it reverse related or an accessory wire?

willypongtb · 05-18-2015, 02:28 PM

@ChiefG thanks for your diagram really make my install Apex-i Smart Accel Controller much ez and faster.

P3tras · 05-19-2015, 04:55 AM

No need to tap into these wires! Stock BRZ headunit connectors already have reverse wire. It is second pin on largest 28pin connector (first pin is unused - empty). As I recall that wire had orange stripe, but I am afraid to be mistaken. It does give 12V out when in reverse

tanvtang · 05-25-2015, 12:45 AM

Hi, I recently purchased a Scion Frs, and I am going to install a backup camera soon. Does any have suggestions? What brand should I go with? Thanks in advance.

DESTINY-BRZ · 05-25-2015, 01:08 AM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PLUGandGO-In...a352d2&vxp=mtr

SUBARU MAKES A CLEARER ONE BUT WOULD MESS WITH YOUR WARRANTY

05-27-2013, 06:37 AM	#1
derka-derka Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Silver GT86 Location: Australia Posts: 40 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	reverse camera wiring considering getting a cheapo revrse camera on ebay. I got a aftermarket pioneer HU which has a "reverse" wire. where should i wire that to? I believe its a signal wire that tells the HU to switch to Video In when in reverse gear. thnx

05-27-2013, 10:10 PM	#4
mit_peid Boosted Noob Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: '13 FRS MT KW SC, '05 4Runner 4WD Location: SoCal Posts: 883 Thanks: 353 Thanked 343 Times in 175 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Tap into the pink reverse light wire running down driver side wire bundle. It is a tiny wire so be careful. You can use this as power for your camera or tie it directly to the back of your Pioneer HU. If you tie it directly, you will need to figure out another way to get your camera power. __________________

12-06-2013, 11:20 PM	#10
JBV88 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Orange Wire What does the orange wire feed? Is it reverse related or an accessory wire?

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DESTINY-BRZ Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: RED LIMITED BRZ Location: NEW YORK Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	FIT CAMERA http://www.ebay.com/itm/PLUGandGO-In...a352d2&vxp=mtr SUBARU MAKES A CLEARER ONE BUT WOULD MESS WITH YOUR WARRANTY

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