Backup Camera Install - Page 20

Jottle · 09-27-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by eo11

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I did further research, and discovered that even the expensive brand name cameras like the Kenwood CCD2000, Panasonic CY-RC50KU, and Sanyo CCA-BC200 all warn the user not to expose the camera to car wash pressure spray. So I guess I cant complain too much.

I went around all seams, and lens edges, etc. with silicone sealer,in hopes to relieve this problem; but will probably put a condom over the camera before washing the car.

All in all, for a $70.00 camera, I'm not totally disappointed.

Heya, how did you mount your camera to the hood? Is it screwed into the trim? or did you use tape?

eo11 · 09-30-2009, 10:24 AM

Heavy Duty Double Stick tape

eo11 · 09-30-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by golddbz2000

Hey eo11,

how come your backup picture (with the grid on it) looks different than the one on the website? here

Anyways, looks good!

You're assuming the Chinese have product consistency and quality control

Sethrstacy · 11-07-2009, 06:29 PM

I used the molex connectors and found a Backup Cam that was fitted for an 2008 Accord.
(Honda Accord reverse rear view camera,car rear view camera for accord) this camera was $50.00 and fits in the license plate light. I didn’t want an exposed wire and I wanted a clean OEM look.
Followed all the instructions in the beginning of this thread.
Modifications from instructions:
I had to trim the molding piece to fit the camera footprint but a razor and a file was easy enough. I then used touch up paint to re-paint the trimmed area. (Yes Anal, I know but this will keep the paint from chipping) I also used the backup light as a power source for the camera. (Idea not my own but a good one)

I have included a link to the pictures of the install and camera display in the navi unit

Trim Piece after Cutting

Hanging Camera after install and connected

Trim Piece and Camera Installed

Final Look

Camera Display

Camera Display showing Measurement Markers

Jottle · 11-07-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sethrstacy

I used the molex connectors and found a Backup Cam that was fitted for an 2008 Accord.
(Honda Accord reverse rear view camera,car rear view camera for accord) this camera was $50.00 and fits in the license plate light. I didn’t want an exposed wire and I wanted a clean OEM look.
Followed all the instructions in the beginning of this thread.
Modifications from instructions:
I had to trim the molding piece to fit the camera footprint but a razor and a file was easy enough. I then used touch up paint to re-paint the trimmed area. (Yes Anal, I know but this will keep the paint from chipping) I also used the backup light as a power source for the camera. (Idea not my own but a good one)

Looks great! A couple questions. How did you attach the camera to the trim piece? And how are you lighting your rear plate? Aren't you missing a bulb now? So that means your license plate is half lit, I'm assuming.

Sethrstacy · 11-07-2009, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jottle

Looks great! A couple questions. How did you attach the camera to the trim piece? And how are you lighting your rear plate? Aren't you missing a bulb now? So that means your license plate is half lit, I'm assuming.

Looks great! <--- Thanks

The Camera Clips into the opening of the old License late light. Hook and clip as shown in the hanging Camera Image it just clips into place. As for the lighting the camera has two LEDS as shown in the image from the purchase site.

Alexander · 12-08-2009, 11:21 AM

Sethrstacy, sent you an email - looks great!

raheel616 · 12-09-2009, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Sethrstacy

Looks great! <--- Thanks

The Camera Clips into the opening of the old License late light. Hook and clip as shown in the hanging Camera Image it just clips into place. As for the lighting the camera has two LEDS as shown in the image from the purchase site.

do you think you could take some pics with the lights on while youre outside at night so we can see how the lighting on the license plate is now? do the leds light up white on the camera or the regular color?

jamesjstar · 12-09-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by raheel616

do you think you could take some pics with the lights on while youre outside at night so we can see how the lighting on the license plate is now? do the leds light up white on the camera or the regular color?

I also would like to know, I'm in the process of doing the backup camera, but want the cleanest look. However, I have white LED license plate lights and don't want it to look mismatching.

raheel616 · 12-10-2009, 12:01 AM

^^ haha that is exactly why I asked haha

clugrads · 12-23-2009, 01:53 AM

Thanks for the great directions. Just installed this in my 08 and works great. The harness was easy to make and the camera goes on when I shift into reverse. The $72.00 I spent at Fry's is well worth the money.

04pwptehsex · 12-23-2009, 02:22 AM

ordered my accord camera like the one above w. the leds and all the wiring ish from mouser so ill let yall know how it lights up w. the leds built in, just waiting on the camera and my navi swap to come in !

raheel616 · 12-25-2009, 03:08 AM

ok let us know asap with more pics ty

04pwptehsex · 12-25-2009, 01:14 PM

i will, hopefully later tonight or tommorow, i got it pretty much done just have to connect the stuff on the camera(power,video,plate lights and revers and it will be done) and finish trimming the surround piece

raheel616 · 12-28-2009, 03:59 AM

updates?