Backup Camera installation cost?

[brian1972ct]

Hey all, Just trying to guage what a good price may be for installation on the backup camera. Best I have found here in CT so far, is $504, and I may get an additional 15% off of that. I found the OEM Honda camera/parts online for $329, but I am in the process of seeing if the dealer doing the install can match that. What did you pay for the part and installation?

[flymuck]

Installation for the rear-view camera is complex and lengthy.... I'd say $504 is worth it. That's about what I paid (but I had a bunch of options done at the same time, don't know the break-down off the top of my head).

Of course, this is just my opinion.

[Dnick]

If you shop around dealers, you should be able to get one that will match on-line prices for accessories, assuming you're spending more than a few bucks. It's probably best if you propose this prior to buying the car, but in fact, I got my accessories from a local dealer (matches on-line price), while I traveled about 70 miles for the vehicles themselves (got the Ridge & an S2000). The local dealer didn't blink, but I was buying a lot of gear. Saved a bunch on shipping, I guess. Otherwise I would have bought on line . . . just more convenient from the dealer . . especially if something fails. Good Luck with the camera. I've got the parts in my garage, waiting for a long weekend to do the deed.

[JOZ RIDG]

Check here:Pinout for Rearview Camera

Check RTL44 post' - mentioned some pricing.

Also search the Mod's Insatallation's and How-to's and/or Mobile Electronic's threads for good info also.

Where did you get the Camera for that price?

Thanks

Joe.

[brian1972ct]

Here is the link to that price:

https://halcyon.webair.com/chesrownh...roducts_id/507

Also, that thread refers to the aftermarket plate camera, not the Honda OEM one .....

[Truckin']

It's bid as a 10 hour job and we paid full price: $800 for labor. If you can get it for $500, jump on it. Just take a look at all that has to be torn out to install it and you will be glad to pay someone else to do it.

[jam2004]

I paid about $650.00 for mine. That was with the Platecam and a 5" color monitor.

[Andy-Montreal]

The dealer quoted me 7 hrs. @ $70/hr up here in Canada. I installed it myself in about 9 hours and would never want to do it again. It's quite a job but worth every single penny!

I mounted my camera over the tailgate handle as it seemed the best place to mount it w/o touching it whenever opening/closing the gate.

Now if only I can get the damn thing to work w/o having to put it into reverse. Come on, there must be some electronic geeks out there who can find a fix to this dilemna!

[RTL44]

Mine was aftermarket, but I preferred that - even if the Honda cam was the same price. I hate that goiter looking protuberance! Anyway, we have a few really nice custom shops in Columbus, and my Dad and I had cameras installed in each of our RL's. The cost per vehicle was $450 + tax. That included everything - the camera, the harness, and the labor. VERY nice high quality color picture, too!

[brian1972ct]

Any chance you can post a photo of your setup? What brand was it?