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Is there an easy way to tap the Reverse Sensing Wire?

48K views 13 replies 9 participants last post by  floppydisk  
I tapped into the reverse signal under the driver's seat, where it connects to the nav computer. I built a little switch box that will let me turn the backup camera on while in drive. At the time I did this, it was more for novelty sake, but recently I towed my first trailer (pop up camper), and I sure liked being able to keep an eye on things back there as I drove. First time towing jitters (with a hitch I installed myself) I guess.

Here's my thread on how I did it:

http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23635&highlight=skaught

I also added a video input selection switch to the box, so I could send a video signal other than the backup camera to the Nav screen. My intention for this was so I could send my iPhone output to the screen, but after doing all this, I never bothered with it. Technically, I could send any video signal to the screen and have it on while in drive, but obviously that wouldn't be recommended.

Scott