Adding a front camera question
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Le Mans Master
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Adding a front camera question
I will be installing a new Pioneer head unit in my 04 C5.
While I am doing this I want to add a front camera as well as a rear camera.
The rear camera is easy as it is activated by the backup lights.
My question is, where should I power the front camera?
I was thinking of using the DRL wiring but that will leave the front camera on whenever the car is running.
Any suggestions would be appreciated
Jim
While I am doing this I want to add a front camera as well as a rear camera.
The rear camera is easy as it is activated by the backup lights.
My question is, where should I power the front camera?
I was thinking of using the DRL wiring but that will leave the front camera on whenever the car is running.
Any suggestions would be appreciated
Jim
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I ran my power using the accessory fuse slot and a fuse tap under the passenger floorboard then ran that wire under the A-pillar cover and then into the engine compartment. I joined the ground wire with this hot wire from a stud in the engine compartment (same one I'm using for my battery tender connection).
Last edited by danzio56; Feb 27, 2018 at 04:40 PM.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Hillsboro Oregon
I ran my power using the accessory fuse slot and a fuse tap under the passenger floorboard then ran that wire under the A-pillar cover and then into the engine compartment. I joined the ground wire with this hot wire from a stud in the engine compartment (same one I'm using for my battery tender connection).
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I don't think I will need a switch as I will have to select the front camera from the Pioneer anyway.
Thanks,
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Is it bad to leave it powered while the car is running? I am about to add a front camer to my c6 and wondering the same thing. I know the rear camera will only be powered while it’s in reverse from the back up lights but the front would be powered all the time and I turn the front camera on the screen by pushing a button on the head unit. Is it bad for the camera to always have power when the car is on?
thanks
jon
thanks
jon
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Yes it's on with the ignition. Nothing wrong with that. It's a camera. If you have a dash cam it's always on. And they're cheap anyways. The one I have cost me $12 on Amazon and is easily replaceable because of the way they're wired. Pull the old and plug in the new. But I would imagine this camera will last a long time, but we'll see.
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From: Diamond Bar Ca.
Is it bad to leave it powered while the car is running? I am about to add a front camer to my c6 and wondering the same thing. I know the rear camera will only be powered while it’s in reverse from the back up lights but the front would be powered all the time and I turn the front camera on the screen by pushing a button on the head unit. Is it bad for the camera to always have power when the car is on?
thanks
jon
thanks
jon
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