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Old Sep 13, 2023 | 04:58 PM
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Hello All, I am getting ready to replace my head unit and add back up and front cameras (tired of touching curbs). I've got a plan for the rear camera, but I am not sure where to pull 12V and ground for the front cam. I've done some searching around, but can't find a clear answer. Does anyone have suggestions for a reliable source for each around the front of the car? running lights maybe?

It's on a 2010 manual 1LT base.
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Hello All, I am getting ready to replace my head unit and add back up and front cameras (tired of touching curbs). I've got a plan for the rear camera, but I am not sure where to pull 12V and ground for the front cam. I've done some searching around, but can't find a clear answer. Does anyone have suggestions for a reliable source for each around the front of the car? running lights maybe?

It's on a 2010 manual 1LT base.
Well on mine it tied it into the 12V+ accessory power, and ground wire at the head units wiring, this will have power to the camera anytime the car is running so you can view it when ever you want.
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The camera I got only has power/ground out of the 4 pin plug with about a 2 ft lead, so no way to reach them to the HU. I could loop power to the convenience wire on the video signal cord and tie it to the 12V at the HU. I would just need to find a good ground by the camera then, which may be easier than figuring out which is a constant 12V source near there.
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There're are ground locations under the hood, along the fenders towards the front of the car.
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Sounds good, thanks!
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