Front Camera Trigger?
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Racer
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From: Ocala Florida
Front Camera Trigger?
I have an '05 vert and recently installed a Kenwood head unit with back up camera. I also installed a steering wheel from an '08 with controls. I am preparing to install a front camera but had a question. The rear camera is triggered when I go into reverse. What triggers the front camera to come on so I don't run into parking bumpers? Do I have to touch the head unit to find the front camera each time or is there a simpler way to activate the front Camera?
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Race Director
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From: Eastern
I had my front camera sharing the driver side wiring at the fog light. I seldom used the fog lamps, so when I wanted to power up the camera, I would turn them on.
You couid also set up a fuse tap with a switch in the ashtray, or console.
I'm sure there will be more options coming your way.
You couid also set up a fuse tap with a switch in the ashtray, or console.
I'm sure there will be more options coming your way.
Race Director
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From: Prosper TX/Austin TX
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My front camera is wired to the power and ground on the radio wire harness. On my Pioneer head unit I just hit the camera button to show the front camera. I also have my rear camera wired into the power on the radio harness so I can switch between both front and rear cameras when driving if I want to.
Team Owner
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From: Outside the Quick Stop N.J.
I am not sure if this directly applies to your situation, but I wired a 3 way on/off/on toggle to turn on my front and rear cameras separately whenever I wanted to. I have a dedicated display for them as I have not yet replaced my stock HU.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2018
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From: New Brunswick, Canada
Based on advice from @madsonp I used a PAC gm1a-RST module and a VS41 Camera Switcher module which allows you to program a trigger for the front camera based on your speed. I don't remember the exact settings, but you can have it trigger your front camera when your speed is lower than 5mph, lower than 10 mph, or something along that line.
NOTE: This is definitely not your cheapest option, but it works well.
NOTE: This is definitely not your cheapest option, but it works well.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2017
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From: Billings Montana. Out in the wild west
Based on advice from @madsonp I used a PAC gm1a-RST module and a VS41 Camera Switcher module which allows you to program a trigger for the front camera based on your speed. I don't remember the exact settings, but you can have it trigger your front camera when your speed is lower than 5mph, lower than 10 mph, or something along that line.
NOTE: This is definitely not your cheapest option, but it works well.
NOTE: This is definitely not your cheapest option, but it works well.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2019
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From: Tennessee
I have a Kenwood and the front cam triggers two ways: one when putting it in drive from reverse, and second by hitting the camera button. Can also toggle between the two cams by touching the top middle part of the screen.
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How about yourself? Staying well I hope.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Billings Montana. Out in the wild west
I have an '05 vert and recently installed a Kenwood head unit with back up camera. I also installed a steering wheel from an '08 with controls. I am preparing to install a front camera but had a question. The rear camera is triggered when I go into reverse. What triggers the front camera to come on so I don't run into parking bumpers? Do I have to touch the head unit to find the front camera each time or is there a simpler way to activate the front Camera?
Thanks
Thanks
