wardlws
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I'm nearly done with my backup camera install, and thought I'd post some pics. It took a bit to figure out where to mount a camera to look like factory and be in the center.
I decided to put it where the existing trunk open switch is and move the open switch to the right. This is better for me, since I'm right handed and tend to feel for it on the right side anyway.
The camera is a used C7 camera... 2016, I think. It was the right price, good angle, and the correct size (after I removed the decorative cover).
I ran the RCA-style video cable down the left side and tucked it into the existing wiring harness there. The camera is powered from the reverse lights (since they are right there... no need to have more wires).
I still need to paint the screws and tweak the angle of the mount a bit. It gives a good view. I'll have to take a picture of it working later.
I decided to put it where the existing trunk open switch is and move the open switch to the right. This is better for me, since I'm right handed and tend to feel for it on the right side anyway.
The camera is a used C7 camera... 2016, I think. It was the right price, good angle, and the correct size (after I removed the decorative cover).
I ran the RCA-style video cable down the left side and tucked it into the existing wiring harness there. The camera is powered from the reverse lights (since they are right there... no need to have more wires).
I still need to paint the screws and tweak the angle of the mount a bit. It gives a good view. I'll have to take a picture of it working later.
