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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => ELECTRICAL | ELECTRONIC | AUDIO => Topic started by: asathorny on April 18, 2014, 15:17:04
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So far as I can tell the black and the white cables go to the reversing light in the rear cluster. I am installing a do it yourself El cheapo reversing camera and I need to splice into the reversing light power so that it starts when I engage reverse. So far so good. Forward looking camera installed, rear camera 'work in progress'...
Question is, do I use the click lock splice conector on the white lead or the black lead. Or, is it neither :'( :'(
T'was a bit annoying doing the strip down, then realising I had to reassemble to some indoors and await some help from my internet chums <sigh> Shoulda started the job in the garage ...
OK must me brew time :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob:
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T'was a bit annoying doing the strip down,
Are you reading the right instructions?
I don't want to go there and have this image of you stood there in your jock's.
:lol:
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How many wires are you joining 1 or 2.
If the unit is already earthed elsewhere, and the wire you're joining is to supply 12v, then you need to determine which wire is 12v + using a multimeter, select reverse and make sure the reversing lamp is illuminated when testing.
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Not many 70 Y/O other than Alan would attempt that ASA :hatoff:
Without using a multimeter I wouldn't be sure either (I have one you can borrow) :goodjob:
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Not many 70 Y/O other than Alan would attempt that ASA :hatoff:
Without using a multimeter I wouldn't be sure either (I have one you can borrow) :goodjob:
Thanks Phil... I'll go buy a cheap multi meter. I just need a live supply and was hoping someone had done similar and knew which lead it was <sigh>.....
Yeah thanks Dazz, pass it down the line :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Thanks anyhow :goodjob: :goodjob:
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Not many 70 Y/O other than Alan would attempt that ASA :hatoff:
Without using a multimeter I wouldn't be sure either (I have one you can borrow) :goodjob:
Thanks Phil... I'll go buy a cheap multi meter. I just need a live supply and was hoping someone had done similar and knew which lead it was <sigh>.....
Yeah thanks Dazz, pass it down the line :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Thanks anyhow :goodjob: :goodjob:
Some aren't on as much as us ASA (so give it time if you don't need a multimeter) It's either black or red if that helps!
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I'm guessing that's on a GD? I would guess that the black is the earth and white is positive that would make the most sense haha but yeah a multi metre would be the best way to go
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A multimeter isn't the only way if you're looking to distinguish 12V from Ground. Use a test lamp with an automotive bulb and a piece of wire. :victory:
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I was thinking the same thing, Gonz! :goodjob:
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If you don't mind the pain, you can also try touching each wire to your tongue, plus a wire to ground. :sweating:
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Okeeedokeee... nice weather today so I settled in for an electricians guessing (with a multi meter which I likey will never ever use again) game. I now have a functioning reversing camera.
It a piece of s.h.1.t really BUT should I decide to upgrade the wiring is already in. I have not given it a full test yet, but I have made sure that it is working and that I have not bolloxed up the cars ECU et al.....
Thanks for the input, suggestions and lets not forget the comedy :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob:
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Good news Asa (sort of)
It a piece of s.h.1.t really
Why, does it smell when you turn it on? :confused:
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Ok now can you take a picture of what you see from the camera
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Dazz.... :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Lester... I am surprised you are sober enough to string two words together :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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Lester... I am surprised you are sober enough to string two words together :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
I don't drink..............i just go along for the social aspect.....if there is liquid in a glass in front of me then it is bad manners not to partake
Hic, hic, hic,
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Lester... I am surprised you are sober enough to string two words together
Asa, you must have misread or misinterpreted what Lester wrote.
You probably saw these words:
Ok now can you take a picture of what you see from the camera
.. when in reality he actually meant to write:
Ok now can you fill my pitcher with what you see for sale from c.a.m.r.a.
See?
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Lester... I am surprised you are sober enough to string two words together
Asa, you must have misread or misinterpreted what Lester wrote.
You probably saw these words:
Ok now can you take a picture of what you see from the camera
.. when in reality he actually meant to write:
Ok now can you fill my pitcher with what you see for sale from c.a.m.r.a.
See?
'solutely :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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Nice one.......