laxman1100

Starting a separate post.

I'm about to install my Advent system and picked up this tailgate camera:
http://tailgatecamera.com/products/f...back-up-camera

It has a red wire next to the video input that is supposed to tell the head unit when to switch to reverse camera. The other end (by the camera) is hooked to the reverse wire and also powers the camera.

Advent has an "instant on" for reverse camera. Does that mean the use of the red lead (by the video output) isn't needed?

Thanks!

Tallyman89

I responded to your post in the Advent message.

ndnboy

Do these kits come with detailed install info?

laxman1100

Yes, they explain how to install the camera at the tailgate, but not how to run behind the radio or through the cabin.

I called the tech support guy and he said that there should be a trigger behind the radio that gets input from the rear power (hooked to the reverse lights) that tells the unit to go to rear input...I'm just not sure if that's true for the Advent of if the unit is good enough to pick up that a signal is being sent to the unit and automatically turns to the rear input.

Tallyman89

laxman....I tapped the center wire in the 7-pin connector on the rear bumper. That is the reverse signal for the connector. I did not need to connect a wire to the Advent for the signal. I only connected the RCA connector to the Advent.

laxman1100

Thanks, that's what I thought. I appreciate the help.