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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 08:27 PM
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im installing a back up camera on my truck into the pioneer x-920bt head unit, my question is doe any one know what wire is the reverse sensor wire near the shifter (center console) ?
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 03:12 PM
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anyone????
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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Can't help with the wire.
I found that I like mine alot better simply hooked to a switch. Turn it on and off whenever you want to. Having it come on every time I put the truck in reverse got annoying real quick.
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 08:01 AM
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Thanx man, i cant beleive i didnt think of that!! I just run a 12v my switch then the reverse wire of my radio? Its not a ground run system or anything like that?
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 08:05 AM
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Reverse sensor wire is next to the cigar lighter.
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 11:58 AM
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I just tapped into the wire that feeds the backup light in the drivers side tail. Shortest route and did not have to go under the truck. Works without issue.
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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by techrep
Reverse sensor wire is next to the cigar lighter.
can you be more specific about the back up wire please
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 11:53 AM
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OK, back up or reverce wire is located in the driver side kick panal gray plug black wire with pink stripe. There is a bolt in the center of the plug you have to undo first, pull the plug and the wire is on the back side. This plug controls all the wires going to the back of the truck and you have to tighten the bolt back to test the wire you cant push it back in tight enough with your hand. Thanks
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