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      12-15-2019, 12:48 PM   #7
Mark184
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Originally Posted by pmcmtnbkr View Post
for those doing this you might want to install a relay the 12v signal from the tail light can be a bit dirty/weak and cause intermittent camera operation/ loss of pixles. you can use a standard automotive relay use the signal from the tail light to one of the coil terminals, connect the other side of the relay coil to ground. pull +12volts from the 12volt supply to your backup camera control module and connect it to the relay contact. the last relay contact goes to the camera trigger on your control box.
The original poster- stlb5, didn't tap at the bulb, but rather at a wiring bundle. He said no need for relay. I'll be tapping into where he recommends later today. Waiting to get the right size positap connector for the ground. Hopefully this works!
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