Reverse Wire for Head Unit

[beefyg]

Hey guys,

Anyone know of a +12v Reverse wire near to the Centre Console (preferably fairly accessible) I can use while wiring up my head unit for a Reversing Camera?

Preferably pics or a wire colour would be helpful.

Cheers,

Beefy

2001 VX Berlina V6 Auto Sedan

 

[Nut Kracker]

Pretty sure there isn't. You are going to have to pickup the wire after the reverse switch.
The reverse light switch is on the gearbox under the car.
Just run a wire down the side of the car (inside), go up behind the back seat and into the boot via the split seat access door thingy, around under the carpet and pick up a reverse light wire which is colour coded X, LIGHT GREEN.

 

[aussieakito]

no im pretty sure there is, as when i chuck my VT in reverse the aftermarket reverse sensors turn on, so there must be a way, ill have a look at hot they are wired tomorrow if you like, i think they link to something under the dash. Is there a reverse light fuse?

 

[axemurderer101]

should be able to join into the reverse wire behind the drivers side kick panel, just use a testlight.

 

[Nut Kracker]

You didn't say anything about the A/M sensors.
There is a fuse but it's BEFORE the switch. It's also for the indicators. (Number 12. 15amp. under the dash). It wont be any good because you need it AFTER the switch.
If you connect it to the fuse, it will be on as soon as you turn the key.

 

[Nut Kracker]

should be able to join into the reverse wire behind the drivers side kick panel, just use a testlight.

How can there be a reverse wire there when the switch is on top of the gearbox under the car.

 

[aussieakito]

How can there be a reverse wire there when the switch is on top of the gearbox under the car.

Because it has to get to a fuse first doesnt it?

 

[axemurderer101]

think about it mate, the reverse switch gets its power from the interior fusebox. there will be a harness which goes into the engine bay then down to the box, the reverse power feed after the switch will be in that same loom which goes all the way down the drivers side behind the plastic kick panel and all the way to the boot with the rest of the tail light harness.

 

[axemurderer101]

what would i know anyway im just a simple auto electrician lol

 

[aussieakito]

actually there is no fuse the the reverse lights,
You need to connect it to the positive reverse light wire.
Trace it back from the light itself and see the closest you can get then spilce into it
Thats how my aftermarket reverse sensors get their power