RaijinX
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I got bored one day and decided to make a Backup Camera Switch for my Si. I'll try my best on explaining what I've done specifically so bear with me everyone.
Wire cutter w/ crimper
A lighter (for the heat shrink tubes)
Soldering gun & solder
2 - 4ft 14-16 gage (1/4'') wire
1 - Mini low profile add-a-fuse (7.5amp fuse)
1 - Button (on/off switch)
1 - 14-16 gage (1/4'') Quick splice lock wire crimp w/ spade connector. (T-tap & male spade connector)
? - Heat shrink tubes (or electric tape)
Step 2: Location
As you see I've place my ON/OFF switch button on the sidewall of the center console. This location for me is temporary until I can a more stealthier place to put it.
Step3: Wiring
Splice both ends of your 4ft 14-16 gage (1/4'') wire and solder (connect) one end to the ON/OFF SWITCH BUTTON.
Next is to connect/crimp the other end of the 14-16 gage (1/4'') wire to the ADD-A-FUSE and the MALE SPADE CONNECTOR. Just keep in mind the wires position on the button.
The reason behind this is when you switch ON the button the power flowing through the add-a-fuse will then flow through the reverse light signal (LIGHT GREEN) wire turning one the backup camera. That's how I do it if I had a different switch.
Step 4:
Remove lower trim places to expose the wire loom.
In the loom you'll be need to tap into the LIGHT GREEN (Reverse Light) wire with the T-tap.
While your under there you can also plug in you ADD-A-FUSE to the #1 fuse location.
The test the button to see if the backup camera turns on.
Step 5: Clean Up
Tuck the wires where there will be contact to the peddles or any other moving objects. Then place the button at the location that feels comfortable to you.
NOTE: This mod will also turn on the reverse light while the camera is in use.
Step 1: Materials / Tools
Wire cutter w/ crimper
A lighter (for the heat shrink tubes)
Soldering gun & solder
2 - 4ft 14-16 gage (1/4'') wire
1 - Mini low profile add-a-fuse (7.5amp fuse)
1 - Button (on/off switch)
1 - 14-16 gage (1/4'') Quick splice lock wire crimp w/ spade connector. (T-tap & male spade connector)
? - Heat shrink tubes (or electric tape)
Step 2: Location
As you see I've place my ON/OFF switch button on the sidewall of the center console. This location for me is temporary until I can a more stealthier place to put it.
Step3: Wiring
Splice both ends of your 4ft 14-16 gage (1/4'') wire and solder (connect) one end to the ON/OFF SWITCH BUTTON.
Next is to connect/crimp the other end of the 14-16 gage (1/4'') wire to the ADD-A-FUSE and the MALE SPADE CONNECTOR. Just keep in mind the wires position on the button.
- The ADD-A-FUSE should be connected to the wire that is placed on the OFF Position.
- The MALE SPADE CONNECTOR should to the wire that is on the ON Position
The reason behind this is when you switch ON the button the power flowing through the add-a-fuse will then flow through the reverse light signal (LIGHT GREEN) wire turning one the backup camera. That's how I do it if I had a different switch.
Step 4:
Remove lower trim places to expose the wire loom.
In the loom you'll be need to tap into the LIGHT GREEN (Reverse Light) wire with the T-tap.
While your under there you can also plug in you ADD-A-FUSE to the #1 fuse location.
The test the button to see if the backup camera turns on.
Step 5: Clean Up
Tuck the wires where there will be contact to the peddles or any other moving objects. Then place the button at the location that feels comfortable to you.
ENJOY!