Backup Camera Mod?

[Airdack]

Has anybody here messed with making it so the backup camera can engage without being in reverse? I'm driving a manual trans 2018 for reference. Im wondering if it's possible to wire the backup camera to a switch on the dash that could be engaged at any time.

[mohammad]

I am sure its possible, I believe the reverse indicator cable is part of the main connector going to the head unit. If you search on the forum you can find a factory service manual which will have the wiring diagrams.

Some aftermarket head units and nicer cars allow for the backup camera to be viewed without the car being in reverse.

[bnas]

Yes, just tap the reverse wires to a cable with constant 12V (like power cable for radio, heated seat buttons... whichever is close by and runs 12V at all times while driving) and install a switch inbetween your power wire (car side) to reverse trigger cable (backup camera side).

[7milesout]

I've thought about this as well. However, I wonder IF ... when switching to display the rear camera, maybe the reverse lights would be triggered ON as well. Not a big deal if it does ... just wondering. I haven't pursued it because, the Mirage is so small, I can see behind it good enough.

And, it's not really needed to back up to hitch my trailer either because ... you can't be towing a trailer that can't be lifted at the tongue and sat on the hitch. If the trailer is too heavy to do that, a Mirage shouldn't be towing it.

[bnas]

I edited my first post to clear things up a bit. Thats exactly how I have done it on my mirage. It will work and the reverse lights wont be triggered on by this.

[edPower]

This may be useful https://mirageforum.com/forum/showth...age-Space-Star. Cheers