sparky370z Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 You would need to have a 3 pos switch. One with a common, normally open and a normally closed. I'll do a quick diagram tomorrow. Its very simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 You would need to have a 3 pos switch. One with a common, normally open and a normally closed. I'll do a quick diagram tomorrow. Its very simple. cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 any joy on this matter ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky370z Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 any joy on this matter ? Oh bugger. Sorry i have been having a second viewing on a place im buying. I'll have a look now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky370z Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 basically, the pink goes into the supply into the reverse cam the red need to pick up a permanent supply ie the ignition feed for the radio would be best the blue need to go to the switched reversing supply. you would require to install two LV cables to the back of the car as one would be the reversing light to the switch (NC) and the other would be to the reversing cam from the switch ©. there may be an easier way but im tired and cant think of any way else. hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 i may well give it a go if i can fine the correct type of switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky370z Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 http://www.maplin.co.uk/ip65-rated-illu ... itch-43595 job done!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 so i take it i d require a n33bq-ip65111r/switch gn ? or a ip65 centre off rocker switch ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky370z Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 so i take it i d require a n33bq-ip65111r/switch gn ? or a ip65 centre off rocker switch ? you would need a 2 position switch sort of ON/OFF as otherwise the cam would not work at all in the middle position. there is this one http://www.maplin.co.uk/rocker-switches-2365 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 i take it , it is a 3 pin(TERMINAL) switch ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I am starting to get lost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 i take it , it is a 3 pin(TERMINAL) switch ? if its 3 pin you only need to wire up 2 of them most likely the middle pin and one outside pin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 sorry guys to sound total thick here but i am totally lost. so far mines wired as follows camara mounted in tow eye cover .Earth point is to the chassie of the car.Live feed is taken from reverse light bulb holder live wire ie when reverse gear is selected and bulb Illumanates and camara is triggared. i have also wired it using a live feed from the stereo via a switch to the camara before for a track day. so i seem to have all the ness wiring in place but need a simplytons guide please to wire up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 help anyone ? i d really like to put this into action and get some pics to do a HOW TO with your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 all sorted..... i can know have the camara in use whilst driving or with a flick of a switch it will only operate when in reverse. to do this you need to use a 3 pin rocker switch.mines hinned away in the armrest cubby.so first off you need to mount your camara.i opted for the rear tow eye cover.i removed the cover and drilled a hole big enough for the camara to fit snugly in place.i then run the cables from the camara into the boot.. i found a earth point and power(I added a BLUE wire) using the n/s/r reverse lamp wiring.once all was tested i move onto re wiring so it could be used whilst on the move and not just as an aid when reversing. i found a live feed to the stereo and added a wire(red) from that to the new 3 pin switch.this wire was connected to the left hand pin. i then run a wire(brown) from the centre pin of the switch to the boot.whilst there i disconnect the power lead to the camara from the reverse light (blue)and run that to the switch and connected this one to the right hand pin. you should if following this guide have 2 wires from the switch running into the boot .(blue from the live on the reverse lamp to the switch and brown from the switch to the power the camara.) right time for the test,switch turn on to the right and reverse selected and bingo it works. knock out of gear and select left on the switch and camara comes on . the wire i run from the centre pin off the switch was the connected to the live camara wire. the hardest job i found was writing the guide so i am sure if i can do it ,so can you. hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky370z Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 all sorted..... i can know have the camara in use whilst driving or with a flick of a switch it will only operate when in reverse. to do this you need to use a 3 pin rocker switch.mines hinned away in the armrest cubby.so first off you need to mount your camara.i opted for the rear tow eye cover.i removed the cover and drilled a hole big enough for the camara to fit snugly in place.i then run the cables from the camara into the boot.. i found a earth point and power(I added a BLUE wire) using the n/s/r reverse lamp wiring.once all was tested i move onto re wiring so it could be used whilst on the move and not just as an aid when reversing. i found a live feed to the stereo and added a wire(red) from that to the new 3 pin switch.this wire was connected to the left hand pin. i then run a wire(brown) from the centre pin of the switch to the boot.whilst there i disconnect the power lead to the camara from the reverse light (blue)and run that to the switch and connected this one to the right hand pin. you should if following this guide have 2 wires from the switch running into the boot .(blue from the live on the reverse lamp to the switch and brown from the switch to the power the camara.) right time for the test,switch turn on to the right and reverse selected and bingo it works. knock out of gear and select left on the switch and camara comes on . the wire i run from the centre pin off the switch was the connected to the live camara wire. the hardest job i found was writing the guide so i am sure if i can do it ,so can you. hope this helps. Nice guide dude. If im not busy next weekend i will do this. I was happy to help with the guide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 sorry... thanks for your input....sparky350z made me do it for those who have camaras fitted this is a well worth mod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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