How to run backup camera wires in an SUV, crossover or hatchback

How to run backup camera wires in an SUV, crossover or hatchback | Crutchfield

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We get a lot of questions about how to run power and signal wires for a backup camera in an SUV, crossover, or other hatchback. In this video, one of our Tech Support experts shows you some tips and tricks common to this type of installation, including how to deal with the hinged hatch door.
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0:00 Intro
0:27 Taking off trim panels on rear hatch
2:06 Planning a route for wiring
2:33 Getting wires inside vehicle and under headliner
4:08 Loosening headliner inside the vehicle
5:21 Fishing wires under the headliner
6:52 Fishing wires along factory wiring at the hatch
10:57 Connecting wires at the rear
11:53 Cleaning up wires inside the car
13:57 Recap and contact info

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@davidgoodwin16 Жыл бұрын

Great video, information and well filmed - thanks.

@crutchfield Жыл бұрын

Thanks, David! Hope your install goes well.

@alvinmoore308 Жыл бұрын

Well done, sir! Thanks for the very informative video. I’m quite impressed. Yes, it is a lot of hassle, but nothing too difficult - it’s not like I’m rebuilding the engine or some such!😂 As I sometimes say, not difficult, but very involved.

@crutchfield Жыл бұрын

😉 Glad we could help! Let us know how your installation goes.

@evansfonseca9874 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this video, it's exactly the information I'll need for my next project.!! Thanks.!! 👌🏼👌🏼

@MegaFREEAIR Жыл бұрын

thats a very easy pass through the wirng, pls try megane cabrio and tell me

@kippywylie 18 күн бұрын

Yesterday I did this job and I guess I needed to pay closer attention to the video because with my 2015 Subaru Outback Premium the headliner seemed to be glued to the rooftop too much to route this way. I opted to follow forward along the base of the drivers side door frames.... was okay but super tight.

@soinaru 9 күн бұрын

Working on my 2009 subaru forester xt today. . . Wish me luck

@kippywylie 9 күн бұрын

@@soinaru Got mine in yesterday. The headliner trick for me was to focus on a path towards the passenger side, using a long flexible plastic rod to fish tape it through. I pulled the wire from back towards front and paid very close attention to avoiding any air bag

@crutchfield 9 күн бұрын

Good luck! Keep us posted.😎

@kippywylie 9 күн бұрын

@@crutchfield The job this time went perfectly and the cam is excellent

@crutchfield 9 күн бұрын

Great news! Way to go!

@tommygomez5343 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the long strap you used to fish the wire?

@crutchfield 2 жыл бұрын

It can be found on this web page: www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc227/p_042DM4533/item.html

@eljefeslash 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I'm still a bit confused. I thought the red wire (in the hatch) had to be spliced into the rear reverse bulb? Maybe I missed that part.

@crutchfield 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! That depends on the specific setup of the back-up camera you are installing. The camera in the video has a convenience wire that runs to the front of the vehicle to make the power connection at that location. Others will tie into the reverse light wire.

@kippywylie 18 күн бұрын

@@crutchfield Yesterday with my Subaru Outback 2015 and an aftermarket Crutchfield Pioneer 1500DX I had a opt to attach the power wire at the backup light at the rear of the vehicle. Up front it's just way too many wires packed into a very compressed space for any splicing

@andrewcrowdus3591 3 ай бұрын

i had a camera installed (after i had a radio installed from Crutchfield) but I cannot figure out how to adjust the reverse lines... any suggestions?

@crutchfield 3 ай бұрын

Hi Andrew, what brand and model radio and camera do you have?

@donmack5039 Жыл бұрын

The air bag heads up made this worth watching. Can you run the camera wire down the drivers side instead?

@crutchfield Жыл бұрын

Sure. The best route will depend on your exact application.

@donmack5039 Жыл бұрын

@@crutchfield I have an 05 Lexus RX330,

@crutchfield Жыл бұрын

Sorry, Don. We don't actually research vehicles for information on routing camera wires so you will want to take some time to plan your best/easiest installation route. as you prepare to install the camera.

@kippywylie 8 күн бұрын

@@donmack5039 With my 2015 Subaru Outback I actually did this job twice, with the first attempt being on the drivers side. In my opinion the passenger side is easier with there bring more empty space for the wire routing. Passenger side has a glove box, drivers side has steering wheel and wiring harness

@davec.5204 4 ай бұрын

Nice job but I would be concerned that the camera might get knocked off at the car wash. I think a tight mount or flush mount would be best, no?

@crutchfield 4 ай бұрын

Good mounting hardware does make all the difference. What mounting locations do you tend to use most often?

@miladghasempour 8 ай бұрын

What camera is being installed here?

@crutchfield 8 ай бұрын

Hi. We don't have a record of the camera being installed, but the installation is pretty standard across most cameras. The wiring will basically be the same with any model you choose.