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wa8yxm
Jun 08, 2013Explorer III
Though there is no "Standard" for what color is what.. There is a Tradition. and if (And that is a big IF) they followed tradition.. You figured it out.
Suggestion..When you first apply power do so through a light bulb, a 1156 or 1141 should be a good choice. the slight voltage drop (Assuming the device does not draw more than an amp or two) may cause it to function poorly but if you get a very bright light, either the device is hooked up wrong or it draws alot more power than I expect.
NOTE on the blue wire....
It normally connects to the back up lights. and you may wish to do it that way, I wish mine came on automatically all the time but.
With the back up wire "HOT" (The one you think is blue) it switches to input A (or 1 if you like) which is the back up camera.. With the wire "Cold" (NOT in Reverse) it will let me choose the camera (I have two cameras)
Since I'm driving a gasser it's a long way to the gas cap, it's a long way from where I sit (yes you can sing that line,,, but odds are you don't know the tune). Camera 2 (B) is located at the gas cap. below it on my coach)
When the pump is in the center of the screen,, Park, drop pump side jack and fill 'er up.
Suggestion..When you first apply power do so through a light bulb, a 1156 or 1141 should be a good choice. the slight voltage drop (Assuming the device does not draw more than an amp or two) may cause it to function poorly but if you get a very bright light, either the device is hooked up wrong or it draws alot more power than I expect.
NOTE on the blue wire....
It normally connects to the back up lights. and you may wish to do it that way, I wish mine came on automatically all the time but.
With the back up wire "HOT" (The one you think is blue) it switches to input A (or 1 if you like) which is the back up camera.. With the wire "Cold" (NOT in Reverse) it will let me choose the camera (I have two cameras)
Since I'm driving a gasser it's a long way to the gas cap, it's a long way from where I sit (yes you can sing that line,,, but odds are you don't know the tune). Camera 2 (B) is located at the gas cap. below it on my coach)
When the pump is in the center of the screen,, Park, drop pump side jack and fill 'er up.
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