Back Up Camera Install Help

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Can anyone give me an idea of where the revers switch is on my 2013 Ram 2500 5.7L Hemi 4x4?  I have scoured the internet and haven't found anything.  I am trying to connect my Rear View Safety Camera RVS 770614-213.  I have power to the camera and monitor.  I tried to power the system off the reverse light, so when I put the truck in reverse it automatically displays the video image and grid lines.  However, when I did this the video monitor togles between a black screen and the reverse image and the grid lines flash on and off.  Rear View Safety Tech Support said I need to find another reverse power source and recommended the reverse switch.  I found information that indicates the Reverse Switch or Neutral Safety Switch is somewhere on the transmission.  I could not find a reverse power wire anywhere under the dash.  Any help is appreciated.  Thanks

scbwr · Answer

I connected my system to a running light so I can have it on in forward or reverse. I just have to turn on the parking or headlights.

bbaker2001 · Answer

connected mine to running lights also.  now works while driving down road.not sure why it is going on and off.  do you have good voltage, and a good ground

gordonthree · Answer

MVH1 wrote:Can anyone give me an idea of where the revers switch is on my 2013 Ram 2500 5.7L Hemi 4x4?  I have scoured the internet and haven't found anything.  I am trying to connect my Rear View Safety Camera RVS 770614-213.  I have power to the camera and monitor.  I tried to power the system off the reverse light, so when I put the truck in reverse it automatically displays the video image and grid lines.  However, when I did this the video monitor togles between a black screen and the reverse image and the grid lines flash on and off.  Rear View Safety Tech Support said I need to find another reverse power source and recommended the reverse switch.  I found information that indicates the Reverse Switch or Neutral Safety Switch is somewhere on the transmission.  I could not find a reverse power wire anywhere under the dash.  Any help is appreciated.  ThanksPower a relay from the reverse lights, and then power the rear view kit from the relay (relay wired to battery or some other constant 12v source). I'm not certain, but a computer might be monitoring the power for your backup lights, to detect bulb failure, and that interferes with your camera kit.

brirene · Answer

I just spliced into the wiring for my back up lamps at the taillight. Not sure why yours is losing signal, but I would check the connections. I'm using my edge insight for the monitor.

mvh1 · Answer

Thanks everyone.  I found a wiring diagram, so I'm going to try and find a wire closer to the BCM that controls the reverse lights.

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