Pauly99to17
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@ADExternal You think you could make a noob diagram like this ^^^ for me on how to hook up the DVD player to the IMID.
DIY ADExternal's 2012 Honda Civic Reverse Backup Camera DIY
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ADExternal
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I havent perfected the mod or will be in the near future since I found an issue keeping it on rear signal. Everytime you use amperage on your battery when accelerating it gets a bit dim and static. To have it alone is fairly easy but to coincide with the reverse is a bit harder.
I have an Si, works great.
The only thing that is unconfirmed is if it works with navi
Ok cool! What camara did you buy? How was the fitment? Im thinking about this one.. any suggestions? Thanks
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Rear-Vi...r_View_Monitors_Cams_Kits&hash=item1e7d30d7d7
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Rear-Vi...r_View_Monitors_Cams_Kits&hash=item1e7d30d7d7
ADExternal
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That one is fine, just make sure the LEDs work and are the same color.
Pauly99to17
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Are you sure that camera will bet okay? Will it be okay to be modified so it clears?
ADExternal
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They dont have a size, in the DIY, I instruct to connects 194/168 end to the camera LED since they come in as just wires. Luckily I have one raw on me I just ordered to show you. Give me a moment and ill take and upload a pic for you to see.
Yea, I ordered this one as well and received it three weeks ago. Im suppose to do it for someone before thanks giving but I tested it on my car.
ADExternal
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ADExternal
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Unscrew and pull them out. Buy LEDs, take it out of the shell, put some wires and put the new ones in.
ADExternal
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It wont clear. Youll need to modify that as well.
ADExternal
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No problem. Just like others, youre more than welcome to PM me if you need help.
I am thinking about doing this with a BOYO VTL375HD HD Rear View Camera (http://www.amazon.com/BOYO-VTL375HD...F8&qid=1396295372&sr=8-1&keywords=boyo+camera)
Will I still need to order the leds for the camera ? I dont see it mentions it has some kind of night vision.
Regards
Will I still need to order the leds for the camera ? I dont see it mentions it has some kind of night vision.
Regards
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AlienPrime
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use HID or Cree reverse lights maybe? lol
CNG Injun
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I also used the BOYO VTL375HD on my Civic. I've actually installed 2 of them on 2012 CNG Civics, both work great. The frame comes with a camera in the middle of 2 built-in LED lights. The lights can be turned on/off with the wired remote, but honestly they don't make much difference most of the time. The OEM reverse lights are usually bright enough by themselves.
See my post on page 10 of this thread for a easy way to tie in the +12VDC to the camera under the dash instead of at the reverse light in the trunk (much easier for the BOYO cabling situation).
I like the BOYO, it has worked great for about 6 months now without any problems. Metal frame makes for a super secure "anti-tamper" mount when you install the frame with all four bolts with the nuts on the inside. Required some extra holes from back side of the deck lid to access the nuts, but no big deal. I figured if I was going to go through the trouble of taking the dash apart and hacking into the iMid, I'd at least buy a higher quality camera. Hard to say if it is actually that much better, but it did have quite a few positive reviews from the research I did (on-line and local install shops).
I mounted the BOYO wired remote in the top of the little recessed cup on the left side of the steering wheel, so it is out of sight but can be manipulated as needed.
I also turned off the guide lines built-in to the camera and used the ones built-in the iMid display. Set the lines up by parking in a vacant parking lot and adjusting them to run parallel with the parking stall stripes. Hope that helps.
