[asathorny]

So far as I can tell the black and the white cables go to the reversing light in the rear cluster.    I am installing a do it yourself El cheapo reversing camera and I need to splice into the reversing light power so that it starts when I engage reverse.   So far so good.  Forward looking camera installed, rear camera 'work in progress'...

Question is, do I use the click lock splice conector on the white lead or the black lead.  Or, is it neither   

T'was a bit annoying doing the strip down, then realising I had to reassemble to some indoors and await some help from my internet chums <sigh>   Shoulda started the job in the garage ...

OK must me brew time 

[eye30]

T'was a bit annoying doing the strip down,

Are you reading the right instructions?

I don't want to go there and have this image of you stood there in your jock's.

[Phil №❶]

How many wires are you joining 1 or 2.

If the unit is already earthed elsewhere, and the wire you're joining is to supply 12v, then you need to determine which wire is 12v + using a multimeter, select reverse and make sure the reversing lamp is illuminated when testing.

[Dazzler]

Not many 70 Y/O other than Alan would attempt that ASA 

Without using a multimeter I wouldn't be sure either (I have one you can borrow)  

[asathorny]

Not many 70 Y/O other than Alan would attempt that ASA 

Without using a multimeter I wouldn't be sure either (I have one you can borrow)

Thanks Phil...   I'll go buy a cheap multi meter.  I just need a live supply and was hoping someone had done similar and knew which lead it was <sigh>.....

Yeah thanks Dazz, pass it down the line 

Thanks anyhow 

[Dazzler]

Not many 70 Y/O other than Alan would attempt that ASA 

Without using a multimeter I wouldn't be sure either (I have one you can borrow)

Thanks Phil...   I'll go buy a cheap multi meter.  I just need a live supply and was hoping someone had done similar and knew which lead it was <sigh>.....

Yeah thanks Dazz, pass it down the line 

Thanks anyhow 

Some aren't on as much as us ASA (so give it time if you don't need a multimeter) It's either black or red if that helps!

[Jesse91]

I'm guessing that's on a GD? I would guess that the black is the earth and white is positive that would make the most sense haha but yeah a multi metre would be the best way to go

[The Gonz]

A multimeter isn't the only way if you're looking to distinguish 12V from Ground. Use a test lamp with an automotive bulb and a piece of wire.

[rustynutz]

I was thinking the same thing, Gonz! 

[tla]

If you don't mind the pain, you can also try touching each wire to your tongue, plus a wire to ground. 

[asathorny]

Okeeedokeee... nice weather today so I settled in for an electricians guessing (with a multi meter which I likey will never ever use again) game.   I now have a functioning reversing camera.

It a piece of  s.h.1.t really BUT should I decide to upgrade the wiring is already in.  I have not given it a full test yet, but I have made sure that it is working and that I have not bolloxed up the cars ECU et al.....

Thanks for the input, suggestions and lets not forget the comedy   

[Dazzler]

Good news Asa (sort of)

It a piece of  s.h.1.t really

Why, does it smell when you turn it on? 

[eye30]

Ok now can you take a picture of what you see from the camera

[asathorny]

Dazz....   

Lester...   I am surprised you are sober enough to string two words together 

[eye30]

Lester...   I am surprised you are sober enough to string two words together 

I don't drink..............i just go along for the social aspect.....if there is liquid in a glass in front of me then it is bad manners not to partake

Hic, hic, hic,

[Shambles]

Lester...   I am surprised you are sober enough to string two words together

Asa, you must have misread or misinterpreted what Lester wrote.

You probably saw these words:

Ok now can you take a picture of what you see from the camera

.. when in reality he actually meant to write:

Ok now can you fill my pitcher with what you see for sale from c.a.m.r.a.

See?

[asathorny]

Lester...   I am surprised you are sober enough to string two words together

Asa, you must have misread or misinterpreted what Lester wrote.

You probably saw these words:

Ok now can you take a picture of what you see from the camera

.. when in reality he actually meant to write:

Ok now can you fill my pitcher with what you see for sale from c.a.m.r.a.

See?

'solutely   

[eye30]

Nice one.......