Wiring a Third Brake Light Back Up Camera
October 31st, 2016, 11:10 AM
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Wiring a Third Brake Light Back Up Camera - Chevy Express 1500
Trying to install this in a 2011 Chevy Express 1500:
Chevy Express and GMC Savanna Van Backup Camera from Brandmotion
According to instructions, have to tap into BCM for power:
http://www.brandmotion.com/docs/9002-7607II1.pdf
Can't seem to locate the BCM...anybody offer some tips? Is it really on passenger side? Diagram looks awkward...
Thanks for any advice/tips!
Chevy Express and GMC Savanna Van Backup Camera from Brandmotion
According to instructions, have to tap into BCM for power:
http://www.brandmotion.com/docs/9002-7607II1.pdf
Can't seem to locate the BCM...anybody offer some tips? Is it really on passenger side? Diagram looks awkward...
Thanks for any advice/tips!
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November 28th, 2016, 6:51 AM
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I also find a similar third brake light backup camera , it is very easy to install . what is the connector of your camera ?
https://brakelightcamera.com/product...ss-gmc-savana/
https://brakelightcamera.com/product...ss-gmc-savana/
December 12th, 2016, 10:39 AM
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This camera is really bad.
First, it is ridiculously expensive.
Second, the image quality is really bad.
Third and most important - the rear of the van is curved, so you will not be able to see your bumper. Your goal when installing rear camera is to have the rear bumper at the bottom of the view AND be able to see horizon, so you can back up easily, hook up trailer, etc The best location to install a camera on the Express van is the license plate bracket. It's also where GM finally started putting their factory cameras in.
I recommend Zettaguard ZBC-100, had it for about 3 years now, ($14 on Amazon) - it is mounted with 1 small screw to the left of the license plate light. It's very small, has good pic quality.
First, it is ridiculously expensive.
Second, the image quality is really bad.
Third and most important - the rear of the van is curved, so you will not be able to see your bumper. Your goal when installing rear camera is to have the rear bumper at the bottom of the view AND be able to see horizon, so you can back up easily, hook up trailer, etc The best location to install a camera on the Express van is the license plate bracket. It's also where GM finally started putting their factory cameras in.
I recommend Zettaguard ZBC-100, had it for about 3 years now, ($14 on Amazon) - it is mounted with 1 small screw to the left of the license plate light. It's very small, has good pic quality.
