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Old March 5th, 2010, 5:53 PM
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I just picked up a 2010 LTZ I love the rearview camera option. What actually turns it on when you put it in reverse? I would like to wire a switch to leave it on while driving (easier and better than a rearview mirror) is this possible?
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I don't know how it's linked to the reverse gear, but I would not recommend using it as a rear view mirror.
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I just picked up a 2010 LTZ I love the rearview camera option. What actually turns it on when you put it in reverse? I would like to wire a switch to leave it on while driving (easier and better than a rearview mirror) is this possible?
Full control of FACTORY or aftermarket rear view camera - turn on at any time, EVEN WHILE IN DRIVE

http://www.coastaletech.com/GMX320.htm
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this is the gen 6 one:

http://www.coastaletech.com/gen6lockpick.htm
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Originally Posted by jeffbco
Full control of FACTORY or aftermarket rear view camera - turn on at any time, EVEN WHILE IN DRIVE

http://www.coastaletech.com/GMX320.htm
Defintely not worth the price, and any person older than 25 will need to take a class to hook it up.
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Defintely not worth the price, and any person older than 25 will need to take a class to hook it up.
Agree that it is pricey...but I'm 65 and got it hooked up without any help.
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im 27 and considering it... I know I could hook it up... I read the manual!
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Originally Posted by jeffbco
Agree that it is pricey...but I'm 65 and got it hooked up without any help.
You got the thing advertised on that site hooked up?

Originally Posted by SabrToothSqrl
im 27 and considering it... I know I could hook it up... I read the manual!
What are you hooking up? Same thing on the site or the camera?
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the only real way to do what u want is the Gen 6 lockpick. for $250 it's a nice gizmo.

I love the under 8 mph front camera, but I don't want to spend $250 on one...

I need a new jet ski cover more than i need this thing.

the manual is on the web site of how to install it / video... everyone on here who has one seems to like it. I do not own one, but I wouldn't mind owning one.
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****, I'm 67, better not even read the ad.


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