Re: Back up cameras

Wilson wrote:

> Must be a fix to allow one to modify the wiring to the back-up camera
> so, you could look behind you while still in drive. Get a look at the
> plate on the car behind you at lights and such.

Um, you're driving forward, but you want to focus on the rear long
enough to try reading a license plate while you're bumping on the road?
When you look in the rear view mirror, that is a short interrupt during
driving, plus your peripheral vision helps you to see large stuff or
changes happening in front of you.  Focusing on the head unit takes your
eyes off the road ahead.  The rearward camera is meant to be used when
you are in reverse which means you are likely moving slowly, not driving
backwards at 50 MPH.

If you're determined to defeat the safety measure (keeping your eyes
focused on the road), there are workarounds, and they don't require any
wiring or changes to wiring, like:

https://www.google.com/search?q=keep%20rear%20camera%20active%20car%20head%20unit

The first hit I had was:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obgNxNsp6ss

The option obviously depends on the feature set you have in your car's
head unit.  If the option isn't available to you, there are Bluetooth
and WiFi backup cameras that you could wirelessly connect to a
smartphone or separate display.  Some don't require much for mounting
the backup camera (since there is no wiring).  One acts as a license
plate frame.  They're wireless, so no wiring to route or change.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=bluetooth+backup+camera
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=wifi+backup+camera