Has anybody installed back-up camera?

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randa1724

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Thinking about installing a wireless back-up camera in my 2016 Spark EV. Just wondering if anyone had suggestions on what brand to get. I seen the video of using the 7" screen but I don't want to spend $300. Thanks for any input, Randy
 
Wireless seems to have an unacceptable delay from what I've read in elsewhere and in this thread:
http://mychevysparkev.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=3576

I overpaid for my camera at $50 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q28TH55/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and with an adapter cable (so I can just plug it into my Aux In port to minimize cutting wires) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N6RUMCS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and a few quick tap wiring connectors https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074BSBNMQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. I was able to get mine up and running with a bit of labor running the wires. At the end of the first link I've described some things I ran into while installing mine that I documented to make it easier for anyone else doing the install.

There is a camera available from Ali express too that appears to work. There are also some on E-bay. Some look similar but have a clip on one side instead of a screw hole on both sides and those will not mount like factory on our cars. Mine also had the output as an RCA jack so the adapter worked with no cutting of wires at the head unit. The only part that requires a bit of patience is tapping into the backup light power for the camera inside the car rear compartment.
 
https://www.mychevysparkev.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=3576&start=120

https://www.reddit.com/r/SparkEV/comments/evcpcv/rear_view_camera_installed_with_stock_head_unit/

The Pavdos method, although I haven't tried it.
 
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