How to run backup camera wires in an SUV, crossover or hatchback | Crutchfield

We get a lot of questions about how to run power and signal wires for a backup camera in an SUV, crossover, or other hatchback. In this video, one of our Tech Support experts shows you some tips and tricks common to this type of installation, including how to deal with the hinged hatch door.

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0:00 Intro
0:27 Taking off trim panels on rear hatch
2:06 Planning a route for wiring
2:33 Getting wires inside vehicle and under headliner
4:08 Loosening headliner inside the vehicle
5:21 Fishing wires under the headliner
6:52 Fishing wires along factory wiring at the hatch
10:57 Connecting wires at the rear
11:53 Cleaning up wires inside the car
13:57 Recap and contact info

[alvinmoore]

Well done, sir! Thanks for the very informative video. I’m quite impressed. Yes, it is a lot of hassle, but nothing too difficult - it’s not like I’m rebuilding the engine or some such!😂 As I sometimes say, not difficult, but very involved.

[kippywylie]

Yesterday I did this job and I guess I needed to pay closer attention to the video because with my 2015 Subaru Outback Premium the headliner seemed to be glued to the rooftop too much to route this way. I opted to follow forward along the base of the drivers side door frames.... was okay but super tight.

[davidgoodwin]

Great video, information and well filmed - thanks.

[MegaFREEAIR]

thats a very easy pass through the wirng, pls try megane cabrio and tell me

[can-am]

how do you remove / pry open that cable conduit boot? specially on a 2018 suburban?

[donmack]

The air bag heads up made this worth watching. Can you run the camera wire down the drivers side instead?

[eljefeslash]

Thank you for this. I'm still a bit confused. I thought the red wire (in the hatch) had to be spliced into the rear reverse bulb? Maybe I missed that part.

[Kookaburra]

Nice job but I would be concerned that the camera might get knocked off at the car wash. I think a tight mount or flush mount would be best, no?

[evansfonseca]

I loved this video, it's exactly the information I'll need for my next project.!! Thanks.!! 👌🏼👌🏼

[andrewcrowdus]

i had a camera installed (after i had a radio installed from Crutchfield) but I cannot figure out how to adjust the reverse lines... any suggestions?

[tommygomez]

Where did you get the long strap you used to fish the wire?

[patrickmercado]

Oh for the day a camera is built to be wireless !

[beemerbrogaming]

You could just plug it in the cigarette outlet in the cargo area🤦‍♂️🥱