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I hooked the camera up and it just flickers. Any advice?

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You may want to ensure all cables and connections are secured tightly. Double check that all connections are correct. If this doesn't work, check to see if the camera chosen is in good shape and isn't physically damaged.

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Suzuki installed reverse parking camera in my Swift Dzire Zxi. But the camera shows upper view and not the ground below. What can I do ?

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Make sure that the camera is installed the correct way (not upside down), and check the position of the camera mounted. Take it back to the dealer that installed it and ask them to check the alignment and fit.

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What is the best height for a reversing camera?

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There is no optimal height for a back-up camera. The ideal height is based off the specific car or vehicle that you have and your personal preferences, along with its intended application. Some back-up cameras are placed on large service trucks so that they can line up to trailer hitches easier, some are to prevent a blindspot on the road. Depending on your application, it can be placed at any height. Most reversing cameras are a "wide view" style and the specific height location does not always affect the way it functions.

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So if I hooked up all the wires correctly but still no power, is it a fuse tap that I need to splice into the wires for it to work correctly?

Shannon Phillips

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Check your earth or ground it may be bad. Use your multimeter to see if the ground is okay.

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Is it still okay to connect the back-up camera to the reverse light with cars that have auto lighting? Or, would I need to connect to the reverse wire on the gearbox?

Shannon Phillips

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Yes, that will be fine, that how it is supposed to be done. Look for an auto electrician if you need someone to call.

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Can I see the front view also?

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Depending on the display system you have, some devices allow multiple cameras and can display one ore more view at a time.

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Camera is fine during the day, but at night the headlights behind me are just a big blurry light, so you can't tell where the cars actually are.

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At night, or in other low light conditions, the blur gets worse. That's because when the lighting dims, the pupil dilates to let in more light.

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What is the reverse camera fitting height from ground level?

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The range of 2'-6" to 4' will work just fine. Remember to angle to camera to the desired tilt for the best image.

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