#POP OUT BACKUP CAMERA RETRO INSTALL#

A signal wire runs from the camera through the trunk or cargo area and plugs into a small control-box transmitter. The kit has three parts: the camera, which mounts to the rear license-plate bracket a transmitter that sends video wirelessly and a rearview mirror with an integrated screen. All that was necessary was a wrench to remove the license plate and some simple wiring tools. Our camera-kit installation didn't require a deep dive into the toolbox. The hard part was opening the plastic clamshell package.

We installed it in a 2003 Honda Civic coupe. A hundred bucks-the price of our wireless kit from Peak Automotive-buys a good balance of quality and easy installation. The cost varies, based on the size and resolution of the digital screen.

#POP OUT BACKUP CAMERA RETRO INSTALL#

If you plan to keep your older car but still want the peace of mind that comes with a backup camera, it's not too difficult to install one yourself.Īftermarket manufacturers now produce a wide array of DIY rearview camera kits. Plus, the device greatly eases parallel parking.īut the average age of a vehicle on the road is 10.8 years (up from 8.4 in 1995), which means the vast majority of cars and trucks don't have this feature. And for good reason: The compact cameras provide a view of what's behind the car, reducing the chance of backing over a bicycle or, worse, the kid riding it. Backup cameras are a nearly universal option on new cars and will likely be mandated for all cars by 2014.

Pop out backup camera retro