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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 02:37 AM
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Does anyone know the closest place to the radio to hook up a reverse sensor (aka when the brake lights go on)

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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 02:40 AM
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Do you mean, when the reverse lights light up? (Just want to be clear)

Are you looking to mount a backup camera or such?
Old Jan 1, 2006 | 02:44 AM
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Not sure if it's the same for the tC.... but this might help.... a tester could help you out big time....

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...t=reverse+wire
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ok to clarify, the avic-d1 wants me to hook up a reverse sensor to the back up lights. All i need is to catch the signal when the reverse lights are on.
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Unless you have a rearview camera, you dont HAVE to do this. It's just a sensor so that the unit knows when to switch on the camera. my ddx doesn't have it connected with no issues.
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In the instructions it says its for navigation accuracy, but now that I think of it, you hardly ever travel more than like 10 feet backwards.
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