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Old Jan 31, 2014 | 01:58 PM
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I got a backup camera and monitor for my blazer. I'm trying to figure out how to hook up the monitor. I got the camera installed just fine but I'm having some trouble with the monitor. I'm not that great with electrical and I'm trying to hard wire the power cord for the monitor to the reverse wire but I'm not entirely sure which wire it is in the dash or if there is an easier way I'm all ears; any help would be greatly appreciated thank you.
 
Old Jan 31, 2014 | 02:45 PM
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when i ran the wire for the camera, i also ran a second wire that i used to for the monitor switch. i tagged off of the trailer wiring for the reverse light.
 
Old Jan 31, 2014 | 10:43 PM
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did you use a particular kind of wire to do that?
 
Old Feb 1, 2014 | 08:29 AM
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Just use a wire correctly sized for the current & length of the run. Anything bigger than 18awg is probably fine.
 
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ok thank you very much for the info
 
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