Backup camera help - LotusTalk

Monsi · 10-11-2008, 04:27 PM

so I searched and didnt find what I was looking for... but I am trying to figure out how to get the wire from the camera on the rear license plate into the boot...

I wanted to ask before I start taking my new car apart

K2S · 10-11-2008, 04:35 PM

i pulled my wire in between the two license plate lights

Monsi · 10-11-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by K2S

i pulled my wire in between the two license plate lights

in between the body and the back plate?
did you take off the back plate?(butt plate/whatever its called)

XViperDude · 10-11-2008, 05:11 PM

I loosened up one of the license plate lights and slid the wire up through there.

Monsi · 10-11-2008, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by XViperDude

I loosened up one of the license plate lights and slid the wire up through there.

ahh will give that a try... is there a specific hole in the boot you used?

I tried pulling off the butt plate but I forgot to bring all my metric wrenches so will have to wait till I go home

Lotusmotion · 10-11-2008, 10:17 PM

Monsi, I just finished installing a Boyo VTL420 and a 3.5 inch monitor in my Exige.

After searching / reviewing all the postings (there are many) about back-up cameras, I chose to do the following:

- I drilled a 1/4 inch hole in the trunk floor, about 1 inch away from the back seam) above the rectangular opening above the license plate area. I installed a rubber grommet and pulled the camera wire through it. The wire is routed along the trunl heading toward the battery area.

- I drilled another 1/4 hole in between the battery cable grommet and rear lights harness grommet, located at the front driver's side of the trunk. Again, I installed a grommet there and pulled the camera wire through that hole into the engine bay.

- From there, I routed the wire (with ties) under the airbox , to the driver's corner of the firewall, down and across to the center, and routed the wire through the shifter cable opening / channel.

- I ran the wire under the center console, up through the floor divider, around the back of the passnger footwell and into the passenger side dash panel (below the vent). There, I connected the camera wires up to the monitor wires, protected them wire convoluted wire covering, tucked the bundle into the dash area, and closed up the panel.

- I removed the mirror (had a S111 Micro Mirror) and installed the monitor in its place. The monitor cable, between the dash and monitor, is held in place by tucking the cable into the header just behind the windshield and crevice where the windshield meets the A-pillar.

- I wired the camera so it is always on 100% of the time.

- Total parts = $160.

- Install looks factory.

TheViper · 10-12-2008, 05:16 AM

This is the opening above the license, plate. Simply, drill a small hole through and you are in the trunk, just be careful to avoid the wires.

Lotusmotion · 10-12-2008, 06:23 AM

charliex · 10-12-2008, 08:41 AM

i just went between the plate holder and clam/trunk into the engine bay, no drilling, goes under the heatshield , no problem.

Monsi · 10-18-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by charliex

i just went between the plate holder and clam/trunk into the engine bay, no drilling, goes under the heatshield , no problem.

thats what I am attempting but I cant seem to get the license plate holder out so I can see what I am doing... is there a trick to this? do you need to drop the whole difuser?

Monsi · 10-19-2008, 12:31 AM

the 2008s seem to have a slightly different set up back there :|

Mr. Know · 10-19-2008, 12:37 AM

Careful Monsi...if you can't get this one, we are going to have to revoke your Lotus Owner Card.

Kidding aside, good luck. I've gotta install one myself soon. Getting tired of trying to get out of parking spaces blind.

Monsi · 10-19-2008, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Know

Careful Monsi...if you can't get this one, we are going to have to revoke your Lotus Owner Card.

Kidding aside, good luck. I've gotta install one myself soon. Getting tired of trying to get out of parking spaces blind.

I took out all the bolts holding the damn thing to the diffuser but it still wont move... I cant find whatever it is thats holding it in place

you will have to excuse me for not tearing into my brand new exige

10-11-2008, 04:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Monsi Statistical Anomaly Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kauai Posts: 2,069 Images: 21	Backup camera help so I searched and didnt find what I was looking for... but I am trying to figure out how to get the wire from the camera on the rear license plate into the boot... I wanted to ask before I start taking my new car apart __________________ Dude, there's my car!

10-11-2008, 05:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
XViperDude Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 121	I loosened up one of the license plate lights and slid the wire up through there. __________________ 2007 Phantom Black Exige S

10-11-2008, 10:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lotusmotion Keep it simple and real Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 905	Monsi, I just finished installing a Boyo VTL420 and a 3.5 inch monitor in my Exige. After searching / reviewing all the postings (there are many) about back-up cameras, I chose to do the following: - I drilled a 1/4 inch hole in the trunk floor, about 1 inch away from the back seam) above the rectangular opening above the license plate area. I installed a rubber grommet and pulled the camera wire through it. The wire is routed along the trunl heading toward the battery area. - I drilled another 1/4 hole in between the battery cable grommet and rear lights harness grommet, located at the front driver's side of the trunk. Again, I installed a grommet there and pulled the camera wire through that hole into the engine bay. - From there, I routed the wire (with ties) under the airbox , to the driver's corner of the firewall, down and across to the center, and routed the wire through the shifter cable opening / channel. - I ran the wire under the center console, up through the floor divider, around the back of the passnger footwell and into the passenger side dash panel (below the vent). There, I connected the camera wires up to the monitor wires, protected them wire convoluted wire covering, tucked the bundle into the dash area, and closed up the panel. - I removed the mirror (had a S111 Micro Mirror) and installed the monitor in its place. The monitor cable, between the dash and monitor, is held in place by tucking the cable into the header just behind the windshield and crevice where the windshield meets the A-pillar. - I wired the camera so it is always on 100% of the time. - Total parts = $160. - Install looks factory. Attached Images __________________ '06 Exige - Ph. Black/Touring/Track/LSD/TC/SS. Mods: corner balanced - RTD brace - Manly's inserts - decambered - Pagid Blacks - Motul fluid - tow hooks - Schroth belts - extinguisher - AIM timer - Green Filter - Larini - oil temp & pressure gauges - AO48s & Rotas on track - T1Rs & OEM wheels on street - rear camera & monitor - Stebel horn - speakers upgraded, sub & iPod controller - DRL disable switch - aux. fuse panel - sill pockets - leather console - Bootie - roof scoop functional. Last edited by Lotusmotion : 10-14-2008 at 02:14 PM. Reason: add pictures

10-12-2008, 05:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
TheViper Old School ex-Brit sparky Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boca Raton FL Posts: 2,650	This is the opening above the license, plate. Simply, drill a small hole through and you are in the trunk, just be careful to avoid the wires. Attached Images __________________ Improved AC & Heating System Battery Choices & Information Remote Key Fob, Alarm & Immobilizer Programming Light Bulb Conversions 2005 Available; Eezibleed Brake/Clutch Bleeder Undertray Removal Tool

10-12-2008, 06:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
Lotusmotion Keep it simple and real Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 905	+1! __________________ '06 Exige - Ph. Black/Touring/Track/LSD/TC/SS. Mods: corner balanced - RTD brace - Manly's inserts - decambered - Pagid Blacks - Motul fluid - tow hooks - Schroth belts - extinguisher - AIM timer - Green Filter - Larini - oil temp & pressure gauges - AO48s & Rotas on track - T1Rs & OEM wheels on street - rear camera & monitor - Stebel horn - speakers upgraded, sub & iPod controller - DRL disable switch - aux. fuse panel - sill pockets - leather console - Bootie - roof scoop functional.

10-11-2008, 04:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
K2S Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Nassau/Queens Posts: 92	i pulled my wire in between the two license plate lights

10-12-2008, 08:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
charliex OSX Black hat Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Las Vegas , NV Posts: 9,755	i just went between the plate holder and clam/trunk into the engine bay, no drilling, goes under the heatshield , no problem. __________________ Black Exige S - http://goth.am 265 Mule / Elan M100 ECU Tuning, http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39660 Arguing with an engineer is like wrestling with a pig in mud. After a while, you realise the pig is enjoying it.

10-19-2008, 12:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
Monsi Statistical Anomaly Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kauai Posts: 2,069 Images: 21	the 2008s seem to have a slightly different set up back there :\| __________________ Dude, there's my car!

10-19-2008, 12:37 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mr. Know British by extrapolation Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Marin, California Posts: 2,873 Images: 6	Careful Monsi...if you can't get this one, we are going to have to revoke your Lotus Owner Card. Kidding aside, good luck. I've gotta install one myself soon. Getting tired of trying to get out of parking spaces blind. __________________ 07 Magnetic Blue Exige S Join the Blue Lotus Team on Facebook.

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