Backup Camera Installation and How To Find the Reverse Light Wire on a 2004 Dodge Ram 3/4 Ton
Updated 11/24/2010 | Published 11/23/2010
Question:
im working on a dodge ram 2500 04 and i have everything set up but i am unsure of which wires to crimp? please help
asked by: Billy
Expert Reply:
On most back up cameras there is only one harness that needs to be hardwired to the 2004 Dodge Ram. One of the wires goes to the reverse light wire behind one of the taillights. The other is the ground. To find the correct reverse light wire, you will need to use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993.
Have someone sit in the truck and place it in reverse. Of course, use caution. Safety first. Probe the wires behind one of the taillights until you find the one that carries a signal when the reverse lights are on. Use the included quick splices to make the connections.
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