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I have absolutely no technical or automotive training. I am an attorney so rarely work with my hands. I am very handy and good at improvising. I felt a little uncomfortable starting this project but it was easier than I expected. Certain parts did give me some grief (tapping the reverse light) but the hard parts just added time to the process.
Camera - Car Reverse Rear View Backup Color Camera For Fiat Grande Punto With Guide Line | eBay It is a little low on the quality of picture but fits perfectly in the license plate light. Definitely sufficient for reversing. I did not want to drill into the car!
Tools - https://www.amazon.com/MICTUNING-Re...words=car+removal+tools&qid=1599149044&sr=8-2 These are great to remove clips without scratching the vehicle. really helpful when removing the center console.
I had two precision, really flat, screw drivers and needle nose pliers in my toolbox.
Thermostat Wire - https://www.amazon.com/CIMPLE-CO-Thermostat-Residential-Commercial/dp/B07SZ5121N/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2JAAU9SS99S4A&dchild=1&keywords=thermostat+wire+18/3&qid=1599149103&sprefix=thermostate+wire,aps,155&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyRDZRWE5BUk1MMVRDJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTI2OTUwM08yNENONjhUOU9PNSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDEzNTkwMzBMVExTTUFaWTNTRCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
I ran power and dimming wire using 18/3 wire. You can use different wires but I chose this because of the added insulation. I ran the wire through the engine bay.
Wire protection – Heat resistant tape https://www.amazon.com/Temperature-...ds=heat+resistant+tape&qid=1599149250&sr=8-13.
Wire Loom - Amazon.com: 20 Ft Split Loom 1/4" 1/2" 3/4" Black Wire Harness Wrap Cover Sleeve Conduit: Home Improvement ½ diameter is fine. Only need about 15 feet.
Wire Tap - Qibaok 240 PCS T-Tap Wire Connectors Self-Stripping Quick Splice Electrical Terminals and Nylon Insulated Male Quick Disconnect Spade Terminals Kit: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific I was not crazy about these but I used them and it worked. Only use the 18-22 gauge tape. Realistically, you only need about 5 which accounts for mistakes. I did not raise my car so I broke two tapping into the reverse light.
Metal wire Tires - https://www.amazon.com/HS-Stainless-Self-Locking-Juncture-Fastening/dp/B07P9NBHRC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3EWHVHJG88A9B&dchild=1&keywords=metal+wire+ties&qid=1599149511&sprefix=metal+wire+ti,aps,138&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzMTZDRkFVNlVKSExNJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODE3MTA0UTBQVVgyMlo0M1Y4JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5NTc5ODUzQUtGUVUwSE5YWTNYJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
I only used about 4.
I will post separate instruction about the process. As a quick summary to explain the parts, I tapped the reverse light and license plate light. I ran those wires to thermostat wire and ran it to the "bundle", which included the video and power wires. I wrapped the entire bundle in heat resistant tape and covered it with the wire loom. I followed an existing wire bundle on the left side of the engine, near the battery, to the glove box between the seats. I used the metal wire ties to attach my bundle to the existing bundle. I tried to stay as far away from the engine as possible to avoid as much heat as possible.
Camera - Car Reverse Rear View Backup Color Camera For Fiat Grande Punto With Guide Line | eBay It is a little low on the quality of picture but fits perfectly in the license plate light. Definitely sufficient for reversing. I did not want to drill into the car!
Tools - https://www.amazon.com/MICTUNING-Re...words=car+removal+tools&qid=1599149044&sr=8-2 These are great to remove clips without scratching the vehicle. really helpful when removing the center console.
I had two precision, really flat, screw drivers and needle nose pliers in my toolbox.
Thermostat Wire - https://www.amazon.com/CIMPLE-CO-Thermostat-Residential-Commercial/dp/B07SZ5121N/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2JAAU9SS99S4A&dchild=1&keywords=thermostat+wire+18/3&qid=1599149103&sprefix=thermostate+wire,aps,155&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyRDZRWE5BUk1MMVRDJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTI2OTUwM08yNENONjhUOU9PNSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDEzNTkwMzBMVExTTUFaWTNTRCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
I ran power and dimming wire using 18/3 wire. You can use different wires but I chose this because of the added insulation. I ran the wire through the engine bay.
Wire protection – Heat resistant tape https://www.amazon.com/Temperature-...ds=heat+resistant+tape&qid=1599149250&sr=8-13.
Wire Loom - Amazon.com: 20 Ft Split Loom 1/4" 1/2" 3/4" Black Wire Harness Wrap Cover Sleeve Conduit: Home Improvement ½ diameter is fine. Only need about 15 feet.
Wire Tap - Qibaok 240 PCS T-Tap Wire Connectors Self-Stripping Quick Splice Electrical Terminals and Nylon Insulated Male Quick Disconnect Spade Terminals Kit: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific I was not crazy about these but I used them and it worked. Only use the 18-22 gauge tape. Realistically, you only need about 5 which accounts for mistakes. I did not raise my car so I broke two tapping into the reverse light.
Metal wire Tires - https://www.amazon.com/HS-Stainless-Self-Locking-Juncture-Fastening/dp/B07P9NBHRC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3EWHVHJG88A9B&dchild=1&keywords=metal+wire+ties&qid=1599149511&sprefix=metal+wire+ti,aps,138&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzMTZDRkFVNlVKSExNJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODE3MTA0UTBQVVgyMlo0M1Y4JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5NTc5ODUzQUtGUVUwSE5YWTNYJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
I only used about 4.
I will post separate instruction about the process. As a quick summary to explain the parts, I tapped the reverse light and license plate light. I ran those wires to thermostat wire and ran it to the "bundle", which included the video and power wires. I wrapped the entire bundle in heat resistant tape and covered it with the wire loom. I followed an existing wire bundle on the left side of the engine, near the battery, to the glove box between the seats. I used the metal wire ties to attach my bundle to the existing bundle. I tried to stay as far away from the engine as possible to avoid as much heat as possible.