Had a bit of a rough time trying to figure out why the camera wasn’t turning on in reverse. Screenshot 11:03 was vital. Thanks for the upload bro, saved me a lot of money.

Thanks for taking the time to record this video! I was able to install a backup camera on my 2011 Mazda 3 by following your instructions!!

@D_Spear

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you were able to get it installed! Thanks for watching!

Thanks for going to the trouble of taking apart your car again to show this -- very helpful!

Thanks Spark Spear. Used your video today to install a reverse camera. Everything worked as expected.

Hi, just wanted to thank you for the great video- I just installed my new Enon and backup cam for my daughter and the tips on the video were awesome! Much appreciated

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for the feedback it’s much appreciated!

Super helpful! Everything about installing this unit was easy but this part tripped me up, thank you!!

Thanks for these videos. My bluetooth stopped working on my original HU so I decided to upgrade. Hadn't done anything like this before, so I wouldn't have bought the thing without your help.

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, I really appreciate that! Sorry to hear about your oem HU but this will be a nice upgrade for you. Let me know if you have any questions installing the Hu or backup cam.

I really appreciate the video. Did not know how to route the wire to the back up camera or about the wiring to the tail light. I cannot thank you enough

@D_Spear

7 ай бұрын

Awesome, glad I was able to help!

Really really helpful! Purchasing a 2012 Mazda 3 on Monday, excited to get a backup cam installed. Cool idea on replacing the cigarette lighter with usb ports, definitely going to consider that.

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, highly recommend this radio! Such a good upgrade for the money, let me know if you have any questions about the car too! I’ve owned mine for 7 years so I’ve become pretty knowledgeable with them.

Great video, I just installed mine and it works great 🎉

Thank you! This is exactly what I needed!

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

Let me know if you have any questions.

Removing that 12V cig outlet was challenging for sure. Got it all done though. CarPlay through there works great now. Thanks for the video. One note. For an automatic you need it in reverse to get that canopy off.

@D_Spear

9 ай бұрын

Yeah it’s a pain to remove for some reason! Thanks for the tip for those who have automatics and I appreciate the view 👍

Nice video man. Clean install. Congrats.

This was super helpful. Thanks

Great video! Helping a lot

Commenting to save this video for later, I have a 2013 Mazda 3 and will be trying to install a rear view camera fairly soon

@D_Spear

6 күн бұрын

Awesome, it’s a great upgrade to have.

Thanks for this video mate! I bought a Joying head unit (similar to Eonon) and was able to install the camera on both my Mazda 3's easily (although the hatchback had a totally different trunk wiring layout). It's basically fully modernized my car, and the camera quality is great! :)

@D_Spear

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree, really made my 10 year old car up to date!

Thank you for your videos it was really helpful

Nice bro. I have the same car and ran the CarPlay usb port through my center console

@D_Spear

Жыл бұрын

Totally thought about doing that, super clean install I’m sure!

Really nice video. Thanks!

Very useful demonstration. Thanks.

@D_Spear

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the feedback, thank you for watching.

@wongmichael9659

2 жыл бұрын

I unscrewed the camera bracket and turned it the other way, so it can mounted on vertical wall of the bumper. This gives more liberty to rotate the angle up and down as desired.

@D_Spear

2 жыл бұрын

@@wongmichael9659 that’s a pretty great idea. The camera sure is nice to have now.

thanks this was super useful

@D_Spear

2 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

I just installed Eonons Android 12 unit with the back up camera. To make things easy, fishing wire through, I used a piece of old coax cable taping the ends together to pull up the cables, same from the back seat to the trunk. My head unit had a 12+ volt pigtail for power tie in built in. I connected the red pigtail with the video cable end together and the camera worked. No need to tie into the reverse lights. Save the extra step. Otherwise, get tutorial. Definitely helped me with the routing!

@D_Spear

7 ай бұрын

Awesome, glad yours had that!

@kwasiagyeman-ym9ow

5 ай бұрын

So in the trunk all you had to do was ground it? I’ll be installing mine this weekend and I have the pigtail you’re talking about so if I can save some time with the wiring I’d really appreciate it lol

@llwarcll

4 ай бұрын

@@kwasiagyeman-ym9ow did u manage to figure this out?

@faulty111

27 күн бұрын

Do you mean the red wire that is part of the plug to the head unit from the reverse camera? Does the camera only work in reverse?

Gracias por el video, saludos desde Chile

Thanks for explaining the wiring. Really useful. And I did subscribe :-)

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Let me know if you have questions!

Good job !

Great video bud

@D_Spear

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you

Thank u 🙏

Very helpful

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad it helped. Please like and subscribe to my channel, it will Help me out a lot!

Hey, what drill bit size did you use to make the pilot holes to mount the reverse camera?

Hi Nice video man 👨

@D_Spear

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, please sub and like the video for more!

i decided to run the wires via passenger side instead but i still have yet to look at the wiring but was curious to know if id still be able to connect it via passenger side reverse light vs the driver side?

Are the parking guidelines generated by the eonon head unit? Can it be disabled if you forget to cut the wire in my reverse camera for parking guidelines. My current setup seems to have two parking guidelines overlapping each other.

So if I use that black plastic cap, would you just drill a hole in it and leave it? It's not drilling thru metal that way. I still have to figure out how to get the camera cable from where it sticks to the cable under the car. I have a Mazda 2 and is not quite the same. And you don't connect the red wire behind the radio. I thought that goes to the brown reverse gear up front.

Reuploaded due to a part of the video having slow motion 😂. It’s fixed now!

@KartheekPathuri

3 жыл бұрын

Perfect, thank you.

@caolkyle

3 жыл бұрын

@Sparky did you have to take down the radio install itself? Sure I seen the video a few days ago but can’t see it now on your channel?

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

@@caolkyle I have not done a video on installing the radio. It’s honestly pretty easy and straight forward, reason why I didn’t make one.

@caolkyle

3 жыл бұрын

Ah my mistake. It was the review video I was thinking of :) Yeah was pretty straightforward, all the wires was intimidating and I still need to splice the rear view camera but was pretty easy as you said

Hey so I want to do this for my 2012 Mazda3, but the box doesn’t come with the plastic fitting into the dash right? I still have the stock radio installed

I have 2009 Mazda 3 2.0 Sport Sedan. I am having hard time how to install reverse backup camera on my car. I couldn't find reverse light wire. Do you know anything about it?

I have a 2013 Mazda 3 I-Sport base If I put a aftermarket stereo will the display still work where the OEM radio FM tuner displays above? Also in the glove box is the USB & AUX IN can you tap in & use that? Can I tap in & use the factory bluetooth mic built into the vehicle also?

I just wired in my back up camera but I’m not getting the back up picture when I put it in reverse but the lights turn on on the camera. Just wondering if you have any ideas?

How to identify reverse light wire.my camera have just one red wire ,other then the one coming from front.

Nice video

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Have you still been thinking about looking into being an electrician?

@weecanduweet1096

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. I am still interested in becoming an electrician. I looked at the local community college that has a program but unfortunately they are only accepting students every other Fall semester. I’ll have to inquire if they’ll be accepting this year. I’ll keep you posted. Thanks! 🤙🏼

Where did you get the 2 usb adapter for the 12v?

Also I would like ti see the front video camera installation as well for the mazda 3

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

Okay, I can probably make a video this weekend for it!

@seeingtheworldinadifferent4173

3 жыл бұрын

@@D_Spear the thing i am most interested in is access to ceiling and side airbag panel

Thanks for the video. I’m thinking of installing in my sons 2012 hatchback. It’s nice to see your video. His fan for the air conditioner is needing replacing. Have you done this? It’s a bear I think.

@D_Spear

Жыл бұрын

Nice, I’m sure your son would like this upgrade. This unit isn’t super snappy but here I am a few years later still happy with mine. I have not done the blower motor yet, but I do suspect that would not be fun. Hopefully it’s been a good car for him, mine is still running and driving great

Do u know which ones work for a 2010 mazda 3???

I liked your video that showed the routing of the wires. I dont understand the dangling red wire why doesnt connect to anything when the black wire goes from the radio to the trunk.

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

There are two wires that connect to the camera side of the wire, on the wiring to the radio you only need to connect the video wire. Let me know if that helps at all.

@Kai88988

2 ай бұрын

@@D_Speari dont get how yours worked, i did exactly what you did perfectly and yet the reverse camera doesn't automatically pop up when in reverse. i have to manually open the camera app to see the reverse camera feed, which yes only works while in reverse, i just have to manually open the app to view it, so i did something right. i'm thinking it does have something to do with the little red wires on the video feed cable

Did you change any of the camera settings on the stereo? I just got my camera installed and the image is not great.

@D_Spear

2 жыл бұрын

I did not, is it grainy looking?

@CourtneyHawkins

2 жыл бұрын

@@D_Spear yeah it looks like 2007 Motorola phone is filming

@D_Spear

2 жыл бұрын

@@CourtneyHawkins I’m thinking maybe you need to make sure your video connections are good, if not sounds like a defective camera.

Is this the hatchback model? Is the wiring same for hatchback?

Install red and negative wire but little Led turns on but no picture on stereo

Also I would be interested in the installation for the front camera as i am planning to so the same installation on my 2010 mazda 3 as well

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

Are you talking about the dash cam?

I tapped into the reverse light wire and still have no video? I double checked ground to ground and hot to hot

Would you mind sharing the link to the usb cigarette lighter replacement you used?

@RemyBabaganoosh

3 жыл бұрын

it's in the description

Do you know anything about Joying head units?

Thank you Sparky Spear! I've installed this same exact unit and back up on my 2012 Mazda 3 hatchback. I have an issue where when I put the car in reverse, the screen console switches to the reverse screen but only get an exclamation pint; no video; just the dashed lines and the exclamation point. Any idea what the issue may be or any advice on fixing this?

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

Weird, did you ever get any sort of backup Video to work?

@nancelyne6405

3 жыл бұрын

I'm having this exact issue with the yellow triangle exclamation mark and cannot figure out why

Great video! Just wondering since I'm not experienced much in this, when you simply inserted the wires at about 11:10 before getting your Taps, how did you do it? Was it just cutting the plastic tips and inserting the copper straight through? Thanks if you even took the time to read this!

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

You just strip the wire back so that there is exposed conductors, and push the wire into the factory clip. You only need to strip back the wire about 1/8 inch or so.

@wheels1300

3 жыл бұрын

@@D_Spear thanks for the quick reply! And according to your video, you just slide them in with the matching colored cable after exposing the conductor, right?

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, for a more permanent and cleaner install you’ll need to use t taps for the future, this will get you by until then!

@wheels1300

3 жыл бұрын

@@D_Spear I saw you might have a video on that, I'm actually about to watch it. Thank you!

Where did you get your infotainment screen? I'm planning on getting a 2012 or 13 mazda 3 soon and I want to put a infotainment screen in . I just dont know where to get a legit one.

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

You can get it off eonon.com website or amazon. Pretty decent for the money. 2021 Upgraded-Android 10 Car Stereo Double Din Car Radio, Android Head Unit, Eonon Car GPS Navigation for Mazda 3 (2010-2013), Car Radio Support Android Auto Built-in Apple Carplay/DSP-9 Inch-GA9463B www.amazon.com/dp/B0881F5S43/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_DFG53S85FQN3XGCPNB2G?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Thank you!! Very informative ... do you think this method would work for a Mazda 3 2008? My car also has parktronic, do you think it would interfere?

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and your comment but this will only work for 2010-2013 mazda3 that I know if, my model is a 2012. The 2008 is a different generation but the wiring might be the same. What is parktronic?

@Alicedemi

3 жыл бұрын

By parktronic I mean active parking assist... I think I’m used to saying parktronic as it’s a Mercedes trademark for park assist, sorry. Hopefully the wiring is the same, I’ll be trying it and keep you informed if it works with older generations. Thanks!

Good video. Does the front camera record at all times when the ignition is on, or even off. This way it auto records an accident and even an attempted break-in theft or vandalism?

@D_Spear

2 жыл бұрын

It records at all times when the ignition is on or when the car is running. It is off when the car is off, it does have a g sensor in it, when it feels a bump it will record even when the ignition is off…pretty common for most dash cams. Thanks for watching!

Hi, loved the video, I’m just wondering if you can help, I’ve wired the camera up the same, and when reverse is selected it just comes up a black screen and says NO SIGNAL, Did you have to change any settings or anything?? Cheers steve

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

Make sure you pushed the wires inside the pins in the factory wiring very well. It sounds like it’s not getting a good connection.

when you steer the steering wheel when in reverse does the guide lines curve?

@D_Spear

2 жыл бұрын

It does not.

I am installing the same backup cam. Was the power cable long enough to reach from camera to the place where you tapped, or did you have to extend it with additional wires?

@D_Spear

Жыл бұрын

It was long enough

Also how did you fix the camera to the car frame.

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

I used the screws that were included in the camera kit. Mounted it to the bumper

I got the same camera and radio, unfortunately the wire that came that’s supposed to be wired into the reverse lights is too short, I put it through that drain plug.

@fulcrum2990

10 ай бұрын

Me too! How did you fix that?

Can these same products work on a 2008 mazda 3? and I’m loving that screen head unit

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

This exact unit will not work on 2008 mazda3, however they do have a unit built for 2008 model, gen 1. Heres the link! www.eonon.com/Android-Car-GPS/Vehicle-Specific-GPS/Eonon-Mazda-3-Android-10-Car-Stereo-9-Inch-IPS-Full-Touchscreen-Car-GPS-Navigation-Radio-with-Built-in-CarPlay-and-DSP.html

Do you know if that stereo works with the volume/seek buttons on the steering wheel?

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes it works, the seek button is reversed but you can’t change the setting in the eonon unit.

@trevorjex3146

3 жыл бұрын

@@D_Spear huh, good to know

did exactly what you did and the unit still won't show the reverse camera when i go into reverse, i have to manually open the camera app to see the reverse camera feed. but it definitely doesn't pop up automatically when i go into reverse and i don't get why yours does

@D_Spear

2 ай бұрын

what model of eonon radio did you buy?

@Kai88988

2 ай бұрын

@@D_Spear i just got a generic one from ebay, but i figured it out. i had to wire the spare red wire on the camera feed to the reverse/back wire on the head unit and then had to splice the other spare camera feed wire with the positive wire on the power cable that connects to your reverse light. hopefully others see this cause i don't think other videos show that, must be a non eonon head unit thing

I’m confused. When I click the link it doesn’t mention a backup camera.

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

The radio comes with a backup camera as a free gift.

Can you charge the phone with one of the USB ports that you installed.

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it will charge your phone with both USB ports. If you decide to use the dash cam, that will use a USB port, so then you’ll only have one left

Where did you get your cigarette lighter at?

I installed a backup camera in my 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 and your video was so helpful! Thank you so much! I followed your video to get the cable to the back of the car and then followed kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZoV2q8qqhsu2dJs.html to see the hatchback specific instructions. The whole cable run is hidden so well. Looks very neat and professional.

@dariorossi4769

Жыл бұрын

Hi, I have the same scenario ATM. When following the other video for the hatchback specs, he grounds one wire and t taps another into the "signal cable" he mentions. He is using a different camera though. Did you install an Eonon A0125? If so can you advise where you connected the red and black cables closest to the camera and also if you left the red one free near the system as he has in this video? Much appreciated!

@PulkitBudhiraja

Жыл бұрын

@@dariorossi4769 Yes, I installed the Eonon A0125. I did exactly what was shown in the other video. I t tapped the red cable to the white-red wire which is the power cable for the reverse lights. I shoved the black ground cable between a bolt and a nut connected to the body of the car. The red cable near the AV system was left free as shown in this video. Hope this helps!

@dariorossi4769

Жыл бұрын

@@PulkitBudhiraja That's exactly what I needed to know, thanks!

Guys did anyone else have issues with one or more speakers not working? In my case it's the front passenger speaker bose system. Another weird problem I had is the bluetooth pairing mode. Phone and head unit see each other but can't successfully pair.

How do you know when to stop and if the camera can survive with water

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

The lines in the camera indicate how close you are to an object. And the camera is ip65 rated I wanna say. So it’s built for the weather.

How is everyone mazda 3 can bus and volume function. Is is laggy at all ?

@D_Spear

Жыл бұрын

It’s laggy for sure, this unit isn’t the fastest but I’d rather have it compared to stock radio. It probably takes a second for the volume to respond.

What size is the wire so I use the right tap

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

I believe I used the 20-22 AWG.

How is the camera at night? Because I put mine on and it looks all greenish I have to try it during the day to see if it’s any better. Also I have a hatchback speed3 and for my camera to work I have to have the lights on or else it says no signal. How could I fix that any tips?

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

It sounds like your camera might be messed up, mine is not ever green, at night it’s full color and still pretty easy to see because of the reverse lights. Also if you have to turn on your lights for the camera to work you likely tapped into the wrong wires, not too sure about the speed 3 wiring diagram but sounds like you tapped into the tail lights instead of the reverse lights.

@Marcos18x

3 жыл бұрын

@@D_Spear ok I’ll have to go back in and adjust it and so you think I would be able to go to Best Buy and buy a camera from them and be able to plug it in easily?

Can you do the same to a 2013 Mazda 3?

@D_Spear

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t see why not, it wouldn’t make sense for Mazda to change the wiring coloring for the next model year.

Ok

Where do you put the GPS antenna?

@D_Spear

10 ай бұрын

I placed it on the left side of my dash on top but I don’t feel like it works very well.

@rickmorris3580

10 ай бұрын

I ended up putting it on the passenger side but I'm not sure yet how to use it. I think I need to download maps but not really sure. How do you use it offline?@@D_Spear

Can we connect dash cam ?

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

Yes the dash cam connects via usb

Mine isn't working. Is it possible I need to go to the lighter port?

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

What year is your Mazda and did you wire it up to the exact wires I used?

@customcraftsafterdark1744

3 жыл бұрын

I got it to work for a minute but then I blew a fuse. It kept going so I ended up rewiring the entire radio. I couldn't get my steering wheel interface to work either. I have a 2013 Mazda 3 but I don't know if it's a sport or an I or an m 🤦

@customcraftsafterdark1744

3 жыл бұрын

@@D_Spear okay so I think there's something wrong with displacing. I have gone through so many fuses, I ended up taking out the camera and doing it wheel interface but now I can't even get the radio to work. It just keeps blowing 😭 I cut all the wires back clean and use what connectors and redid the entire thing thinking it might be something faulty there. I don't even know what to do now 🤦

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

@@customcraftsafterdark1744 make sure your camera wire is not pinched anywhere, it sounds like the positive wire is going to ground. Check your wiring on the radio unit too, maybe one of the wires is pinched there. Is it blowing the fuse on the radio or on the factory Mazda fuse box?

@customcraftsafterdark1744

3 жыл бұрын

@@D_Spear no it was the actual head unit. I double triple checked my wiring so many times and followed everything through with my meter reader. Finally after getting on Reddit someone suggested to plug in my old unit and see if that worked. I did that this morning and everything was fine, so it was just the crappy Amazon unit 🤣🤣🤣 I just got done putting in a pioneer in the camera is working fabulous 👍👍👍

Do I land the red wire on the camera side anywhere?

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

You do not, not sure why they included that as it’s not needed.

@jayb1525

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks idk KZread didn’t notify me of this comment

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

@@jayb1525 no problem, please subscribe if you haven’t already!

@jayb1525

3 жыл бұрын

@@D_Spear no problem I’m doing the car right now one more question I’m tryin to shove the camera wires in the back the the other tail light wires but the camera wires keep falling out

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

@@jayb1525 push them in and wrap tape around the camera wire and the factory wiring after you push them in. This is just for temporary purposes. For please watch my t tap video for a solution to do it properly, but this will work until you can do that.

Dude I'm absolutely losing my mind, I've got everything wired and lined up exactly. Video came on once, and now nothing. Any tips?

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

Check to make sure your t taps have fully been seated into the wire, also check the connector where you crimped the wire down making sure that the conductor is exposed to the metal connector.

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

I guess I should ask if you used the t taps?

@digitaltapetransfers2842

3 жыл бұрын

@@D_Spear yeah used the taps you listed just to be safe! Went and did four sets of crimps and none worked but the first try. all seemed well set and didn't budge with any tugs. Can you expose the wire prior to tapping to ensure conduction?

@D_Spear

3 жыл бұрын

@@digitaltapetransfers2842 the t taps should slightly cut through the wire itself, exposing it yourself would be hard to not cause damage to the wire. You can try moving the taps in a circle a few times back and forth after you set it to make sure that the insulation is fully cut through. Since you mention it worked at first you have a loose connection somewhere.

@digitaltapetransfers2842

3 жыл бұрын

@@D_Spear ah, that would be a valid concern, i don't want to destroy that! Out of day light, I'll be giving them spins tomorrow and hope for the best! Thanks so much man! Video was awesome and very informative!

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Absolute piece of junk. The camera that came free with the unit looks to be faulty because I can't get a picture. The unit is wired up correctly but the steering wheel controls don't work. I am getting a signal from the steering wheel but the unit will not recognise it. If I try select a model in factory settings it tells me "app not installed." BUT the BIGGEST letdown is Apple CarPlay. The volume of the native radio is loud enough to be obnoxious but when using CarPlay it is so low as to be useless. I purchased the unit direct from the company. The online "live chat" function always ends up like this "The line is busy right now, please leave your message, we will reply to you asap. Thanks." They do not reply to "support" emails and there is no phone number. My money is lost. Don't loose yours.