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Installing rear view mirror back up camera and fake alarm led

Discussion in 'Prius c Accessories and Modifications' started by rock88, Aug 13, 2013.

  1. rock88

    rock88 New Member

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    i am planning to install 3 devices in my prius.
    A back up camera , back up sensor and a fake alarm.haha yes really
    The back up rear view mirror needs a the positive for a acc fuse and black ground , the fake alarm needs a constant power and a acc power source
    I guess the back up sensor would be connected to the reverse light.
    1)Anyways , since this is a hybrid i dont know if i need to disconnect battery before using fuse taps on the fuse box, and if i disconnect the battery would i need to do something to reset the car.sometime when you take disconnect battery the car wont start , with hybrid i dont know. Or if disconnected just reconnect and everything should be good.
    2) what are good examples of acc fuse , power that only when the car is turned to acc or ignition.
    3)what is good choices for constant power , like hazard lights, dome lights , radio (maybe) . just want to know so i can use a fuse tap to those fuses. and after that i wont be able to put the cover back on , and if thats ok.
    thanks

     
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    Paradox Prius Enthusiast / Moderator
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    Moved to the proper sub forum
     
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    You can disconnect the negative on the battery with no issues.
     
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    nice list of future install. what type of mirror are you getting?