2014 Prius C One backup camera install

This weekend, I installed a backup camera on my 2014 Prius C One, and thought I would document the setup for posterity. However... I didn’t take any photos, because I honestly didn’t know if I was doing it correctly until halfway through. But now that I’m done and everything works great, I’ll provide whatever photos I can, and maybe some illustrations, to make the process clear. I’ll be editing and updating this post over the next few days.

1. The Camera:

This camera was $34 on Amazon, and had great reviews, so I didn’t see the need to go with anything more expensive. It is a full mirror that clips over your existing mirror. The tint is a little blue, which might bother some. But I don’t mind it.

2. The Setup: Summary:
- Test the equipment
- Install the camera
- Hatch work: Drill a hole / feed wires / seal hole
- Feed wires from hatch through the Gasket of Doom into the car
- Tail Light Tap: Find the reverse tail light power wire / tap into it / attach ground
- Feed wires through bottom moulding to rear view mirror / connect
- Done! Adjust camera

Keep watching for photo and illustration updates that will expand on each of the above steps.