Installing Hopkins Wireless Backup Camera HM50002 in 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor

Question:

I have an 2005 mitsubishi endovor can I install this unit

asked by: Bill C

Expert Reply:

The Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera # HM50002 will plug in on any vehicle that has a 7-way trailer socket with a round U.S. Car plug-in connector at the rear. The photo I linked shows a U.S. Car connector. This provides a reverse light signal to power the camera that mounts at your rear license plate.

You can also hardwire this camera system by making just two connections. You'll need to make a ground connection and also a reverse light signal connection at the car's taillights. The system has a 2-wire cable with black and red wires that lead into the two connectors. You'll separate the connectors from the cable at their small plugs. The Red wire connects to the reverse light circuit and the black wire connects to the vehicle as ground.

You'll need a circuit tester like # PTW2993 to test the wires at the tail lights to find the wire that carries a signal ONLY when the car is in reverse gear. You'll need a competent helper to carefully shift the car into reverse while the brake pedal is pressed. This will allow you to test the wires to find the reverse light wire. I linked a video showing how to use the tester.

The in-car monitor portions simply plugs in to your 12V accessory power outlet.

expert reply by: Adam R