![]() The “Parking Aid” lines are typical on OEM backup camera systems and display green, yellow, and red dashes on the screen to help line up parking spots and gauge distance to obstacles. Within the menu you only have basic features such as pairing a second camera or modifying the brightness and contrast. The 5-inch display unit itself has physical buttons on top to power on, change channel to different cameras, turn on/off “Parking Aid” lines, and bring up the menu. The ease of setup with the wireless camera help to give Yada a leg up on the competition After fixing the installation issue, we saw the camera display without problems. Upon initial installation, our camera did not display but it was discovered that the power connection was too loose to turn on the camera. The kit also includes wiring to hardwire the display into your car for a more permanent solution beyond the standard 12V plug. Camera 1 will default to the backup camera and display when in reverse. Once installation is complete, the 5-inch monitor adheres to the dash or windshield with a suction cup mount and should be powered on when the car starts (it may be continuously powered depending on what type of 12V power source you use). You use the power from the reverse light bulb to connect the power of the camera so it turns on once the car is put into reverse gear. ![]() ![]() The camera wire is fed through the rear tailgate or trunk lid to one of the tail lights. The camera unit simply attaches to the rear license plate with the help of 3M adhesive. The kit includes all the necessary wiring, zip ties, and electrical connectors you will need. I have a fair bit of experience and the installation process took me around 20-30 minutes on a 2005 Honda Element. For those with no experience, there are some great tutorial videos on Yada’s website to help explain the steps to install the camera. For those with basic experience in wiring any automotive electrical items – like an aftermarket stereo – this shouldn’t be a problem. ![]() The Yada backup system with 5-inch monitor does require some basic installation and is certainly not something you can throw together in the Costco parking lot after purchase. We wired in a couple Yada cameras to give you some added visibility into the aftermarket camera options and help you keep alert out on the road. The folks at Yada may already have you covered with every type of camera from the standard back-up cam to a baby monitor for your car. Rear visibility in your vehicle is such a serious issue that the NHSTA is requiring all new vehicles are equipped with a back up camera by 2018. “Never look back” may be a seemingly positive mantra spread throughout sites like Tumblr but it is dangerous advice in the car world. ![]()
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