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Old Aug 16, 2016 | 03:49 PM
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get 12v from reverse for sensors
Anyone know how I can tap into the reverse lights or system so I can install aftermarket backup sensors? I got the one that is a license plate bracket type sensor.

when checking the output for the taillights, nothing changed, its likely a pwm system or something... any other spot where I can get 12V for power when reverse is activated?
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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 02:25 PM
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is this the wrong forum to ask this?
Only women here, never worked on their cars?
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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 05:05 PM
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Pretty sexist douche if you ask me.
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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 05:45 PM
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Mostly dudes here who can afford OEM back up sensors. Did you ask the cashier at Pep Boys, stud?
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Originally Posted by killercut

is this the wrong forum to ask this?
Only women here, never worked on their cars?
...and you expect help from one of us after that douche bag remark?

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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 06:17 PM
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After looking through this forum, I did not.


Too many lady boys here.


Its not my car its the wife's car.


I drive a man car, not some "let me go to the dealer" this that crap all the time.
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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 06:20 PM
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Your wife is one lucky gal!! Surprised you let her out of the house let alone drive alone or do you require her to drive with a male relative?
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What year is your Camaro?
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Originally Posted by killercut
After looking through this forum, I did not.


Too many lady boys here.


Its not my car its the wife's car.


I drive a man car, not some "let me go to the dealer" this that crap all the time.
Pinto?
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Originally Posted by killercut

After looking through this forum, I did not.

Too many lady boys here.

Its not my car its the wife's car.

I drive a man car, not some "let me go to the dealer" this that crap all the time.
Obviously a mouth-breeding Trump supporter...crawl back under your rock...
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What year is your Camaro?
IROC-Z ???? LOL
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Berlinetta!

Didn't have the heart to tell him there are no 12v tail lights in the 205. All LED on low voltage transformers.
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Berlinetta!

Didn't have the heart to tell him there are no 12v tail lights in the 205. All LED on low voltage transformers.
You just DID tell that jerkoff...

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Hence the irony. Had he not been a douche about none of us being "car guys" he'd have had his answer.
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