[Lulu]

the camera I have has 1 black wire from the camera, a red connection point that when taken apart has 4 prong connections, then a black connection point. I inserted a different wire from the box to connect that and from that point it splits in three: yellow is shorter length, red open wire end and black with terminal connector. I believe I will need to strip the ends and crimp the pins mentioned to put all three in the connector above the brake. Now just trying to figure out how to feed the wires.

https://www.canamspyderforums.com/attachments/img_6663-jpg.9005/?auto=webp&fit=bounds&format=pjgp&height=1920&optimize=high&width=1920

 

[Lulu]

I only see cameras with two wires, even the ones used by members. Just don’t see where the third wire comes from

 

[lrspalding731]

On the red connector the center pin is 12v and the slotted outer metal band is the ground, known as coaxial as one wire surrounds the other.

 

[barender]

On the red connector the center pin is 12v and the slotted outer metal band is the ground, known as coaxial as one wire surrounds the other.

I totally understand that there is a positive and ground outer sheath but the bike connector has 3 wires. Where does the third wire come from since most backup cameras only have two wires going to them. Thanks

 

[Lulu]

Can you not see my camera photo? The red and black are intertwined plus the yellow. maybe post a pic of your camera and wiring?

 

[lrspalding731]

On the red connector wire you have to separate the ground from the 12v creating two wires, then plug the 12v into the bikes 12v pin and the ground into the bike connectors ground pin.

 

[Lulu]

On the red connector wire you have to separate the ground from the 12v creating two wires, then plug the 12v into the bikes 12v pin and the ground into the bike connectors ground pin.

 

[hayesb2]

What's the best way to connect the camera wires to the oem connector?

Has anyone just cut off the oem connector and hardwired the camera wires to the spyder wires? (gnd to gnd, cam to cam, pwr to pwr)

Or does anyone have a link to a connector I can use that will plug into the oem connector?

 

[chrisb49]

See post #33 · May 16, 2025 (Edited)

My Spyder (2024 RT LE) included the mating connector but not the pins.

However, cutting off and splicing works, too. I don't recommend using paper clips. I ended up using

WAGO
221-2401K000006 Lever-Nuts Inline 2 Wire Splicing Connectors (10-Pack)

from Home Depot

 

[lrspalding731]

I used this camera Pixelman Backup Camera and these connectors 5set 1-1703494-1/1488991-5 Car Reversing Radar Eye Plug DJ7032YA-1.2-11/21 Female and Male Waterproof Connector Inserts and followed the instructions posted on this thread. Very happy with the results.

 

[McClendons]

I cut off the connector, and soldered the wires. Easy and worked great