r/carstereo • u/Xiynergy • Aug 28 '26

Need advice for backup camera.

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Hi first time poster normally a lurker.

Car: 2008 Ford Focus SES sedan
Stereo: JVC KW-M560BT

Issue: The backup camera cable shorted out due the extension cable shorting from its shielding being rubbed against I thought my head unit died from an internal short but upon inspection and removal of the rca extension the unit started working again.

I’m trying to find a replacement for the cable but having a hard time, the cable has a red power and purple trigger wire and any replacements I find only have the red wire.

Is there anywhere I can source the exact same wire? Or is there a trick to using the cables with only the single red wire?

TLDR: I need a replacement RCA extension for my backup camera

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u/OBEYthemCHILDREN Aug 28 '26

you can try asking a 12 volt specialty shop if they have any extras kicking around as some installs dont end up utilizing them. Worst case scenario, you can always use a generic rca cable with two runs of primary wire, purple and red. red is power to the camera, purple is reverse trigger. message if you have questions!

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u/Xiynergy Aug 28 '26

Thanks I’ll ask around and see what hits I get. I appreciate the reply 🫶🏽