Getting In mobile video/navigation

Ok I need to get into this area of the vehicles in order to help me be able to get a job. Does anyone have a good location I can start on navigation and video? Atleast learn the basics, maybe more.1998 Monte Carlo w/

Eclipse CD8454

2xRockford 5.25" Power 2-way T152C

2xRockford 6"x9" Punch 3-way FRC4369

1xMemphis 16-MCH1300 5-channel

2xKicker 12" L5 Solobaric-2 Ohm

Well the basics are very basic. Mounting and placement are the difficult parts, at least most of the time. For Nav you have a reverse light+, speed sense(digital most of the time so -12V/0V), and the antenna. I don't know of many places you can go for general reading, so I guess just read through this forum.Certified Security Specialist

Always check info with a digital multimeter.

I promise to be good.

Tell Darwin I sent you.

I've been sick lately, sorry I won't be on much.

Also on top of what auex said, hands on experience is best. I don't want to discredit the mobile electronic schools in any way, but the best teacher is hands on experience.

Man, wish that hands on thing was available. *sigh* Well I guess I'll try reading around. Thanks guys.1998 Monte Carlo w/

Eclipse CD8454

2xRockford 5.25" Power 2-way T152C

2xRockford 6"x9" Punch 3-way FRC4369

1xMemphis 16-MCH1300 5-channel

2xKicker 12" L5 Solobaric-2 Ohm

Just get a job at any store. I got hired with no experience in Nav, video or alarms. I had done plenty of stereos. Not only did I do many more stereo systems, I put in some video and the occasional Viper. I was one of the slower installers when it came to alarms, but my work was always good. Once you see a few different cars and watch the installers, you realize anything can be done when you're not afraid to get into it. I still do many installs on the side, but I stay away from alarms and remote starts. I've never done a remote start and I don't have any good deals on alarms. I'd like to learn, but on my own time with my own car. I'm not putting a remote start in my 5 speed truck, that is just wrong, maybe mom's Hyundai. Once you get a job, you can try to get a discount on the equipment you wish to learn...install it for yourself and ask the shop foreman/manager to be assigned more of those jobs.

where is a good palce to tap into the reverse light wire?

Usually in the driver's kick panel harness going to rear of vehicle or at the reverse light themselves.Jeff

Velocity Custom Home Theater

Mobile Audio/Video Specialist

Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Is there any way to tell which wire it is? If it makes a difference, it's for a 05 Chrysler 300C

detroitbass wrote: Is there any way to tell which wire it is? If it makes a difference, it's for a 05 Chrysler 300C

Well that would be where your multimeter comes in. Go to the trunk, look at the lights, test to find out what color wire is correct, then go look in the kick panel for the same wire.Certified Security Specialist

Always check info with a digital multimeter.

I promise to be good.

Tell Darwin I sent you.

I've been sick lately, sorry I won't be on much.