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1G LED reverse lights making backup camera fuzzy

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AWD-Tony

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I recently installed a backup camera that came with my head unit. The camera is activated by the reverse light so it's wired to 12v & ground wires to reverse bulbs. Worked fine until I switched to LED reverse bulbs. It comes on fuzzy like an old black and white tv. Electrical wizards, If I install a 4 pin relay and switch the power (same as fuel pump rewire 12v) and ground, will this fix the fuzziness?
 
Some brands of LED cause interference at frequencies that interfere with other electronics. Internet search claim it is likely brand specific. Available fixes for sale besides trial & error different LED's are ferrite chokes but I haven't tried this yet. On my 2G I changed my 3rd brake light to an LED because the bulbs are hard to find & was burning out often. Whenever I step on the brakes my radio goes to static. Really annoying especially at stop lights.
 
Some brands of LED cause interference at frequencies that interfere with other electronics. Internet search claim it is likely brand specific. Available fixes for sale besides trial & error different LED's are ferrite chokes but I haven't tried this yet. On my 2G I changed my 3rd brake light to an LED because the bulbs are hard to find & was burning out often. Whenever I step on the brakes my radio goes to static. Really annoying especially at stop lights.

Think I have a ferrite choke somewhere. Never new that’s what it’s called....funny name whoever named it. Haha. Thanks Mello!!
 
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