Mine do. I recall maybe reading that for some backup cameras there’s a wire you can snip to eliminate the guide lines but didn’t even look into that for my install as I find them slightly helpful and don’t have a better option, which it sure sounds like you do!
I just wrapped up installing a backup camera in my 1999 Land Cruiser and wanted to share the setup in case it helps anyone else.
When I bought the truck, it had a license plate frame camera that wasn’t working. My guess is it failed from weather exposure. Since I plan to install a rear bumper with a tire carrier in the future, I also didn’t want a camera mounted on the license plate or tailgate, as most aftermarket bumpers would block that location.
Instead, I mounted the new camera inside at the top of the rear window. This keeps it protected from the elements and out of the way of a future bumper with a tire swing out.
For wiring, I tapped power and ground from the driver’s side reverse light. I routed the video cable up front along the driver’s side floorboards to the head unit, which ended up being easier than expected.
Do any of these licence plate light cameras NOT show the guide lines? I am hoping to replace mine with one that doesn't because my Kenwood HU allows me to add them and adjust them to be actually usable?
The camera I bought came with guidelines, but also an easy way to turn them off. There is a white wire that you can cut that will turn the guidelines off. This is the camera I went with: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FHLTVBS?tag=ihco-20
