Backup Camera comes on when the headlights are turned on in drive

Hey guys and gals,

I have a 2009 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Base, Ext. Cab - 4 doors, short bed. I just need some help for this issue.......when driving forward, I turn on my headlights and my BACKUP CAMERA comes on. It goes on then out and on again, like there is a short somewhere. When I put the truck in reverse the camera stays on steady. I am at the end of my rope before I
take it into the dealer. Which I don't want too because my warranty just ran out!!!!! PLEASE HELP ME!!

 

What kinda of camera and is it in the factory mirror or a screen?

 

Sounds like it's connected to the taillight rather than the reverse light.

 

That's my thought too. Make no sense

 

Is it a factory camera or after market?

 

Op told me factory but that's weird because they are dedicated harnesses

 

If factory, sounds like someone might have screwed with it to make it always on.