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2005 model with camera standard?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Flying White Dutchman, Jan 28, 2008.

  1. Flying White Dutchman

    Flying White Dutchman Senior Member

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    here a pictuyre off a 2005 model
    in the diagnostics menu schowing a "camera check"

    anyone now what this is!?

    there is no rearview camera on a 2004-2005 models or is there?
    of standard i mean!
    [​IMG]
     
    #1 Flying White Dutchman, Jan 28, 2008
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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Not on NA models.
     
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    Flying White Dutchman Senior Member

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    so in NA models there is not this greyout option in the diagnostics menu?
    or its there but only never build in.?
     
    #3 Flying White Dutchman, Jan 28, 2008
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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    NA models didn't get a backup camera until 2006, along with the new higher resolution MFD.

    But the backup camera was available in Japan because they had the IPA option.
     
    #4 Tideland Prius, Jan 29, 2008
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    Flying White Dutchman Senior Member

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    ok
    so i have to find a japanes person to send me a backup camera from japan model 2005:D
     
    #5 Flying White Dutchman, Jan 30, 2008
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    ken1784 SuperMID designer

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    The backup camera is one of combined factory option with IPA and Navi system.
    You have to get a backup camera, IPA computer, Japanese Navi computer, Japanese MFD, IPA activate switch and full wire harness.
    Also, you have to invite a good assembling factory worker from Toyota.
    I think it is more than US$10k project. :eek:

    Ken@Japan
     
    #6 ken1784, Jan 30, 2008
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    :p

    ok:D
    mmmm .... mmmm ok;)

    i think going the aftermarket way:cool:
     
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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    Rear view camera has been part of the Prius i-Pack here in Australia since 2004.
    And height adjustable drivers seat even on the base model :D
     
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    i have had a look at the back and i can clearly see a little cover plate on the location where the rearview cam needs to be mounted!

    mm only a real toyota part camera and some cable
    then a video to rgb converter and a switchbox
    maybe.....:) it feels and looks the same lke the original!
     
    #9 Flying White Dutchman, Jan 30, 2008
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    The camera isn't that big a deal. After a couple of weeks, the novelty wears off, and I hardly ever look at it. I find the mirrors are more useful, and I back into my garage every night. If you want it get it, but you don't really need it. It has high "wow" factor for first time passengers, though.:eek: I did turn off the annoying back-up beep, it bothers me while I'm watching TV!
     
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    well the look behind is not that great so when parking the car i dont think about it as a gadget
    realy need it;)
     
    #11 Flying White Dutchman, Jan 31, 2008
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    Not really. There are several companies, like Sigma or Coastaltech, which sell the backup camera system for the Prius for about $500, but you do need to have the NAV.

    I'd like it too, but I wonder if there are companies that will install it.
     
    #12 aaf709, Jun 29, 2008
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