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Reversing camera on 2004 prius

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by bob nz, Oct 29, 2008.

  1. bob nz

    bob nz New Member

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    I would really appreciate some help please.
    My Prius reversing camera has gone black,with one lot of green lines on it.
    I have cleaned the lense.
    Because this car is Japanese import,the writing on the screen is in japanese!!!
    Please help:(
    Kind Regards
    Bob
     
  2. rigormortis

    rigormortis Active Member

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    this is most likely going to need a trip to the dealer.

    how did you clean the lens?
    you can go to umm vehicle signal check screen and make sure rev is on and off
    when you put it in reverse
    also you can make sure that the reverse lights are working
    and also verify that the gauge fuse is ok



    the repair manual is not much help unless you have access to an oscilloscope then you can nail it down to either the multi display, rear view harness or rear view camera


    Notes for the rear view monitor.
    (1) The rear view monitor may not function properly
    if subjected to a severe impact by any hard
    object.
    (2) Do not "scrub" the lens of the camera because it
    is made of resin. Scrubbing it may scratch the
    cover and affect the image. Prevent organic
    solvents, waxes, bond removing solvents, or
    glass coating from adhering to the cover. If
    anything adheres to the cover, clean it off
    immediately and wash the lens with water.
    (3) Exposing the camera to a sudden temperature
    change may affect proper functioning of the
    camera.
    (4) A clear image may not appear if the camera is
    dirty with snow, mud, etc. In that case, wash it
    with water and wipe off the lens. Use a detergent
    to remove dirt if necessary.
     
  3. rigormortis

    rigormortis Active Member

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    i wonder how much toyota wants for a new camera and how easy or how hard it is to replace it
     
  4. bob nz

    bob nz New Member

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    Thank you for your reply,the display screen looks like an osillascope,
    We have taken it to the dealer,who says it the camera.
    They have given us a quote of $860 nz!!!!
    I just wanted to know if any other camera would do the same job.(a cheaper one)
    regards
    BOB
     
  5. spitinuri

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    Sigma Automotive has a JDM camera for $299.
     
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    Do not buy such crap things! I don't know why all people talk about that camera, it looks like a gipsy work.

    Buy an original one from a Prius salvage, I've found it even with 150USD for my car.. a real bargain!:rockon: