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Would like to have a back up camera

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by mbredehoft, Jan 25, 2012.

  1. mbredehoft

    mbredehoft Junior Member

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    Non-Nav Prius. I just bought a 2010 with 11000 miles. Still trying to get used to the car. I would like to have better backup views via a back-up camera. I have search several aftermarket systems that clip to the mirror and have a screen for the camera.

    Has anyone tried one of these and do you have any suggestions on a system they like.
     
    #1 mbredehoft, Jan 25, 2012
  2. Kennewick Man

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    Magellan has a new GPS with a back -up camera :cheer2:
     
    #2 Kennewick Man, Jan 28, 2012
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    Welcome aboard! I have one through my after-market head unit, but you can get ones with a screen in the rear-view mirror. There are a few options. Check with your local car audio dealer.
     
    #3 spiderman, Jan 28, 2012
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    #4 johalareewi, Jan 29, 2012
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    The Magellan version is wireless, but still has to get a 12 volt signal from the backup lights. With a factory installed backup camera, there is a wire in the harness for that purpose going up into the tailgate. Is that wire present in cars that don't have the factory installed camera? I know in a lot of cases the same wiring harness is used in all cars and wires for unused features are still there, just not connected on one end.
     
    #5 John Tudor, Nov 6, 2013
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    The wiring is there and all that is needed is to install a OEM rear view camera & it works just like OEM.i did this on a 2012 Prii not too long ago
     
    #6 sfv41901, Nov 6, 2013
  7. kingnba6

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    have a look at my Pri C thread in my Sig. you can see the mirror i installed. its not the cheap clip ons and was fairly expensive but i love it.
     
    #7 kingnba6, Nov 7, 2013
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