I would like to have a backup camera installed into my Prius C 3, but I do not want it installed into the rearview mirror with a small picture that appears on it when you back up. Does anyone know if the Prius C 3 touchscreen has an input for a backup camera? I know that in Japan, the Prius C's have an option for a backup camera.
It might. You can probably find out by looking at the parts diagram at the dealer computer. The other option is to get the Prius c II and have a nice in-dash Pioneer receiver with GPS, HD radio, DVD player, backup camera, etc. installed. It will certainly way-outperform the Toyota OEM GPS receiver and will probably be cheaper too.
Add me to the list of people that would like to do this! I am thinking since the regular Prius with the 6.1 has the backup camera, it is a good probability the Prius C III unit would be the same....and have the capability built in....at least I would hope so... -M
Note that, even if this was a possibility, the OEM camera costs $600 plus tax at the minimum (local dealers will usually charge you a lot more), not including the wiring and labor: Prius OEM camera
something like this ? Car Reverse Rear View Backup camera for Toyota Prius 2004-2009 with Night Vision | eBay
not sure. I just google it and many of them came out and I just copied one of them and posted here. I think they will have something for the C later. lol Is anyone know how to connect a aftermarket camera to the Nav monitor? I found many nice Wireless cameras on ebay. the price is quite cheap .
I actually found the picture of the optional backup camera for the Prius C (Named Aqua) in Japan. It looks exactly like the camera mount in your link above. Here is the link to the Japanese website for the optional backup camera: toyota.jp ƒAƒNƒA Âb 3ƒXƒeƒbƒv‚Ã…‚ ‚È‚½‚É‚ ‚½ƒAƒNƒA‘I‚Ñ‚ð Âb STEP2 ƒpƒbƒPÂ[ƒWƒIƒvƒVƒ‡ƒ“‚ð‘I‚Ô Just click the link and scroll down about 2/3 down the page and you will see a picture of the camera. I want mine like that.
Before you buy anything, check the rear wiring where the camera would be installed to see if the rear-television-camera connector is available -- the connector at the lower left of the following picture: Also check to see if the hole to install the camera is available. If these are available, then you can buy an OEM camera for $600 and install it. But then the problems don't end there. It could be that the firmware in your display monitor is programmed such that it never shows the camera even if you install one. It might be impossible to update the firmware. Perhaps, one of those days, Toyota will sell it as an accessory. Check with your dealer. The other option is to have an aftermarket in-dash navigation receiver installed. There are a lot of fine choices, probably much better than the OEM Toyota navigation: Aftermarket in-dash navigation receiver http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-Nd-bc5-Universal-Rearview-Camera/dp/B00622X1AG
Here's the Google translation of that page, which may help: Acqua Add-ons This is a weird one: "You can enjoy the esthetic mood in the car. "The emission from the driver's seat side air conditioning vents "nanoe" wrapped in water slightly acidic skin and hair-friendly." Bill
It's quite likely that you cannot hook up a rear camera to the OEM navigation for the US models. They probably put the lowest-end navigation receiver to cut down the price of the US models, as the US market is very competitive. Why not something like this, only $40 and takes five minutes to install yourself: Rear mirror It may perhaps even act as a spoiler and increase the MPG.
I notice on the Toyota Australia website that the Prius C (i-Tech model), available here in Australia next month, will have a: "6.1" touch screen with integrated reverse camera~, audio with voice control & Bluetoothâ„¢ compatibility". (Unfortunately, I can't post the URL has I don't have enough posts!)
First time poster, long time lurker. If I'm posting this in the wrong area, let me know, but my question is; Has anyone out there installed an aftermarket backup camera, or done serious research on the topic? I am torn between getting the C2 and C3. Have read many interesting comments on here about how disappointing Entune has been for most people, but if I could utilize the Nav screen for parallel parking via a backup camera I could justify buying the sharp looking screen. I checked out navvideo.com but they don't list any Prius model past 2009. I'm not the kind of person that likes to drill holes and wire, (without a lot of guidance at least) so I'd prefer having the camera system professional installed. I'd also prefer something that isn't wireless connected to a license plate cover that could be easily unscrewed.
