I didn't explain cause my connection to the server timed out. Only the heading appeared, but the explanation didn't make it through.... I have a 2006 Prius. In South Africa the reverse camera was never an option. I would very much like to retrofit one. The questions I have are: 1. Will it affect my warranty if I install components? 2. Where do I find/purchase a suitable camera that'll work with my MFD and NAV unit? Thanks
I have backup camera installed myself for around $400 (cost of parts). I forgot about the parts (Video interface and CCD camera) I used. But, you may start from here. http://www.gnetcanada.com/navvideo-models-...us%20With%20Nav G-Net is a pretty good unit, I heard. With it, you may also have a DVD player connected to it since any video interface unit can probably take at least two video sources with separate triggering wires. I currently connect one triggering wire to backup light, and the corresponding video source from a CCD camera placed under the hatch garnish piece. See my installation pics here. http://new.photos.yahoo.com/ceric_64/album...460762322500365 All these work only if you have a NAVI unit (you said so in your post).
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ceric @ Oct 9 2007, 11:18 PM) [snapback]523297[/snapback]</div> Thanks for the info, ceric. I'll check it out. The 2006 has a high-res MFD vs the 2005s' low-res MFD. I understand the 2006 MFD does not accept analog video. Does anyone have more info on this?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Albertus @ Oct 9 2007, 05:34 PM) [snapback]523308[/snapback]</div> Some local warehouse clubs in the US ( Costco, BJ's) have been selling back-up cameras with their own display for around $80.00 to $100.00. I don't remember the name of the company. If I see one, I'll make a note of the Manufacturer and send you the info. Is your location anywhere near Port Owen?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(syclone @ Oct 9 2007, 11:42 PM) [snapback]523312[/snapback]</div> Nope, south-western tip of Africa near Cape Town
ebay. No I'm serious. Check Greenhybrid.com and go over to the Camry Hybrid forums. A few members there have added an Eclipse backup camera (forgot the model no.).
