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2004 Prius - Adding Backup Camera to Factory Navi?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by thegoldenhand, Aug 26, 2014.

  1. thegoldenhand

    thegoldenhand Junior Member

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    Hi guys! Glad I found this site. In my 2007 Camry Hybrid there was a cheap way of adding a backup camera hooked up to the factory navigation. I was wondering if there is such a way for the 2004 Prius. Please advise. Thanks!
     
    #1 thegoldenhand, Aug 26, 2014
  2. M in KC

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    Coastal Tech has a module that will allow you to do this in an '04 I believe, but its not necessary cheap IMO.
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    #2 M in KC, Aug 27, 2014
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    Thank you! That was my fear. I've seen backup camera kits for $99 but then I have to find a spot to mount the LCD. I also saw a module on ebay for $180. I wish we had the option like in the 07 Camry where it's about a $30 project to add the backup cam.
     
    #3 thegoldenhand, Aug 27, 2014
  4. M in KC

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    I know. When we first got our '05 I started running the traps for a backup camera solution but soon got disenchanted by the cost of adding that as a convenience feature so I disengaged my pursuit. I suppose when I decide to ditch the factory radio I'll find a head unit that has a camera option. There are other camera to nav boxes out there but they are all around that price point.
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    #4 M in KC, Aug 28, 2014
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    Here is a pdf with detailed description of how I added a backup camera to a 2005 Prius. It cost about $200 and involved several hours of work. Hopefully this writeup can streamline it for someone else. I really wanted one, and really like the results.
     

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