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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by donzoh1, Jul 19, 2020.

  1. donzoh1

    donzoh1 Active Member

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    I am sure the answer to this is somewhere here but can't see it. If I'm able to find a factory backup camera, can I just plug that into the opening in the rear hatch? Would a Gen 2 recognize and display this when in reverse? I was reading about a reverse circuit that needs to be in the loop but I'm not sure whether new wiring would be needed.
     
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    It says you have a 2013 Prius, which is Gen3? What does Gen2 back up camera have to do with it? Or are you talking about a Gen2 Prius that you want to put a Gen2 camera in? We can't help you unless you take some time to provide way more details.
     
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    I was posting in Gen 2 forum and it is Gen 2. The confusion comes in that I had worked on a Gen 3 before so that may be a profile thing? Anyway, the car is Gen 2. I will be looking for a camera in a junkyard most likely so wondering what cameras might work with Toyotas in general.
     
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    Well, there's different versions of Gen2, Why not be specific about which year Gen2? You're still not offering details/confusing...

    But in general, the high definition display screens that made the back up camera possible were introduced as standard equipment in 2006. So anything made before that (2004 & 2005) will not have the wiring or the programming for a back up camera. And I'm not sure any 2006-2009 were produced without backup cameras, but if some were, maybe you'll get lucky? But most likely you're going to have way less hassle installing an aftermarket camera.
     
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    This one is 2007. It does have a small plastic square where a camera would fit and there's a plug I just saw tonight behind the square. The black plastic square that's in the hole now seems to be a plug taking the place of the camera. My question now is whether some programming will be needed or whether it will just be plug and play.
     
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    Well, the programming for an 'all ev' mode switch was never removed from US versions of Gen2, despite the switch being removed. So I bought a kit that changed some wires and re-enabled that function. So maybe the same will work for you? I'm eager to learn how it goes. Usually the wiring harness parts of it is there... And maybe a mini-VCI with Toyota Techstream could help?
     
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    Yes, it is a profile thing. It shows you have:
    Vehicle: 2013 Prius
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    It may be a good time to update your profile.
     
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    Did you manage to fit the camera
     
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