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How do you make the back up camera work??

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by rcsron, Mar 8, 2008.

  1. rcsron

    rcsron Junior Member

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    Just bought this 2005 And I cant figure out how to make the back up camera turn on when I select reverse..

    HELP
    Ron
     
    #1 rcsron, Mar 8, 2008
  2. Jiipa

    Jiipa MGySgt USMC (Ret)

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    I think the back up camera and hires screen came out in the 2006 model. Are you sure you have a camera?
     
    #2 Jiipa, Mar 8, 2008
  3. rcsron

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    Yes it does .. I saw it work when the salesman was showing it to me..
     
    #3 rcsron, Mar 8, 2008
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    Jack66 Kinda Jovial Member

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    In the 2008 it comes on automatically when put into reverse. Is it a modification put on by a previous owner?
     
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  5. Boo

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    Ron,

    I believe that the Prius did not have the backup camera as an option until 2006.

    If your car is a 2005, it cannot have an OEM backup camera. (Nor can it be a Touring Edition as you noted in your avatar because the Touring Edition did not come out until 2007).

    However, if I am wrong and you do have an OEM backup camera in your Prius, it should turn on automatically when you shift to Reverse.

    I would go back to the dealer that you bought it from.
     
    #5 Boo, Mar 8, 2008
  6. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    I agree with Boo. For you to have a backup camera it has to be at least a 2006. If the top part of your tailights are black then you have a 2005 or older. If you can post a list of equipment we may be able to help you figure out what you bought.

    Do you have fog lights? Which stereo? Do you have an autodimming mirror?
     
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  7. rcsron

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    :rolleyes:Well thx for your help..
    The car does have black on top of taillights..
    It has the fancy 6 CD changer and JBL speakers.. It has fog lamps Navigation system ..
    Now on top of the rear deck is a little black thing with 2 peepholes .. I thought that was the camera.. I know it has it because I saw it work.. I can call the dealership but wanted to get aquainted on the forum.. The car was put into service Feb 4 2006...
    Ron
     
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    On my 2007, the camera is a tiny black 'blister' under the hatch door lip, to the left of the license plate. It sounds like they may have installed a third party one in your car, probably with a manual switch? If they did the salesperson needs to show you where they put the switch!
     
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  9. rcsron

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    :rant:Well Guys
    I think you are right when ya say thaere isnt one.. BECAUSE I did drive a 2008 and THAT is where I saw it..
    Oh well maybe I will look into an after market one..
    Anyway Will come back with some more HMMMM dumb questions...
    THX anyway guys


    Ron
     
    #9 rcsron, Mar 9, 2008
  10. lumpy95

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    Ahhhh, another mystery solved at PC.:rofl:
    An easy mistake to make.
     
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  11. Bill Merchant

    Bill Merchant absit invidia

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    Welcome to PriusChat, Ron! Come by any time. There are a few differences between the 2005 and later model years, but they are pretty minor. The backup camera and the higher resolution screen are the most obvious. Placement of indicators changed a bit too.
     
    #11 Bill Merchant, Mar 10, 2008
  12. patsparks

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    Sorry for shouting.
     
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