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Does lens cover on back-up cam exist?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Mr. Humidity, Jul 25, 2020.

  1. Mr. Humidity

    Mr. Humidity Junior Member

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    I'm experiencing something I've seen others post about, the image from my back-up cam is foggy. When I've read these posts, typically there will be some mention of a lens cover but then the discussion quickly turns to replacing the camera. So I'm not clear about something--does a lens cover exist over the back-up camera or not?

    I ask because, in my case, my camera works fine. It's obvious to me that the distorted image is due to the damage of the outermost transparent material. So, is this a lens cover or is it the lens itself?

    It looks like there is a lens cover. I'm only asking because the discussions always turned into talk of replacing the camera, suggesting on could only replace the lens.

    If there is a lens cover, I'd welcome any advice on replacing it.

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  2. sam spade 2

    sam spade 2 Senior Member

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    The odds of Toyota making the cover available as a replacement part are.......a bit less than ZERO.
    Finding one in a salvage yard is a bit better than that.
    But maybe not much.
     
  3. Mr. Humidity

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    OK, well, thanks for confirming that the lens cover exists (and is not just part of the camera's lens).

    Since my options seem to be keeping a largely unusable camera or replacing the whole camera, I intend to pop off the lens cover and replace it with a larger, transparent piece of plastic. I imagine this plastic will be rectangular, roughly the size of the black housing for the camera. I will update with results.
     
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    You could make one theoretically. I bought one for my dashcam that just slides on, you would just need the lens and need to fabricate a way to hold it to your backup camera. More work than it's worth IMO.
     
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