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WANTED: Backup camera solution for 2006

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by qbee42, Oct 9, 2007.

  1. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    The 2006 Prius comes with a backup camera. What exactly are you looking for?

    Tom
     
    #1 qbee42, Oct 9, 2007
  2. bredekamp

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    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
     
    #2 bredekamp, Oct 9, 2007
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    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).
     
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  4. bredekamp

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    <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?
     
    #4 bredekamp, Oct 9, 2007
  5. Syclone

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    <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?
     
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  6. bredekamp

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(syclone @ Oct 9 2007, 11:42 PM) [snapback]523312[/snapback]</div>
    Nope, south-western tip of Africa near Cape Town
     
    #6 bredekamp, Oct 9, 2007
  7. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    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.).
     
    #7 Tideland Prius, Oct 9, 2007
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