Backup camera question
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Try a little Rain-X
I have to agree with the crap camera at night sentiment. I've never had a back up cam until now (16 CX5 GT). My girlfriend just bought a new Hyundai and hers is much better than mine is.
My biggest complaint wasn't so much with resolution as much as when it rains it constantly gets water drops on it making it almost useless. I just kept thinking they could have recessed it (or embedded it) in the tailgate a little better.
Now that I've seen hers at night, I see a big difference in resolution. I'm wondering if there isn't a possible upgrade you can get for it aftermarket.
Anyway, it's low on the priority list for me but thought I'd throw my two cents in.
P.S. I do like the idea of installing a switch to be able to use it without putting it into reverse.
My biggest complaint wasn't so much with resolution as much as when it rains it constantly gets water drops on it making it almost useless. I just kept thinking they could have recessed it (or embedded it) in the tailgate a little better.
Now that I've seen hers at night, I see a big difference in resolution. I'm wondering if there isn't a possible upgrade you can get for it aftermarket.
Anyway, it's low on the priority list for me but thought I'd throw my two cents in.
P.S. I do like the idea of installing a switch to be able to use it without putting it into reverse.
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Driving and Backing Up...
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Old thread, but here's my two cents worth on the backup camera on my 2018 CX-5 Grand Touring: total pixelated crap day and night! Was actually looking for information on replacing it with anything better??
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Hey Mach1-- that's some lame/immature replies and justification-- what are you, like 12-yo?! Actually-- you deserved every reply from original poster to your inane comments. Go someplace else-- you ARE a punka$$ troll. Original poster was just trying to get some help in a supposedly friendly forum.
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Hey Mach1-- that's some lame/immature replies and justification-- what are you, like 12-yo?! Actually-- you deserved every reply from original poster to your inane comments. Go someplace else-- you ARE a punka$$ troll. Original poster was just trying to get some help in a supposedly friendly forum.
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I just bought 2014 CX-5 and the back up camera is always blurry on the view screen. I've gently wiped cleaned the camera, still very blurry. Any suggestions? for example replace camera, go after market, etc.?
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Chances are very good that after ten years, the camera on the rear hatch is scratched or otherwise compromised. Replacing the camera is a lot cheaper and easier than replacing the head unit. Mine is starting to get that way, more often when the weather is damp, so I'm suspecting to replace it soon.
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