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Old 04-22-2014, 10:47 AM   #20
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Originally Posted by Simon99 View Post
No experience with that, but a couple possible issues:
  • I see that the camera includes backup lines, but I don't see a way to turn them off. The OEM HU will also include grid lines that cannot be turned off, so you could end up with backup lines overlayed on top of other backup lines.
  • I believe if you get power from the reverse lights, the HU will not recognize that you have a backup camera UNLESS you put your car in reverse immediately after starting it. If you just start your car like normal, and later put the car in reverse, even though the camera is now powered, the HU will not switch to your camera.
In addition, I think this would partially block one of your license plate lights? It says it's mounted on the reversing lights, but that's not right. Which leads me assume that even though this is described as being for the BRZ, it seems to be a more generic backup camera solution. Maybe I'm wrong.



You might find workarounds for these issues, or be willing to live with them for the price.



-Z
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