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Camera Obstruction

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by frozenbutt, Sep 3, 2020.

  1. Sep 3, 2020 at 12:01 PM
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    frozenbutt

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    Just got my TRD and when using the front camera there is a dark V in the middle from the top down. Checked the camera at the front and can't see anything that is blocking it??? Anyone know what this is and is there a way to fix it?
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    It's to prevent you from driving entirely with the camera and not actually looking at the road.
     
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    WTH. That's nuts pretty hard to drive with the camera when it only works at below 5 m/h. It's only for parking.
     
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    This might sound kinda awkward but thats actually supposed to be there. If you look closer, the black V is actually somewhat transparent and I guess it's there to help with parking... hmm

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    Normal, mine does it too.
     
  6. Sep 3, 2020 at 8:17 PM
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    I saw that it was see through. It's like a dark tint. Might be normal for the truck if everyone is seeing it but just trying to figure out why they did this. I just traded in a Nissan Rogue which had 360 camera and it was clear as a bell. Seems odd to restrict your vision for front view. I love the auto feature but it still makes it harder to use when getting close to something or parking.
     
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