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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by chiefdeck, Dec 7, 2015.

  1. Dec 7, 2015 at 6:31 AM
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    chiefdeck

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    when backing up at night picture from backup camera is snowy anybody else have that
     
  2. Dec 7, 2015 at 7:08 AM
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    Doobiewah

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    Mine is not very clear at night, either. At first I thought it might be the cold; however, it has recently been warmer and the issue is still there. Now, I'm wondering if it is the license plate lights causing the fade out....
     
  3. Dec 7, 2015 at 7:32 AM
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    It's the reverse lights washing it out / causing the contrast. At least is what I found. I mean I don't need it to be that crystal clear for myself because I just use it for the red line and my garage door.
     
  4. Dec 7, 2015 at 7:36 AM
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    I am not sure what you mean by reserve lifts
     
  5. Dec 7, 2015 at 7:37 AM
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    ryanl2425

    ryanl2425 Doesn't work..Hit with hammer...Then hit harder

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    reverse lights
     
  6. Dec 7, 2015 at 8:03 AM
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    There is a backup camera contrast adjustment easily available if you have the entune system. Check your owners manual.
     
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  7. Dec 7, 2015 at 10:49 AM
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    Damn auto correct, yes, lights.
     
  8. Dec 7, 2015 at 10:50 AM
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    Yes but that is for the screen display not for the lens adjustment. I tried it already with the expected results. It does not change how the lens behaves only how the display is brought up when the camera is on and showing.
     
  9. Dec 7, 2015 at 11:30 AM
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    Josh S

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    05: Big Tires, Big Black Wheels, Leveled and raised a couple inches, Extra leaf in the back 16: Stock. For now.
    Lens flare from the reverse and/or license plate lights
     
  10. Dec 7, 2015 at 1:18 PM
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    NoDak

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    the backup camera is calibrated for the oem light bulbs and kelvin (2700).

    if you replace the oem bulbs with brighter and/or higher kelvin lights, you need to adjust the contrast/brightness setting in the main display.
     

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