reverse camera-turn it on while driving?

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Dec 13, 2006 | 02:39 AM

starstreak

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reverse camera-turn it on while driving?

Is there a way to view the reverse camera while driving. Well, not really driving, but like when I'm at a stop. Sometimes I wonder how close some people get to my car, and I figure now that theres a camera back there, I can tell. Is there a way to make it turn on?

Dec 13, 2006 | 10:21 AM

JHStrange

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Good question, I've wondered about that myself, like a giant rear view mirror, particularly to cover the blind spots that always seem to be there when you're driving down the road.

Dec 13, 2006 | 11:17 AM

RandalR

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I think it can be done with some clever rewiring, but it's a safety hazard - like watching a DVD while driving.

Dec 13, 2006 | 12:24 PM

starstreak

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I would use it at a stop, but I can see how it would help in a lane change. You could see at a glance (don't stare at the screen while driving) if there was a car coming up in the side lanes.)

I wonder if its as easy as a one wire toggle switch? You know, like it detects when the car is in reverse so camera goes on.

Dec 13, 2006 | 12:53 PM

SGT

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You may want to check out this thread on the 2IS forum - https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=217747.

Dec 14, 2006 | 01:04 AM

spiralynth

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Does the camera come on as soon as you put the car in Reverse, or do you have to be moving in Reverse for it to come on? If it's the former, when at a stop light, you could apply the brakes, and just shift into Reverse to see how close the car behind you is. It might scare him/her to see your reverse lights suddenly pop up, but of course you wouldn't be moving, and it would be for just a few seconds.