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Old Feb 1, 2021 | 06:41 AM
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Backup camera is very dim. Cleaned, lights work as they should, still very hard to see anything in the dark. Very Pixely..
Is there a way to upgrade that camera to something better? Or, just add a light bar in the back? We live in farmland, plenty of very dark driveways with shrubs or rocks on the sides. Or ditches, even better.
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Old Feb 4, 2021 | 07:16 PM
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Figures.
Well, at least I'll replace the light bulbs with LEDs.
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Old Feb 4, 2021 | 07:30 PM
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Yep. MUCH better. That was like the fastest Lexus job I ever done. LEDs in, shine bright and far. Much better.
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Old Feb 5, 2021 | 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by ukrkoz
Yep. MUCH better. That was like the fastest Lexus job I ever done. LEDs in, shine bright and far. Much better.
What bulbs did you use?
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Old Feb 5, 2021 | 06:39 AM
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What bulbs did you use?

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Old Feb 7, 2021 | 09:47 PM
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I feel like there's something wrong with yours if you're finding it "pixelated". I've never had much to complain about mine in the dark. Are you confident yours is working, fine?
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Old Feb 8, 2021 | 06:54 AM
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After seeing your recommendation I put those bulbs in yesterday and they made a big difference. It is much brighter and easier to see when backing up.
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Old Feb 2, 2022 | 02:57 PM
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Was it an easy installation? Do you have a guide that you followed?
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There are two squares in the carpeted area towards the back window that can be popped out using a screwdriver. The bulbs are inside.

See this thread
​​​​​​https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...righter-2.html
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