Reversing camera upgrade

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elugelab

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My MY2016 V8 Coupé has the reversing camera but it's pretty terrible - obviously it needs to be clean but even when polished the fidelity on the camera is terrible! By contrast our Merc A-Class reversing cam is v v good, whereas the Jag one looks like it's got a film of opaque plastic over it.

Do the later cars have a better camera that could be retrofitted? Or is everyone else's ok and I should just replace mine?
 
My MY18 rear camera is very good - my neighbour complimented me on it. No idea if it's a plugin replacement for earlier MYs, though.
 
The rear camera on mine works A-OK....it’s a very handy feature to have.

The rear camera settings can be adjusted.

Worth trying.....
 

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The rear camera on mine is very clear and no complaints.
My Evoque MY18 was rather poor after a few years use, sometimes even not working when cold. I bit the bullet and changed the camera last month and the result is very much improved. In fact now on a par with a near new Velar I also drive.
Interestingly the Evoque camera is the exact same part number as the Evoque so a change of camera could help.
They are susceptible to water ingress and failure
Careful research can find an item new one for around £130 and an easy fit.
 
elugelab said:
My MY2016 V8 Coupé has the reversing camera but it's pretty terrible - obviously it needs to be clean but even when polished the fidelity on the camera is terrible! By contrast our Merc A-Class reversing cam is v v good, whereas the Jag one looks like it's got a film of opaque plastic over it.

Do the later cars have a better camera that could be retrofitted? Or is everyone else's ok and I should just replace mine?
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Also worth reading this.....https://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=5893
 
cj10jeeper said:
The rear camera on mine is very clear and no complaints.
My Evoque MY18 was rather poor after a few years use, sometimes even not working when cold. I bit the bullet and changed the camera last month and the result is very much improved. In fact now on a par with a near new Velar I also drive.
Interestingly the Evoque camera is the exact same part number as the Evoque so a change of camera could help.
They are susceptible to water ingress and failure
Careful research can find an item new one for around £130 and an easy fit.
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Typo that I realised too late to correct that the camera I swapped in the Evoque is the exact same as the F Type. Given it fixed the issue, then a camera swap is in my option the way forward, unless you can tolerate the fuzziness caused by internal moisture.

Only word of caution is there are 2 basic cameras with different pin groupings. You need to be sure by MY which fits
 
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If a new rear camera is required, the Jaguar part diagram, part number (VIN specific) and price is shown here.... https://parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.com/parts/index/part/id/C72.C7266.C7266653.C72666539036/brand/jaguar/

They're rather expensive so you could use the correct part number shown in the link to try and source one elsewhere if you so wish?
 
Thanks everyone - much appreciated. I’ll play with the settings to see if it helps. I’m not so keen on paying £200+ for a new camera, I’ll just live with it being a bit rubbish and use the mirrors!
 
elugelab said:
Thanks everyone - much appreciated. I’ll play with the settings to see if it helps. I’m not so keen on paying £200+ for a new camera, I’ll just live with it being a bit rubbish and use the mirrors!
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The camera in my 2014 is pretty poor in comparison to the one in my 2019 BMW, I’m assuming that’s just 5 years of progress!
 
BUMP....Old thread i know but did you OP ever get your camera sorted? I bought my first ever Jaguar at the weekend....proud owner of a stunning black F-Type R....however im not so proud of the camera, it is beyond shocking. Theres no way its meant to look like this, it basically seems as tho its covered with a layer of vaseline or something lol. Anyway, im hoping to get some info on hope to sort this which doesnt break the bank.
 
Get a hair dryer out and warm the damn thing up, they get condensation inside....may or may not cure it.
 
What year is your car? The camera did improve over the years - the one in my MY18 is pretty good.
 
scm said:
What year is your car? The camera did improve over the years - the one in my MY18 is pretty good.
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My MY19 camera is terrible and I'm 99% sure it is condensation - there's an old thread on this topic here too which may give some ideas/options: https://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=6883
 
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