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jasco · 03-16-2016, 12:14 PM

Is there an aftermarket backup camera that will connect to my factory my link screen. All I have been able to find are the ones that you have to change the rear view mirror

benji276289 · 03-16-2016, 05:22 PM

There is but the cost of buying and installing one is cost prohibitive. Apparently you need an expensive interface to make the connection. The interface runs around $600.

Rainbow1616 · 03-16-2016, 07:01 PM

Interface? Maybe your thinking of a front camera?
You can add a backup camera its not that hard. But if your radio is not programmed for it you would have to go to a dealer and have it added. Many have had that done.
See if you have the option for backup camera in your menu on the MyLink

jasco · 03-16-2016, 07:45 PM

The dealer told me they couldn't do it said I should take it to a local audio shop and that they can do it. By the audio shop can only get on that shows on the rearview mirror. I thought it was kinda strange that the dealer can't do it but said it can be done.

Rainbow1616 · 03-16-2016, 09:06 PM

Talk to Gen5diy. The dealer certainly can do it. Maybe that one just doesn't have a clue.
I added a MyLink with a backup camera to My 2011 with the grid lines. I couldn't live without it.
The actual cameras are not that expensive. You only need the programming to be there.
Go to your menu display settings and see if rear camera is listed.

benji276289 · 03-17-2016, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Rainbow1616

Talk to Gen5diy. The dealer certainly can do it. Maybe that one just doesn't have a clue.
I added a MyLink with a backup camera to My 2011 with the grid lines. I couldn't live without it.
The actual cameras are not that expensive. You only need the programming to be there.
Go to your menu display settings and see if rear camera is listed.

Do the grid lines come from the Mylink radio or are they already in the camera?

Rainbow1616 · 03-17-2016, 04:20 AM

Could be either one. The camera I bought had them built in. They could be switched off or on.

benji276289 · 03-17-2016, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Rainbow1616

Could be either one. The camera I bought had them built in. They could be switched off or on.

Then the lines are in the radio module.

Rainbow1616 · 03-17-2016, 10:50 AM

Nope. They can be either way. You can buy an aftermarket camera with distance lines and they will be displayed on your radio. That is what I did.

jasco · 03-17-2016, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Rainbow1616

Talk to Gen5diy. The dealer certainly can do it. Maybe that one just doesn't have a clue.
I added a MyLink with a backup camera to My 2011 with the grid lines. I couldn't live without it.
The actual cameras are not that expensive. You only need the programming to be there.
Go to your menu display settings and see if rear camera is listed.

Thanks for the info. I talked to gen5diy they gave me two options get a dealer to program it or I can send it to them and have it programmed. Time to start calling dealers.

ELIC1 · 03-17-2016, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jasco

Is there an aftermarket backup camera that will connect to my factory my link screen. All I have been able to find are the ones that you have to change the rear view mirror

did you have the option in the LT when you bought the car....................

jasco · 03-17-2016, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ELIC1

did you have the option in the LT when you bought the car....................

No it didn't have. Has everything on the screen but the cam.

ELIC1 · 03-17-2016, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jasco

No it didn't have. Has everything on the screen but the cam.

did not know that... thats why i asked good luck

jasco · 03-17-2016, 12:58 PM

I can't believe that would put the screen with xm and nav and all other stuff and no camera, it doesn't make much sense to me.

03-16-2016, 12:14 PM	#1
jasco Drives: 2015 LT Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: louisiana Posts: 13	After market backup camera Is there an aftermarket backup camera that will connect to my factory my link screen. All I have been able to find are the ones that you have to change the rear view mirror

03-16-2016, 05:22 PM	#2
benji276289 Drives: 2021 Camaro 2SS1LE, 6 spd.man., Ora Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Roanoke County, Va. Posts: 1,154	There is but the cost of buying and installing one is cost prohibitive. Apparently you need an expensive interface to make the connection. The interface runs around $600.

03-16-2016, 07:01 PM	#3
Rainbow1616 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,368	Interface? Maybe your thinking of a front camera? You can add a backup camera its not that hard. But if your radio is not programmed for it you would have to go to a dealer and have it added. Many have had that done. See if you have the option for backup camera in your menu on the MyLink

03-16-2016, 07:45 PM	#4
jasco Drives: 2015 LT Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: louisiana Posts: 13	The dealer told me they couldn't do it said I should take it to a local audio shop and that they can do it. By the audio shop can only get on that shows on the rearview mirror. I thought it was kinda strange that the dealer can't do it but said it can be done.

03-16-2016, 09:06 PM	#5
Rainbow1616 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,368	Talk to Gen5diy. The dealer certainly can do it. Maybe that one just doesn't have a clue. I added a MyLink with a backup camera to My 2011 with the grid lines. I couldn't live without it. The actual cameras are not that expensive. You only need the programming to be there. Go to your menu display settings and see if rear camera is listed.

03-17-2016, 04:20 AM	#7
Rainbow1616 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,368	Could be either one. The camera I bought had them built in. They could be switched off or on.

03-17-2016, 10:50 AM	#9
Rainbow1616 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,368	Nope. They can be either way. You can buy an aftermarket camera with distance lines and they will be displayed on your radio. That is what I did.

03-17-2016, 12:58 PM	#14
jasco Drives: 2015 LT Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: louisiana Posts: 13	I can't believe that would put the screen with xm and nav and all other stuff and no camera, it doesn't make much sense to me.