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bub · 08-28-2016, 05:01 PM

Trip to the dealer in order.

Occurred after a power wash this am. Anybody know if the camera can be removed without pulling off the rear fascia?

Looks like it may clip in from below over the tag area?

Bulldog3071 · 08-29-2016, 01:40 PM

power wash is never a good idea around electronics hope it works out for you

bub · 08-29-2016, 07:28 PM

Should be a design criteria (fully sealed) for this type of exterior camera tho.

JerTM · 08-29-2016, 09:01 PM

While I agree, GM won't. I have seen several warranties get kicked back because a tech wrote that the customer used a pressure washer and "X" component failed. It's just not common weather to have 100 psi water jetted at a vertical surfaces on any car. The cameras are pretty cheesy anyway, maybe when this one gets replaced try not to let the pressure washer hit it directly.

rontammy0 · 08-29-2016, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bub

Should be a design criteria (fully sealed) for this type of exterior camera tho.

Yes any exposed electronics are designed for the elements....the manufacturer has no idea where the car will end up so they are all designed to take anything from -20 and salt to 110 in the shade.

rontammy0 · 08-29-2016, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bub

Should be a design criteria (fully sealed) for this type of k1 camera tho.

Yes any exposed electronics are designed for the elements....the manufacturer has no idea where the car will end up so they are all designed to take anything from -20 and salt to 110 in the shade.

JCunningham · 08-30-2016, 01:29 AM

wait for it to go away if it comes back with out power washing then take it to the dealer. You do mean a home power washer not car wash power washer. if it happened at a car wash then it would be covered under warranty.

trashmanssd · 08-30-2016, 05:12 AM

If water got in water/air can get out. Hair dryer on medium or low setting for few minutes should heat up the air inside and around it and help it evaporate and get out. Or just park it out side on nice warm sunny day in the sun back end facing the sun and it should clear right up.

Mike J · 08-30-2016, 11:08 AM

Had to have my camera realigned. Technician not happy have to take rear completely off. Was told it was the only way.let it dry and see.

bub · 09-05-2016, 02:27 PM

I agree, after looking at it some more and doing some research (exploded view of parts diagram) that only way to replace or align would be to completely remove rear fascia. There are 2 screws fastening it in from the back side that can barely be reached by finger with the tag off.

Update: After a few days, it was back to normal. Yes it was a car wash (wand type) manual washer, not a home power washer. Just need to be cautious about shooting directly at the camera here on &/or cover it (lens area) with some blue masking tape prior to wash...

Reaper85 · 09-05-2016, 03:59 PM

I've pressure washed mine for the past couple years with no issues. Could be a defect. I've done this on multiple vehicles. Never has any issues.

JCunningham · 09-05-2016, 11:03 PM

should be covered under warranty then. tell them when you go to the car wash water gets in the camera. It was designed to withstand a car wash.

The Blue Angel · 09-05-2016, 11:18 PM

A car wash pressure washer should be no different than a rain driven storms a Camaro can get caught in!!!

bub · 09-06-2016, 03:20 PM

I'm going to give it some time. Still over 2 yrs left on warranty and plentyof miles. Don't want them yanking off the rear bumper cover and risk screwing something else up in the process. It's all clear for now, and with some precaution, I should be able to avoid a re-occurence in the future.

08-28-2016, 05:01 PM	#1
bub Drives: '17 1SS 1LE & '15 Corvette Z06 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 669	Condensation in Rear Camera '15 1LE Trip to the dealer in order. Occurred after a power wash this am. Anybody know if the camera can be removed without pulling off the rear fascia? Looks like it may clip in from below over the tag area?

08-29-2016, 01:40 PM	#2
Bulldog3071 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 931 View My Garage	power wash is never a good idea around electronics hope it works out for you __________________ Hurst Short Throw Shifter, K&N CAI, SRP Racing Pedals, GM Performance Exhaust, GM GFX Package Lakewood Strut Tower Brace, JBA Shorty Headers, JBA 8 MM Wires, Airaid TB Spacer, Phastek CAI Scoop, Washer Bottle Relocation Kit, Stainlees Steel Brake Lines, Brake Performance Slotted and Drilled Rotors, BMR Tunnel Brace, BMR Trailing Arms, BMR Subframe Connectors, Borla ATAK Muffelers, Z28 Wickerbill Spoiler, VTC, Bow Tie Delete, BMR Adjustable Front Swaybar, BMR End Link Kit, BMR Extreme Rear Anti-Roll Kit, Diablo I1000 "InTune"

08-30-2016, 01:29 AM	#7
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	wait for it to go away if it comes back with out power washing then take it to the dealer. You do mean a home power washer not car wash power washer. if it happened at a car wash then it would be covered under warranty. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

09-05-2016, 11:03 PM	#12
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	should be covered under warranty then. tell them when you go to the car wash water gets in the camera. It was designed to withstand a car wash. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

09-05-2016, 11:18 PM	#13
The Blue Angel Drives: 2014 BRM 1SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 1,058	A car wash pressure washer should be no different than a rain driven storms a Camaro can get caught in!!! __________________ 2014 Blue Ray Metallic 1SS/RS A Road Warrior

08-29-2016, 07:28 PM	#3
bub Drives: '17 1SS 1LE & '15 Corvette Z06 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 669	Should be a design criteria (fully sealed) for this type of exterior camera tho.

08-29-2016, 09:01 PM	#4
JerTM Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 1,940	While I agree, GM won't. I have seen several warranties get kicked back because a tech wrote that the customer used a pressure washer and "X" component failed. It's just not common weather to have 100 psi water jetted at a vertical surfaces on any car. The cameras are pretty cheesy anyway, maybe when this one gets replaced try not to let the pressure washer hit it directly.

08-30-2016, 05:12 AM	#8
trashmanssd Drives: Black 14 2SS/1LE/RS 14 Tundra Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Plymouth, Ma Posts: 2,414	If water got in water/air can get out. Hair dryer on medium or low setting for few minutes should heat up the air inside and around it and help it evaporate and get out. Or just park it out side on nice warm sunny day in the sun back end facing the sun and it should clear right up.

08-30-2016, 11:08 AM	#9
Mike J Drives: 2015 Topless Btch RS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Montreal...Land of mostly Mustangs Posts: 574 View My Garage	Had to have my camera realigned. Technician not happy have to take rear completely off. Was told it was the only way.let it dry and see.

09-05-2016, 02:27 PM	#10
bub Drives: '17 1SS 1LE & '15 Corvette Z06 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 669	I agree, after looking at it some more and doing some research (exploded view of parts diagram) that only way to replace or align would be to completely remove rear fascia. There are 2 screws fastening it in from the back side that can barely be reached by finger with the tag off. Update: After a few days, it was back to normal. Yes it was a car wash (wand type) manual washer, not a home power washer. Just need to be cautious about shooting directly at the camera here on &/or cover it (lens area) with some blue masking tape prior to wash...

09-05-2016, 03:59 PM	#11
Reaper85 Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Barrie, Ontario Posts: 598	I've pressure washed mine for the past couple years with no issues. Could be a defect. I've done this on multiple vehicles. Never has any issues.

09-06-2016, 03:20 PM	#14
bub Drives: '17 1SS 1LE & '15 Corvette Z06 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 669	I'm going to give it some time. Still over 2 yrs left on warranty and plentyof miles. Don't want them yanking off the rear bumper cover and risk screwing something else up in the process. It's all clear for now, and with some precaution, I should be able to avoid a re-occurence in the future.