Backup Camera Troubleshooting

[Spirit of 1776]

I recently purchased a preowned 2004 Lexus GX with 32k miles. All service records, no "clunk" or other issues that have been discussed. Extremely smooth transmission and ride.

Overall I am very pleased with the car, but there is one thing that is not working properly: The Backup Camera. When I put the car in reverse, all that is shown on screen is just grey static.

Does anyone know what could be causing this? Everything else (Navigation, Audio, etc) works perfectly. Could it be a fuse or faulty wiring? And what is cost of repair? I've cleaned the camera lens but still shows just static.

Any help would be greatly apprecicated. :)

[gordonw]

Its a defective camera. Take it to the dealer for replacement. It might be be covered under the extended warranty Lexus issued to vehicles with the backup camera.

[OLDSCHOLEVO]

there is a TSIB for your truck on the back up camera. tell the dealer that the TSIB number is EL003-05, and they will replace it for free.

[Spirit of 1776]

Thank you all so much for your help and insights.

One more question though; since my basic warranty (5 yr / 50,000 miles) just ran out as my car was initially delivered in Dec of 2003; would this backup camera repair still be covered under some other type of warranty?

Also, aren't TSBs or TSIBs just service bulletins that the owner would usually pay for outside of warranty? They are not like recalls, right?

TIA :)

[gordonw]

Lexus issued a warranty policy which extended the warranty to 7 years for the back up camera. Check your dealership to see if its applicable to your car. It should be, but check with them anyway.

[Spirit of 1776]

Thanks, you guys are a great resource for information!

Does anyone have an online reference to this 7-year warranty extension for the backup camera? Just in case I need to back it up when speaking to the dealer.

[OLDSCHOLEVO]

Thank you all so much for your help and insights.

One more question though; since my basic warranty (5 yr / 50,000 miles) just ran out as my car was initially delivered in Dec of 2003; would this backup camera repair still be covered under some other type of warranty?

Also, aren't TSBs or TSIBs just service bulletins that the owner would usually pay for outside of warranty? They are not like recalls, right?

TIA :)

TSIB is for warranty works for all dealership. no it's not a recall, it's a update camera.

[OLDSCHOLEVO]

Thanks, you guys are a great resource for information!

Does anyone have an online reference to this 7-year warranty extension for the backup camera? Just in case I need to back it up when speaking to the dealer.

7 years warranty on the camera?? never hear that b4

[OLDSCHOLEVO]

if you VIN# falls in the TSIB VIN# range, then the dealer will replace the camera for free.

[Spirit of 1776]

Thanks again.

Is there a way to find out which VIN #s qualify, or do I need to just contact the dealership?

Anywhere online I can print out a hard copy of the actual TSIB?

You guys are the best! ;)

[OLDSCHOLEVO]

give me your email address, i will send it to you.

[mj8258]

Hi, I have 04's RX 330, my back camera is not working, how to check if the dealer will replace my camera?

Many thanks!

Michael