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ericksen_dave@yahoo.com Enthusiast

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I wish there was an aftermarket camera that could fit in the OEM camera hole that was better. The field of view and clarity of the OEM camera is pretty poor. My wife has a Honda CRV and the Field of view is great. You can see cars coming from a very wide angle.

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TheTunaHunter Enthusiast

TheTunaHunter

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I've been watching this closely and just want to recap. You can order the OEM handle/camera and install it using existing wiring harness/plug but then the HMI and the VCO/VIN has to be re-written? I have a friend's truck we installed handle/camera onto and just want to get it all working for him. Is my only option to tell him he needs to have his HMI reprogrammed? He's gone to his purchasing dealer here in NYS and they are clueless!

 

 

Edit: Sherm - would love to know who/how you ended up with the updated HMI, especially since you are also in NYS it seems.

shermnater Enthusiast

shermnater

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Hi everyone, I just received and installed the reprogrammed Hmi and it works perfectly! 1) I ordered it from auto spa, 2) I bought the camera through my dealer, 3)very easy to install and it works like it would have if I bought the truck equipped with the camera. .:)

calgator73 Senior Enthusiast

calgator73

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The 2015 cameras suck as well. I had to keep getting out and wiping mine for 1st couple of trips thinking it was dirty......nah it's just a crappy camera. Will look into replacing as well. Great news. Good job

On the 2015i...the image quality is much improved.

TheTunaHunter Enthusiast

TheTunaHunter

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Hi everyone, I just received and installed the reprogrammed Hmi and it works perfectly! 1) I ordered it from auto spa, 2) I bought the camera through my dealer, 3)very easy to install and it works like it would have if I bought the truck equipped with the camera. . :)

 

Mind sharing what level of reprogramming you got to get the camera?

shermnater Enthusiast

shermnater

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auto spa, sent me a reprogrammed hmi for the 4.2 in screen. I gave them the Vin # and just ordered the hmi without the camera they have, plugged the factory camera into the junction box by the spare tire. the hmi was $244. after installing send the one that was in your truck back to them. Total install time 30 minutes for everything

TheTunaHunter Enthusiast

TheTunaHunter

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auto spa, sent me a reprogrammed hmi for the 4.2 in screen. I gave them the Vin # and just ordered the hmi without the camera they have, plugged the factory camera into the junction box by the spare tire. the hmi was $244. after installing send the one that was in your truck back to them. Total install time 30 minutes for everything

 

Thank you, Sir! I noticed that Auto Spa's website says

 

 

"Dealer programming is required (plan on paying for an hour of a dealerships time)"

 

 

I take it this was not the case for you or you'd already visited the dealer? My buddy took his truck to the dealer and like your experience, they weren't much help.

mjj Enthusiast

mjj

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Just got a call back from my dealership. Said my truck does not support the backup camera according to my vin so if I wanted one I'd have to go with an aftermarket one. I just knew they'd say this. They don't seem to be able to or want to try to reprogram anything. I got the same result when I asked about my dealer installed remote start not working with the OnStar app.

mjj Enthusiast

mjj

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Just got a call back from my dealership. Said my truck does not support the backup camera according to my vin so if I wanted one I'd have to go with an aftermarket one. I just knew they'd say this. They don't seem to be able to or want to try to reprogram anything. I got the same result when I asked about my dealer installed remote start not working with the OnStar app.

Guess my option is going the route shermnater did.

jordanmf09 Enthusiast

jordanmf09

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Hello. New to the forum. Just picked up a 2015 LT and was looking about adding a reverse camera. I've searched all around and would really like to go the route of adding the OEM camera and tapping in to the existing wiring. I called the parts & service department at the dealership where I purchased my truck and they said they wouldn't be able to install a backup camera since GM didn't have an upgrade kit for it. I don't really know what to make of that response. I was actually quite surprised with that response.

 

I don't mind purchasing the parts online and doing the install myself, especially if it's as simple as plugging it into an existing port. But I don't want to run into the issue of having everything set up and having the camera not work and the dealer being unwilling or unable to finish the job.

 

Is a reprogrammed HMI the only way I can go? I currently have the 4.2" screen. Any input would help. Thanks.

mjj Enthusiast

mjj

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Hello. New to the forum. Just picked up a 2015 LT and was looking about adding a reverse camera. I've searched all around and would really like to go the route of adding the OEM camera and tapping in to the existing wiring. I called the parts & service department at the dealership where I purchased my truck and they said they wouldn't be able to install a backup camera since GM didn't have an upgrade kit for it. I don't really know what to make of that response. I was actually quite surprised with that response.

 

I don't mind purchasing the parts online and doing the install myself, especially if it's as simple as plugging it into an existing port. But I don't want to run into the issue of having everything set up and having the camera not work and the dealer being unwilling or unable to finish the job.

 

Is a reprogrammed HMI the only way I can go? I currently have the 4.2" screen. Any input would help. Thanks.

I have the same setup as you. Sounds like a reprogrammed HMI or a completely separate setup like a camera in the mirror are our two options.

 

I found this one awhile back.

http://www.cubbycam.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_3_5_31&products_id=108

 

Does anyone have a link to a website that sells the reprogrammed HMI?

CounterMeasure Enthusiast

CounterMeasure

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On the 2015i...the image quality is much improved.

 

Is there a part number of the new one? I've already been in the tailgate to stop it from binding while opening, and it looks like the camera would be very easy to change. I am seriously debating ordering a few nicer units and splicing them in, but if there's a "drop in" from GM, that would be very nice.

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