reverse camera and screen

barry.lee · July 3, 2023

I have a 2009 IS 250C which has only covered 16000 mls there is a problem with the image when I reverse the image is very blurred I am not sure if its the screen as the previous owner has polished the anti glare coating off or if its the camera Lexus want over 700pounds for a new reverse camera has anybody got any ideas .

Linas.P · July 3, 2023

The camera quality was quite bad on IS250, so I am not sure if that is maybe the way it is.

As for screen replacement - it is possible to replace just the digitiser, which would as well replace the coating (as it is top layer). This could be done by yourself for ~£20 with minimal skills, but it requires taking out the whole head-unit. Basically depends on how much you like to do yourself on the cars. I did it myself and it is ~1h job all in.

Other option - just get whole replacement head unit, depending on version and availability you have, these sells for ~80-£300. But if you want to go that route, then I advise just replacing with aftermarket android units which are 10 times better than what came in cars original and one can get them for ~£300 as well.

Finally, if it turns out to be camera itself, then again your best best it to get used one from like eBay. Should be no more than £100.

Neilo · July 3, 2023

Before spending any money have you tried giving the camera lens a good clean first? - maybe it has become coated with contamination over time...try alcohol hand sanitizer or neat fairy liquid etc on a cotton bud or microfibre cloth.

Excellent advice from Mr Linas btw.