GLobo Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 (edited) Hello everyone, this is my first post here. I searched but wasn't able to find my specific issue. I just bought a 2015 DJ Crossroad. It has a backup camera and during the day it works just fine. A little hazy/ blury (not crisp/HD) but I've read it's pretty normal. My problem is at night. Seems that the darker it gets the worse the camera works. It turns really grainy and almost useless. On my Camry the camera turns to night mode, black and white but still really clear. Is it just a problem with my camera or is this just how it is on the DJ? Edited October 2, 2017 by GLobo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vigor34 Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 That sounds a defective camera. Let's wait for some owners feedback here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhareFred Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 (edited) My camera is crystal clear both day and night. Could be your camera or a wiring issue. Edited October 2, 2017 by OhareFred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryman31 Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 my new 2017 is the same. blurriness in the daytime, and grainy crap at night. its still decent enough to NOT hit a car or wall behind me but still crappy. id LOVE to have a crystal clear camera. at least during daytime. i figure at night less light = less visual quality much like a normal camera more light = better picture. if i could swap it out somehow for an HD camera id do it in a heartbeat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmoore1436 Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 I second Bryman here... I have a 2017, and at night the camera is next to useless. The screen resolution sucks and everything turns a blueish shade and you can't make anything out. The camera seems to be much better on the newer models (pacifica, durango, charger) but I don't think there is much we can do to improve ours. Bryman31 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhareFred Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 Mine is the factory 09 version.....weird angle, but clear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLobo Posted October 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 So it seems like I'm not alone... the other day I was out in a completely dark parking lot and I had to roll windows down to get out of a parking space as backup camera was useless... well if I get a chance I will take it to dodge for them to evaluate... thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Harshbarger Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Brighter reverse lights would help. But I have similar results. Not bad during the day, but grainy at night. My SRT Charger has about the same results too, but at night the camera view seems better. I believe its from brighter reverse lights. At some point, I'm going to swap out the rear bulbs with brighter ones for a better view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armando G Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Remember the old days when you would just turn your head...just saying. jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 15 minutes ago, Armando G said: Remember the old days when you would just turn your head...just saying. Yep....I actually use my mirrors at night and have some really bright back up bulbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 mine is real clear during the day and it is a little grainy at night but still very easy to see what is back there.i can see the color variations even at night no problem. you must have a wire problem or equipment problem.but ever since i had to put a lift up carrier back there for my wife's scooter the back up cam is not as effective , i can see thur it but i dont trust myself using only that..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramfrank Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 Mine is like 2late4u - very legible at night, if somewhat grainy. In any case, the camera's field of view is fairly narrow and if you aren't turning around and using your mirrors in addition to the monitor you are going to be cutting off pedestrians and cross traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLobo Posted October 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 Thanks for the responses all! So it kind of fixed itself! I closed the back door kind of hard and it looks a lot better now lol! A little grainy at night but actually usable... I've been trying to recreate it so I could take it to the dealer but it's not done it again... fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, GLobo said: Thanks for the responses all! So it kind of fixed itself! I closed the back door kind of hard and it looks a lot better now lol! A little grainy at night but actually usable... I've been trying to recreate it so I could take it to the dealer but it's not done it again... fingers crossed mine is more clear than that but still a little grainy, you never said if you still have any warranty i would take it in if you do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Harshbarger Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 Yeah, that photo is worse than mine. I had the camera option installed shortly after purchase and actually had a bad camera. I also drive a SRT charger and the camera in that was better and why it was so noticable. I took it to the dealer and they replaced the camera and now both Dodges are very similar in quality. Before the swap, it was similar to yours in the photo. Very grainy and kinda blurry. Now, its not HD but it's good enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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