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Hello All
I have a question my local dealership could not answer so I was hoping I could find some answers here. The front parking cameras on my 2016 Z51 do not see so clearly any more. The image on the screen very blurry pretty much un useable. The rear camera is working fine however is there a fix for this little problem or am I going to need a full replacement of the system?
Thanks in advance
Walt M
I have a question my local dealership could not answer so I was hoping I could find some answers here. The front parking cameras on my 2016 Z51 do not see so clearly any more. The image on the screen very blurry pretty much un useable. The rear camera is working fine however is there a fix for this little problem or am I going to need a full replacement of the system?
Thanks in advance
Walt M
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Hello All
I have a question my local dealership could not answer so I was hoping I could find some answers here. The front parking cameras on my 2016 Z51 do not see so clearly any more. The image on the screen very blurry pretty much un useable. The rear camera is working fine however is there a fix for this little problem or am I going to need a full replacement of the system?
Thanks in advance
Walt M
I have a question my local dealership could not answer so I was hoping I could find some answers here. The front parking cameras on my 2016 Z51 do not see so clearly any more. The image on the screen very blurry pretty much un useable. The rear camera is working fine however is there a fix for this little problem or am I going to need a full replacement of the system?
Thanks in advance
Walt M
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If you do a Google Search on Blurry Back Up camera you will find several videos and articles addressing blurry video. There is some mention of electrical connection issues but there are two things that I think are more likely to happen given a front camera is exposed to the elements more than a rear camera is. First, the lens may be dirty. To clean use a microfiber cloth and a known glass cleaning liquid to get dirt off the lens. Second, the lens may have moisture in it. If it has moisture the camera needs to be removed and placed in something that will absorb the moisture (like dry rice). The first thing I would do is try cleaning the lens. Removing the cameras becomes more labor-intensive since the front fascia needs to be removed to gain remove the cameras.
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Thanks Bill I appreciate the quick reply
Ill try cleaning the lenses again but now im thinking the condensation thing may be the culprit since Ive washed the car many times since i've owned it. the problem existed day 1 but now its gotten worse.
Thank again
Walt
Ill try cleaning the lenses again but now im thinking the condensation thing may be the culprit since Ive washed the car many times since i've owned it. the problem existed day 1 but now its gotten worse.
Thank again
Walt
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I suspect a careful cleaning will make a significant difference for you. If not, and you do not wish to take the front cover off, you might consider a very fine glass polish for the lenses if you can get to them (I don't have them and don't know where they are). Maguiars, among others, makes such a "cleaner." All the best and welcome aboard! 
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I suspect a careful cleaning will make a significant difference for you. If not, and you do not wish to take the front cover off, you might consider a very fine glass polish for the lenses if you can get to them (I don't have them and don't know where they are). Maguiars, among others, makes such a "cleaner." All the best and welcome aboard!
Walt
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