[Mac7504]

Originally Posted by TWG1

I’ve got a MY19 w/ the mirror-camera. Took a while to get used to, but I now use it most of the time in widest zoom-out mode to help out w/ quartering blind spots. Keep in mind, the factory uses different physical cameras for reverse (displayed in console) and mirror. I say that because the views are totally different from each other (aim-point, clarity, and lens width or aperture). You could use the reverse camera to augment your rear-view mirror, but I sincerely doubt you’d use it in-place of one.

As it is, the factory camera mirror has serious weak points: horrible night resolution, bloom-out from headlights, and the fact that your eyes have to refocus every time you look at it. One good point: you can view it from crazy angles, which helps with glare if your sunroof is open or your passenger wants to see the same rear view as you.

TLDR: Its not a magic blind-spot eliminator, and I personally wouldn’t DIY it for more than 3hrs of my time and $500 from my pocket.

Wait what? Is the stock rear view camera (not back up) adjustable? Lol.

[DamonZ28]

Originally Posted by Mac7504

Wait what? Is the stock rear view camera (not back up) adjustable? Lol.

Yes it is. Use the buttons on the bottom edge of the rear view mirror.

[Mac7504]

Originally Posted by DamonZ28

Yes it is. Use the buttons on the bottom edge of the rear view mirror.

Oh brother. I REALLY need to read the manual. Lol. Just popped it out and yep it's in plain view. Smh.

[arpad_m]

Originally Posted by Mac7504

Oh brother. I REALLY need to read the manual. Lol. Just popped it out and yep it's in plain view. Smh.

Looks like you aren't one of those "hmm, button, let me push it and see what happens" types

[DamonZ28]

Originally Posted by arpad_m

Looks like you aren't one of those "hmm, button, let me push it and see what happens" types

I drove the car the other day for the first time in a while. Couldn't figure out why those buttons weren't turning the camera on. I completely forgot you just flip the lever to turn it on. It didn't dawn on me until a couple of days later.

[Mac7504]

Originally Posted by arpad_m

Looks like you aren't one of those "hmm, button, let me push it and see what happens" types

Lmao!!!! No sir. I probably should change that, all types of stuff I'm missing out in the world.

[bessen13]

Originally Posted by Olli1LE

I added live rear view camera to my 2019 2SS 1LE by exchanging the roof antenna to the one with camera (because of 1LE blade spoiler) and bought the GM rear view mirror with LCD function.
It was quite easy to add, the only thing was that I built my own adapter wire. I ordered the single parts (connector & pins) from US supplier and build some wires more in case somebody in Europe wants this modification too.


The OnStar function is not used in Europe, so the conversion to live rear view mirror is easier for 2018 and earlier models as in the US.

Where did you get the camera and mirror from? I'm looking to piece it together and don't want to spend an arm and a leg.