Backup Camera Accuracy?

Megahurtz · 04-05-2017, 08:39 AM

Has anyone noticed the backup camera on their Camaro seems to be off by about 4-6 inches from the red box? I feel like when I park in a spot backwards I have to have the drivers side red box a couple of inches over the white line to actually be within the parking lines? It's almost as if the lines on the display need to be moved to the right 4 inches and then it would be perfect.

Thoughts? Comments?

m666etal · 04-05-2017, 08:41 AM

Never bothered to notice. But, as long as I don't hit any objects I am good

Michigan1LTRS · 04-05-2017, 08:53 AM

Nope, lines me up perfectly.

camaromike77 · 04-05-2017, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Michigan1LTRS

Nope, lines me up perfectly.

Ditto here.......

marknagy13 · 04-05-2017, 09:41 AM

backup visibility was one of my biggest complaints too. But I never measured it lol

ParkerAS · 04-05-2017, 11:07 AM

I have a very tight single car garage, like so tight the mirrors are 1-2 inches from hitting on either side of the entrance. My backup camera is perfect in getting in it's no problem. I would say it's an issue if you're off 6 inches from what the screen shows.

SSport16 · 04-05-2017, 01:35 PM

Mine is dead on accurate.

Drags1998 · 04-05-2017, 02:46 PM

Mine works OK, I have ONLY backed into 3 things!!!! LOL. Sorry,only kidding!! Mines PERFECT!!!!

Sev · 04-05-2017, 02:54 PM

No problems here, accurate so far.

00 Trans Ram · 04-05-2017, 03:10 PM

Mine is a little wide on the passenger side of the car. I have a 2-car garage, but shelves lining both sides. My wife pulls in on the right side, all the way to the right. In order to give us both room to open our driver's side doors, I park backwards, on the left. I have to back in, and put the car within 3" of the shelving - every time.

I ended up putting my car where I wanted it, then put a long line of blue masking tape on the garage floor. That way, I just line up the lines on the camera with the tape.

But, I've noticed that the lines on the tape (which corresponds with my tires) don't match up to the lines in the camera. I can put the camera lines a couple inches over (to the outside of the tape) and still not hit anything. I think the lines are purposefully a little wide, so that you have a couple inches of error.

Megahurtz · 04-05-2017, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 00 Trans Ram

Mine is a little wide on the passenger side of the car. I have a 2-car garage, but shelves lining both sides. My wife pulls in on the right side, all the way to the right. In order to give us both room to open our driver's side doors, I park backwards, on the left. I have to back in, and put the car within 3" of the shelving - every time.

I ended up putting my car where I wanted it, then put a long line of blue masking tape on the garage floor. That way, I just line up the lines on the camera with the tape.

But, I've noticed that the lines on the tape (which corresponds with my tires) don't match up to the lines in the camera. I can put the camera lines a couple inches over (to the outside of the tape) and still not hit anything. I think the lines are purposefully a little wide, so that you have a couple inches of error.

Yes I agree I noticed the lines are a little wide on the drivers side. Maybe I am just not seeing the passenger side correctly since the mirror shows a smaller image. I think I'm going to have a friend put tape down on the lines and see if the lines are off or if its my perception. I asked just to see if anyone else had an issue. I am now starting to think it is just me and not really a problem with the backup cam.

Thanks for the replies, everyone.

Homer2 · 04-05-2017, 08:14 PM

Never stop driving mine.. no need to park

MarioKartSS · 04-05-2017, 08:49 PM

We have 3 vehicles with backup cameras, Rav4, Accord, and Camaro. Camaro has by far the best back up camera.

HighGs · 04-05-2017, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Megahurtz

Has anyone noticed the backup camera on their Camaro seems to be off by about 4-6 inches from the red box? I feel like when I park in a spot backwards I have to have the drivers side red box a couple of inches over the white line to actually be within the parking lines? It's almost as if the lines on the display need to be moved to the right 4 inches and then it would be perfect.

Thoughts? Comments?

It sounds like something that should be calibrated through dealer diagnostic software.

04-05-2017, 08:39 AM	#1
Megahurtz Snackbar Tuning Drives: 2023 SGM ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 1,522	Backup Camera Accuracy? Has anyone noticed the backup camera on their Camaro seems to be off by about 4-6 inches from the red box? I feel like when I park in a spot backwards I have to have the drivers side red box a couple of inches over the white line to actually be within the parking lines? It's almost as if the lines on the display need to be moved to the right 4 inches and then it would be perfect. Thoughts? Comments?

04-05-2017, 08:53 AM	#3
Michigan1LTRS Blessed ❤️ Drives: 2017 1LT RS I4 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,577	Nope, lines me up perfectly. __________________ 2017 1LT RS I4 A8 BLACK ON BLACK Kindness and compassion #OthersFirst

04-05-2017, 11:07 AM	#6
ParkerAS Drives: 2016 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Arkansas Posts: 457	I have a very tight single car garage, like so tight the mirrors are 1-2 inches from hitting on either side of the entrance. My backup camera is perfect in getting in it's no problem. I would say it's an issue if you're off 6 inches from what the screen shows. __________________ 2SS A8, SW, NPP, Black Hash Marks, 56V. Placed: 1/23/16 Built: 3/23/16 Delivered: 4/4/16

04-05-2017, 01:35 PM	#7
SSport16 Drives: 2016 Garnet Red Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5,435	Mine is dead on accurate. __________________ 2SS Camaro, Garnet Red, Adrenaline Red, NPP, MRC, A8, 5 Split Spoke Bright Silver Wheels (56W) 1100 Status - 7/24/15 (Ordered) 3800 Status - 10/13/15 (Built) 6000 Status - 12/22/15 (Delivered)

04-05-2017, 02:54 PM	#9
Sev Drives: 2016 2SS / 2004 Tacoma Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Meadow Vista, CA Posts: 795	No problems here, accurate so far. __________________ 2SS, Manual, Blue Velvet Metallic, Medium Ash Grey, Black Wheels, MRC, NPP, Black Bowties, Black GM Tail Lights, Oracle LED side markers. "I'm going to drink you pretty, beautiful toad"

04-05-2017, 08:41 AM	#2
m666etal Drives: Civic Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: NJ Posts: 224	Never bothered to notice. But, as long as I don't hit any objects I am good

04-05-2017, 02:46 PM	#8
Drags1998 Drives: 15 SilveradoLTZ,162SSVert BlazerRS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Minot,Maine Posts: 644	Mine works OK, I have ONLY backed into 3 things!!!! LOL. Sorry,only kidding!! Mines PERFECT!!!!

04-05-2017, 03:10 PM	#10
00 Trans Ram Drives: 2017 2SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: United States Posts: 636	Mine is a little wide on the passenger side of the car. I have a 2-car garage, but shelves lining both sides. My wife pulls in on the right side, all the way to the right. In order to give us both room to open our driver's side doors, I park backwards, on the left. I have to back in, and put the car within 3" of the shelving - every time. I ended up putting my car where I wanted it, then put a long line of blue masking tape on the garage floor. That way, I just line up the lines on the camera with the tape. But, I've noticed that the lines on the tape (which corresponds with my tires) don't match up to the lines in the camera. I can put the camera lines a couple inches over (to the outside of the tape) and still not hit anything. I think the lines are purposefully a little wide, so that you have a couple inches of error.

04-05-2017, 08:14 PM	#12
Homer2 Drives: 50th Anni.. coming home 11/01 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Toronto. Ontario Posts: 1,640	Never stop driving mine.. no need to park __________________ ##################### Built Sept 16/2016 - #2681 of 5955. She came home with me 11/01/16. 50th Anni, 2SS, A8, NPP, NGM Rock Guards, Footwell Lighting, Black Bow Ties, Street Warrior Rotors and Pads, Ceramic Pro, 3M PPF, Oracle Ghosted Side Markers, Kooks 2" headers w/hi flow cats. GPI Stage 1 Cam installed at 305,000 kms.

04-05-2017, 08:49 PM	#13
MarioKartSS Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS, M6, NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: WA Posts: 68	We have 3 vehicles with backup cameras, Rav4, Accord, and Camaro. Camaro has by far the best back up camera.

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