Is an aftermarket backup camera available?
#1
02-07-2010, 03:01 PM
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Is an aftermarket backup camera available?
I was all set yesterday to pull the trigger on a pre-owned 2009 XF Premium until I discovered that it does not have the optional backup camera. I asked the salesman whether there is a dealer or aftermarket camera that can be installed and he not only said no, but asked rather huffily, "Why would you want that?" Of course, upon further questioning, he had to admit that the backup camera now comes standard on the 2010 XF Premium, so I must not be alone in wanting a backup camera. I've searched this forum and many other sites and haven't yet been able to find anyone who has installed an aftermarket camera in an XF. Does anyone know if this can be done and if so, who is the manufacturer of the product? Even if it can be done, would this void my warranty in any way? Thanks in advance.
#2
02-08-2010, 05:09 AM
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I had used an aftermarket back up camera in our FWB .
Results ? It was far from satisfaction ,sometimes it worked very nice ,sometimes not . You could hardly see what's behind you due to poor image quality and blinking screen
I think professional auto techs can install better products . BTW, there is another thing ,if you pull the trigger for XF and buy a camera for it ,make sure it would not break the overall warranty .
Results ? It was far from satisfaction ,sometimes it worked very nice ,sometimes not . You could hardly see what's behind you due to poor image quality and blinking screen
I think professional auto techs can install better products . BTW, there is another thing ,if you pull the trigger for XF and buy a camera for it ,make sure it would not break the overall warranty .
#3
03-10-2010, 11:05 AM
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I was all set yesterday to pull the trigger on a pre-owned 2009 XF Premium until I discovered that it does not have the optional backup camera. I asked the salesman whether there is a dealer or aftermarket camera that can be installed and he not only said no, but asked rather huffily, "Why would you want that?" Of course, upon further questioning, he had to admit that the backup camera now comes standard on the 2010 XF Premium, so I must not be alone in wanting a backup camera. I've searched this forum and many other sites and haven't yet been able to find anyone who has installed an aftermarket camera in an XF. Does anyone know if this can be done and if so, who is the manufacturer of the product? Even if it can be done, would this void my warranty in any way? Thanks in advance.
#4
03-12-2010, 09:24 AM
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As far as I know, there aren't any backup camera retrofit parts available from Jaguar. But you might want to check out some of the offerings from Gentex at www.mitocorp.com. Instead of sending the camera feed to the nav screen, it's fed to the rear-view mirror, which is also available with auto-dim functions, HomeLink, and compass. You can also purchase cameras from them. It's not cheap, but it makes it possible.
#6
04-20-2012, 03:47 PM
There has to be an option to add it some how: 2009 Jaguar XF Luxury | NAVIGATION, KEYLESS, OFF LEASE, REAR CAM, BLUETOOTH, 09 Carrollton, Texas | E-CarOne.com
#7
04-20-2012, 07:52 PM
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