DIY Gen1 R1T rear bumper camera replacement

[CryThief]

I am following this thread for sure. Can't wait to see what you figure out. I plan on keeping my Gen 1 for as long as it runs. Great work so far!

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[Riviot]

I would expect it to need drivers for new version at minimum. But if it works, even at lower res, it should be an improvement because of better sensor quality.

Just from the water logged camera to this one, it's a marked improvement. Every time I put it in reverse, I cream a little. I can see again!

 

[CharonPDX]

Now I'm curious if the cameras in the cameras in the fender arches are the same? They aren't used by anything in the Gen 1, so they could be a "scavengable part" if you need a new front/rear/mirror camera if they're the same.

 

[Riviot]

Now I'm curious if the cameras in the cameras in the fender arches are the same? They aren't used by anything in the Gen 1, so they could be a "scavengable part" if you need a new front/rear/mirror camera if they're the same.

They're not the same, take a look at the lens of that and the mirror camera. They are more flat.

Also, the fender cam isn't the one that looks backwards in reverse? What the hell are the side cameras, a split of the mirror camera? How am I just now figuring this out?!

 

[godfodder0901]

They're not the same, take a look at the lens of that and the mirror camera. They are more flat.

Also, the fender cam isn't the one that looks backwards in reverse? What the hell are the side cameras, a split of the mirror camera? How am I just now figuring this out?!

Those fender cams have never been used...

 

[HapticWagon]

They should have more self service repair options. Esp since the services centers are so booked.

 

[Dark-Fx]

I'm pretty sure these are all just standard coaxial camera connectors. Not these exact ones but the same style.

https://www.te.com/en/products/conn...tomotive-camera-connectors.html?tab=pgp-story

 

[Riviot]

I'm pretty sure these are all just standard coaxial camera connectors. Not these exact ones but the same style.

https://www.te.com/en/products/conn...tomotive-camera-connectors.html?tab=pgp-story

We'll know more 22-24Apr when the cam arrives! If it's the same, I plan on pulling my sideview mirror (easiest plug to access) to test it.

 

[KootenayEV]

I'm hoping Rivian eventually releases a service manual similar to what Tesla has done. I've set-up a user account with their portal and looked at a number of items for my out-of-warranty Model 3. A few things I've done myself, others I've been able to realize it was out of my wheelhouse and was willing to pay to have the Service Centre do the fix!

 

[Riviot]

I'm hoping Rivian eventually releases a service manual similar to what Tesla has done. I've set-up a user account with their portal and looked at a number of items for my out-of-warranty Model 3. A few things I've done myself, others I've been able to realize it was out of my wheelhouse and was willing to pay to have the Service Centre do the fix!

You got $140? It'll get you 2 weeks:

They shut down my backdoor access

I wonder if it has anything to do with me probing for R2 service manual

 

[Riviot]

It's here! It's here!

But my dumb ass started an update as I was unpacking it, so can't pull off the sideview mirror and test yet.

These are so different, I think it would be difficult (not impossible) to retrofit a bracket. Might even need to bore out lens holes to fit.

 

[Mousetrap]

It's here! It's here!

But my dumb ass started an update as I was unpacking it, so can't pull off the sideview mirror and test yet.

These are so different, I think it would be difficult (not impossible) to retrofit a bracket. Might even need to bore out lens holes to fit.

I, for one, really appreciate you taking one for the team to reverse engineer this!

 

[Riviot]

She fits! Had to really jam it in there, but finally got it to squeeze in. Now letting it sleep cycle to try and load.

Lots of resistance at first.

You can see the little part that's different and makes it harder.

BAM! Finally married.

 

[Riviot]

Alas... After much fiddledicking, no dice.

There was a moment where I thought, "Oh man, is it going to work?!" But they immediately crashed. I gave them a couple cycles, nothing. Plugged in the original, sleep cycle, and it works fine again.

You can't say we didn't try! Now, who wants a practically new Gen2 camera for $100 donation to my favorite charity?

 

[KootenayEV]

Dang. I wouldn't have minded the higher-res Gen2 camera on the back. Thx for trying!

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