2012-2016 Honda CRV Backup Camera Replacement - How To Guide

[@andreik1775]

What a timely video. Thank you. The backup camera on my ‘16 accord started to get foggy like that. Now, it is completely black, only the guidelines left.

[@JohnPValentine]

Great video, thanks! 🙏 You pointed out all the key issues with trim removal… worked perfectly for us and we avoided breaking anything. We got the multi view cam from the Amazon link you provided, and it worked for our 2013 CRV… crystal clear rear view now! 😅

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Glad it helped!

[@Nick-NY]

I just changed mine. Pretty easy to do, except one of the 8mm bolts snapped the plastic inside the black trim piece. I’ll figure another way to secure that. Using permanent outdoor double sided tape for now.

[@JZS171Papi]

thanks for the video my backup camera comes through the stereo display itself and not the smaller one up top. from what i’ve seen it’s a hassle to get the OEM camera to play nicely when upgrading the head unit, and if you do adapt it, you lose the view options. if i tap into the signal or power from the original connector for the backup connector, could i get signal to an aftermarket one? i believe i read it may not be 12v like most aftermarket units

[@richardstrauss2513]

I have a 2019 CRV lx, do you know if there is an aftermarket upgraded version.? The camera on the CRV lx is pretty low quality.

[@timboylen7239]

Thank you very much sir this information helps me a lot saves me some money appreciate it

[@andybrown2230]

Hello, thanks for all the brilliant videos, I'm thinking of swapping my existing CR-V camera for the Joying AR one, do you know which leads are which from the Honda one so I can connect up the new camera. Thanks

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

I don't. Sorry

[@WHEELSRT7]

That clip....thats hard to remove....i haven't started yet...what did you remove it with? (Got the camera!)

[@RodrigoRosado]

Hello! do you have the Cable Colors direction or position ? I bought an original replacement but can not connect the same colors. Thanks!!

[@lecroitg]

Thank you so much! Worked perfectly as you described.

[@mikeholland4450]

My Wife’s 2013 CRV is having this same issue. I plan on referring to this video when I finally change it out! Can you possibly tell me what replacement you used?

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

OEM Style Multi-Angle Replacement Camera amzn.to/3qxOLmh

[@martian2030]

Any plans of making a video of backup sensor installation on CRV 2012-2016 ??

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

No. That's a very involved project. Would be easier to go aftermarket

[@joshmcqueary687]

Do they make any that plug into the factory harness that will work with the new joying set up?

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

No plug and play for backup camera since the camera is integrated into the imid screen. But everything else is plug and play

[@peterneb]

Hi. Thanks for the video! I have a couple of questions re a 2016 CRV. I had the radio replaced in order to have Android Auto and Apple Car Play on screen which we love. When they did that, our camera switched to what can best be described as "fish-eye". The view doesn't occupy a rectangular screen but is reduced to the shape of an eye (points on the side and widest in the middle). It is usable but I don't know if it's because of the new radio or the camera has gone bad. Do you have an opinion? Also, the "good" replacement camera you mention is no longer available on Amazon. Do you have an updated recommendation? THANKS!

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

It's the default view. You can change it via a secret test menu that I show in this video around the 8 min mark

[@peterneb]

@@JackofAllMasterofNone I really appreciate you getting back to me. Mine is a 2016 and I think it differs in several ways from yours. The backup camera goes to the main radio screen and not the smaller one you are viewing. And I did try your method at the 8 min point and it doesn't work, which I believe related to the wiring difference between the car years. I'm not technically proficient enough to do it, but I think I would have to remove the new radio (with Android Auto, SiriusXM, etc.) and replace it with the original to do as you mention and then test screens by alternating hooking up the new radio.

[@annettedelahuerta9908]

Many thanks for this video!!

[@ehpntx93]

joying backup camera it's good right!!! i want oder this for honda crv

[@Paizeiro]

Sabe como resolver o problema do i-mid que ao tentar trocar as configurações de iluminação e porta apresenta a mensagem "configurações nao encontradas.Tente novamente"?

[@alexandriamurphy9837]

Not sure if a replacement camera would help me, but I'm having issues changing the viewing angle in reverse. In diagnostic mode I am able to switch between the 3 viewing angles. When in reverse, the selector knob changes the radio modes. Any tips would be appreciated.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Sounds like your radio / button is defective. If you can change it in diagnostic mode, the camera is fine.

[@sarmedgorgis3942]

Thank you , very helpful video

[@Dennisp421]

Sounds crazy but do you think a hair dryer on a cool setting would dry out the moisture in the camera housing to try to avoid the replacement? I'm assuming if moisture found it's way in once, the seal is damaged and would probably come in again so perhaps replacement is the best option...

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Exactly. Even if you could dry it out it will just happen again immediately.

[@betogonzalez2258]

Do you know if this would also work for a 2009-2015 Honda pilot?

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

I'm not sure

[@nonnosrestoration73]

Can you just clean the old camera? Is there a way to take it apart? My problem is my camera is dirty on the inside

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

No. They are "sealed" and eventually loose the seal slightly enough for condensation to get in and eventually some dirt. It may be possible, but would take micro electronics ability

[@makaescobar2958]

Como haces que la cámara de reversa se vea en la pantalla de arriba?

[@pennyjones7344]

I have the problem of a black screen. The lines are still there. Guy hit me from behind. Body shop eventually replaced back window because defrost wouldn't work. A couple of days later is when I started having problems with the camera. A lot of lines across. Now it just black. Body shop says not their problem. Any way, it looks like I will need an after market camera. I went through Honda dealership and their cameras are on back order. After watching your video, they may be on back order indefinitely. I couldn't find your link for purchasing this. I looked on Amazon but frankly I'm pretty clueless. Can you help me please?? I would really appreciate it. I really miss it.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

OEM Style Multi-Angle Replacement Camera amzn.to/3qxOLmh

[@sglenn6]

@@JackofAllMasterofNone Thanks for the link. Just ordered the OEM part.

[@jungleboy82]

I could be wrong, but I think the link in the description is bad. I will come back and let you know if it is or not.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

The link to the oem style multi angle camera is good.

[@WHEELSRT7]

Yayyyy!!!! Thanks for the links!!!!

[@miroram]

I purchased the recommended multiview camera from amazon...the connectors are not the same as my 2014 CRV.

[@JohnPValentine]

Argh that’s too bad! 😣 We got the multi view cam from the Amazon link provided, and it worked perfectly our 2013 CRV… crystal clear rear view now.

[@drewkahn3595]

Can you use it as a front camera?

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Not this one

[@sheepinwolvesclothing1135]

How do i get to the back of the screen?

[@jasonhancox3931]

Is the camera quality better? Is there any difference between oem and this?

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Same as OEM unless your OEM camera was cloudy like mine, then it's way better

[@thomasbaidoo5311]

Hi backup camera on my 2014 honda crv doesn't work please what may be the problem

[@Dennisp421]

What are it's symptoms? Black screen? Cloudy Picture? Won't turn on at all?

[@brucemoose926]

My camera doesn't show green.

[@bloodyholly11]

Thank you but..... you didn't show how the camera fits/snaps/screws in.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

It's self explanatory if you are working on it. But I'll keep that in mind for next time.

[@bloodyholly11]

It was straight forward. My clip was broken so with a drill & 2 self tapping screws i saved $300

[@bloodyholly11]

And to you of course thanks

[@Fae_Bae]

My lens is scratched and you can buy a replacement lens from them from less then $20. Any idea on how to specifically replace just the lens?

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

I'm sure it's a lot more difficult. The camera would have to be completely disassembled.