Can a tailgate camera have focus adjusted?
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Can a tailgate camera have focus adjusted?
I had the camera replaced on my '15 F350 and the new camera is out of focus. Before I take it back I was wondering if anyone knows if the focus can be adjusted.
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Ha!
I have done that on cell phones, get it all back together and "WTF is wrong with the camera now?"
If you pick at the lens with a non-metallic prong like a wood toothpick you can usually dislodge the protective film if there is one on it.
I have done that on cell phones, get it all back together and "WTF is wrong with the camera now?"
If you pick at the lens with a non-metallic prong like a wood toothpick you can usually dislodge the protective film if there is one on it.
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Why was the camera replaced?
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Camera worked intermittently. There were times when I put it in reverse that the screen was distorted or blank. It had been happening for about 7 months before I took it in. I videoed the issues to show the service manager but when I went to the dealer to schedule the fix it happened while at the shop. He was able to see it himself. Once I left dealer it worked OK until I brought it back for replacement. The repair order shows a new camera and bezel were installed.
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Camera worked intermittently. There were times when I put it in reverse that the screen was distorted or blank. It had been happening for about 7 months before I took it in. I videoed the issues to show the service manager but when I went to the dealer to schedule the fix it happened while at the shop. He was able to see it himself. Once I left dealer it worked OK until I brought it back for replacement. The repair order shows a new camera and bezel were installed.
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Yes, I took it in and they replaced the camera and bezel under warranty with new. The new camera is out of focus. I have checked again and there is no plastic covering the lens.
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You may be correct. What I can say is it is a noticeable difference between the old and new camera. Not sure why...
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