Category Archives: Automotive

Toyota Camry reversing camera & rear shelf camera – Part 3

Posted on 21/11/2024 by AlanM52

In this session we are wiring the reversing camera and then in the drivers footwell connecting everything to power and also mounting and connecting the camera monitor screen. Another afternoon of contortionist pain and suffering.

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Toyota Camry reversing camera & rear shelf camera – Part 2

Posted on 21/11/2024 by AlanM52

In this session we re fitting the reversing camera onto the number plate. Drill a ‘corner’ pilot hole.

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Toyota Camry reversing camera & rear shelf camera – Part 1

Posted on 20/11/2024 by AlanM52

Yesterday we repaired the Mitsubishi Lancer Rear View Camera Mirror. Today we are working on the 1991 ‘Blue Limo’, installing a number plate reversing camera and a rear parcel shelf camera. This is going to take 2 or 3 sessions … Continue reading →

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Medion Wireless Rear View Mirror – Revisited

Posted on 19/11/2024 by AlanM52

Purchased this from ALDI in August 2015 and earlier this year it stopped working. I have been dealing all year with the left eyeball and poor vision so like many other things it had to wait – until now. Got … Continue reading →

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Motorhome driving lights

Posted on 09/02/2021 by AlanM52

Installing new driving lights for a family friend (that’s not me!). I have done many jobs on the 1999 Winnebago over the years.

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Reject Shop – Dashcams for $10

Posted on 09/03/2020 by AlanM52

Comes with undocumented feature – interstellar radio reception!!! Pretty sure transmissions are from the Triangulum Galaxy. The audio on both cameras has so much interference it’s not possible to decipher the recorded audio.  Packed them up and returned for refund.

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Camry windscreen washer nozzles blocked – still problems

Posted on 12/01/2020 by AlanM52

The black gunk or Biofilm is still giving me problems. The proper fix is to remove the washer fluid reservoir and give it a thorough cleaning but…that involves jacking up and removing the drivers side wheel then removing the mudguard … Continue reading →

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Camry windscreen washer nozzles blocked

Posted on 11/01/2020 by AlanM52

The actual jets are clear, turns out both nozzles are internally blocked ??? and I have worked out the likely chain of events. Car was loaned to a family member and during the loan period the washer reservoir ran out … Continue reading →

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Al’s Camry – windscreen washer jets are blocked.

Posted on 10/01/2020 by AlanM52

To get started on this job ordered this off eBay.

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Replacement battery for Betty

Posted on 24/01/2018 by AlanM52

Betty is our Garmin nuvi 2597LMT GPS that we bought off our older daughter a few years ago. The battery has been showing signs of dying so got a replacement one off eBay for less than $15 dollars. Battery arrived … Continue reading →

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