just out of curiosity....

when you actually shift into reverse, and the camera is activated, do you notice that it starts off pretty dark but "brightens" up within a second or two??

it happens every time...

just thought i'd throw that out there... .if you don't notice a slight brightness of the screen within the first few seconds of activating it...then maybe that's your problem...(that auto brightness function may not be working)

i honestly don't have a problem with the reverse camera...

it has excellent resolution in the day time... and yes a dark, yet somewhat of a useful picture, at night... (unless of course you are backing up in the woods where there is total darkness!!)

in the city, where there are street lights, parking lot lamps, etc... i don't have a problem seeing...

but i also don't rely on the reverse camera either... and neither should you!! especially at night!!

i'm too old school!!

i still tend to toss my arm around the passenger seat as i back up!!

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