Backup camera - 2022 4Runner. suddenly pointing downward

I got in the car Saturday, back out of the driveway, and now the rear backup camera displays the license plate.... What is up with that?

 

Can you post a picture?

 

photo of the backup camera display, showing the license plate and bumper is now in frame. Somehow, the camera is now aiming the lens downward, compared to the normal setting from the factory.

 

Hmm. Could you have recently opened the hatch and inadvertently hit an overhead obstruction with the camera?

 

This is normal. Mine has always looked like that. Every one I've even been in has looked like that.

 

I don't suppose you have a photo of what it 'used' to look like...?

 

It's always been like that, you just only noticed it now.

 

Have a 22 PRO, mine barely shows any plate or cover. I will try to post mine up tonight.

 

Maybe your license plate got bent up?

 

https://www.4runners.com/threads/2022-sr5-p-backup-camera-adjustment.28160/

It's normal for non MTM equipped 4runners.
Search.

 

I can see my plate in my sr5p.

 

I have Adjusted mine Not that there was anything wrong with it I just wanted a better view for when backing the boat down the Ramp.

So what I did (mind you this was time consuming) took the inside panel of the rear hatch off and inserted thin washers at the bottom screw between the bracket and the door frame... Tested Repeat, Tested repeat.... Until I managed to get the results I wanted.
It works well for what I want However it does throw off the actual distant that the Lines are at but that's OK to me because it is further away rather than closer and I am not recommending to do it because when I consider it I could have just purchased one of those wireless License plate frame cameras for it and been done in 15 Minutes and they are fully adjustable rather than the 2 hours I spent fooling with it.

 

I can see the tag my 21 Venture too.

 

Mine looks like this too, so did my others.

 

Mine also looks like it does in the photo. I also thought it was higher in the past. It's probably common for people to think it was higher.

The backup camera's in a stupid spot anyway. It's not dead center in the rear, so you're actually closer to one side than the lines on the camera would have you believe. Which side? I can't remember.

 

Closer to the Drivers side

 

I've already forgotten.

 

Mine has the same view. Great for hooking up to a trailer.

 

Yeah original settings great for Hooking up Trailer but when backing down a lot of boat ramps here they aim down too much due to the angle of the Ramp Like the Dirt ones with Ruts and all,

I am probably still going to get a Lic Plate frame one and put mine back to original setup because it would be nice to see the trailer wheels better.

 

Wonder what we did when we didn't have backup cameras?

 

Mine looks like this too. I'm okay with it, can see everything I need to see.

 

Had Mirrors that Stick way out like my Tundra does...

 

It’s funny you mention that. I’ve had the camera on my last 2 vehicles and never use or look at them. I’ve been driving big trucks on and off since 1989 and never had it so you get used to whatever it is you get used to.

 

Thats how it should be.
Watching people "drive" these days is painful. They worship that screen to reverse and are oblivious to people or objects approaching the side of the vehicle.
When they finally get on the road, they don't realize their headlights are off at night. Boggles my mind.

 

OP, the camera is getting used to its set position after repeated closings of the rear hatch.
To test or just see what these cameras endure, have someone else close the rear hatch while you're seated in the drivers seat.
You'll see the violent shaking the fisheye lens experiences during a normal closure. And then close it like you were in a rain storm.
I really only use mine when backing up to any of my trailers and parallel parking. It's funny to watch the faces of luxury cars owners
that have taken a little bit too much space, because with that camera position, I can get within a gasp of their fancy shit.

I'm also a retired Heavy Equipment/10 wheel dump truck driver. So I trusted my mirrors long before a b/u camera became a thing.

 

Thats like the unicorn for tundras! 5.7 reg cab/shortbed. NICE TRUCK!

 

Can see the top half of my license frame with backup camera...

 

I call em zombie wheel holders not drivers. Ever watch a zombie horde move on the tv show the walking dead?

 

Heard that before Thanks I brought it to tow a bigger Boat but I sold that boat and the Truck just does the Sunday drive now since I really No Longer have the Need for it.

 

Smart tech makes stupid people.