Curious...what is the difference in the camera specification ? I understand 2017's went to the 360 degree view but I had thought the rear camera was the same. 360 requires additional (to 2016 setup)...front camera & the 2 external mirror mounted cameras. Then, with a little software trickery, multiple camera views. Pity they didn't adopt earlier...can be a pain to park our oldies at times.
2017 back up camera in a 2016?
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Thanks, Mark. I wish someone could tell me the specifications of the camera quality. To my understanding and research, the camera quality is what is (outside of the 360 view) the bigger upgrade, as the picture quality on the 14 to 16 is super blurry and grainy. I posted this question to see if that is correct and if anyone has had any experience in swapping them out. My hopes are to see a somewhat affordable option vs. swapping out the entire console, center console and trunk handle. Hahaha! 
The dealer here stated that the "Sky view" ie, the 360 was not available on all 2017 models, but was an option, but the camera definitely was and is "swappable" but with additional options (read, buy the new head unit, surround, center console and trunk handle 😖).
The dealer here stated that the "Sky view" ie, the 360 was not available on all 2017 models, but was an option, but the camera definitely was and is "swappable" but with additional options (read, buy the new head unit, surround, center console and trunk handle 😖).
I have a 2016 and understand what you are saying. I swear that I read one time that it's not actually the camera quality but the display quality/resolution that limits the images. Of course, if it's really deteriorated due to some damage on the camera itself that's another thing, but I'm not sure just an upgrade to a 2017 camera is going to give you the results of the 2017 and up head unit.
I have zero to back this up, but for some reason that sticks in my head.
Just thought I'd mention it as something to check out before committing to the camera swap. Hoping I'm totally wrong though
Shaummy
2016 SQ4 Bianco with Rosso / Nero
I have zero to back this up, but for some reason that sticks in my head.
Just thought I'd mention it as something to check out before committing to the camera swap. Hoping I'm totally wrong though
Shaummy
2016 SQ4 Bianco with Rosso / Nero
Thanks, Shaummy! I am researching and even joined the Maserati Forum, to see if any of the other models have this challenge. There was a UK post for a Quattroporte, that was experiencing glitching on a 2014 and the dealer there swapped for a "current camera" and it improved, but was still "muddy", so my thought is that it is truly the head unit and not necessarily the camera alone. More of a total issue and having to swap the whole kit and caboodle... 😫I have a 2016 and understand what you are saying. I swear that I read one time that it's not actually the camera quality but the display quality/resolution that limits the images. Of course, if it's really deteriorated due to some damage on the camera itself that's another thing, but I'm not sure just an upgrade to a 2017 camera is going to give you the results of the 2017 and up head unit.
I have zero to back this up, but for some reason that sticks in my head.
Just thought I'd mention it as something to check out before committing to the camera swap. Hoping I'm totally wrong though
Shaummy
2016 SQ4 Bianco with Rosso / Nero
Good morning, All! I have an update... IF you are not still under any warranty or extended warranty (unfortunately, I am! ), you can get an Infotainment head unit on Amazon and Ebay for a 18-20 for around $400, and the 2018-20 camera from Scuderia for around $570ish (depending on color codes - black chrome is more!) and a center console unit(used on ebay) for$375 - 450!!! I am trying to convince this Hubster this is the route to go... still cheaper than the dealer. I did watch a few youtubers that had done it and it is amazing to see the difference in the picture and quality of the "radius lines"!!!
*If any of you do this, please take pics/videos to help my argument to my husband in this journey of wanting to be able to see what the heck is behind me!!!
**one of the youtuber videos had even figured out a hack to be able to turn the cameras on while driving!!! It was really cool to see!!!
***In regards to the warranty, we have the extended, and were informed by the warranty company (Select Premium Auto warranty) that IT WILL VOID the warranty! So no go for me.... waaaaahhhh!!!
), you can get an Infotainment head unit on Amazon and Ebay for a 18-20 for around $400, and the 2018-20 camera from Scuderia for around $570ish (depending on color codes - black chrome is more!) and a center console unit(used on ebay) for$375 - 450!!! I am trying to convince this Hubster this is the route to go... still cheaper than the dealer. I did watch a few youtubers that had done it and it is amazing to see the difference in the picture and quality of the "radius lines"!!! *If any of you do this, please take pics/videos to help my argument to my husband in this journey of wanting to be able to see what the heck is behind me!!!
**one of the youtuber videos had even figured out a hack to be able to turn the cameras on while driving!!! It was really cool to see!!!
***In regards to the warranty, we have the extended, and were informed by the warranty company (Select Premium Auto warranty) that IT WILL VOID the warranty!
So no go for me.... waaaaahhhh!!!
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