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#320370 5-Aug-2025 22:38
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I'm looking at getting a Nissan eNote, one of the 2017 hybrid models. It comes with a stock (Japanese) radio installed with a reversing camera that appears on the radio screen.

 

However, I want to replace that with a proper radio that works in NZ using NZ's FM band.

 

My query is, would I need to replace the existing reversing camera with a new one along with the new radio, or would the currently-installed reversing camera work with the new radio? I have no idea if it's just a case of unplugging it from the old radio and plugging it into the new one, or if it would require an entire new camera to work.


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  #3400246 6-Aug-2025 05:44
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There are usually aftermarket units that will be close to a direct replacement plug and play. Search the specific car model. However I have found them to be around the high 3 figure mark. Maybe someone has a sale... 




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  #3400247 6-Aug-2025 06:03
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Not the same car, but I have done this recently with my JDM C-HR. Kept the existing camera, and it hooked up with the replacement head unit.


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  #3400309 6-Aug-2025 12:27
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Just replaced the Japanese head unit in my Impreza with a Soundstream head unit with wireless android auto.
Existing camera just plugged straight in
Have a look at Audio City. You can see what head units are compatible with your car and if the camera will just plug in


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