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Old Mar 1, 2016 | 01:53 PM
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I have a 2013 RAM Big Horn 1500 5.7. Just this last week the back up camera started showing part of the RAM emblem on the tailgate. I have looked to make sure nothing is bent and even tried shimming the camera, but the problem stays the same. Anyone else here have this problem?
 
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Old Mar 1, 2016 | 02:02 PM
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Lens probably came loose.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2016 | 02:32 PM
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Well it is a good thought. I have had the camera in my hand and nothing seems loose, unless it is behind the protective cover.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2016 | 10:27 PM
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I can see my emblem too. Always have.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2016 | 11:43 AM
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I have had this camera for about a year and a half and this is the first time this has happened. BTW removed camera and opened up to look at the lense, and there is nothing wrong there. Only thing I can figure out is something went wrong with the contained electronics, or the CCD has warped. Not enough of a problem for me to go out and pay $150.00 for a replacement that might not fix the problem.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2016 | 08:24 PM
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Thanks for making me look closer, LOL Yes, have noticed that I can see the top of the Ram but still have great view from the camera.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2016 | 04:27 PM
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I have a 2500, so maybe it's different in a half-ton, but the emblem is visible because the camera is aimed mostly at the tow hitch to enable hook-up. If I couldn't see the emblem, the camera would be pointing too far out.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2016 | 12:39 PM
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Not to make a big deal out of this, this is a fairly new happening on my truck. I have always had a good view of the hitch, without seeing the emblem. I originally made this post to see if anyone else experienced this problem, seems like some do and some don't so I guess everything is "normal".
 
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Old Mar 11, 2016 | 02:24 PM
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I have always been able to see part of emblem on my 14 RAM.
 
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