Night Vision Camera

[Cameronsmith]

Seems like GM built a bit of a lemon part with so many requests for replacement cameras due to broken glass. Surely they could have used a laminated glass and designed it to be replaced.

My lens cracked from a stone and GM advised the part was $2925 and you had to send back the old camera.

Does anyone have a 3 D schematic that shows how the glass assembly is put together? The rest of the camera works fine. I would like to try to repair it myself. Failing that any suggestions where you can find cheaper replacements? Been to E Bay
Stephen

[Cadillacfanatic]

I had my car custom made with adaptive cruise control in place of that useless nightvision camera

[Tac guy]

Just a quick question...? Cadilliacfanatic how is it that you had addaptive cruise installed in place of the night vision system. What parts were needed? what year is the vehicle?

[Cadillacboy]

Is it really that fragile ? I would like my all cars have it

[ewill3rd]

There was a 2nd design camera that had a lens that could be replaced.

Info - Repair Kit Available for Night Vision Camera Lens/Window #01-08-49-008 - (May 24, 2001)
Repair Kit Available for Night Vision Camera Lens/Window
2001 Cadillac DeVille DHS, DTS with RPO UV2

Built After VIN Breakpoint 1U172694


Important
This repair kit is to be used ONLY on the 2nd design Night Vision Camera Assembly, OEM P/N 25716414, REMAN P/N 88890711. The 1st design night vision camera is not serviceable and must be sent to Model Electronics for repair. Refer to Corporate Bulletin Number 00-08-49-001B for Service Center information.






A lens/window repair kit is now available from GMSPO for the 2nd design Night Vision Camera Assembly, OEM P/N 25716414, REMAN P/N 88890711. The 2nd design night vision camera (1) can be recognized by the second electrical connection (2) at the bottom of the lens/window cap.

Use the Night Vision Window Repair Kit, P/N 25725664, to repair the lens/window of the night vision camera instead of replacing the entire camera assembly.


Important
The aiming procedure is not required.


Instructions for the repair kit are available in the Instrument Panel and Console sub-section of the Service Manual and in SI2000, document number 683741.

Parts Information
Part Number
Description

25725664
Night Vision - Window Repair Kit


Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

If you have a 1st design you are SOL.
You have to send them the camera and THEN they will send back a new one.
Not sure why all the hubub, and why they quit making them.

[wadepritz]

Pricey!!

[Caddy Man]

I had the camera for over a year without any problems. It was on a 2000 DTS, the car acutally had a little grill right in front of the camera lens to prevent any large pebbles or rocks from damaging the lens.

[swanie1]

I checked with my Cadillac dealer and he said that he could order a replacement lens kit and it would cost $290.00 plus shipping. WOW!!!! Could a guy get a glass lens cut to fit in the opening and seal/glue it in place??

[swanie1]

Since my lens is broken on my 2002 Deville Nightvision camera, could a person have a regular glass cut into a size that could be sealed in place in the opening of the camera? I noticed that the original lens is tinted or something. Would a clear "cut" lens work?

[codewize]

I'm confused. I think this is in the wrong forum. Night Vision was dis-coned in 2005 so why is this in a forum called 2006 and beyond?

There is a protective grill over the lens that wards off stones. I'm sure it's not fool proof but I don't see how anything large enough to do damage can even get to the lens.

They stopped making them because people weren't buying the option.

[OffThaHorseCEO]

if the built in grill doesnt affect the camera, i wonder if putting a very fine but tough screen there would be a viable option, sure the screen would need to be replaced alot but screen cant cost as much as a lens or the cam assembly

[urbanski]

Originally Posted by codewize

I'm confused. I think this is in the wrong forum. Night Vision was dis-coned in 2005 so why is this in a forum called 2006 and beyond?
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OP probably wasnt paying attention. You guys can just PM me if a thread needs moved.