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Rearview mirror camera lens replacement?

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My rearview mirror camera picture has slowly been degrading for the last 6 months, and after inspecting the camera closely, it looks like there is damage to the lens, almost like a permanent fogging on the interior of the lens.

Does anyone know of a replacement part for this? It looks like GM only sells the whole camera assembly ~$200, and it appears that just my lens is bad. At first glace, it appears that it's a standard M12-thread lens, but I have no idea what the FoV or focal length are to order something from.

Any one have a specific part suggestion or some thoughts on the specs for the lens?

Thanks!
 
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You linked part# 84215522. Year make model search returns yours, and part# 39098233. Both are called Rearview Driver Information Camera. Do V3's have two rear cameras?
 
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Yeah, I have the luxury package, which includes the optional rearview mirror camera (I think the official name is rear camera mirror, and I've also seen it called a live reaview). There are two cameras in the back, one for the backup view (which shows up in the CUE display) and one for the rearview mirror (which shows up in the mirror). The problem I'm having is with that second camera (part #84215522).

On a whim, I bought a random $25 raspberry pi M12 lens to see if it fixes the problem. On one hand, it confirmed that the lens was the issue since with that new lens, I get clear picture. But the lens I got has the wrong focal length (I got a 185 degree lens, and that seems to be right, but the 2.7mm focal length is too long). I could keep experimenting, but then I'll be at that $200 price point really quick, and it's prefer to spend less if possible.