You’re probably starting to sense a theme here. Make sure all of the cables and connections in your backup camera system are fully connected and repair any damage. If your backup camera display is flashing or giving you black and white static, it’s likely the case that you have a fraying wire or a faulty connection.

In both cases, before you start troubleshooting the wiring, give the whole system a reset to make sure that it isn’t just a glitch. If your display is embedded in the dashboard, start at the camera and work to the display, as removing a dashboard display can be a difficult process, and you only want to do it as a last resort. Again, checking your fuses to ensure everything is connected (and not blown) and going and tracing the wiring and cables from the camera to the display will reveal the problem to you. If you have a wired backup camera, wiring is more likely the problem. (This is probably the best case scenario with these kinds of issues.) Possibly, a fuse may have blown or a wire may have frayed and become disconnected. (You can check out some of our thoughts about wired vs wireless backup cameras here) It also wouldn’t hurt to check your fuses and the power cables for the camera (usually located behind the trunk panel of your car. If it’s a wifi camera, and it was working previously, it likely means that the camera or the display needs a reset. There are a number of reasons that your camera might be giving you this message. That said, the distance from basic issue to easy fix and then onto finding out your camera has bit the dust can be pretty short. What does the display say? “No signal?” Or is it just black? Do you have black and white visual noise? Depending on the answers to those questions, you’ll probably find your answer below. But first, to get the obvious troubleshooting steps out of the way, put your car in reverse. Well, the answer to this question requires us to get more specific, which we’ll start to answer in the questions below. Now, on to the frequent questions! Why is my backup camera not working? If it’s beyond the obvious, then here’s a handy guide that walks you through many common electrical problems and gives you the tools necessary to troubleshoot an electrical problem. You can also checkout our guide on fixing a foggy backup camera & some quick tips for fixing blurry backup cameras. If your backup camera problems seem a bit too overwhelming or out of your skillset, talk to a mechanic to get help.īut, if you’re an intrepid DIYer, having the tools and knowhow necessary to understand how car electrical systems work can be essential in your troubleshooting journey.

Especially when it comes to solving problems with your backup camera, the first thing you have to determine is how much control you’re realistically going to have over fixing the problem. Tackling a difficult problem can often leave you feeling that you don’t know what to do next.

We’re going to help you out, answering common backup camera problems FAQ style. Luckily, backup camera troubleshooting doesn’t require too much on your part, and most backup camera problems can be diagnosed and solved without too much effort (or too much cash). When it goes out, you’re left with one less tool in your safe driving toolbox. This technology is enormously beneficial, preventing accidents, helping with parallel parking, and more. When your backup camera stops working suddenly, it’s a raw deal.

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