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DTC B14A8: Left Side Camera Image Input Failure
| DTC Description | DTC | Freeze Frame |
|---|---|---|
| B14A8 Left Side camera image input failure |
DTC (MVCS)
NOTE: If DTC B14AF is stored at the same time as DTC B14A8, troubleshoot DTC B14AF first, then recheck for DTC B14A8.
| DTC Description | DTC | Freeze Frame |
|---|---|---|
| B14AF Camera power supply voltage failure |
- DTC check
-1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
- 2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
- 3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then the ON mode.
- 4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame B14A8 Left Side Camera Image Input Failure Is DTC B14A8 indicated?
YES
Go to step 2.
NO
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.
- Open wire check (L CAM VCC, L CAM GND, L CAM VID, L CAM SH lines)
-1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
- 2. Disconnect the following connectors.
Left side camera 4P connector Multi view camera unit connector B (24P) - 3. Check for continuity between the left side camera 4P connector terminal and the multi view camera unit connector B (24P) terminal (see table).
Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode Left side camera 4P connector: disconnected Multi view camera unit connector B (24P): disconnected Test Circuit Left Side Camera 4P Connector Terminal: Multi View Camera Unit Connector B (24P) Terminal L CAM VCC No. 1 No. 8 L CAM GND No. 2 No. 20 L CAM VID No. 3 No. 7 L CAM SH No. 4 No. 19 Is there continuity?
YES
Go to step 3.
NO
Repair an open in the wire between the left side camera and the multi view camera unit.
- Multi view camera unit check
-1. Reconnect the following connector.
Multi view camera unit connector B (24P) - 2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
- 3. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2 without disconnecting the multi view camera unit connector B (24P).
Test condition ON mode Left side camera 4P connector: disconnected Test point 1 Multi view camera unit connector B (24P) No. 8 Test point 2 Body ground Is there 5.7-6.5 V?
YES
Go to step 4.
NO
- Shorted wire check (L CAM VCC line) 1
-1. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.
Test condition ON mode Left side camera 4P connector: disconnected Test point 1 Left side camera 4P connector No. 1: Test point 2 Body ground Is there 5.7-6.5 V?
YES
Go to step 5.
NO
Repair a short in the wire between the left side camera and the multi view camera unit.
- Shorted wire check (L CAM VID line) 1
-1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
- 2. Disconnect the following connector.
Multi view camera unit connector B (24P) - 3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode Left side camera 4P connector: disconnected Multi view camera unit connector B (24P): disconnected Test point 1 Multi view camera unit connector B (24P) No. 7 Test point 2 Multi view camera unit connector B (24P) No. 19 Is there continuity?
YES
Repair a short in the wires between the left side camera and the multi view camera unit.
NO
Go to step 6.
- Shorted wire check (L CAM VID line) 2
-1. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode Left side camera 4P connector: disconnected Multi view camera unit connector B (24P): disconnected Test circuits Test point 1 Test points 2 L CAM VID to FR CAM VID, FR CAM VCC, RR CAM VID, RR CAM VCC, R CAM VID, L CAM VCC, MVC VID
No. 7 No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, No. 8, No. 10 Is there continuity?
YES
Repair a short in the wires between the appropriate camera and the multi view camera unit.
NO
Go to step 7.
- Left side camera check
-1. Reconnect the following connectors.
Left side camera 4P connector Multi view camera unit B 24P connector - 2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
- 3. Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wire.
NOTE: Check the DTC B14A9 is not stored with the HDS.
Terminal A Multi view camera unit connector B (24P) No. 5 Terminal B Multi view camera unit connector B (24P) No. 7 Does the right side camera image appear at the left side camera image on the display?
YES
Replace the Left side camera - Refer to: Multi View Front Camera Removal and Installation or Multi View Side Camera Removal and Installation .
NO
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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