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Rearview camera image does not change when selecting different views (2014 2015)
NOTE:
- Check the vehicle battery condition first .
- You can select three different rearview camera angles for backing up. If there is no camera image on the display, go to Rearview camera image does not come on troubleshooting .
- Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
- Problem verification
-1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
-2. Move the shift lever to R.
-3. Press the ENTER button to see if the rearview image changes between the wide view, the normal view, and the top down view in this order.
Does the rearview camera image change properly?
YES
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.
NO
The failure is duplicated, go to step 2.
- Shorted wire check (CAMERA BIT 0 line, CAMERA BIT 1 line)
-1. Move the shift lever to P or N.
-2. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
-3. Disconnect the following connectors.
Audio-navigation unit connector G (24P) Rearview camera 12P connector -4. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode Audio-navigation unit connector G (24P): disconnected Rearview camera 12P connector: disconnected Test circuit CAMERA BIT 0 Test point 1 Audio-navigation unit connector G (24P) No. 5 (ORN) Test point 2 Body ground Test circuit CAMERA BIT 1 Test point 1 Audio-navigation unit connector G (24P) No. 18 (BRN) Test point 2 Body ground Is there continuity?
YES
Repair a short to body ground in the wire (s) between the audio-navigation unit and the rearview camera.
NO
The CAMERA BIT 0 and the CAMERA BIT 1 wires are not shorted to ground. Go to step 3.
- Shorted wire check (CAMERA BIT 0 line to CAMERA BIT 1 line)
-1. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode Audio-navigation unit connector G (24P): disconnected Rearview camera 12P connector: disconnected Test circuit CAMERA BIT 0, CAMERA BIT 1 Test point 1 Audio-navigation unit connector G (24P) No. 5 (ORN) Test point 2 Audio-navigation unit connector G (24P) No. 18 (BRN) Is there continuity?
YES
Repair a short in the wires between the audio-navigation unit and the rearview camera.
NO
The CAMERA BIT 0 and the CAMERA BIT 1 wires are not shorted. Go to step 4.
- Open wire check (CAMERA BIT 0 line, CAMERA BIT 1 line)
-1. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode Audio-navigation unit connector G (24P): disconnected Rearview camera 12P connector: disconnected Test circuit CAMERA BIT 0 Test point 1 Audio-navigation unit connector G (24P) No. 5 (ORN) Test point 2 Rearview camera 12P connector No. 2 (ORN) Test circuit CAMERA BIT 1 Test point 1 Audio-navigation unit connector G (24P) No. 18 (BRN) Test point 2 Rearview camera 12P connector No. 1 (BRN) Is there continuity?
YES
The CAMERA BIT 0 and the CAMERA BIT 1 wires are OK. Go to step 5.
NO
Repair an open in the wire (s) between the audio-navigation unit and the rearview camera.
- Rearview camera check (substitution)
-1. Substitute a known-good rearview camera .
-2. Reconnect all the connectors, and recheck.
Does the symptom go away?
YES
Replace the original rearview camera.
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.