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Circuit/System Testing
Circuit/System TestingDTC B395A 39, 3C
- Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
- Replace the component: B87 Rearview Camera
- Verify DTC B395A is not set.
- If DTC B395A is not set
All OK.
- Go to next step: If DTC B395A is set
- If DTC B395A is not set
- Replace the component: K157 Video Processing Control Module
Circuit/System TestingDTC B395A 08
- Ignition/Vehicle & All vehicle systems - Off
- Disconnect the electrical connector: X3@K157 Video Processing Control Module
- Wait for greater than 5 s.
- Connect appropriate EL-52552 pinout tool to K157 Video Processing Control Module
- Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
- Test for 7 to 11 V between the test points: Signal circuit terminal 2-RD@K157 Video Processing Control Module & Ground (component side)
- If not between 7 and 11 V
Replace the component: K157 Video Processing Control Module
- Go to next step: If between 7 and 11 V
- If not between 7 and 11 V
- Ignition/Vehicle & All vehicle systems - Off
- Disconnect the electrical connector: B87 Rearview Camera
- Locate the appropriate pinout adapter and load test loop adapter from EL-52552 COAX FAKRA Cable Adaptor Kit.
- Connect the 2 adapters together, measure and record the resistance between the terminals at the pinout adapter.
- Disconnect the 2 adapters and connect each one to the appropriate end of the coax cable.
- At the pinout adapter test terminals, measure the total resistance of the coax cable loop including the connected load test adapter.
- If not within 5 Ω of the reading from step 10.
Replace the coax cable
- Go to next step: If within 5 Ω of the reading from step 10.
- If not within 5 Ω of the reading from step 10.
- Replace the component: B87 Rearview Camera
- Apply the parking brake.
- Engine RunningTransmission in Reverse
- Verify DTC B395A is not set.
- If the DTC is set
Replace the component: K157 Video Processing Control Module
- Go to next step: If the DTC is not set
- If the DTC is set
- All OK.
Before testing the coax cable, check the cable's exterior for being pinched, cut, damaged, or having loose connections at the components, all of which can cause reception issues.
Circuit/System TestingDTC B395A 66, 58, 4B
- Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
- Operate the vehicle under the following conditions:
- During the day
- On a straight road
- Distance Traveled = Greater than 0.5 km (0.3 mi)
- Ignition/Vehicle & All vehicle systems - Off
- Wait for greater than 60 s.
- Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
- Verify DTC B395A is not set.
- If DTC B395A is not set
All OK.
- Go to next step: If DTC B395A is set
- If DTC B395A is not set
- Test or replace the component: B87 Rearview Camera
- Verify DTC B395A is not set.
- If DTC B395A is not set
All OK.
- Go to next step: If DTC B395A is set
- If DTC B395A is not set
- Test or replace the component: K157 Video Processing Control Module
Circuit/System TestingDTC B395A 53, 54
- Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
- Place vehicle in an area where a ambient temperature is 15 - 25° C (59 - 77° F) with engine OFF.
- Wait at least 30 minutes.
- Verify DTC B395A is not set.
- If DTC B395A is not set
All OK.
- Go to next step: If DTC B395A is set
- If DTC B395A is not set
- Replace the component: B87 Rearview Camera
- Verify DTC B395A is not set.
- If DTC B395A is not set
All OK.
- Go to next step: If DTC B395A is set
- If DTC B395A is not set
- Replace the component: K157 Video Processing Control Module
DTC B395A 53 and 54 can set due to extreme environment temperature conditions and not necessarily due to a camera system defect.
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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.