Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Rear View Camera Operation: Notes
When A/T selector lever is reverse position, power is supplied
- Through back-up lamp relay terminal 1
- To TCM terminal 7.
Then back-up lamp relay is energized,
- From back-up lamp relay terminal 5
- To rear view camera control unit terminal 4.
Then, rear view camera control unit is sent camera ON signal
- Through rear view camera control unit terminal 8
- To rear view camera terminal 1.
An image taken by rear view camera is sent
- Through rear view camera terminals 3 and 4
- To rear view camera control unit terminals 10 and 9.
Then an image is sent
- Through rear view camera control unit terminals 12 and 14
- To the display terminals 15 and 16.
An image of rear view will be projected on the display.
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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.