Rear Camera Inoperative: Notes

2010 Volkswagen Routan SSECTION Notes
Fig 1: Rear Camera Wiring Diagram
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For a complete wiring diagram, refer to appropriate Wiring Diagram.

Theory Of OperationΒ 

The Camera is activated when the ignition switch is in the RUN position. The (F921) circuit supplies power to the camera. The camera sends a video signal (std. NTSC i.e. TV) to the navigation radio, using circuits (X970) camera signal, (X971) signal return and (X972) camera shield, which displays on the navigation screen. The screen toggles functions displaying only one kind of image at a time. And in reverse, the rear camera has priority. The (Z911) circuit is ground for the system.

  • >>When Monitored:<< Ignition on, vehicle in reverse.
  • >>Set Condition:<< No rear picture is displayed on radio with the vehicle in reverse.
Possible Causes
(F921) FUSED RUN RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT
(Z911) GROUND CIRCUIT
(X970) CAMERA SIGNAL CIRCUIT
(X971) CAMERA RETURN CIRCUIT
(X972) CAMERA SHIELD
LICENSE PLATE LAMP/REAR CAMERA ASSEMBLY
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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