Reversing camera - help needed please.

[RKDT Riggers]

Hi. We have just bought an ace adventurer with fitted in rear camera, I assume I was fitted at manufacture. It has the Blaupunkt Sat nav with it, which is still working as a sat nav, but when we put it into reverse, theres just no picture, sat nan just stays on. Checked connection at camera and at reverse light, and tried plugging AV cable into TV to see if a picture comes up on there, and it doesnt. Looked at buying a new kit to just use camera, but the connector is like a 6 pin with a slot in middle, and it looks like the ones you can buy have 4 pins. I have looked at buying a wireless one, but that still needs wiring to a reverse light, and since we already have all that done and we have no idea what we are doing re electrics, it doesnt seem like the ideal solution. Does anyone have any ideas please? Thank you for reading.

 

[gus-lopez]

I can't really help but hopefully someone who can will be along soon.

 

[Mark McG]

if it looks like this it’s a waeco cable and you can get adaptors If required. BROKEN LINK

 

[tonyidle]

Check first that one of the pins in the cable plug / socket at the camera end has +12v on it with the van in Reverse with the ignition on. If the supply from the reverse circuit isn't reaching the camera you won't get a picture.

 

[Robster100]

I cannot vouch for this, although I am seriously thinking of giving it a try, as no wiring required!

My can had a totally useless reversing camera, simply points down right at the back of the van and about as much use as a chocolate teacup!

I am told it is not possible to replace it with a twin camera, am am thinking of the camera in this link to act as a rear view mirror while driving and leave my existing one just for the 'whats right behind me' times when reversing!

Wi-Fi Wireless Rear View Reversing Camera for Motorhomes, Caravans, Camper Vans – Falcon Technology

www.falcontechnology.co.uk

Robin

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[NorthernSands]

I cannot vouch for this, although I am seriously thinking of giving it a try, as no wiring required!

My can had a totally useless reversing camera, simply points down right at the back of the van and about as much use as a chocolate teacup!

I am told it is not possible to replace it with a twin camera, am am thinking of the camera in this link to act as a rear view mirror while driving and leave my existing one just for the 'whats right behind me' times when reversing!

Wi-Fi Wireless Rear View Reversing Camera for Motorhomes, Caravans, Camper Vans – Falcon Technology

www.falcontechnology.co.uk

Robin

Given that it charges off a USB-A connection, likely at 5V/1A, it will either take an age and a day to charge up, or have a tiny battery. The tech specs don't give any indication of how long the battery lasts. I'd say not long if using as a rear view mirror replacement!

 

[RKDT Riggers]

if it looks like this it’s a waeco cable and you can get adaptors If required. BROKEN LINK
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The Camera side looks like this, it has a plastic pin/bit in middle. Is that the same thing. I have just bought a connector to put on the end attached to the van and I can put a USB into it, I'm hoping I can get a camera with a USB cable????

 

[RKDT Riggers]

Check first that one of the pins in the cable plug / socket at the camera end has +12v on it with the van in Reverse with the ignition on. If the supply from the reverse circuit isn't reaching the camera you won't get a picture.

So I need to test if power is going to the camera first? I have bought a thing that turns van end into a usb, so if I plug anything (phone charger and phone for example) into that usb and go into reverse with ignition on, I will see if theres power going to it.....will I?

 

[tonyidle]

Use a multimeter to check that one of the pins to which the camera connects has power (+12v). It doesn't matter from a testing point of view which pin you find it on. If you don't have a meter it's worth buying one - it will be useful in future.

 

[Robster100]

Given that it charges off a USB-A connection, likely at 5V/1A, it will either take an age and a day to charge up, or have a tiny battery. The tech specs don't give any indication of how long the battery lasts. I'd say not long if using as a rear view mirror replacement!

According to the website it last for 6 hours!

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[RKDT Riggers]

Use a multimeter to check that one of the pins to which the camera connects has power (+12v). It doesn't matter from a testing point of view which pin you find it on. If you don't have a meter it's worth buying one - it will be useful in future.

Fab. I bet my father in law already has one. Thank you.

 

[RKDT Riggers]

Use a multimeter to check that one of the pins to which the camera connects has power (+12v). It doesn't matter from a testing point of view which pin you find it on. If you don't have a meter it's worth buying one - it will be useful in future.

YES! We have power to the camera, only when reverse light is on, which suggests all the wiring is ok I think. Thank you!! So would you think the problem is the camera itself? And if so, how on earth do I find a replacement with a 6 pin cable? Thanks.

 

[Off da Grid]

One of our rear cameras was playing up last year, traced it to one of the cable connections above the head lining had come a bit loose, pushed it back together all good.
Later while sorting another issue unrelated to the cameras found a whole bundle of cables running aft which must be camera cables cable tied together, so we have a more than one length of cable so possible connection problems elsewhere at some point!

 

[XxAnthxX]

RKDT Riggers

It looks like an old PS2 style connector on you camera.

Have a look here or speak to them regarding adaptors to fit different styles of camera connectors.

Adaptors - Reversing Cameras UK

High quality reversing cameras and rear view monitors from a UK specialist. We offer advice and lifetime support for our products. 2 year guarantee on premium kits.

www.reversingcamerasuk.com

Have a read of CAB99 it should give you an insight......