Backup camera install problems
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Backup camera install problems
I decided to install my Pioneer 1800NEXdouble din head unit and Natika backup camera in my 1999 C5 today.
Using the Axxess AXDI-VET1, I got the head unit installed and working just fine in about 2 hours.
The backup camera on the other hand was not so successful.
With the wires properly connected, When I put the key in ACC position, everything is fine. When I move the key to RUN, with the car in Park everything is fine. If I put it in REVERSE, I get a black screen the says No Video Available. Sound still works, but the screen is black.
If I disconnect the trigger wire (connects to the purple Camera trigger lead on the HU) Everything works fine except, the camera wont come on in reverse, unless I manually select it. Then I have to manually turn it off before going back to the main screen.
There are only 5 connections on this camera. RCA plug and trigger wire at the head unit. The main camera connection, a trigger wire (connected to the reverse light positive (green) wire). And a ground wire which I connected to the reverse light ground. (black).
In the head unit settings there is only a camera on/off button. No other settings.
I must have checked the connections at least a dozen times. All are correct. I have the requisite 12 volts at the trigger wire. The ground wire checks good.
After 4 hours of troubleshooting, I gave up and yanked it out.
At least the head unit sounds a lot better than my stock one did.
Using the Axxess AXDI-VET1, I got the head unit installed and working just fine in about 2 hours.
The backup camera on the other hand was not so successful.
With the wires properly connected, When I put the key in ACC position, everything is fine. When I move the key to RUN, with the car in Park everything is fine. If I put it in REVERSE, I get a black screen the says No Video Available. Sound still works, but the screen is black.
If I disconnect the trigger wire (connects to the purple Camera trigger lead on the HU) Everything works fine except, the camera wont come on in reverse, unless I manually select it. Then I have to manually turn it off before going back to the main screen.
There are only 5 connections on this camera. RCA plug and trigger wire at the head unit. The main camera connection, a trigger wire (connected to the reverse light positive (green) wire). And a ground wire which I connected to the reverse light ground. (black).
In the head unit settings there is only a camera on/off button. No other settings.
I must have checked the connections at least a dozen times. All are correct. I have the requisite 12 volts at the trigger wire. The ground wire checks good.
After 4 hours of troubleshooting, I gave up and yanked it out.
At least the head unit sounds a lot better than my stock one did.
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From: Navarre FL
I decided to install my Pioneer 1800NEXdouble din head unit and Natika backup camera in my 1999 C5 today.
Using the Axxess AXDI-VET1, I got the head unit installed and working just fine in about 2 hours.
The backup camera on the other hand was not so successful.
With the wires properly connected, When I put the key in ACC position, everything is fine. When I move the key to RUN, with the car in Park everything is fine. If I put it in REVERSE, I get a black screen the says No Video Available. Sound still works, but the screen is black.
If I disconnect the trigger wire (connects to the purple Camera trigger lead on the HU) Everything works fine except, the camera wont come on in reverse, unless I manually select it. Then I have to manually turn it off before going back to the main screen.
There are only 5 connections on this camera. RCA plug and trigger wire at the head unit. The main camera connection, a trigger wire (connected to the reverse light positive (green) wire). And a ground wire which I connected to the reverse light ground. (black).
In the head unit settings there is only a camera on/off button. No other settings.
I must have checked the connections at least a dozen times. All are correct. I have the requisite 12 volts at the trigger wire. The ground wire checks good.
After 4 hours of troubleshooting, I gave up and yanked it out.
At least the head unit sounds a lot better than my stock one did.
Using the Axxess AXDI-VET1, I got the head unit installed and working just fine in about 2 hours.
The backup camera on the other hand was not so successful.
With the wires properly connected, When I put the key in ACC position, everything is fine. When I move the key to RUN, with the car in Park everything is fine. If I put it in REVERSE, I get a black screen the says No Video Available. Sound still works, but the screen is black.
If I disconnect the trigger wire (connects to the purple Camera trigger lead on the HU) Everything works fine except, the camera wont come on in reverse, unless I manually select it. Then I have to manually turn it off before going back to the main screen.
There are only 5 connections on this camera. RCA plug and trigger wire at the head unit. The main camera connection, a trigger wire (connected to the reverse light positive (green) wire). And a ground wire which I connected to the reverse light ground. (black).
In the head unit settings there is only a camera on/off button. No other settings.
I must have checked the connections at least a dozen times. All are correct. I have the requisite 12 volts at the trigger wire. The ground wire checks good.
After 4 hours of troubleshooting, I gave up and yanked it out.
At least the head unit sounds a lot better than my stock one did.
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I'm thinking there might be something wrong with the cable itself.
