Backup Camera stopped working

[cashcorn]

Went for a great drive today in the mountains, 65 degrees and clear. When I got home and put it in reverse no camera. Nothing changed on the screen(always have the 5 gauges). Got into the settings and everything was normal. Is there a fuse for this? thanks

[Dave1968]

Check if your backup lights are working, if not, then the switch to activate them is probably not working and thus your camera as well.

[venum4u]

My screen was blank, until I removed auxiliary cable that connects iPod

[cashcorn]

Backup lights are working good and I never use the aux. thanks for the quick input. I'll take it in after the new year.

[zee]

Sorry to hear! Don't have any input but try and come to Aliso Viejo cars and coffee Saturday! I'll be there.

[AdairII]

There is a fuse for the B/U camera.
My 13 did the same thing. Check the owners manual - it has the size and location. Mine is all covered up for the winter or I would take a look.

My only question was why the fuse blew??? - happened 2yrs ago and haven't had a problem since.

[cashcorn]

^^^^ Pulled fuse #37, looked new. Put it back in & made sure all other fuses were snug. Camera works! Feels good to be lucky.

[Dave1968]

^^^^ Pulled fuse #37, looked new. Put it back in & made sure all other fuses were snug. Camera works! Feels good to be lucky.

Dirty connection I guess...

[edc]

Sometimes dirty connections are the most fun.

[nx91notch]

It may still need a camera. To be honest they are not the best. I have replaced a more than a handful in trucks at work. And guess what part number Viper's share with trucks?

[stevensonjr]

I've got a 05 Vert. I'm old with a stiff neck, any suggestions for an aftermarket backup camera? Anything that is Viper specific so I wouldn't have to guess about the installation? Thanks, Bill

[BlknBlu]

What's a backup camera, is there a primary too....lol

Bruce

[stevensonjr]

Come on Bruce, give me a little help here. I'm having a hard time backing up in tight situations. If you are lucky, you too will get old! Bill

[darbgnik]

I've got a 05 Vert. I'm old with a stiff neck, any suggestions for an aftermarket backup camera? Anything that is Viper specific so I wouldn't have to guess about the installation? Thanks, Bill


On my old Gen 3, I mounted a license plate camera, and installed a single DIN DVD deck in it, I'll see if I can find any pics. It was a pretty easy install IIRC, and stereo shop could help you out with it.


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One of these decks would save cutting up your dash or using a flip out, as long as you don't mind the small screen size
http://www.ebay.com/itm/JVC-KD-AV41BT-3-Single-Din-Car-Audio-Stereo-Receiver-Player-w-Bluetooth-DVD-USB-/391415215616?hash=item5b222a3600:g:gkcAAOSwnNBXWF7 J

This is similar to the camera I used:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BOYO-VTL420CIR-Boyo-Bartype-License-plate-camera-with-night-vision-black-/252629424667?hash=item3ad1e31a1b:g:hiEAAOSw44BYI6e o

And a wiring kit like this should fit IIRC:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-2002-2004-Radio-Dash-Kit-with-Wire-Harness-Antenna-Adapter-/360395491599?fits=Model%3AGrand+Cherokee&hash=item53e93ec90f:g:HKMAAOSwZd1VdzG9&vxp=mtr

Oh ya, and tell the stereo shop to hook up the blue amplifier power wire, or else the factory amp won't turn on.

[stevensonjr]

Thanks Brad, just what I was looking for.