Backup camera not working

[LeoNoctu]

Good Morning Everyone. As the subject states I was driving my 15 golf sportwagen with retrofit the other day, went to back into a spot when I noticed that my backup camera was not working. I had someone go back and check and the latch pops up and exposes the camera as it should, wiggled the camera but still did not turn on. When I put the car into reverse the screens switches over like it should but it just displays a black screen. I checked the fuse and reverse light wires this morning and all seem to be fine. I do know that before this all happened I was getting a "left reverse light out" notification which also randomly stopped with both reverse lights working properly. Has anyone had this issue and found a fix for it or do I have to suck it up and take it to the dealership?

 

[Nuje]

...my 15 golf sportwagen with retrofit the other day...

What retrofit?

 

[740GLE]

retrofit, im guessing emissions updates per VW, but just a guess.

As for the camera issues, I'd check the wiring loom at the top of the hatch, I wonder if repeated bending has caused some fraying wires?

 

[Cuzoe]

If the screen is switching over to black, and the camera is popping out then everything that needs to "know" the car is reverse seems to be working.

Check the video wiring between the camera and the infotainment unit (including where it comes through the body to hatch boot, as mentioned).

 

[indigoTDI]

same problem hereunto terribly excited about tracking down the issue today (it will be a bazillion heat units) may track it down later in the week!

 

[pedroYUL]

I'm willing to bet, in both cases, that the headunit is at fault here. Is the radio and other functions working properly?

 

[olrun]

Hi there. I recently bought a 2015 Jetta TDI SEL. The rearview camera has never worked / black screen. Here is what I have tried so far:
- checked fuses
- new wires between the head unit (RNS 315) and the camera
- new camera
- error code B110231 Rearview Camera - No signal

I am thinking about trying a different used RNS 315 unit. Any other options? Are there any inexpensive, reliable aftermarket head units with a rear-view camera?

 

[Lightflyer1]

How did you check the fuses? Looking at them or by testing with an ohm meter? You need to check and see if the camera is getting power at all.

 

[olrun]

I can see the camera getting power when I switch to reverse gear. That is a good point about the fuses, I will check them. I believe it is mainly fuse #6 under the driver's side of the dashboard.

 

[Nuje]

Just as an FYI, you posted this in the Mk7 subforum, and while the 2015 Golf is a Mk7, the Jetta remained a Mk6(ish) until (I think?) the 2019 model year.
You might have more luck searching for similar issues or posting a question in the Mk6 sub-forum.