dennislanier
Mar 11, 2015Explorer
Testing backup camera
I am back again with more backup camera questions. I have a 2004 Jayco MH with backup camera and monitor mounted to sun visor. The camera has stopped working. I have checked and I am getting 12 volts to the connections on the monitor. However I do not know how to check the camera itself for power. It has a 4 pin cable running to it with a plug in connector. How can I go about checking to see if the camera is sending a signal thru the cable. I have a multi-meter but no way to connect the meter to the cable. The monitor has a rocker type switch with "standby" and "on". Should I be getting 12 volts at the connection in both modes or just on standby. When I touch the probes of the multimeter to the connections, I only get a reading when the switch is in the "standby" Position.
Also, the monitor has no picture at all, no "snow" or anything. If I have a bad camera only, would I get something to show on the monitor.
As you can see, I am probably way in over my head so any suggestions appreciated before I take it to the RV dealer. Right now I am not interested in buying anything new (wireless or otherwise) until I can find out what the problem is. Thanks for any help.
Also, the monitor has no picture at all, no "snow" or anything. If I have a bad camera only, would I get something to show on the monitor.
As you can see, I am probably way in over my head so any suggestions appreciated before I take it to the RV dealer. Right now I am not interested in buying anything new (wireless or otherwise) until I can find out what the problem is. Thanks for any help.