Reversing Camera consistently odd behaviour

Reversing Camera consistently odd behaviour

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GappySmeg

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245 posts

108 months

Wednesday 8th February 2017
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When I fitted a swanky Pioneer headunit, I also fitted a cheapo ebay reversing camera (replaces one of the number plate lights, very stealthy!).

Tested it whilst fitting, all working great... and Murphy's Law, once I had fitted all parts/trims back together, it no longer worked.

Except... if the car hasn't been used for a few days, camera works for the first few reverse attempts... without fail. Once driven for a while, I can select reverse and although the HU switches over, the camera just doesn't supply a picture.

This behaviour is remarkably consistent, which makes me think it must have an explainable and therefore fixable cause.

Anyone got any bright suggestions?

GappySmeg

Original Poster:

245 posts

108 months

Wednesday 8th February 2017
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mybrainhurts said:
Aliens
They're more in to random acts and appearances than predictable and repeatable high jinks.