No display, Backup cam?

EastCoast HD · April 12, 2014

Back in 2012 I installed a backup camera on my 2011 Sierra.

I purchased the camera kit from Camera Source and the OnStar backup mirror from Bob's Automotive Mirrors & More.

It has recently stopped displaying in the mirror. Checked all connections, all seems well.

I have not figured out what fuse protects X10 in the junction block (thats where the reverse sense wire is tapped).

There is a green light on the mirror, next to camera display power button. It's solid green when reverse is NOT engaged, blinking green when reverse IS engaged.

I'm leaning towards an issue with the camera or it's harness.

I have emailed both sellers and I'm awaiting a reply.

Any thoughts?

GasHog369 · April 13, 2014

is there a standard video cable plugging into mirror where you can plug into a small tv just to check and make sure its not the mirror?

I did this when i was hooking up ,y cam on my old truck with screen in dash..

wottenad · April 13, 2014

Dumb question, but do you have reverse lights? If you do, it's unlikely that you have lost a fuse

Did you check power for the camera at the harness at the rear of the truck? I always suggest to look for voltage on the camera wire by starting at the back and working your way forward - that way you know that you either do or do not have a power problem as soon as you stab the harness.

We see a lot of guys install these cameras and lose the power connection at the reverse trigger wire (dark blue wire in pin 8 of X10 at the left IP junction block).

EastCoast HD · April 13, 2014

is there a standard video cable plugging into mirror where you can plug into a small tv just to check and make sure its not the mirror?

I did this when i was hooking up ,y cam on my old truck with screen in dash..

Great idea! I'll check for power at the camera first, if it's getting power, I'll try you suggestion.

Dumb question, but do you have reverse lights? If you do, it's unlikely that you have lost a fuse

Did you check power for the camera at the harness at the rear of the truck? I always suggest to look for voltage on the camera wire by starting at the back and working your way forward - that way you know that you either do or do not have a power problem as soon as you stab the harness.

We see a lot of guys install these cameras and lose the power connection at the reverse trigger wire (dark blue wire in pin 8 of X10 at the left IP junction block).

Yes I have backup lights, I'm going to check for power to the camera rear harness.

Thanks.

UPDATE:

Got an email from the mirror seller, blinking green light indicates, no signal from camera.

Time to start digging!