Common Problems with Reversing Camera and How to Fix Them

Sometimes, even the best reversing camera can experience problems from time to time. But before you panic and decide to get rid of your existing camera for good, you might want to try to fix it first. After all, not all problems with reversing cameras are serious and warrant an immediately replacement. If your camera system is behaving oddly, here are some troubleshooting tips to help you out.

Quick fixes for common camera problems

1. Fuzzy and grainy images

Fuzzy and grainy images are among the most common problems with car camera systems. Surprisingly, they are the easiest to solve. If you're having a hard time seeing clear images on the screen, it is very likely that the lens is just dirty. To solve this problem: remove all the dirt and mud that have accumulated on the camera's lens. To do this, use a clean cloth to wipe the camera lens clean. Make sure the cloth is lint-free to avoid scratching the lens.

2.  Unresponsive camera system

A typical reverse camera kit switches on automatically when the you the vehicle in reverse. If yours doesn't come on even when you put your car's transmission in reverse gear, there's a chance that you have a blown fuse. In most cases, the fuse box is located under the dash board or steering wheel. There are also instances that it's in the glove box. To be sure, check your car owner's manual. When you find the fuse box, you'll see that it has a list of the fuses and their uses. Identify the one for your reversing camera and then replace it.

3. The camera system switches on but you can't see anything

If the whole camera system automatically comes on when you put the vehicle in reverse, but the camera itself seems not to be working, a loose connection might be the culprit. If you're using a wired reverse camera system in Australia, the wiring can come loose. To fix this problem, trace the wires coming of out of your camera and monitor and see which of them is loose. Secure the wire and test your camera system.

If all else fails...

If none of these quick fixes are working for you, then it's time for you to consider getting a replacement, especially if your camera system has been around for quite some time. But before you do, make sure you determine first if you need to replace the monitor, the camera, or the entire system. For example, if the monitor doesn't switch on at all, then it's the only one that needs to be replaced. But if it shows a black image, you may need to replace the entire car reversing camera system.

It Took 10 Minutes for This Queensland Woman to Reverse Out of Her Driveway

Properly and safely reversing one's car is said to be one of the most challenging things a driver can face, especially the beginners. It could even be more difficult if you are reversing out of a tight parking space or a cramped driveway. This is exactly what happened to a woman in Queensland who definitely could use the best reversing camera in her car.

Some residents of a suburban Sunshine State street were provided with an evening's entertainment when the woman in question struggled to reverse out of her driveway. For ten minutes, they watched their neighbours made interesting yet cringe-worthy attempts to get her minivan out of the driveway, chiming in with their colourful commentary in a video uploaded to Dash Cam Owners Australia.

To begin with, the woman in the video does not seem to possess good reversing skills. To make the task at hand even more difficult for the hapless driver, she also had to deal with a telegraph pole in the middle of her driveway, which is usually something that you can easily deal with if you have a reversing camera kit installed in your car.

At one point, the woman's neighbour asked gleefully if she hit the pole, to which somebody replied in the affirmative. "Yeah, she did. I felt – I heard it crinch," another person said. The woman, who was said to be living in the neighbourhood for the last six months, got her car almost horizontal at one time, but she still ended up brushing against the pole to her neighbours' amusement. After ten exhausting minutes, the woman finally got her car out of the driveway, giving much-needed relief to her neighbours who were watching her from across the street.

It is unclear from the video if the woman's minivan already has a reversing camera in it. But if it does, she could have been driving off towards her destination long before her neighbours could get their camera out and have the chance to make fun of her reversing skills. Time and again, a reverse camera system in Australia has been proven to be a great driving and parking aid for drivers who often find themselves in similar situations. In addition, a recent study in the US has found that cars equipped with such accessories are less likely to be involved in driveway accidents.

If reversing your car is not your forte and you don't want to be the brunt of jokes of your neighbours whenever you reverse your car out of your driveway, then you should consider getting a car reversing camera if you haven't done it already.