Help! Backup Camera quit working
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2014 E350 Sedan; 2025 GLB 250
Help! Backup Camera quit working
I put my car in reverse and all I get are multicolored vertical lines along with the backup lines.
Any ideas before I take it in?
Thanks.
Any ideas before I take it in?
Thanks.
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From: Silicon Valley
W212 MY'14 M276-3.5NA @75kMi
RFK FAULTY CAMERA
Can you reset fault to see if it comes back to life??
buggy rear camera
As shown above, RFK has a difficulties networking on extra long lines.
It's loaded with bugs straight from factory.
Last edited by CaliBenzDriver; Jul 15, 2025 at 11:08 PM.
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2014 E350 Sedan; 2025 GLB 250
Thanks. So, the camera has begun working again. However, I was not able to pull codes. My code reader is an older model, so I might ask for a recommendation for one that works well with my MB.
I suppose I can expect a buggy camera until I can get it fixed.
I suppose I can expect a buggy camera until I can get it fixed.
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Joined: Apr 2019
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From: Silicon Valley
W212 MY'14 M276-3.5NA @75kMi
RFK IS OK
Don't be only focussed on the camera module....
You may find that the CAN-B is so slow that the camera data streaming over shared network gets delayed.
In other words: scan the whole chassis looking for what is busting your CAN-B.
Refrain from replacing RFK without result.
Do a simple "REBOOT" and enjoy temporary improvements.
Clear faulty modules : Keyless, DCU's,...
"LAUNCH CREADER MB ELITE" (~$130) are the handheld scanners we enjoy using.
+++ SUMMARY...
RFK is buggy but working
Slow chassis CAN-B is No1 suspect
Full chassis scan will provide status
Last edited by CaliBenzDriver; Jul 18, 2025 at 01:44 PM.
