Section 399 (Audio/Video/Entertainment/Connectivity (Service Information)): Camera: Operation: Operation

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The Rear View Camera (RVC) receives battery current from a run relay located within the rear Power Distribution Center (PDC) through a fused ignition (run) circuit. The RVC has a path to ground at all times through a take out and eyelet terminal of the body wire harness secured to the body sheet metal. The RVC is activated whenever the status of the ignition is Run and the transmission gear selector is shifted into the Reverse (R ) position. If the camera delay feature is enabled the RVC will remain active for 10 seconds, up to about 13 kilometers-per-hour (8 miles-per-hour) or until the touch screen display is pressed after the gear selector is shifted from Reverse (R ) to Neutral (N ) or Drive (D ).

The Local Interface Network (LIN) slave node of the RVC microcontroller communicates using electronic messaging over the LIN data bus with the LIN master node of the Body Control Module (BCM) (also known as the Common Body Controller/CBC). The BCM continually monitors the condition of the LIN data bus and the RVC. The BCM will store a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for any fault that is detected.

The hard wired circuits between components related to the RVC may be diagnosed using conventional diagnostic tools and procedures. Refer to the appropriate wiring information. The wiring information includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair procedures, details of wire harness routing and retention, connector pin out information and location views for the various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.

However, conventional diagnostic methods will not prove conclusive in the diagnosis of the RVC or the electronic controls and communication between modules and other devices that provide some features of the RVC. The most reliable, efficient and accurate means to diagnose the RVC or the electronic controls and communication related to RVC operation requires the use of a diagnostic scan tool. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic information.