What to Do When Tesla Rearview Camera Doesn't Display?
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Generally, there is a camera switch control in the display settings; simply toggle the switch to "ON". Check the wiring connection between the reversing radar and the vehicle's installation point to see if there's any loose contact—poor contact can cause the reversing radar to work intermittently. Inspect the reversing radar probe. The small circular probe is quite delicate and may malfunction due to car washing or high-pressure water jet cleaning. Check if the reversing radar itself has any inherent defects or damage. If damaged, simply replace the reversing camera.
A few days ago, the rearview camera on my Model Y suddenly went black, which really gave me a scare. First, I checked the rear camera and found mud spots blocking the lens – it gets dirty so easily when driving in the rain. After cleaning it, it still didn’t work, so I followed the advice from the car owners’ group and performed a reboot: press and hold both scroll wheels on the steering wheel for 20 seconds until the screen restarts. Remember to regularly update your system via OTA; last time I was stuck on an old version, it was prone to bugs. If none of these steps help, I recommend scheduling a service center appointment to check the cable connections. Delaying it might even affect the autopark feature. Keeping a wide-angle mirror as a temporary backup is also a good idea – safety first, after all.
