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2013 AUDI S5

3.0L Supercharged V6AWDAUTOMATICgassupercharged
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U0197low severityNetwork

Lost Communication with Surround Camera Module

on 2013 Audi S5 3.0L Supercharged V6 · AWD

What this code means

Cannot communicate with the 360-degree or surround-view camera system module.

Symptoms

  • Surround view not available
  • Bird-eye view display blank
  • Camera stitching errors
  • Multiple camera feeds missing

Common causes

  • Surround view module failure
  • CAN bus wiring
  • Module power loss
  • Individual camera failure
  • Fuse blown

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check surround view module fuse
  2. Test power and ground
  3. Check CAN wiring
  4. Test individual cameras
  5. Inspect all camera connections

Repair notes

Check fuses. System requires all cameras functioning. Individual camera connectors at bumpers and mirrors.

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