U0196
NetworkModule Communicationlow severityLost Communication with Rear Camera Module
What U0196 Means
Cannot communicate with the backup or rear-view camera module.
Symptoms
- Backup camera not displaying
- Black screen when in reverse
- Rear camera unavailable message
- Rear camera guidelines missing
Common Causes
- Camera module failure
- CAN bus wiring
- Camera power loss
- Fuse blown
- Camera connector corrosion
- Camera lens obstructed
Diagnostic Steps
- Check camera fuse
- Test power and ground at camera
- Check video cable
- Inspect camera for damage or obstruction
- Test CAN wiring
Where to start: Check fuses and camera connector at liftgate/trunk. Wiring flexes at hinge and can break.
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