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2008 DODGE RAM 2500

6.7L I6 Cummins Diesel4WDAUTOMATICdieselturbo
9 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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U0196low severityNetwork

Lost Communication with Rear Camera Module

on 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 6.7L I6 Cummins Diesel · 4WD

What this code 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

  1. Check camera fuse
  2. Test power and ground at camera
  3. Check video cable
  4. Inspect camera for damage or obstruction
  5. Test CAN wiring

Repair notes

Check fuses and camera connector at liftgate/trunk. Wiring flexes at hinge and can break.

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