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Reverse camera image brightness.
Ok, got a strange issue with a D4 reverse camera.
I fitted an aftermarket reverse camera to a 2014 D4. (The one with the tailgate light, HIDS4U CCD version)
Wired directly through to the screen.
Enabled and all working fine, image is good and appears when in reverse as it should be.
But then the image starts getting lighter as if there is too much light or sunshine etc.
At night time, it gets much worse when the lights are on.
We agreed to change the camera for the LR camera as I thought it may be light leakage through the aftermarket camera.
The LR camera does a very similar thing although not as bad as the aftermarket one. It just seems to be trying to compensate for being too dark and therefore is too bright to be able to see much of the image clearly.
I've fitted many of these in both d3 and d4 and its left me a little stumped to trace the cause of the problem.
If the signal wiring was suspect, then you would lose image quality, that's not the issue, the quality of the image is fine. It's the brightness that means you can't see more than about a foot behind you once it's started adjusting its own brightness.
Has anyone else experienced this issue before or have an idea or heard of any other TSB's as I couldn't find any related to this.
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21st Oct 2015 7:26 pm
Robbie
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I've not had the TSB applied as it hardly ever happened on my MY13, but the over-exposure has become more frequent in recent months so I need to get it fixed.
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Just a thought but is it possible to see the image on an alternative display rather than the disco screen.
This would prove for sure if it was the camera or touch screen
21st Oct 2015 7:51 pm
l00kin4
Member Since: 27 Feb 2015
Location: Sydney
Posts: 46
Have this issue on my MY14 too
I retrofitted the LR camera and have this issue too. Will check out the bulletin. Thanks
David
23rd Oct 2015 12:27 am
l00kin4
Member Since: 27 Feb 2015
Location: Sydney
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Well I've looked at the bulletin but not really sure what to do with it now. I'm not really familiar with the SDD etc. Doesn't seem like something I can do with my Nanocom... hmm
The way it reads though, if I wait until the home screen is displayed before selecting reverse then it should be ok. I'll try this and report back.
David
23rd Oct 2015 1:28 am
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I suspect it's just a software update, if so, then at some point we'll work out which files are needed to fix it.Bodsys Brake Bible
Situation: A customer may report a concern that the Touch Screen (TS) display image for the rear camera appears to be too bright (overexposed) intermittently on the selection of the reverse gear. At the next vehicle start up cycle the image has returned to normal brightness.
Cause: If reverse gear is selected immediately after the engine is started, and before the home screen has appeared on the TS display, the screen back light will automatically use a default maximum light level regardless of ambient light levels. This results in the reverse camera image appearing too bright (overexposed). Suggested Customer Concern Code JH5.
Action: Should a customer express concern, follow the Service Instruction outlined below.
PARTS:
No Parts Required
TOOLS:
No Tools Required
WARRANTY:
noteNOTE: Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always refer to TOPIx to obtain the latest repair time.
noteNOTE: DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.
DESCRIPTION
SRO
TIME (HOURS)
CONDITION CODE
CAUSAL PART
Configure existing - Front control/display interface module
86.90.91
0.6
42
LR041679
noteNOTE: Normal Warranty procedures apply.
SERVICE INSTRUCTION:
1cautionCAUTION: This procedure requires SDD DVD138.08 and Calibration File 180 loaded or later.
Connect the Land Rover approved battery support unit/power supply.
2Connect SDD to the vehicle and begin a new diagnostic session, by reading the VIN for the current vehicle and initiating the data collect sequence.
3Follow the SDD prompts.
4Where no internet connection is available.
1. Select the Diagnosis Session Type.
2. Select any of the following symptoms:
• Electrical - Information and entertainment system - Touch screen display
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10th Nov 2015 11:04 pm
caverD3
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Location: Oberon, NSW
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l00kin4 wrote:
Sorry for the dumb question, still something of a novice here... hope someone can help me
Is this change something I can apply with my Nanocom? If yes, assume I need BBS to provide an update including this change?
Thanks,
David
Take it to your dealer he should do it for free.“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
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11th Nov 2015 5:17 am
l00kin4
Member Since: 27 Feb 2015
Location: Sydney
Posts: 46
Thanks for that. My only concern is that my camera is retrofitted by me (and CCF updated with my Nanocom) and I'm not sure if application of this update will correct this issue only or make other changes that I might not want... Just trying to understand the nature of the update.
David
11th Nov 2015 5:32 am
caverD3
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Speak to Shane at Alto. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
11th Nov 2015 10:08 am
Matt R
Member Since: 04 May 2010
Location: Hants
Posts: 49
I can confirm the dealer software update sorted my reverse camera over exposure issue. Image now spot on.
Not sure which update it was (mine is MY14 not 13) but I showed them a print of the tech info at the top of this thread and they applied an update and it all now works properly.
This was on a retrofit OEM camera supplied and fitted by the excellent Bodsy.
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