FORScan reverse/backup camera discussion thread

[dailowill]

Forgot to answer previous post, AFAIK this car came with SYNC3, that's at least what it was set up as when I bought it

Checking through the settings, I see that there is a camera settings option now for camera delay, but still no response when shifting into reverse

Changed my wires to tap into that purple/black and blue wire like in your picture, and even checked them with a voltmeter, but still no response

Even if the camera isn't set up correctly, it should still be doing something when I shift into reverse right?

On a side note, tried programming a keyfob through FORscan and that didn't work either, said no key was detected

AFAIK the keyfob I bought is the correct FCCID, tried 5 times with the key pressed against the steering column in various positions

This car is kicking my ass

This is so odd...it shouldn't be this difficult. Let's take a step back and try to solve the easiest issue which is the ST splash screen. Which adapter are you using? Have you confirmed that the values are sticking after turning off the car? Are you writing to the "APIM Module configuration (AS BUILT format)" and not to "APIM Module configuration"?

 

[URPREY]

I've installed several backup cameras in Fiestas and Focus but this time I'm running into an issue on my 2016 Fiesta ST with Sync 3 that I can't figure out. I'm sure the camera is wired correctly, and I had it pinned to the head unit with the correct pins. However, all I get is static.

To see if I had a wiring issue I grabbed another camera handle and this time a piggyback adapter harness with a video input. Same exact issue.

Is there something else I need to do on Sync 3 that's different from all the other ones I've done? I programmed the car with Forscan and turned on the rear backup camera. It switches when I put the car in reverse, but only shows static and then "Camera Unavailable".

 

[XanRules]

I've installed several backup cameras in Fiestas and Focus but this time I'm running into an issue on my 2016 Fiesta ST with Sync 3 that I can't figure out. I'm sure the camera is wired correctly, and I had it pinned to the head unit with the correct pins. However, all I get is static.

To see if I had a wiring issue I grabbed another camera handle and this time a piggyback adapter harness with a video input. Same exact issue.

Is there something else I need to do on Sync 3 that's different from all the other ones I've done? I programmed the car with Forscan and turned on the rear backup camera. It switches when I put the car in reverse, but only shows static and then "Camera Unavailable".

This happened to me when I damaged the yellow RCA plug when running the wires my first time installing one.

 

[URPREY]

This happened to me when I damaged the yellow RCA plug when running the wires my first time installing one.

Thanks. I knew this wasn't the case for me as a tried another camera and wired it direct without routing the cable.

In my case, for whatever reason, the camera loop (white) had to be cut in order to change the video mode. I also had to cut the green loop to get the parking lines to show up. This is completely the opposite of what was required with this same camera handle every other time I've used it, but it's working now.

 

[XanRules]

Ah, that would have been my next suggestion, something about the video modes, yeah. Glad you got it sorted and didn't have to run a whole new set of wires.

 

[dailowill]

Our SYNC3 head units only support CVBS and not AHD (android head unit) - that’s why you needed to cut the wire. I thought I mentioned it somewhere in this post, but maybe not.