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  • Rear View Safety Backup Camera System Not Turning On After Installation
  • For your Rear View Safety Backup Camera System # RVS-778718N you can try some of these troubleshooting steps: 1. Perform a hard reset. Unplug all the cables and power cables and leave out for one minute, then plug back in. 2. Check the physical connections to the camera, and ensure they are tight. A loose connection to the camera is fairly common and typically the source of error. 3. Verify that the camera is connected to the correct port. The camera should be connected to the port...
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  • Troubleshooting Furrion Observation System that Image Wants to Mirror Backwards
  • I spoke with my contact at Furrion and he thought your issue was related to having the side view cameras paired to the rear center display on the monitor and/or vice versa. He asked me to have you check to see if the rear camera is for sure paired to the rear display of the monitor. This can be checked by going in to the menu and then selecting pairing and the location that the camera is paired to will have a red link by it.
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  • Location of Fuse for Reverse Camera System in 2009 Ford F-350 Lariat
  • According to my research, fuse 73 in the Power Distribution Box on your 2009 Ford F-350 controls the Reverse Camera System; this will be a 2-Amp fuse. This fuse box is located in the engine compartment, not in the passenger cabin. The good news is that the Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera # HM50002 comes included with a 3.5" monitor that works with the included camera- so you don't need to wire it into the rear-view mirror. I've linked a video review of this product and the installation...
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  • Does Rear View Safety G-Series Camera System RVS-776718-CT Only Work in Reverse
  • That would depend on what circuit you use as the activation circuit for the Rear View Safety G-Series Backup Camera System # RVS-776718-CT that you referenced. If you were to use the reverse light circuit then it would only activate when in reverse but if you were to pick the running light circuit you could allow it to activate any time you turn on the vehicle headlights or running lights.
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  • Extension will not Pull Out on the K-Source Extendable Panoramic Rearview Mirror # KSRM012
  • I pulled the the K-Source Extendable Panoramic Rearview Mirror, # KSRM012, to see what may be causing your issue and made a short video for you. There is not a special technique required to pull out the extension. There are clips on the housing of the mirror that hold the extensions using the indentations on the extension and that is all the keeps the extension from sliding in and out.
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  • CIPA Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass, Map Lights and Temperature Display Troubleshooting
  • The wiring for the CIPA Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass, Map Lights and Temperature Display should be plugged directly into the back of the mirror. You may want to check your end connections that would have been made underneath the dash for a power and ground. The ground wire should be attached to a good metal grounding point, and the power wire is connected to a circuit that is only on with the ignition.
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  • Troubleshooting RVS Mirror with Monitor for Dodge Vehicles RVS-718-DODGE
  • The wiring connections for the Rear View Safety Rear View Mirror with Monitor for Dodge Vehicles # RVS-718-DODGE include the GREEN trigger wire connecting to the reverse light circuit and the RED 12V power wire to an ignition-controller power source, such as the power antenna circuit which operates when the key is turned on. The BLACK wire is ground and connects to a clean bare metal spot on the chassis. If you have made each of these wiring connections and confirmed that all are solidly...
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  • Trouble Shooting A Rear View Safety Tailgate Handle Backup Camera With Monitor
  • You are correct. One of the reasons the Rear View Safety Tailgate Handle Backup Camera and Rear View Mirror with Monitor, part # RVS-718-TAILGATE, is sealed is to keep out any condensation or water of any type. Here are some trouble shooting steps. 1. I am guessing that you have already tried to clean the lens with a microfiber cloth, if not, that is the first thing I would do, 2. I would remove the moisture from the camera with some sort of desiccant. In a pinch, rice does work. You...
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  • Why do the Side View Mirror Turn Signals Activate When Applying the Brakes on a 2005 Ford Ranger
  • It sounds like your after market turn signals might be tapped into the wrong turn signal circuit on your 2005 Ford Ranger. Your after market turn signals should be wired into the front turn signal circuits coming from near your headlights, which does not contain a brake signal. If you have the wires spliced into the rear turn signals, then that will explain your problem. The rear turn signal circuit on your truck is combined with the brake signal. The lights on your mirrors will pick...
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  • Troubleshooting No Power to RVS Camera System
  • I don't know the wiring pinout for the RVS monitor and camera systems but I can say that the connectors that come with the Rear View Safety Backup Camera System # RVS-770718 are only designed to fit one way so you can't really mess up where the pins come in contact with each other. What I recommend doing is taking a circuit tester and making sure your power connection that you spliced into is actually producing power. This should be labeled on your wiring harness but if it isn't, it looks...
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  • Troubleshooting No Tail Lights on 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited When Being Flat Towed
  • If the tail lights on your 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited aren't working when hooked up to the RV, it's worth it to first test the 7-Way connector on the RV to make sure this circuit is active. Use a circuit tester like # PTW2979 on the running lights pin to make sure it gets power when those lights are activated. If there isn't power then the problem is actually on the RV side and the Jeep is good to go. If this is the case you would want to check for any related fuses (you can find their...
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  • Easy Way to Deactivate LED Monitor Light of SMI DUO When Driving Vehicle
  • So do you want the LED to be totally non-functional or are you looking for a way to have it activate in a different way?
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  • How to Reduce Vibration on Towing Mirrors for a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
  • I called my contact at K-Source about the K-Source Universal Dual Lens Towing Mirrors part # KS3990 and they informed me that they have not really heard of many issues with excessive vibration. However, if you are experiencing such then you might want to try and tighten the strap a bit more to see if that fixes your issue. Unfortunately, if the side mirrors on your vehicle are also experiencing vibration then the towing mirrors would be more or less an amplified version of that as they...
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  • Why do the K-Source Custom Towing Mirrors Reset the Adjustment when the Truck is Turned Off
  • It sounds like your truck has the Curb Assist feature which allows for your OEM mirrors to keep memory settings and automatically adjust. Unfortunately, the K-Source Custom Towing Mirrors are not designed to work with the Curb Assist feature on GM trucks because that is a patented feature that aftermarket manufacturers are not allowed to duplicate. If the Curb Assist feature was not deactivated, then the power settings on your mirrors reset every time you turn off the truck. K-Source...
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  • Is Camera Only Available for Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera and Hitch Aligner System
  • It's possible that Hopkins would offer just the camera but we do not and the only thing we could do for you in a new kit, the Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera and Hitch Aligner System part # HM50002. If you do end up needing a whole new system, I would advise on a different product as I have seen your same issue more times than I can count. Also, no one wants a bulky monitor on their dash. This is why I recommend the Rear View Safety Backup Camera System part # RVS-778718N as it uses an...
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  • Image On Hopkins Rear View Camera Is Reversed
  • I spoke with Hopkins about the Hopkins Rear View Camera with Backup Sensors part # HM60195VA and they informed me that there isn't any sort of settings to adjust on the monitor to flip or reverse the view. Therefore, if the view is flipped or reversed then the unit needs to be replaced. If the unit is under one year old and you have proof of purchase then this replacement would be covered under warranty but if not you would need to replace this on your own. The Rear View Safety Backup...
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  • Bluetooth Troubleshooting For Rear View Safety Camera.
  • Hi there! The Rear View Safety WiFi Hitch Backup Camera System - Wireless # RVS-83112-WiFi connects via a WIFI network that the transmitter will create. It will work anywhere and does not need a pre-existing internet or WIFI connection. The system works with both Android and Apple devices with a free app called SafetyCam (Android) or SafetyEye (Apple). You can scan the QR code for your device. It's included on the bottom of the box that this comes in and even in the instructions. You can...
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  • Troubleshooting Furrion Side RV Camera Setup that Shows Wrong View for Rear Camera
  • Can you verify that the side cameras are getting power? Sounds like they maybe aren't wired up. You probably need to sync the cameras to the right display option. If you go the menu and select pairing, the location that the cameras are paired to will have a red link by it. From there you can move the rear camera to the correct view selection.
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  • Troubleshooting Backup Sensors of Hopkins Rear View Camera Backup Sensors # HM60195VA Not Working
  • Try adjusting the sensors of the Hopkins Rear View Camera with Backup Sensors # HM60195VA. In nearly all situations where the sensors stop working the issue was that the sensors got pushed out of adjustment. Sometimes it's a car wash or it's a curious kid who moves them.
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  • Troubleshooting the Compass Calibration with the CIPA Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror # CM36400
  • I spoke with my contact at CIPA regarding the cal indicator on your Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror, # CM36400. She gave me a few troubleshooting steps to take to try and resolve this issue. The first step is to perform the calibration by removing all magnetic items near the mirror such as a magnetic antenna and turn off all nonessential electrical accessories such as rear window defrost, AC/heat, wipers, etc. Next, ensure that the power wire to the mirror is not resting on the compass pod...
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