Help with 360 front camera

[IlanISR]

Hello All, my W166, front camera giving an electrical malfunction.
The wire to the camera was cut. I have fixed the cable with a new one cut and soldiered to the old one.
I have a new camera, tried it.
After repairing the cable, and trying a new camera I am still getting the same error of electrical malfunction.
Help please.

 

[benz]

Restart the module using DTS, then perform calibration.

 

[IlanISR]

Thanks. I don't have the DTS yet. Trying to get a copy. Or will have to go to the dealer.

 

[abrish27]

Needs to check new software update or do SCN coding.

 

[Fotom]

When the old error appears again after repair it seems that the saved DTC is still making trouble. You need a tool like Xentry, Vediamo or Monaco or some other tool, that has the capability to get access to the control unit to clear the fault code.

But: Are all the wires really ok? Maybe there is an issue with the grounding?

 

[Paul]

Repairing the cord for the Camera is a bad decision!!! Only a new cord will fix the problem!!!

 

[xsesiv]

Are the cameras genuine or non-genuine Mercedes cameras? I've had a few non-genuine cameras bought from eBay that won't work and give the same fault message you're seeing. Once replaced with a genuine Mercedes camera DTS Monaco could learn the camera hardware information (serial number etc) and allow a calibration.

Otherwise have you checked each wire in the camera cable with both ends disconnected - should have <3ohms resistance on each wire.

 

[xsesiv]

Did you manage to resolve this issue?

I've recently come across a similar issue where I'm seeing "general electrical fault" for the front and rear cameras so they show the error symbol on the head unit with no video and can't calibrate them in Xentry or DTS. Both side cameras are fine. Tried various firmware versions on the SVS control unit, replaced both cameras, replaced both camera cables and have just replaced the control unit but still giving the same issue.

 

[IlanISR]

Paul was right, the LVDS cable is not repairable. Only replacing the cable from the control unit to the front bumper solved the problem. The original cable route cannot be used, so I had to change it. Now I have a fully working 360 camera.