Random black screen and reverse camera error

[olderi]

I have this problem. About once a minute the center screen goes black for a few seconds. Then comes back with bright screen and then after a few seconds the screen dims to correct brightness setting.

In addition to the problem above, when switching to reverse, randomly (60-80% of time) the reversing camera does not come on. It displays connection failed or something like that. Sometimes the camera comes on, but suddenly goes of or makes somekind of on/off blinking.

Any ideas about the cause of these issues?

 

[boston-mx-75d]

I have similar problem with my 2018 model X

 

[Kaveman]

I believe there is a sensor that detects day/night for headlights and screen brightness. Maybe it's blocked?
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Kaveman

 

[olderi]

I believe there is a sensor that detects day/night for headlights and screen brightness. Maybe it's blocked?
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Kaveman

I doubt that this is the problem. Screen goes off totally for a few seconds. And in addition, I believe that sensor should not cause problems with camera?

 

[olderi]

I have similar problem with my 2018 model X

Both issues for you as well? Have you noticed, does weather (temperature) changes affect this issue at all?

 

[Gumball]

Our S did that, rearview camera was causing it and needed to be replaced.

 

[olderi]

Our S did that, rearview camera was causing it and needed to be replaced.

Thank you!

Just to be sure, did you also have the issue with the screen going black for a few seconds?

 

[boston-mx-75d]

Both issues for you as well? Have you noticed, does weather (temperature) changes affect this issue at all?

Yes I have both issues. Screen one is intermittent and less annoying but camera has become consistent. I have reset car to factory setting and problems still exist. I have appointment set for this now. I think like the other post said camera needs replacement.

 

[olderi]

Ok, now that I think of it, my issue only comes up at very moist weather so that would explain the camera issue when the moisture gets inside the camera.

Now I have to schedule a service appointment.

 

[Gumball]

Thank you!

Just to be sure, did you also have the issue with the screen going black for a few seconds?

Yes, exact the same issue. Ranger changed camera and everything was working again, this was bout two years ago.

 

[olderi]

Thanks for the help to all, service now booked. Hopefully ranger will fix this issue in a week

What surprised me was the cost! A basic cam module costs over 600€ and the work 150€. I think my iPhone 12 mini was about the same price and packs a whole lot more tech

The other thing that makes me is the fact that Tesla designs software so unprofessionally. If a camera module fails, all basic functions like air conditioning etc fail because center display malfunctions We had this kind of crappy code in our studies as examples of poor software development.

I hope same coders don't do software design on the more crucial driver display code, wonder what happens if one of the autopilot cameras malfunction

 

[boston-mx-75d]

My mobile service was just completed. I have to test this now for another 2 weeks. Yes it costed 707 USD for camera replacement. OMG

 

[Andy Højer]

I have same issue but also seeing “passenger airbag activated “.
Did you have that as well?

 

[boston-mx-75d]

I have same issue but also seeing “passenger airbag activated “.
Did you have that as well?

Did not notice that problem. But so many weird things can happen in tesla with one faulty component. Like screen going blank for camera issue.