Code
U0264
HYUNDAI
U — Network/User
Lost Communication With Camera Module Rear
AI status
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Causes
- Rear camera module failure (internal electronics)
- Open/shorted/damaged wiring or connector between camera and vehicle harness
- Power supply problem to camera (blown fuse, relay, ignition-switched power open)
- Bad ground at camera or associated module
- CAN bus fault (short to power/ground, high resistance, missing termination)
- Corrosion or water intrusion at camera connector (common on rear bumper cameras)
Symptoms
- No rear camera image on display (black screen or 'camera unavailable')
- Parking assist, backing guidelines, or surround view features disabled
- One or more related warning messages or icons on dash or head unit
- U0264 stored in vehicle network / body ECU(s); may be accompanied by other U-codes
- Intermittent camera operation if harness/connector has poor contact
What to check
- Read all DTCs from all modules to identify related communication or power codes
- Visually inspect rear camera connector and harness for corrosion, damage, or water
- Check relevant fuses/relays for camera power (owner manual or wiring diagram)
- Verify battery/ignition voltage at camera power pin with harness connected
- Verify good ground continuity from camera ground pin to chassis
- Use scan tool to attempt communication with rear camera module and watch for heartbeat/packets
Signal parameters
- Camera supply: ~11–14 V when ignition/accessory supply is ON (verify at camera power pin)
- Ground: near 0 Ω to chassis; low resistance continuity expected
- CAN bus nominal idle voltages: CAN_H ≈ 2.5 V, CAN_L ≈ 2.5 V (recessive). In dominant state CAN_H ≈ 3.5 V, CAN_L ≈ 1.5 V
- CAN differential expected: ~0 V (recessive) and ~2.0 V (dominant). Check with a scope or CAN tester; avoid powering bus incorrectly
- CAN termination: approx. 60 Ω measured across CAN_H and CAN_L at vehicle harness (two 120 Ω resistors in parallel)
Diagnostic algorithm
- Capture and record all DTCs and freeze-frame data from all modules using a factory-level or capable scan tool.
- Verify symptom: attempt to activate rear camera (shift to R or use display controls) while monitoring for image and module presence on the scan tool.
- Visually inspect rear camera connector, housing and harness for corrosion, pin damage, chafing or water intrusion; repair or clean as required.
- Check fuses/relays that supply camera power; replace if blown and inspect cause of fuse failure.
- With connector connected, measure camera power pin for battery/ignition voltage and verify ground continuity to chassis.
- Check CAN bus at camera connector or nearest access point: measure CAN_H and CAN_L idle voltages and compare to expected values; use scope or CAN analyzer to view frames and check for bus-off/errors.
- If CAN physical layer is good, use scan tool to attempt communication and view module presence. If module is not present but bus is healthy, suspect camera module failure.
- Inspect wiring continuity between camera and gateway/head unit for opens/shorts; repair any damaged wiring.
- If wiring and power are good and module still does not communicate, attempt software reflash or reprogramming per manufacturer procedures (some modules require dealer-level tools).
- If reflash fails or module remains unresponsive, replace camera module and verify repair. Recheck system for related DTCs and perform any required calibrations.
Likely causes
- Damaged or corroded camera connector/harness at rear (water intrusion common)
- No power or poor ground to the camera (blown fuse, harness damage)
- Camera module hardware failure
- CAN bus wiring fault or termination issue preventing communication
Fault status
Status
Lost Communication With Camera Module Rear — Rear camera module not responding on vehicle CAN bus.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1-3 hours
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