sony back up camera

[gutzmer1]

I just purchased a 1990 Winnebago chiefton.  It has a sony backup camera HVM-510X.  The problem is when I put it in reverse the monitor screen is fuzzy with lines (no picture) but I can hear that the microphone is working. Does anybody have a idea what is wrong??
Thank You

 

[John Canfield]

Your Sony backup cam is an orphan and probably ready for a trip to the recycling center.  Call Tim at rvcams.com and discuss options.

 

[John Hilley]

Sounds like a bad connection. Check all connectors and the cable.

 

[MaxTurner1]

Echoing what John said, it's 23 years old. Surprised it's made it this far even making a sound. Those older units were loaded with capacitors that dry up from heat and age. Once they literally dry, electrolytic caps have to be replaced. It's such a pain, I don't know of any shops that would bother. You can get a new color system from Tim and be really happy. Likely what he will suggest will include adapters, so no wires to pull......just plug and play.

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

I would try cleaning and reseating the connections before giving up on it, though. A bad connection at the camera end is a fairly common problem.