One reverse light and the reverse camera not working

[bultenkarlsson]

Hey everyone, new member here. I have a 2009 J10 Qashqai, left hand drive, with a reverse camera.

My problem is that the right reverse light isn't working, as well as the reverse camera.
The left light is working. When putting the gear into R the display goes black, and with that one light also coming on, I assume the car "knows" it's in R.
I've replaced the right side bulb but no luck. I haven't checked the fuses yet, but I doubt that could be the issue as one light still works.

I suspect that the camera draws its power from the right light somehow. That they're on the same wire and that it might be cut/broken somewhere. I'm not confident enough to rip out the interior panels to check the whole length of the cable. That would be a job for my mechanic (€140 diagnostic fee!).

Does anyone have experience of any similar situation? Since the left light works, could the problem be located in the back door? Assuming it's wired like camera -> right light -> left light -> through the rubber tube thing out of the door hinge.

Thank you!

[Trevor]

Its certainly worth checking the wiring for damage as this does occur over time

[bultenkarlsson]

I removed the inside panel of the boot door and saw no signs of damage to the wiring. And I was wrong about the camera being connected to the right side light. Seems to have its own circuit. So I’m none the wiser for now.  

I have ordered a new camera (cheap one from Aliexpress) and will try and connect that before messing around more with the wires.