You just bought a Tesla, and now it doesn’t work the side camera you’ve been eyeing for a while? I feel your pain.
In addition to a system glitch, obstructions or dirt on the lens, connectivity problems, adverse weather conditions, electromagnetic interference, and configuration issues, there are many other reasons why the Tesla side camera may not work.
In order to fix the Tesla side camera not working, reboot it, clean the lens, update the Tesla software, reset the camera settings, check the connections, and calibrate it. It doesn’t take much to clean it, check the connections, and reset the camera.
The problem with your Tesla’s side camera may be the first time you have experienced it, and you do not know why it is happening or how to fix it. Read on for more information.
Tesla Side Cameras Don’t Work? What Causes Them?
The Tesla side camera might not be working for numerous reasons. Here are a few.
Dirt or physical obstructions
There is also the possibility that a physical obstruction may have obscured the Tesla’s side camera, meaning that it may have been covered by an object. You may also be unable to see other vehicles on the road if there is dirt on the camera lens.
Connectivity Issues
In the event of damaged or faulty wires connecting your Tesla’s side cameras to the system, the side camera might not work. An obstruction in the camera’s power supply could result in the same problem.
Hardware Problems
You may also have to replace the camera’s hardware if it dies, just like other components in your Tesla. The camera will usually have problems if this happens, and it may need to be replaced with new hardware to work again.
Calibration Issues
Your Tesla’s camera is often an essential component of its sensor suite, and it requires calibration in order to function properly. In the event that your vehicle’s system recently underwent repairs or modifications, the camera will need to be calibrated in order to operate properly.
Weather Conditions
It is possible for the camera’s performance to be affected by rough weather conditions such as fog, snow, and heavy rain. When the weather conditions are too extreme, Tesla can have trouble operating, even though it is designed to run even in bad weather conditions.
Electromagnetic Waves
A Tesla’s side camera can also be interfered with by electromagnetic waves generated by nearby devices. In some areas, there are strong electromagnetic waves that surround your vehicle, which can result in this phenomenon as well.
Software Configuration
In some cases, the side camera may not function properly if the camera settings are incorrect or custom settings are affecting it.
The Tesla Side Camera isn’t working? Here’s how to fix it:
Here are all the fixes you can try to fix your Tesla Model 3, X, and Y side camera problem now that you’ve covered all the things that could cause it.
1: Update your software
It is important to update your Tesla’s software as soon as possible in order to resolve any Tesla problems. The main reason for this is outdated software which is the cause of most problems with various components of the Tesla. The side camera problem can be fixed by updating the Tesla’s system settings.
2: Reboot your system
If the side camera on the Tesla’s isn’t working, you can try rebooting the system. In order to perform this function, you will need to access the “Controls” option under the Tesla’s menu. You can shut down the system by selecting “Safety & Security” and then selecting “Power off”.
Start the vehicle again after waiting a few seconds. If you do that, you might be able to fix any temporary issues you’re having with your Tesla.
3: Set the camera to default
In addition to resetting the camera settings in your Tesla, you can also try to fix the side camera. Resetting the camera settings on your Tesla is as simple as this:
- Go to the Tesla menu.
- On the screen, select “Controls”.
- Select “Safety & Security”.
- Set the camera to default by selecting “Camera”.
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Conclusion
The issue with a side camera not working has several possible causes. In this article, I list all the possible causes and provide some solutions.
Now you can enjoy driving your Tesla freely without having to deal with this issue any longer.
