Troubleshooting Hopkins HM50002 Smart Hitch Camera That Stays on With Vehicle Shut Off
Updated 05/14/2021 | Published 05/13/2021
Question:
My camera was recently installed and now it’s starting on even when I turn off the truck and placed it into park. The camera powers on and displays the reverse screen as if I had placed it into reverse. I even shut the door and it remained on. It was not doing this until a couple of hours of being installed. Any thoughts or explanations?
asked by: Simon S
Expert Reply:
I'd check the 7-way trailer connector on your vehicle. The Hopkins # HM50002 Smart Hitch camera system should only power up with the vehicle's transmission in reverse. However, if there's corrosion built up in the trailer connector, it could allow the 12-volt power supply circuit to bridge with the reverse light circuit, this inadvertently powering up the camera. Take a look at the pins of your 7-way on the vehicle. If you can see any white or green corrosion on the pins, there's a good chance that corrosion has migrated into the interior of the connector and affected the terminals where the wires connect.
You can test this theory by using a circuit tester like # PTW2993 on the center pin of the 7-way, If that pin is showing power when the vehicle isn't in reverse, the 7-way should be replaced which should solve your problem.
Featured Help Information
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Video: Checking Out the Voyager PWM Filter for Voyager RV Camera Systems
- Video: Setting up the 12V PWM Filter for RV Backup Camera Systems on a 2021 Thor Coleman Motorhome
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Search Results: 2 in hitch stinger
- Search Results: super truss extension
- Search Results: torklift hitch extension
- Search Results: extension cord flat tow wiring harness
- Search Results: trailer wiring
- Search Results: supertruss extensions
- Search Results: torklift truck camper tie downs
- Shop: Vehicle Tow Bar Wiring
- Shop: TorkLift SuperHitch Magnum Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2-1/2" and 2"
- Video: In-Depth Review of the 7-Way Vehicle Power Adapter for Furrion RV Observation Camera
- Shop: TowSmart 4-Way Flat to 4-Way Flat Trailer Wiring Harness Extension Kit - 18" Long
- Shop: TowSmart 4-Way Flat Connector Rapid Repair Trailer Wiring Kit
- Q&A: Power Adapter That Allows Furrion Vision Wireless Camera System To Function On a 2022 Silverado 2500
- Q&A: How to Get the Furrion Vision S Camera System to Work with a 2023 Ford F-150
- Q&A: Troubleshooting Furrion 7-Way Power Adapter For RV Camera Systems
- Q&A: What is Difference Between Voyager PWM Filters VGR64VR and VGR74VR
- Q&A: No Signal And PWM Fix For Furrion Vision S Camera System Connected To 2022 GMC
- Q&A: Still Having Signal Issues with My Furrion S7 After Installing the 7 Way Adapter # FR87PR GMC
- Shop: Roadmaster Extension Loop for Towed Vehicles - Dual 4-Way Flat Trailer Ends - 6' Long
- Shop: TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension for SuperHitch Trailer Hitch Receivers - 48" Long
- Shop: Voyager PWM Filter for Voyager RV Camera Systems - CEC Connector
- Shop: 12V PWM Filter for RV Backup Camera Systems - Hardwire
- Q&A: Troubleshooting A VueSMART RV and Trailer Backup Camera With No Picture
- Shop: Camper Tie-Downs
- Video: Roadmaster Extension Loop for Towed Vehicles Feature Review
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
on Backup Camera
