Fixing 2004 Acura MDX Backup Camera | Simple fix

The backup camera in my 2004 Acura MDX was not working. It was an easy fix - just reconnect a broken wire right near tailgate hinge on the passenger-side of the SUV. This fix should work on any MDX from 2001 through 2005.

[@PiraphuRajamohan]

This is the fix that works in 2024 for a 2004 MDX. Thank you.

[@Joehammy77]

This was a game changer. The wife backed our 2003 into a curb and the backup camera stopped working. Had the same issue here. Opened up the rubber housing and there was a small red wire that was severed. I reconnected and taped it up and now it works! Thanks for this video my man!

[@EveryotherKarl]

Awesome, great to hear it helped!

[@tuffasgong]

I checked this a year back on the MDX and saw this cable severed but saw the wires around it and thought maybe it was some sort of coaxial cable. When you said they were probably just ground went back cut them (the ground wires were still connected as well) did some soldering and all back to working. Thanks for that bit of insight on the outer wires, I was hesitant to mess with it before.

[@EveryotherKarl]

Awesome!

[@dodo13500]

Same year same color same problem. 207,000 miles great car. I hope same fix!

[@betterinvestor9010]

Really was the case with my car. Fixed now

[@wisdomisawesome5934]

Mine doesn’t even turn on, I can’t even see the gps screen when I turn on the car. If you have any idea why this is happening please let me know I’m willing to try to fix it.

[@EveryotherKarl]

Ooh, that's a tough one. From what I've read, there might be a more technical problem with the head unit (whole screen/radio system) - might be as simple as a loose connection behind the unit, maybe a broken wire or something.. or it could be that the screen itself has burned out and you may need to replace the whole unit.

[@moddedgameofskate2700]

I’m having just a black screen when I put in reverse on my ‘03, we might have the same exact problem I’ll have to check it out tomorrow!

[@EveryotherKarl]

That sounds exactly like what I was dealing with.

[@ernestomcgrew8246]

He did you connect the ground wires separately? Having this issues connected only copper wires still not working

[@starman2253]

My 2005 left side wire was broke.

[@cassandrajimenez3078]

I didnt even know it had a backup cam 😮 .. my nav screen wont work .. it's just a blank lit up 😢screen

[@tajvirplayz718]

How do I fix my mdx gps it turns on and off

[@saqeeb9000]

Hi bro i cant find aux input for 06 accurs mdx. Do you have any idea

[@EveryotherKarl]

Hey, mine did not have an aux input.

[@ccunha27]

The AUX is in the third row passenger side consol.
I didn't understand why it would be in such a spot, once my kids figured it out, now I know. Lol

[@saqeeb9000]

Where on 2006 accura mdx . Can you send me pic please

[@Michiuo42]

How did you connect the wires?

[@EveryotherKarl]

I simply twisted them together and taped them with electrical tape.

[@agentamateurenufologie2326]

What is the use of the yellow thread?

[@EveryotherKarl]

Unfortunately I'm really not sure.

[@rosmaryk4]

How convenient.

[@wigsbydijah4343]

How did u get a back up camera

[@exoticcar5482]

They're stock in these for 2003-2006

[@samnoi2010]

How much do you want for the MDx

[@EveryotherKarl]

It's sold already

[@blesskollie4278]

No power