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Autofocus not working on the Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens Kit (16.2MP) 3 inch LCD (Certified Refurbished)

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The camera autofocus does not work, often due to a dirty lens or a focus motor issue.

How to fix Autofocus not working

Clean the lens

Clean the lens with a microfiber cloth.

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Difficulty: ★ Est. 3 min

Check the focus mode

Ensure the camera is in autofocus mode and the lens is set to AF.

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Difficulty: ★ Est. 3 min

Replacement parts for the Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens Kit (16.2MP) 3 inch LCD (Certified Refurbished)

Nikon AMZ-REFB-0082#CR Replacement Battery Nikon AMZ-REFB-0082#CR Battery Charger Nikon AMZ-REFB-0082#CR Lens Cap Nikon AMZ-REFB-0082#CR Camera Strap Nikon AMZ-REFB-0082#CR SD Card Nikon AMZ-REFB-0082#CR Camera Grip

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