Reverse camera prob

[tonymy01]

I fitted the rear emblem reverse camera to my Golf R some time ago now, but I finally got my hands onto a VCDS cable and programmed the RNS510 byte3 bit 5 (from memory, but it is highlighted as "Backup camera (low) without control module installed") for the RVC, and it doesn't work
So, what I do see when I toggle that bit is an icon shows up next to the OPS mute icon on the bottom right of screen when going into reverse, when I press that button I get a black screen with arrows on it to minimise/maximise the fully black area.
I was under the impression the camera image came up automatically? (and I take it there is no OPS graphic when selecting the rear camera?)

Also, not sure if this is a result of my fiddling, but I see in the vag com scan log a "02873- Control module for backup camera j 7772 no signal/communication" under my navigation scan, buy I didn't get the control module one, just the one to plug into the back of the RNS?

Anyone have one not fitted that we can test whether it is my camera or coax cable or programming?

My camera certainly pops up when selecting reverse, and the unlocking works properly with the handle & remote. I definitely tapped an always on power source & tapped the reversing light. My RNS is running the latest f/w avail here or on vwgolf.net.au.

[kamold]

You need to set the backup camera type to low, not high. High expects the control module which does the bendy lines when you turn the steering wheel.
Sound like you have the basic camera module which does not need the control module to work.

[tonymy01]

You need to set the backup camera type to low, not high. High expects the control module which does the bendy lines when you turn the steering wheel. Sound like you have the basic camera module which does not need the control module to work.

But I have ticked the "Backup camera (low) without control module installed" option... does anyone else have this one and do you have to press the on screen button to show it?? I was fiddling a bit here and there after not having much luck with just ticking this option, maybe it was my subsequent fiddling that threw this logged error, or maybe it is a generic error related to both the control module version and the direct into RNS version when the system doesn't detect a video signal, who knows really, having not seen this working I don't know what to expect.

[kamold]

If you are getting that error in a current VCDS scan, check in the canbus gateway (address 19) for installed modules and make sure the backup camera control module is not showing as installed. If it is, disable it.
If that is not a current error then you'll have to check wiring continuity which is a bit of a pain.

[tonymy01]

Yeah, I checked the canbus gateway 19 this morning, as I saw an image on the web about the active camera module showing up there, but I only have 3 bytes with nothing really configurable in them (memory not so good to give you exact details).

[kamold]

Check the installation list for canbus and if camera module isn't selected is check and reseat the 26 pin multimedia connector in the back of the head unit.
Make sure the locking arm goes all the way flush.

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[brimway]

I had the same problem and at last found it was, as karmold states above, the locking arm on the connector was not all the way home.

Its often the simple things that throw you

[kamold]

I had the same problem and at last found it was, as karmold states above, the locking arm on the connector was not all the way home.

Its often the simple things that throw you

You got that from my post? It doesn't make any sense! Don't post and drive kids...

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[brimway]

You got that from my post? It doesn't make any sense! Don't post and drive kids...

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You lost me, read your post again. I am confirming what you say about the "26 pin multimedia connector in the back of the head unit".

[DkN]

I think he means HE shouldn't post and drive and that his post didn't make sense

And here I was thinking text & drive was bad

[tonymy01]

Thanks guys.
So, I pulled out the stereo just now, and it (looked) to be clipped in perfectly with the lever across where it should be, but none-the-less I unclipped it and clipped it back in, and hey presto, a rear camera image!! Wonder if it needs a bit of WD on the pins or something, strange. Lucky it is a piece of cake to get to the stereo (unlike the camera in the back, what a pain those metal clips are! well, they are a pain for the stereo surround also, but a minor pain haha).

So, back to my other question, do you need to always press the on screen button to see it? When I was fiddling yesterday, I did manage to get OPS on the left (and black on the right), I will try to find how I managed that and see if it can do OPS & rear view camera simultaneously.

[kamold]

I think he means HE shouldn't post and drive and that his post didn't make sense

And here I was thinking text & drive was bad

You are correct

Good to hear issue is sorted

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[tonymy01]

ok, found it.
in the "10-Park/Steer Assist" module, byte 1 bit 5 is "rear view camera installed"... once you tick that (along with the RVC in the navigation menu which is well documented in all the online guides) you will get the OPS on the left of the image, like so:
yes, that is the garage door...
So if anyone needs a hand for a bourbon or three, I can both program & install these things now . I think I also have a spare chineseVCDS cable (have to go to the post office & pick it up tomorrow, see if it is ok, had to repair the one I had, wasn't sure I could resurrect it).