Group buy: RVC low for Passat, Tiguan, Octavia?

[kamold]

Hi All,
I am considering having a crack at installing an OEM-style RVC low kit.

Chinese camera kit

Firstly, I have no confirmation that this will actually work, or for what models, so only for tinkerers. In theory this should work with RNS510, RCD310 and RCD510. It appears to be the same as this kit:

Carsystems Product
This is the camera style that replaces the boot release handle.

Basically if I can find two other brave souls willing to cut their fingers open and swear a lot running the cable under their trim and carpet, we can get the kits for ~$105US plus shipping.

Anyone interested?

[tigger73]

I'm interested - not in the cut fingers bit though.

Looks like it replaces the boot handle (not licencse plate light) which is same as OEM.

Will it work with RCD310? I didn't think these units have 1) an input for RVC 2) capability to display images. Just taken an RCD310 out of my Tiguan and definitely didn't have an RVC input.

If anyone with an RCD510 is considering this upgrade they should check if they have the 26 pin RVC connector on the back of the RCD510. Only higher end Bosch units have this connector. Lower function RCD510's won't have an RVC input - check it out first before you get disappointed. You may have to pull your head unit out to inspect - good practise anyway.

Can't say if all RNS units have the input but I suspect they all may (anyone???).

Last thing is I don't think it comes with "lines" - camera picture only. Would have to check if the Polish unit has the lines on the display or not but either way will save running over the kids bikes.

[kamold]

Any unit which has the 26-pin multimedia connector would be compatible.

Sorry yes its the handle replacement version (original post corrected). Confused myself with too much researching...in the Octavia at least it may require the enlargement of the boot release handle hole in the boot metal from what I've read.

[Bambazonke]

It will come with some fixed lines like what is shown in the Tiguan VCDS tweaks post in the Tiguan forum. I think what Mr Xu is trying to say is that it is not the high line model with the moving track lines that are generated from the 6C park assist module.
My RVC came from an eBay seller based in Taiwan and I suspect it came from the same factory/source as the wires are the same color as those shown on the Chinese seller's web page.

The RVC will fit in any Bosch RCD 510 unit made in 2010 and later. It will also fit in the "plus" version of the RCD 510 unit made by Delphi which sells for around the same price as the Bosch unit. However this unit does not have RDS but has an input for a USB cable which is iPod compatible and saves you installing an MDI module.

I recently bought two 9w2 BT units from an eBay seller in Sydney and these are identical to what Mr Xu is also selling as well.

[Transporter]

In past 2 weeks, I've installed 3 reversing cameras, one into our Tiguan and 2 into Golf6. The installation is not hard, if you are able to follow the instructions and have some basic tools. I've also bought the advanced rvc for my daughter's Tig that is still on my desk. The advanced rvc install is not so DIY friendly, since there are big connectors on both ends of the wiring harnes and some complete trim removal is needed to put the wiring in the place. There are 4 wires 20cm from the 26pin connector that need to be connected somewhere behind the unit, +12V, 0Vneg, CAN H and CAN L, I'm still going through the wiring diagrams, so I connect them where they should be connected, since I hate when the things aren't done properly.

I took some pictures of the Tiguan install, where I've run the wiring through, and will take more pictures when I install the advanced rvc.

Just something to remember before you decide to buy advanced rvc, the rvc has to be calibrated using equipment, which you may not have.

[Bambazonke]

I had to connect the same 4 wires you have described above for the two BT units I installed last week. You may want to get the extractor tool set Tigger 73 tracked down on the net to extract the 4 existing wires out of the quad block it is a serious PITA to get them out in order to join them up

The calibration procedure is documented in Win Elsa and from the document I saw the module has default settings for Tiguan Touran etc. You just need to access it via VCDS

I will send you the "installation instructions" I got sent

[Buckets]

Count me in, providing the handle will fit the Jetta that is.

[kamold]

Until we get them can't make any guarantees. Have a few people interested now so ill contact everyone individually this week with a view to putting an order in.

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[Transporter]

I'm definitely interested, will take one for now.

[chetnik73]

Hi guys

I am interested also but does anybody have any information about enlarging the boot lid opening for the Octavia VRS ?? I cant seem to see a thread with pictures describing how to do this anywhere?

[kamold]

Only info I've found is from briskoda forums. We are pretty much just going out on our own and trying this.
As the financial commitment is relatively small (time committment larger) this initially is for those willing to have a crack and maybe not get a favourable result (although I am fairly confident this will work fine).

If you prefer you can wait and see how the first attempts pan out and we can report back...

[tigger73]

I've already coded up my RCD510 for RVC. I get a blue screen when I select reverse - just waiting to fit the camera...

I think there's at least 3 interested so let's hit the button and get an order happening.

Actually if there is one other from Adelaide (myself, Transporter , ???) we can get an order shipped direct to Adelaide rather than going through Kamold in Sydney. Will save time and shipping costs.

That is as long as there are at least 2 others to make a second order for you Kamold...

[wingrove]

1 do you need the programming module or disk to setup the 510 and or calibrate it to the camera?

2 What actual car has the number plate / trunk handle positioned camera? passat cc is only the badge version right?

3 A little more info from anyone who's done this or perhaps some links to pics to see how much needs to be pulled apart?

4 does it interfere at all with the park assist 1/2 functions?

thx
jas

[Transporter]

All the info are in this forum, you just need to use the search function.

[kamold]

Hi Jas,
This thread is to test install this kit in a few cars. More information will be available maybe in a month or so once it has been done.