Golf pop out badge RVC into Polo 6R

[JonW]

IMHO this is a no brainer mod, its great. Like others I've found this setup to be perfectly reliable and accurate. In fact Ive just spent 6weeks in rental cars and really missed the RVC I have at home, perhaps I have a more challenging driveway than Hillbilly, it certainly doesnt have any sun LOL.

[Guest001]

IMHO this is a no brainer mod, its great. Like others I've found this setup to be perfectly reliable and accurate. In fact Ive just spent 6weeks in rental cars and really missed the RVC I have at home, perhaps I have a more challenging driveway than Hillbilly, it certainly doesnt have any sun LOL.

The problem I have is that when reversing in, the camera, most times, is in direct sunlight and compensates for that and therefore the garage which is dark doesnt show up hardly at all until the camera gets into the shade.

By then Ive hit the doorframe LOL

I agree they are great almost everywhere else.

[The_Hawk]

I have been told that we are getting lazy with all these toys and that we should learn to driver properly… but then I view these things as aids which enhance your perception of things.

Having had both it's a hard to say which I would have if I could only have one (sensors vs camera).

The Van has both a camera and the sensors and they just work so well together. The camera is brilliant while backing up but the audible beep when something jumps out. As observant as you can be, you can't physically look 360 degrees around the car at the same time.

The Golf only has the rear camera and I have to say that the times I really notice the lack of sensors is when backing out of a tight space.

You tend to concentrate on the front corners and wing mirrors to ensure they don't hit a pole/car/garage door etc so aren't paying as much attention behind you. The sensors have beeped at me numerous times in the Van as some fool drives past me while I'm backup out. I'm tempted to get the sensors installed in the Golf too… but as has been said, they are a little expensive and require far more work than the camera does.

Next time around I'm getting both.

[Guest001]

I have been told that we are getting lazy with all these toys and that we should learn to driver properly… but then I view these things as aids which enhance your perception of things.

Having had both it's a hard to say which I would have if I could only have one (sensors vs camera).

The Van has both a camera and the sensors and they just work so well together. The camera is brilliant while backing up but the audible beep when something jumps out. As observant as you can be, you can't physically look 360 degrees around the car at the same time.

The Golf only has the rear camera and I have to say that the times I really notice the lack of sensors is when backing out of a tight space.

You tend to concentrate on the front corners and wing mirrors to ensure they don't hit a pole/car/garage door etc so aren't paying as much attention behind you. The sensors have beeped at me numerous times in the Van as some fool drives past me while I'm backup out. I'm tempted to get the sensors installed in the Golf too… but as has been said, they are a little expensive and require far more work than the camera does.

Next time around I'm getting both.

Mine has the lot and I use the sensors far more than the camera

[JonW]

Mine has the lot and I use the sensors far more than the camera

Given the choice I would have the lot and have them aid me, and I agree you cant just reply on them. My driveway is challenging and the camera helps very much, sans camera in larger cars was no fun at all and ive seen countless delivery drivers in vans an utes catch or clip the walls over the years.

Does it make us lazy. nope. I still swivel my head all over the place when reversing, only a fool just looks at a screen.

[tj9630]

I priced it up and was $300 for an RCD510 $360 for the camera and $40 for the adapter.
Then a poster said those cameras off Ebay were no good so gave it away as a wasted job.

Have a RVC in the Passat and dont use it all that often as I find when reversing into my garage the car is in the sun and the garage is in shade and I cant see into it because of that so just use the mirrors as I have for last 50 years LOL

Where did u buy your rvc kit and adaptor from?

[Guest001]

Where did u buy your rvc kit and adaptor from?

I didnt
As I said I gave it away as a wasted idea.

Couldnt justify the cost against perceived advantages of having it????

Liquidforce a sponsor on here seems to sell the cameras for a reasonable price for a genuine one and Lunchbox was selling the adapter for about $40.

[Euro Car Upgrades]

We do the brackets as well folks:

https://jku.com.au/vw-parts/vw-polo-rvc-camera-bracket.html

[Euro Car Upgrades]

Hi folks

free bracket with every camera purchase for watercooled members for vw polo

i didnt
as i said i gave it away as a wasted idea.

Couldnt justify the cost against perceived advantages of having it????

Liquidforce a sponsor on here seems to sell the cameras for a reasonable price for a genuine one and lunchbox was selling the adapter for about $40.

[skyview]

Sorry for pushing up the post again..

my camera was working fine..but after being hit and run my camera not working...when it reversing the badge still pop out but with the rns510 doesnt show any image (still have those warning words just can see the image)...and i found that there are 2 wire was broken in the camera (as photo shown).

what should i do in order to make it work again?

i have visit a workshop but they saying i need to replace both the rns510 and the camera as well..that a nightmare for me actually...

so just see any suggestion from you guys..

thanks.

skyview

[Guest001]

Can you see where the other ends are If so someone may be able to solder them back together for you.
If damaged in accident it should get fixed by the insurance company as part of the damage claim.
Talk to them about it

You would hardly need to replace the RNS510 because a wire has broken They are having a lend of you.

[Euro Car Upgrades]

GEt someone to solder the wires for you mate, even if they need to open the camera , it should be possible to locate.
I'd doubt it the RNS 510 needs replacing, just be careful the red wire or yellow one does not stick to the tail gate as it will blow the fuse which is not easy to locate

[skyview]

Can you see where the other ends are If so someone may be able to solder them back together for you.
If damaged in accident it should get fixed by the insurance company as part of the damage claim.
Talk to them about it

You would hardly need to replace the RNS510 because a wire has broken They are having a lend of you.

i have ask the insurance but they say i need to find a electrician to prove that the camera is damage by the accident..any suggestion for electrician can do that in sydney?

[The_Hawk]

The only way those wires are coming out is if they get pulled. If they were tied in place and the accident pulled at them it's possible, either that or someone repairing things back there has pulled at it. I'd be pointing out to the insurer that it's a physical damage thing and NOT an electrical fault (which is I assume what they are trying to work out).

As has been said it's probably a simple fix, take to it with a screwdriver and resolder the broken wires. If you happen to be in the Campbelltown ares I'm happy to lend a hand with the repairs.

[chaser2001]

Hi folks. Just followed the excellent guide on here, and have successfully installed a badge camera in my polo 6r. The car has a RNS510, and already had rear OPS.

Before installing the RVC, selecting the reverse gear would bring up a display showing the rear of the car and a visual / audible indication showing me how close I was getting towards an object. I still get this, and now have an extra icon on the screen that I can press to bring up the RVC. I needed to program the unit using VAGCOM to get this additional RVC screen. All good so far.

However, when I go to RVC view, there is a 'slide-in' at the LHS, which is empty. Looking at some photos of the RNS510 online I can see there is meant to be a picture of the car with the OPS indication in this 'slide-in'. Any idea how (or if) I can get this on my system. I've been through a few VAGCOM options, but couldn't see anything relevant.

TIA.