T5 Reverse Camera & Bench Seat Order Conflict ??

[sPuDd]

Ordered a new T5.2 LWB 4Motion 132kW Pearl Black Transporter on 03-06-2011.
Dealer called me on the following Tuesday and said VW found a
conflict with the bench seat and the reverse camera?? Why?

Anyone else had this issue?

Order has $25,000 worth of options included.

sPuDd

[Sunny43.5]

You will probably find that the factory cannot do the combination as you requested , there are so many models that they would probably need to delay delivery for months just to build one customized one van . We bought two T5,s and they were ordered pretty stock except for factory cruise on one but they still came through with some different features as we were told one model can have some things and the other model not . The dealer would only tell us that if we wanted certain things to be done and be fitted factory we would have to wait for stock from Germany and they were very quick to point out that the price would probably rise while we waited . Howard

[sPuDd]

The camera is a VW genuine factory option with the RNS510. Actually I didn't even want the park distance sensors but I seem to be having trouble getting the camera without it. I think it may be time to have a word with my sales guy.

[Transporter]

Order has $25,000 worth of options included.

sPuDd

I like that!

Congratulations and welcome!

[sPuDd]

Thanks Transporter, I've been a regular browser of this forum for years.
Link to order specs in The official "I've ordered a new Multivan, Caravelle, Transporter Thread"

As it is my personal work vehicle and a tax deduction I want the best.

sPuDd..

[sPuDd]

You will probably find that the factory cannot do the combination as you requested , there are so many models that they would probably need to delay delivery for months just to build one customized one van . We bought two T5,s and they were ordered pretty stock except for factory cruise on one but they still came through with some different features as we were told one model can have some things and the other model not . The dealer would only tell us that if we wanted certain things to be done and be fitted factory we would have to wait for stock from Germany and they were very quick to point out that the price would probably rise while we waited . Howard

Thanks for that Howard,
I'm hopeful I get the same explanation from my dealer. I'm also hopeful that he can also fit the camera
at the dealer once it arrives. There's a bunch of stuff that has to be done on delivery anyway.
Probably a weeks worth of accessory fittings & painting alone.

sPuDd..

[mikinoz]

The camera is a VW genuine factory option with the RNS510. Actually I didn't even want the park distance sensors but I seem to be having trouble getting the camera without it. I think it may be time to have a word with my sales guy.

To the best of my knowledge you have to have the park sensors wiring as that is what the camera connects to. MKV Golf are similar where you need to retrofit a camera you need to install all of the wiring as well.

[sPuDd]

Hello Mikinoz,
have emailed dealer with said question about park sensors & cam.
First reply about issue was that he can fit a Generic Camera
which I assume would include the need for whatever interface modules etc etc.

sPuDd..

[Maverick]

Hello Mikinoz,
have emailed dealer with said question about park sensors & cam.
First reply about issue was that he can fit a Generic Camera
which I assume would include the need for whatever interface modules etc etc.

Don't go down that path, the generic cameras/interfaces are rubbish, they don't work everytime you go into reverse, if you upgrade the firmware in the headunit they will may stop working until you send back the interface for an upgrade or replacement and the image quality is nothing like the factory one. I've been there with the kufatec kits and the other kits are similar in the problems they have. It's worth paying to do an OEM install as it works and works well.

[swingn]

Can't see what the issue is as I've got one with damn near the same spec on order (Currently waiting for delivery).

I'm getting the RSN510 (Not the Sat Nav model) with reverse camera + bench seat along with numerous other options... A lot of them are being fitted locally (Even the up-rated dash cluster & multi-function steering wheel) with no dramas... Just might not be the cheapest price

[sPuDd]

I've emailed the dealer - I want the genuine RVC fitted on delivery.
Will not accept the vehicle otherwise.


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[Tornado T5]

Fanastic specs there, congrats. I'm the suspicious type and my first thought was did the dealer order your T5 correctly then again in such a short timeframe they could have altered any mistakes. Prior to today I thought the only conflict with rear bench seat option was also adding wing doors as the previous Crewvan/Vans came only with tailgate.

[sPuDd]

Tornado,
the bench seat is for the front cabin, ie; two people sit next to the driver up front.





When I looked at one at the dealer, there seemed to be quite a lot of wiring under
the bench seat, and a possible interface or fuse/relay box. Still not sure that would
have any effect on the RVC though...

sPuDd..

[Tornado T5]

Ooops, I see. Actually in mine, single buckets, the passenger seat has all that gear underneath it so it will be interesting to see what detailed explanation is given.

[rob64981]

Please note these pictures are from a left hand drive vehicle NOT a right hand drive vehicle!

Thought I should put this as you all know how confused people can get!!

Tornado,
the bench seat is for the front cabin, ie; two people sit next to the driver up front.





When I looked at one at the dealer, there seemed to be quite a lot of wiring under
the bench seat, and a possible interface or fuse/relay box. Still not sure that would
have any effect on the RVC though...

sPuDd..