MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk7 R and GTI => MK7 How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Jmccarron71 on June 01, 2017, 09:10:35 pm

Title: Retrofitted a reverse camera
Post by: Jmccarron71 on June 01, 2017, 09:10:35 pm

Hi I've just retrofitted a reverse camera kit on my mk7 gtd non sat nav but I assume that doesn't make any difference.But it all went pear shaped when I tried to activate with vcds.it would appear it doesn't support my car.Ive ordered a more up to date vcds on eBay .Has anybody successfully done this?Was a genuine vw retrofit kit I got so fingers crossed.

Title: Re: Retrofitted a reverse camera
Post by: Wolf Burger on June 01, 2017, 09:22:22 pm

What car model is the camera from?
What model is your car?

I had the same problem fitting a highline camera from a Passat to my 6R

Had to change the model in VCDS to Passat. It now works

Title: Re: Retrofitted a reverse camera
Post by: StephenED30 on June 01, 2017, 10:46:34 pm

On the Golf Mk 7 the reverse camera will only work with certain head units.
Take a look here:

http://www.carsystems.pl/golf-7-rvc,tag.html

 :happy2:

Title: Re: Retrofitted a reverse camera
Post by: MC71 on June 01, 2017, 11:33:19 pm

@Jmccarron71 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=13865)

Assume you've posted this is VWROC? Know of a few peeps over there who have retrofitted RVC to their Mk7 but can't remember which Headunit they have. I'll have a look.

Title: Re: Retrofitted a reverse camera
Post by: Jmccarron71 on June 02, 2017, 10:08:56 pm

Will have to remove media unit and check part number.new vcds software should be here soon .will let you know how I get on.

Title: Re: Retrofitted a reverse camera
Post by: Jmccarron71 on June 07, 2017, 05:57:13 pm

My vag number on ecu is 5g0 035 820a so according to that link is not compatible with my new camera lol.

Title: Re: Retrofitted a reverse camera
Post by: olsen-72 on June 09, 2017, 10:37:23 pm

Rev cam works on Discover Media and Discover Pro. Your one is composition so nope

Title: Re: Retrofitted a reverse camera
Post by: Jmccarron71 on August 10, 2017, 08:40:09 pm

I finally got my reverse camera to work .i bought a kenwood / garmin sat nav retrofit kit and was able to wire in my vw camera into it and now working fine plus I've got sat nav.