reversing camera coding

[IanSF]

When I bought my campervan the original Startline T6.1 did not have a reversing camera installed. I got the conversion company to install the camera and it worked fine so I assume they did the extra coding. The head unit display died and under my 'All In' Warranty my local VW dealer fitted a new one. The problem is, they could not (would not?) recode the camera as it was an aftermarket addition and not originally included in the build.
Is there someone local to NW London with a VCDS who would do this for me?

 

[martin.kubecek]

Hi Ian, if you have OBDeleven its an easy job, but you probably need to pay the subscription fee. In general a diagnostic and coding tool is a must have for me on my travels. I once ran out of diesel and had to prime the fuel pump... dont ask. Macedonia OBDeleven saved me many times.

Step 1: Update the Installation List (Module 19)​

This tells the vehicle that a new hardware module is present.

1. Open the OBDeleven app and connect to your vehicle.
2. Go to Control Units > Gateway (Module 19).
3. Select Installation List.
4. Find Rear View Camera (6C) and set it to Coded/Installed.
5. Hold the green checkmark to save.

Step 2: Activate the Display (Module 5F)​

This tells your head unit (MIB3) to switch to the camera feed when you hit reverse.

1. Go to Control Units > Information Electronics (Module 5F).
2. Select Long Coding.
3. Use the search icon or scroll to Byte 19.
4. Enable Bit 4 (often labeled as Rear View Camera or RVC).
   
   • Note: If you don't see bits, look for the text "rear_view_camera" and change it to "active".
5. Apply and save the changes.

Step 3: Parking Assistance (Module 10 or 76)​

If your T6.1 has parking sensors, you need to tell the parking module to expect a camera so it can overlay the sensor graphics.

1. Go to Control Units > Parking Assistance (Module 10 or 76).
2. Select Long Coding.
3. Find Byte 2 and enable Bit 4 (Rear View Camera installed).
4. Apply and save.
   
   

 

[IanSF]

I'm subscribed to AA VIXA and should be getting an OBD dongle soon. Do you know if it can be used by other apps?

 

[martin.kubecek]

Unfortunately, it looks like the answer is no. But anybody with obdeleven or VCDS should be able to code your radio in a couple of minutes.

 

[Lealord]

Hi Ian, if you have OBDeleven its an easy job, but you probably need to pay the subscription fee. In general a diagnostic and coding tool is a must have for me on my travels. I once ran out of diesel and had to prime the fuel pump... dont ask. Macedonia OBDeleven saved me many times.

Step 1: Update the Installation List (Module 19)​

This tells the vehicle that a new hardware module is present.

1. Open the OBDeleven app and connect to your vehicle.
2. Go to Control Units > Gateway (Module 19).
3. Select Installation List.
4. Find Rear View Camera (6C) and set it to Coded/Installed.
5. Hold the green checkmark to save.

Step 2: Activate the Display (Module 5F)​

This tells your head unit (MIB3) to switch to the camera feed when you hit reverse.

1. Go to Control Units > Information Electronics (Module 5F).
2. Select Long Coding.
3. Use the search icon or scroll to Byte 19.
4. Enable Bit 4 (often labeled as Rear View Camera or RVC).
   • Note: If you don't see bits, look for the text "rear_view_camera" and change it to "active".
5. Apply and save the changes.

Step 3: Parking Assistance (Module 10 or 76)​

If your T6.1 has parking sensors, you need to tell the parking module to expect a camera so it can overlay the sensor graphics.

1. Go to Control Units > Parking Assistance (Module 10 or 76).
2. Select Long Coding.
3. Find Byte 2 and enable Bit 4 (Rear View Camera installed).
4. Apply and save.
   

The missing element on my aftermarket Camera (MIB3) that stopped it working after a VW visit was a value called 'rear_view_low_rvc' in Module 5F. I set it to 'active_legal_screen - Current' and I was back in business