[maddyguage]

Ok as I promised, here is complete guide for Rear View Camera installation.

Things you need :

1. RVC connector (which goes into HU)

2. Rear View Camera (AV camera)

Source - aliexpress - https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...781819668.html

Price - $25





3. Metal Clamp 2 no.

Basically it is used to hold trunk switch in place. In OEM switch, there are clips at both sides which this one lacks.

Source

It's easily available at any hardware shop or else you can make your own.



4. Electrical tape

Installation

1. First of all open boot and remove trunk lid panel.



2. Now remove trunk opener switch by pulling it outside. Disconnect it. Keep it safe in case in future you need it.



3. Now put new camera inside and get wires from inside throughout the left side of the trunk. Remove rubber and put a small hole in it so that camera cable can pass from that.



4. Now remove panel from back seat in the trunk. Pass RCA cable through space between sidewall and back seat.



5. Remove back seat by pulling it. Get your cable from under the seat. Make sure to route it inside (right side) of seat belt, otherwise you will break it. Now channel it through side panels till front quarter panel.



Remove front quarter panel and get the cable out from there. Now channel it through backside of glove-box to HU assembly.



6. Now connect RCA cable to RVC connector in HU by removing whole unit (for removing HU follow opening post). Put back HU assembly.

7. Now if you look closely, there will be 2 plugs connected to camera.

*** One is yellow plug. => connect yellow RCA cable to it.
*** One is red plug. => connect black power cable to it.

Now we already connected RCA cable to HU. So get power cable through trunk closer rod (or whatever its called) inside the trunk. Remove left side trunk panel.

8. Now this is the deal breaker. You can either choose Gannu's method and solder camera power cables to tail light assembly or you can simply connect them by splicing factory wires.

PERSONAL CHOICE



If you choose simple method then simply connect black wire to brown wire in tail light connector and red wire to reverse light in tail light.

9. Now tape everything properly and put back side panels. Tape (zip tie) all wires.

10. Now get 2 clamps and bend it in L shape. Put camera in place and put both clamps in place and bolt it just like in pic.



With this solution, camera won't move and it will not fall outside. You can find another workaround for this. I've done this.

11. Now put back all the panels and close boot.

Coding

1. Open VCDS. Select control module.



2. Select 56 - Radio. Click on coding.



3. You will see Current coding. Copy that code and put it safe. (in case if you need in future)

4. Press "Long Coding Helper" (sometimes error comes but don't worry click ok).



5. Go to Byte 3 and change value from 00 to 40. Press exit. Press Do it.



6. You will see a message that Coding accepted.

Voila.

7. Clear fault codes if any.

So according to my HU new coding is like - 0000044004000A.

Result



Now you can see that there is static guideline coming in the image. If you don't want it then simply join green cut wire in connector beside camera.



By connecting that cut wire you will be able to see image without static guideline.



So finally you have successfully installed camera on RCD 330 plus.

P.S- If you're image is not stable or it is going upside down, then you will need Power Filter. (mostly it is happening in Chinese RCD 330 G)



pic credits - aliexpress

P.P.S- When you engage reverse gear first and you get camera display but when you disengage it and if you're getting error like The Rear View camera system is currently not available, then you will need Digital delay timer module.



Connect this and set delay timer to 8 seconds. It's easy. You can google it.

OEM cameras have function to stay alive for 8 seconds even if reverse gear is disengaged. So this is the main reason why we are getting camera error. Aftermarket cameras doesn't have delay module in it. So HU thinks that connection is interrupted, thus it gives error.

Hope this helps.

Thanks.

[leprechaun]

Thank you for the detailed guide Maddy! I've ordered for the delay timer, will keep you posted on how it goes !

[rauldsouza]

Maddy,

Can you post how good mirror link works on RCD 330 plus, i am still contemplating how well would this stack up against an android auto aftermarket ICE.

[Gannu_1]

Looks like there's a way to click screenshots of the display. Was changing the tracks on the SD card and it had this pic in the .bmp format:



Must figure out how.

[leprechaun]

Originally Posted by Gannu_1

Looks like there's a way to click screenshots of the display. Was changing the tracks on the SD card and it had this pic in the .bmp format

Must figure out how.

This is interesting! Also wondering why there is no display of any album art , because there seems to be a picture of a CD (default) when a song plays, which looks like it could be replaced by an album art, guess it reads it in some other format ?? Any leads ?

[maddyguage]

IMPORTANT



Many of us are getting error Rear view camera system is currently not available. If you don't want to install Digital delay timer module then you can do this simple workaround for the same.

PROPER STEPS :

1. Engage Reverse gear (camera starts).

2. When you're about to disengage reverse gear, just press cancel (X) and then disengage.

3. Now if you again engage reverse gear, it will work.

Every time you follow this steps and the camera will not give any errors. This is a simple workaround and we can easily live with it.

Check out this video :

VW Polo/Vento camera error free

Hope this helps.

Thanks.

[ethanhunt123]

Thanks a lot man. I just bit the bullet and ordered the RCD330 Plus for my Jetta. Will update once i get it and install.

[sandyjee]

Originally Posted by maddyguage

Ok as I promised, here is complete guide for Rear View Camera installation.

OEM cameras have function to stay alive for 8 seconds even if reverse gear is disengaged. So this is the main reason why we are getting camera error. Aftermarket cameras doesn't have delay module in it. So HU thinks that connection is interrupted, thus it gives error.

Hope this helps.

Thanks.

Congrats on the update maddyguage, the HU looks more premium compared to the older one. I am also planning to upgrade the stock RCD 330G in my Ameo HL DSG to RCD 330G plus. I am hoping it to be a plug and play as the car already have rear view camera and related mechanics in place. Just wanted to ask that will the installation be needing any tweaks via VCDS to get it working smoothly.

[maddyguage]

Originally Posted by ethanhunt123

Thanks a lot man. I just bit the bullet and ordered the RCD330 Plus for my Jetta. Will update once i get it and install.

Just installed RCD 330 plus on friends Jetta.

Originally Posted by sandyjee

Just wanted to ask that will the installation be needing any tweaks via VCDS to get it working smoothly.

Thanks a lot. Yes you will have to tweak it via VCDS. New HU will not have camera coding, so you will have to code it first otherwise camera will not work.

[ethanhunt123]

Originally Posted by maddyguage

Just installed RCD 330 plus on friends Jetta.

So same installation steps as yours right ? VCDS coding required ? I dont plan to install the camera

[maddyguage]

Originally Posted by ethanhunt123

So same installation steps as yours right ? VCDS coding required ? I dont plan to install the camera

It's just plug and play for Jetta. No need for any additional connectors. No, you don't need any VCDS coding if you don't want to install camera.

[mishraak]

Originally Posted by maddyguage

P.P.S- When you engage reverse gear first and you get camera display but when you disengage it and if you're getting error like The Rear View camera system is currently not available, then you will need Digital delay timer module.

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pic credits - xcluma

Connect this and set delay timer to 8 seconds. It's easy. You can google it.

OEM cameras have function to stay alive for 8 seconds even if reverse gear is disengaged. So this is the main reason why we are getting camera error. Aftermarket cameras doesn't have delay module in it. So HU thinks that connection is interrupted, thus it gives error.

Hope this helps.

Thanks.

Hello, I am unable to comprehend the working of this circuit. This seems to be an ON DELAY timer, this would not serve our purpose of keeping the camera on for 8 seconds after power has been withdrawn.

Please shed some light on the wiring of timer as I have ordered the HU from aliexpress and the same module from xcluma.

Regards,

[Neugal]

Originally Posted by maddyguage

Installed RCD 330 plus on my 2016 1.5 TDI Vento highline DSG. Originally my car came with RCD 320 (pre march production). So after I bought my car I swapped my old HU with brand new RCD 330. But after sometime I got better deal so again swapped with RCD 330 plus.

It is very simple procedure and I will list out all the required parts for the installation. But before we begin, let's see why we should upgrade it in the first place.

Hi Bro,

I have Polo TDI 2012 model. Could I but this RCD 330 Plus and install it on my polo. The price at which its coming is quite tempting me to replace my existing media player. Kindly reply!

Regards
neugal

[maddyguage]

Originally Posted by Neugal

Hi Bro,

I have Polo TDI 2012 model. Could I but this RCD 330 Plus and install it on my polo. The price at which its coming is quite tempting me to replace my existing media player. Kindly reply!

Regards
neugal

Hello,

Yes you can definitely go for it. It's very good compared to RCD 320. Follow my method to install it. It's very simple. Most probably even OPS will work in your car.

[maglev]

Originally Posted by maddyguage

Just installed RCD 330 plus on friends Jetta.

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Thanks a lot. Yes you will have to tweak it via VCDS. New HU will not have camera coding, so you will have to code it first otherwise camera will not work.

I have a Jetta Comfortline 2014 model, with factory fit front and rear parking sensors. My car has an RCD 320, will I require the quad lock connector, or any coding? asking because you've mentioned that its plug and play for the Jetta, but my car has the same unit as the Polo/Vento.

Can I just buy, install and forget? The reasons for upgrading are OPS Display, Better Bluetooth and I want to retain my steering wheel controls and the stick look.

Also, I have noticed that the RCD 330G variants are made by Harman, whereas the RCD 330 Plus just have VW branding, is there a difference in build quality and actual performance?

And lastly, does the display dim upon switching on the headlights?