[rpunwani]

Last Thursday, I decided to check out the rear view camera and see if it is possible to replace the camera unit, as suggested by a few experts.

The trunk lid lining came off very easily - just had to be pulled gently.

Removed the 3 electrical connections & unscrewed the emblem/camera unit.


Camera Unit removed. The two cables are for 12V power & Camera Output (note that the camera output is Composite)




Dismantling the camera module is pretty straightforward. Pay careful attention to the little white washers and take photos at every stage of dismantling - something I did not do

The actual camera unit is shown below


Also, I reconfirmed with experts whether the camera has a Composite Output and they confirmed the same.



The process of activating the RVC now became very easy. Ran a camera cable from the head unit using the connector shown below


Used a locally available RVC cable and connected it to the Emblem Flip Camera Video Output. The rest of the cables were reconnected to their original sockets. Apart from the video output, there is a 12V input and a trunk lock/power input which operates the flip camera motor and also locks the trunk.

Connected the VCDS and went to the 5F Information Electronics and enabled the RVC (Low).

The RVC is now working perfectly, however I have lost the trajectory feature. I believe that the original camera with the Composite Video output is the processed along with steering wheel input in the camera module situated in the right side of the trunk. The combined signal is then converted to a RGB Output, which fed the original RCD510 Unit.

Next step is to try and see if I can get a Composite Video output from the camera module !

I will post pictures/video of the RVC shortly.

[rpunwani]

Here are some photos of the MIB Unit and the RVC


This screen appears when the car is put into Reverse


If you move your hand close to the unit, the screen changes to this - which allows you to adjust the brightness, contract & colour as well as silence the park pilot beep and/or do away with the park pilot guide. Touch the symbol at the bottom right and you will get to the next stage - shown below


Touch any symbol and you get sliders for adjustment as shown below







I have also managed to change the screen to "HYBRID" type as seen below. Note the wavy background. You can also add radio station symbols


This completes the upgradation of the Head Unit in my Passat B7 to the MIB Unit. Very pleased with the unit.

Next on the upgrade list is changing the stock speakers to Focal Integration series. I would appreciate feedback from anyone who has/is using these speakers.

Also planned for tonight is Head Light Beam Adjustment. Will create a separate post for that.

Have learnt a lot during the installation of this MIB. Happy to help anyone wishing to upgrade

[rpunwani]

Adding a few pictures of the MIB Unit in various modes






Apple Carplay mode showing the split screen and usable apps


MIB Unit in Radio mode


MIB Unit in Media - Bluetooth Mode. The Unit also has input for Aux & SD Card.


MIB Unit in Phone mode. One can add upto 4 favourites and if you have loaded their picture, it will be replicated on the screen.

Each mode has specific voice commands, which can be activated from the steering wheel (Mic Button)

[MageshSai]

Originally Posted by rpunwani

I paid him 50% advance and provided him the VIN of my car. Then started the long ordeal of waiting for the unit to arrive. Due to the ban on international flights, consignments were getting significantly delayed.

I finally received the unit on 24th September after paying him the balance amount, here is what I got:

I have a 2012 Passat and would love to upgrade especially for maps. Can you tell me the cost? From one FNG, I heard, the unit from Polo would fit and costs around 10K.

[rpunwani]

Originally Posted by MageshSai

I have a 2012 Passat and would love to upgrade especially for maps. Can you tell me the cost? From one FNG, I heard, the unit from Polo would fit and costs around 10K.

You will have to check a few things:-
Is your car a Highline DSG with rear view camera. If yes, do you want the camera on your screen.
The wiring in the Passat is on a can-bus. A lot of other things get integrated with the unit, eg. bluetooth, etc.

I sold my Passat >2 years back and have not kept up with mods on the car.

If you are in Bangalore, try connecting with German DNA. They are good and will suggest a good unit. Price of 10k seems very low though.

[MageshSai]

Originally Posted by rpunwani

You will have to check a few things:-
Is your car a Highline DSG with rear view camera. If yes, do you want the camera on your screen.
The wiring in the Passat is on a can-bus. A lot of other things get integrated with the unit, eg. bluetooth, etc.

Yes, mine is highline with reverse camera and want to keep that future. I have contacted German DNA earlier for inquiring ACC. Sure, will check with them. Thank you.