YesHi folks,
I see that they replaced the separate camera/module set up with a camera handle with the module built it.
My question is, can this new built in unit be used on both PFL/FL cars and does that also include cars with no nav/Low MMI as well as cars with nav?
Basically I'm asking if this, along with the required looms, be used in place of the old set up with the separate module in all situations on the 8V?
Thanks
Craig
Wow, that was a lightening fast reply ha ha.
sure. however I will not be checking pm's until later on today.Wow, that was a lightening fast reply ha ha.
That's great, it really simplifies the install!
Thank you for getting back to me. I do have another question for you but I'd like to send it via PM if you don't mind?
sure. however I will not be checking pm's until later on today.
Passenger or Drivers side footwell. This image is the passenger side and the main earth point is located below the brown wires at the bottom.day 1 (today): parts arrived, boot disassembly, camera install, routing wires from bootlid to right hand side of the boot. Then ripped apart almost whole dashboard (both driver and MMI-side) because the ****er LHD- layout gave me some surprises. Ok, need some more parts and additional wiring from fuse board at least...
day 2 (tomorrow): get more parts, rip some more interior bits apart, complete all wiring and get it all working with VCDS
day 3 (day after tomorrow): finalise everything (incl. Calibration, I have the calibration board ready).
So it's gonna take some time... Hopefully it's worth it
Can anyone tell me where can I find earthing point in the front, near A-pilar maybe?
Edit: However you should have grounded to one of the points in the rear to be honest, which on the right side (if looking from the rear) would be around the area parallel to where the trunk hinge pivots for the saloon.
Thats normal with the FL. Even factory equipped has the windowed screen.
@J0n3 calibration needs to be done with Odis on a MQB car.
A3 8V Facelift Limousine
Camera does not need calibration in order to work correctly, but in order to be OEM and "tidy" people complete the process. You need a domino / light board which is placed behind the vehicle in order to perform the calibration, so technically while this could be completed remotely you would need a fair amount of equipment to do it.Can it be done remotely perhaps?
Does the camera throw faults without calibration?
Camera does not need calibration in order to work correctly, but in order to be OEM and "tidy" people complete the process. You need a domino / light board which is placed behind the vehicle in order to perform the calibration, so technically while this could be completed remotely you would need a fair amount of equipment to do it.
*example image attached, found via google jedi skills
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Testing the retrofit completed by Jungle, within the guide, we recorded no before and after differences. I have noted the same for every installation I have completed since investing in a light board.Well the camera does need calibration if you want that the red line is accurate. When not calibrated it can be a bit off.
A3 8V Facelift Limousine
Then you are luckyTesting the retrofit completed by Jungle, within the guide, we recorded no before and after differences. I have noted the same for every installation I have completed since investing in a light board.
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Applogies, did not read the post in full. The number you have posted plus the one I have posted will work. There are a number of different cameras / part numbers which will work.
YesWill the above part number be compatible with a 2014 A3 with the tech pack larger screen?
Is there any way to fix the 8V FL reverse camera to not be so narrow and horribly out of resolution for the screen?
Seriously makes reversing harder with the windowed image!
I’ve read it’s in firmware but surely there’s more configuration hidden. The car overlay takes up too much room and I find the skewed resolution makes it harder to parkI asked this earlier but seems that is the way it has to be for FL vehicles. My guess is that it has to do with the high line screens resolution and the camera not being able to output the same.
I’ve read it’s in firmware but surely there’s more configuration hidden. The car overlay takes up too much room and I find the skewed resolution makes it harder to park
After reporting as a bug I was informed that this is by design, in order to maintain feature continuity across the range. The problem is the GUI has been badly ported across from the MIB2 units which use widescreen, such at the A4. When ported to the A3 the live video is "squashed to fit".Yes, I agree. No reason to not ghost the car image over the actual video feed allowing for full screen image. If I find time over the weekend, I will see what configs there are via VCDS.
YesDoes the guide in the first post apply to FL A3’s as well when installing the new type of camera with the built in module?
Good observation there!Thanks again!
The screenshot of Bit 4 – Other Installed systems in the 6C module long coding says that Optical Parking System (OPS) Illustration should be checked as active. From my understanding, if a car lacks front parking sensors, then there will be no “illustration” on the screen. The only way to get illustration is to retrofit front sensors. Right?
If the above is correct, should the OPS option be activated anyway through coding as the guide suggests?