Hi all,

 

just thought I’d give some feedback on the reverse camera that was recommended in one of the previous links, I think it was by @SashaGrace.  Camera came from here. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000231150991.html it arrived in 5 days and fitted quickly, I didn’t need to do any further programming to my amundsen, and power is from the adapter that came in the box (no other connections/splicing required).

 

As others have mentioned, I had a struggle getting the length of cable behind the main stereo box, so found it was easier to just remove the glovebox, then the 6 screws surrounding the glovebox and take the whole frame out. Stupidly I disconnected the airbag on/off switch so now have the airbag light but that’s another story... 

 

This has been the best £35 I’ve ever spent, so thanks Sasha for the recommendation. This car really fights you all the way when removing trim, how you’ve not gone insane removing the trim of your car over the years I will ever know!

Thanks for putting this post up, I still haven't got around to ordering mine. Can you double check your link as this links to a VW flip up emblem one.

 

I might actually get around to ordering!

Thanks for that, the perils of uploading on my tablet.... here is the correct link to the one I bought... I can't seem to edit my original post.

 

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000230897829.html?spm=2114.12010615.8148356.8.22e4579a6sozlo

 

If it helps, I had to fish for the connection through the wiring connection running from the roof to the bootlid. it was pretty difficult and getting the handle out of the boot was a bit of a pig.... If you ever get to doing it, get in touch and I will help if I can.

 

 

Thanks for that - did you require any other cables or connectors or does this have everything you need?

 

Also wondering if you need to chop the connector block or whether they've created a new one that goes between the old block and the connectors on the head unit. If so, does it also power it?

Mine arrived today, looking forward to giving it a bash next weekend 

All the cabling was in the pack, basically an extension cable that fits in the place of the existing connector. There was no other power connection required which is unusual for an aftermarket camera. Just come back home after a meal and it is really clear at night as well. You also get a set of stereo removal keys but as I mentioned before, you don't really need to remove the stereo, more the glovebox surround, just.remeber not to remove the airbag connector unless you really have to (or have a VCDS)

Thanks - where is the airbag connector positioned?

 

Did you route down driver side or passenger side?

The airbag connector is the one behind the keyslot that turns the passenger airbag on and off in the glovebox. I removed it so I could move the glovebox around for access to the back of the stereo, wish I hadn't! I routed the cabling down the side to the passengers kickplates, then back up to the roof in the 'C' pillar. Through the existing rubber cable cover to the bootlid (I had to cut a slot in it and then fish a line through to pull it through.

Thanks all, Inc Sasha - will do a write up with pics when I do mine.

 

Like the idea of this one with 5 pin connector taking power from the HU, slightly bigger connector to fish through everything but no wire splicing needed.

 

Just ordered

On 26/09/2020 at 16:22, donelegance said:

Thanks for that, the perils of uploading on my tablet.... here is the correct link to the one I bought... I can't seem to edit my original post.

 

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000230897829.html?spm=2114.12010615.8148356.8.22e4579a6sozlo

 

If it helps, I had to fish for the connection through the wiring connection running from the roof to the bootlid. it was pretty difficult and getting the handle out of the boot was a bit of a pig.... If you ever get to doing it, get in touch and I will help if I can.

 

 

Does anyone happen to know if this would be suitable for Amundsen MIB1?

Rather not wait weeks for delivery to find out it wont work.

 

Cheers