I'm thinking of adding a aftermarket reversing camera kit to my car but the only ones that I have come across are for the MIB2 head unit, but which one is that. There are 2 types of Columbus units fitted to Kodiaqs, one with only touch controls (no rotary knobs) all the left side of the unit and the other with buttons on both sides of the screen with a rotary control on each side.

My car has the former, all touch controls on the left, so is that MIB1 or MIB2, thanks in advance.

MIB 1 is a very old one, from 2013 as I read.

You have definitely MIB 2,5 Columbus.

Edited 25 November, 202525 Nov by linni

Superb 3 have Always MIB2. Same Kodiaq what i know

The Screen with the Round Button is Amundsen.

Full Screen with Touch 9" Columbus

16 minutes ago, Cairus said:

The Screen with the Round Button is Amundsen.

Full Screen with Touch 9" Columbus

I thought the one with the round knobs/buttons was the Amundsen but the review on Aliexpress for the camera shows that model but the description says MIB2

Canbus Dynamic Trajectory Reverse Camera For Skoda Kodiaq 2016~2023 MIB2 STD HD Parking Backup Camera Work With MIB2 NAV Unit - AliExpress 34

My understanding, the MIB version refers to the Infotainment system version, and is the same across all Infotainment hardware for a particular model/release/year. The software release version can change as new models or facelifts are produced.

For example, my MY21 Kodiaq has Columbus with MIB3, but Amundsen & Bolero hardware for that same MY would also be MIB3, just not all having the same features and functionality.

There are guides on the web of how to determine your MIB version.

I may be wrong on the specifics, in which case hopefully someone will be along to correct me.

Ah this Version is mean. Unit until MJ 21 it is mib 2(2,5)

Edited 26 November, 202526 Nov by Cairus

Well I've pulled the trigger on this camera now while stocks were available, the price is excellent, and it should be a really worthwhile addition to the Kodiaq to spot posts etc that are below the window line.

Why Not OEM?

Cost? According to my research the cost of that is going to be in the realm of £500 plus and needs to be coded to the vehicle, whereas the one from AliExpress is currently on offer at £37.49 on a Black Friday deal and is totally plug and play with no coding required.

28 minutes ago, Graham Butcher said:

plug and play with no coding required.

Never ever

Thx System ist Coding by the China Cam.... Nobody know what Else

Not sure what you mean, if you mean it could be coded as a spy, then I'm not sure what they can access on my car that would be of any interest, it is not a camera laden car. The only existing camera I have is an aftermarket dashcam.

I look at it as being £40 versus £600 plus judging by the adverts I have seen and reviews on that camera all seem to be pretty good.

This isn't about a spyware program. Incorrect coding can lock your vehicle.

I see, well others have fitted it with no trouble.

You can do what they want, but they wouldn't be the first customer to come to me with inexplicable problems. Even a single incorrect coding can prevent the bus from going into sleep mode and cause battery problems.

Just because the vehicle appears to function on the outside doesn't mean it's working properly.

Edited 27 November, 202527 Nov by Cairus

On 27/11/2025 at 18:37, Graham Butcher said:

I see, well others have fitted it with no trouble.

Let us know how you get on.

2 hours ago, PuraPurpura said:

Let us know how you get on.

Of course, I will, still awaiting shipping from China at the moment.