Park Distance Control / Optical Parking Sensors (PDC / OPS)

[markwid]

That looks like a great install. I have just ordered my candy white GTI and wish to retrofit. How did you match the candy white so well?

Thanks. DIY, if you are a handy kind of person.

Go to your local paint shop and ask them to mix you up a custom color spray-can. Color code for candy white is LB9A.


And pick up a can of clear coat as well.


Do 2-3 coats of color followed by 2-3 coats of clear. Bob's your uncle. Oh, if you need to prep, sandpaper(wet and dry will do) down the surface to remove unwanted paint and smooth out surface.

[Transporter]

I bought fr+re PDS kit from this seller http://shop.ebay.com.au/vaclavbakerm..._from=&_ipg=25 , for way less than $300 (can't remember now exactly how much) but he is probably the cheapest on the ebay.

[Steveo]

I ordered the rear parking sensors with the car and the dealer used an after-market install, not the VW parts. It cost around $500.

Works well - the only thing I would observe is that the speaker is installed on the parcel shelf. It is not really noticeable unless you are looking for it, but I can see it would annoy some people, so it might be best to ask about the differences in the way in which they are installed and the look.

On another car I had (Euro) the speaker was in the boot and the beeper was much harder to hear especially if you had the radio or music on... no problem with this one.

Are they worth it? I would say yes if you are parking in shopping centre car parks or similar. One badly placed post or a tight parking space can cost you a lot more than the cost of the install. Yes you get false alarms from bushes etc but... I don't install them to add value to the car.

[mg2307]

Thanks Markwid, I'm DIY enough to give that a go, then get a pro to install the sensors and unit.

-MG

[markwid]

Thanks Markwid, I'm DIY enough to give that a go, then get a pro to install the sensors and unit.

-MG

Good plan. Same as what I did.

[Captain Courteous]

Yes I got the mk6 (badge) RVC and RCD510 working fine from the factory. You can fit the same RVC but is a fair bit of work But places like European Autotech can supply and fit them, or you could just get a cheap camera and kufatek adapter but i'd recommend going with the OEM one.

Has anyone in Sydney had the VW OEM camera fitted post-delivery? DIY or done at a shop? I'd be keen on the latter as I lack the skill and know-how of DIY electronics lol. I imagine there’d be a lot of work involved.. Fitting the motor & camera to the VW badge, configuring the RNS510 to activate in reverse etc..

I do a lot of driving within the CBD so it would really come in handy getting into those small spaces...

[Idle]

Has anyone in Sydney had the VW OEM camera fitted post-delivery? DIY or done at a shop? I'd be keen on the latter as I lack the skill and know-how of DIY electronics lol. I imagine there’d be a lot of work involved.. Fitting the motor & camera to the VW badge, configuring the RNS510 to activate in reverse etc..

I do a lot of driving within the CBD so it would really come in handy getting into those small spaces...

You don't really need electronics skill as such — you need to know how to join wires by soldering or with connectors and how to read.

You'll also need physical strength, confidence and common sense.

Everything else (components, tools, installation info) can either be bought or found free on the 'net — depending on the installer you choose (if you can find one) you can save over $1000 by DIY...

[walbjj]

the badge rvc will cost u $1250 installed at European Autotech. its a lot of labour involved. the parts only cost about $500-600, but the time to pull all the trims out and what not is a lot.
thats why i went with the OPS. i just need some guidance with my parking

[markwid]

Hi guys,

I have some bad news for my OPS retrofit. It has developed intermittent problems and I suspect it is draining power even when off. In the morning it would give out audible "ding, ding" but no error message on the MFD.

I have disconnected the PDC unit for now. When I get a chance, I will be taking it to VWvillage for George to have a look.

Possible problem and solution.

[walbjj]

Taking my gti back to Derek Tom, he installed the sensors and wired it up but it didn't respond. I emailed the seller and he provided wiring info etc so will give it another crack Tom.