Plead for Skoda to offer reverse camera (RVC)

[DkN]

I don't even know where this topic is headed now, but as for RVC, though not available factory there are many aftermarket options that are MUCH cheaper than what you paid for. Also dealers are sometimes (some would suggest often) incompetent and will feed you crap to cover for it. You have an RNS-510, therefore reverse camera will work if installed and coded properly. The head unit does not blow the camera up, incorrect wiring does.

Check the VW audio section in this forum, there is a group buy for an RVC low unit for about $120 shipped which replaces the boot handle. May need some modification to fit physically for a Skoda, I'm not sure, but it's just one example of your options, if you just did some research before believing everything the dealer says.

As for making RVC compulsory, dear God I hope not. Just another reason for the dealer to charge for another overpriced option. I'm fairly certain RVC is usually close to $1,000 from the factory. I'd understand if it was compulsory to offer it as an option, that's as far as I would go. Certainly not agreeing to being forced into being ripped off when I know my other options.

[VAG newbie]

I don't even know where this topic is headed now, but as for RVC, though not available factory there are many aftermarket options that are MUCH cheaper than what you paid for. Also dealers are sometimes (some would suggest often) incompetent and will feed you crap to cover for it. You have an RNS-510, therefore reverse camera will work if installed and coded properly. The head unit does not blow the camera up, incorrect wiring does.

I believe you, it makes sense. However, there don't seem to be any Skoda owner in this forum who has fitted a RVC that works like a factory fitted one. In fact I had fellow Superb owner in this forum telling me these Kufatec RVCs are expensive and may not intergrate well with the OPS.

Check the VW audio section in this forum, there is a group buy for an RVC low unit for about $120 shipped which replaces the boot handle. May need some modification to fit physically for a Skoda, I'm not sure, but it's just one example of your options, if you just did some research before believing everything the dealer says.

I don't believe everything they said, of course. I had to educate a salesman once, so their knowledge is ignorant at the best. I'm only going back to them because they fitted for me and I expect them to tweak it so it works. I have posted up on the techncal sections of this forum asking for help in Brisbane. I notice that you are in Brisbane as well, can you help me?

Also if any Skoda owner in this forum that has successifully installed a retrofit RVC onto their RCD/RNS510, that works just like a factory one, i.e. RVC screen will show up every time you put on reverse, ad it has the OPS radar screen on the left side of the screen, please speak up. Your experience is priceless.

As for making RVC compulsory, dear God I hope not. Just another reason for the dealer to charge for another overpriced option. I'm fairly certain RVC is usually close to $1,000 from the factory. I'd understand if it was compulsory to offer it as an option, that's as far as I would go. Certainly not agreeing to being forced into being ripped off when I know my other options.

VW can fit RVC and GPS for without raising the price, I don't see why Skoda can't. Almost all Superb's competitors have RVC as standard, and many of them have gone further to include other useless stuff such as Blind Spot Monitoring, Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control with automatic emergency braking, either as an option or comes standard. If Skoda would be stupid enough to charge a premium for RVC when it is mandatory, they will just lose potential buyers. Already the Superb is no longer that good value for money as it is now, especially compared to Passat, it's suicide if they charge the buyer for RVC.

[BlackSuperb]

.....Also if any Skoda owner in this forum that has successifully installed a retrofit RVC onto their RCD/RNS510, that works just like a factory one, i.e. RVC screen will show up every time you put on reverse, ad it has the OPS radar screen on the left side of the screen, please speak up. Your experience is priceless. ....

Well, funny you should mention that. I had installed a Kufatec RVC camera to my MY09 Superb. It integrated into the the Columbus Nav, but not entirely seamlessly.

It would come on when ever I put it into reverse, but the whole picture came up on the screen without the OPS display as is on the Passat and Tiguan. It also didn't have the guidance lines that predict the position the car as you turn the wheel.

Now that may be a good thing because it keeps you looking out the back window instead of the nav screen.

I did have the audible beeps though that the OPS system puts out.

I have the unit now removed from my MY09 Superb as I gave the car back recently and am contemplating selling it. It's sitting on my desk at the moment and I just have to get around to soldering some wires back that I had to cut to get it out and it should work. If you are interested, send me a PM.

[VAG newbie]

Well, funny you should mention that. I had installed a Kufatec RVC camera to my MY09 Superb. It integrated into the the Columbus Nav, but not entirely seamlessly.

It would come on when ever I put it into reverse, but the whole picture came up on the screen without the OPS display as is on the Passat and Tiguan. It also didn't have the guidance lines that predict the position the car as you turn the wheel.

Now that may be a good thing because it keeps you looking out the back window instead of the nav screen.

I did have the audible beeps though that the OPS system puts out.

I have the unit now removed from my MY09 Superb as I gave the car back recently and am contemplating selling it. It's sitting on my desk at the moment and I just have to get around to soldering some wires back that I had to cut to get it out and it should work. If you are interested, send me a PM.

Yeah, that's the same as mine. Mine is worse in that you have to manually switch it, although it does give me the option of using OPS or RVC, but not both at the same time.

The guidelines is apparently something separate. Apparently you need another module to connect to the steering wheel. For me, that's not essential, although my wife finds it very useful as she can't tell from what's lefo or right when looking through the camera.

I've got someone who is willing to help me this Fri and I will see if it works on Skodas.

[BlackSuperb]

Shouldn't have to manually switch it. I'm sure I have the info at home that you can wire it so it starts up when in reverse. Do you have a manual or automatic? I won't be home until late next week though. In China on business at the moment. Certainly plenty of Skodas here in Shanghai.

[tonymy01]

Most of the online guides for how to code the rvc do NOT take into consideration if the person has ops. If you have ops, there is two bits to enable, the navigation/radio bit (which all the online guides have), and the ops bit in the body control module or central electrics module (have detailed the exact bit before, am on phone here replying so difficult to search, is easy to find bit anyway once vcds is hooked up and you poke around a bit).

[dArK5HaD0w]

u can have rvc + ops on screen with the skodas, not as a factory fit, but it has been done.
have a look at the following youtube video. its a Columbus in a Skoda Octavia 2 L&K (MY2010).


i can't confirm if the above has the vw popup camera or license plate light camera.

here is one inside the rear badge. unfortunately i don't have anymore details.


some reading material over at briskoda.
its for an octavia, but the superb will b the same.

[VAG newbie]

u can have rvc + ops on screen with the skodas, not as a factory fit, but it has been done.
have a look at the following youtube video. its a Columbus in a Skoda Octavia 2 L&K (MY2010).


i can't confirm if the above has the vw popup camera or license plate light camera.

here is one inside the rear badge. unfortunately i don't have anymore details.


some reading material over at briskoda.
its for an octavia, but the superb will b the same.

Yeah, I've seen that video too. In fact, this video started my quest for a better RVC in Skoda. Initially I thought all you need is just buy a genuine VW RVC and wire into the Skoda Columbus. Again I was told by dealer it can't be done, different module or some bull**** like that. He basically said the only way is to take out the Columbus and install a VW RNS510, which is a very expensive exercise.

I would love to have the same system as shown in the video. I can tell you, if someone can install that for us, my wife definitely will put Skoda back on our shopping list, it will be among the top of the list! Anyway, I'll find out Friday.

[VAG newbie]

Shouldn't have to manually switch it. I'm sure I have the info at home that you can wire it so it starts up when in reverse. Do you have a manual or automatic? I won't be home until late next week though. In China on business at the moment. Certainly plenty of Skodas here in Shanghai.

Should be a good chance to pick up some cheap, but genuine Skoda accessory there

BTW, I don't think mine is wiring problem. The RVC switch only come up on the OPS screen, ie. in reverse. So it must be a software issue. I'm starting to believe my problem is RVC needs to be enabled by using the VCDS. What I'm afraid is that after enabling, I'm gonna end up the same as you, just RVC and no OPS.

It's just such an annoyance because Skoda would not offer it even as an option. It's no rocket science and it doesn't cost a lot of money. That's why I said it must be a conspiracy by VW! If we make it a legislation, then VW has to green light Skoda to install RVC in their cars, otherwise it'll be sayonara to Skoda in Australia!

[woofy]

To be honest the Superb is due for a refresh of sorts, it wouldn't be unusual for them to just include this standard suddenly, ala the Columbus coming stock in all Octavias 118 and above.