Q5 (8R) – Activate rearview camera (retrofit)

Purpose: to activate the reversing camera (Standard RVC) after retrofit.

Please note: Reversing radars and MMI 3G are required.
Only Q5 8R phase 1, coding for Facelift


Proceed :
1 – Engine off, ignition off, connect your official VAG-COM VCDS cable to the computer, then plug the other end into your vehicle’s diagnostics socket.

2 – Switch on the ignition and run the VCDS program.

Line 1:

3 – Click “Select,” then click “10 – Parking Assistance.”

4 – Click “Security Access – 16,” then enter the code “71679“

5 – Click on“Coding – 07” then click on“Long Coding Helper“.

6 – Select byte 0
Then check bit 5 “Rear View Camera installed”.

bit 4 must be set normally (radar on MMI)

Reboot MMI

Hardware upgrade :

The camera’s video cable is connected to the infotainment control unit. This is installed under the screen (Audi Multimedia).

The two pins from the backup camera are used in the 12-pin Quadlock connector (blue).

Quadblock Assignment :

Pin 11 = video line
Pin 5 = shielding

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