Transporter (T5.1) – Activate rearview camera (retrofit)

VAG Coding VCDS ODBeleven VW Transporter T5.1

Purpose: Enables the rearview camera after it has been installed on the RCD 510/330/360/440 and RNS 315/510 (retrofit).


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 “37 – Navigation ” (RNS) or “56 – Radio” (RCD)

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

5 – Select byte 3
. Then set bit 6 to “Rear View Camera (RVC) installed/active.”

Line 2 (Optional, if parking assist is available) :

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

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

5 – Select byte 0
. Then set bit 5 to “Rear View Camera installed.”


Hardware upgrade :

The camera’s video cable is connected to the infotainment control unit. It is installed in the glovebox.

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

Quadblock Assignment :

Pin 6 = video line
Pin 12 = shielding

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