VW Golf MK7 (5G) RVC High retrofit, part 1: rear view camera test

Testing if Highline camera will work in my Volkswagen Golf #MK7 with MIB2 infotainment unit. Performed quick coding with OBDeleven, wired it to power and CAN-BUS network, and checked if image from the camera appears on the display. Now it's time to order proper wiring kit.
ℹ️ I got a second-hand Highline RVC #camera for Golf MK7 Variant/Wagon/Estate/Kombi and wanted to check if it's actually working and if my infotainment system is supporting all cool features that came with the Highline version. After confirming that the camera works fine, I can move on with the #retrofit.
⚠️ Hatchback and Estate/Wagon/Variant are using different RVC cameras. Badge profile and drain pipe are different.
ℹ️ Differences between Lowline and Highline RVC cameras:
- dynamic guiding lines
- fish-eye mode
- trailer mode
- parallel parking mode
- image available while moving forward
- camera can be turned on by parking sensor button
🛒 Buy #OBDeleven here (ref): mr-fix.info/redirect/obdeleven
0:00 Golf MK7 RVC highline camera
0:25 Testing second-hand emblem with camera
1:10 Test wiring for CAN-BUS, image signal, and 12V power
1:42 Hidden camera stays clean
2:16 Coded with OBDeleven
2:33 Reverse gear triggers the camera
2:55 819 and 820 units don't support RVC
3:17 Camera working - needs proper wiring
3:32 Static vs dynamic guide lines
4:04 Image stays in Drive
4:44 Turn on the camera with parktronic button
5:15 Modes - fish-eye, trailer, parallel parking
7:00 Planning to add front-view camera to the setup
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[@carlosb68]

Great video Matt 👍👍👍👍👍

[@piotrk.6044]

Hej, @mr-fix świetne te filmiki i zainspirowany tym co robisz ogarnąłem sobie już kilka usprawnień w moim SEAT LEON 5F. Tutaj mam pytanie, czy kamera w wersji HIGH będzie działać w aucie bez przednich czujników parkowania? Dodam, że jednostka wg filmiku jest ok, powinna to obsłużyć i mam włączona wizualizacje tylnych czujników przy cofaniu.

[@MrXYDER]

Good day Mr-Fix Love the channel and your videos have helped me alot in my retrofit mib2 unit from Mib 1 unit. But I need some guildence, after my retrofit and my testing I noticed the following not working. -dcc (was working on my mib1 unit and I have it installed from the factory.) -rear view camera, the camera pops out the hatch but the mib2 unit doesn't show the backup camera image only a full pcd sensor screen. Can you point me in the right direction? I'm guessing it's just a coding issue. As all the hardware was OEM from the factory. Thank you.

[@tancbelevalo5142]

hatchback same as variant. I now buy and work 2 week :)

[@mrfixpl]

Different badge profile and drain line. But can be installed.

[@badrkharbouch8240]

Hello, could you show which adapter are you using for 12 V powering of the camera and the mechanisme by testing step?

[@Wrathborn771]

Can you replace your lowline camera with the highline plug & play?

[@DoDe23]

Hi MrFix, I tried to install a rear camera on my Golf 7 and I have a problem with the headunit, I think that does not support the rear camera and I have a Mib1, do you maybe know where I can find an adapter that goes between the headunit and the radio so I can make the camera work? Thanks in advance.

[@darkhero8264]

Firstly thank you for the video Could we have a video with installing front camera and what to do to activate it using obdeleven ? Tks

[@Freacly]

I support this request and would be happy if there is a video about it

[@theodorosgeorgalis8027]

hello, my golf mk7 have already the oem camera, but the yellow lanes are not active, they dont turn with the steeringwheel. Is there any way to change this?

[@msharkman]

Could you tell me how to code with VCDS ? I have high camera but MODES do not operate ..

[@en_ok_bavideo2430]

Greetings, can you help me, it is Audi Q2 2020 year. I'm installing a highline reversing camera, what needs to be coded, the camera also has a washer. Thanks in advance.

[@golferboggie]

Hi Mr-fix, Nice video. I am thinking of getting the same HL camera retrofitted to my MK7 with MIB2.5. Does it mean I can get all the wiring connected to the brain (glove box module) without removing the radio display (which can be a pain)? Tks

[@mrfixpl]

Yes. You need to connect just the main unit. Check part 2 with details.

[@ssaini.]

Hi, thanks for the 3 part videos on this very useful. However, I am having trouble with the below. Is there any chance you able to help? My physical P button next to the DSG gear selector now only activates parking sensors without Park pilot - only beeping without any visualization on head unit, same goes for "auto activation" of park pilot when approaching obstacle in front. To get any visualization, I need to trigger RVC by going into reverse. The P button does turn off the reverse camera and visual aid that pops up in reverse but not activate it. Any help would be much appreciated.

[@mrfixpl]

I believe that's parktronic coding. module 10 or 76 (depends on how made year), long coding, look for visual OPS and enable it. This will configure the parktronic module to send signal to infotainment with visualization request when the parktronic is used. Cars with just rear sensors had this option disabled by default if I recall correctly.

[@ssaini.]

@mr-fix thank you, I will take a look. Fingers crossed I can get it working.

[@filippogalantucci2720]

Just mount the rear camera and that's it or do you need to put something that passes the video signal?

[@drugebober]

hello, please make a video on the complete installation of the camera and setting it up using of obd eleven

[@mrfixpl]

Ordered wiring loom. Will continue this tutorial as soon as it arrives.

[@drugebober]

@@mrfixpl thanks, I'll wait

[@powergiga1]

hi, i'm also looking to do the camera retrofit on my golf 7 variant. What exactly is the problem with aliexpress cameras not fiting? Also if i'm looking for oem camera is there a different camera for hatchback and variant version (do i need to buy a camera specificaly for variant version)? Btw great videos!

[@mrfixpl]

Hatchback and Variant badge shape is different. It will fit but it will not look right.

[@user-mw3te5xj3l]

What is the part number for the rvc highline

[@mmic6691]

Any idea if the hatchback camera is different from the variant/wagon one?

[@Hmadan93]

Its work with 5G0 035 819A ?

[@vaniusavanea8734]

Salut pozi face video cu adaptarea camerii de marșarier???

[@-JPS-]

Hello excellent video, I speak to you from Spain. One question, which infotainment modules (numbers) are compatible with the RVC HIGH camera, thank you. 👋

[@mrfixpl]

anything that is not 819 or 820 should be fine.

[@kennethkyc]

​@@mrfixpl Hello, learn a lot from your video. I am from Hong Kong. My Golf GT is using 5G0035819A. I installed a RVC camera which buy from China Online Store. This RVC camera does not need any coding or config and it can switch the screem to parking mode which similar to your video 5:45. However, the screen backgroud is black and cannot show the camera image. Do you have any idea 819 does not support the camera as hardware or firmware limitation? Thx

[@KnockOuta2]

What is the OEM number of your camera?

[@davidv7142]

I have a low line camera, can I just swap to the high line camera and code it in or do I need to feed new wires through the car?

[@herrh9605]

You have to swap the camera and add the can-bus wires from the camera to the head unit

[@mrfixpl]

Swap camera, add wires, and change coding in vehicle.

[@Freacly]

@@mrfixpl different wire as the low camera?

[@ashtonroberts3488]

hi there, i recently bought a used golf 7 sportsvan (lounge). i think it comes with composition media. how would i know if the display on my car supports the reverse camera. I will get the car only in a couple of weeks but have the VIN . I don't find anything about reverse camera in the vehicle specs.

[@mrfixpl]

Check the unit part number. You can find it in settings or in hidden menu. If the part number ends with 819 or 820, unit will not support rear view camera.

[@ashtonroberts3488]

@@mrfixpl thank you. do you (is it even possible?) do 'blind spot' retrofit for a golf mk7? could you please do a video on that. Also does VW offer an original headup display that can be retrofitted?

[@Herresgti]

Please tell me how you managed to code that the rear view camera stays active while in D and driving i need this while driving to see my flames of the exhaust through the screen i have been looking for this for a year now

[@mrfixpl]

That's how the RVC-HIGH works if it's coded correctly. If you have RVC-Low (static green lines) or wrong coding, you will not see video feed when not in reverse.

[@Herresgti]

@@mrfixpl u have the correct codings? Or a way for me to check if i have high or low

[@Sebastian-vh2qs]

Hey. Mógłbyś sprawdzić czy działają Ci czujniki automatyczne przód? Plus jak wciskasz przycisk czujników to odpala Ci się kamera zamiast przednie czujniki. Wmg mnie nie powinno tak być. Kamera.poeinna się tylko odpalać na wstecznym biegu?

[@mrfixpl]

Jak wrzucę filmik z podłączeniem i kodowaniem, to pokażę jak wszystko działa.

[@Sebastian-vh2qs]

@@mrfixpl i jak dla mnie dalej działa to źle. Ale czekam na Twoją odpowiedź :)

[@mrfixpl]

Gdyby była możliwość zmiany jak działa ten przycisk, to dalej bym to chciał mieć ustawione tak jak teraz. Wyzwalanie kamery przyciskiem jest przydatne, bo używam kamery nie tylko jak cofam.

[@Sebastian-vh2qs]

@@mrfixplwygląda na to że jest opcja jak ma działać przycisk bo albo wizwalaja czujniki parkowania albo kamerkę :(

[@ashtonroberts3488]

hi, how do i find the part number for the camera ? i have a golf sportsvan (similar to the variant) model 2016. there are many numbers on the forums 5G0827469F or 5G0827469E or 5G0827469H etc etc. how to check which is the right one for me ? Also, is there a way to be sure that i am buying an "authentic/original" object on aliexpress ?

[@mrfixpl]

Pick one of those for RVC High designed for sportsvan: 510-827-469-E, 510-827-469-G, 3G0-827-469-BL, 3G0-827-469-CA, 3G0-827-469-CJ, 3G0-827-469-FL, 3G0-827-469-FS

[@ashtonroberts3488]

@@mrfixpl thanks for the answer. could you please also let me know how do we find these numbers. is there a online vw website where we can check these things?

[@user-mw3te5xj3l]

Can you share the Highline camera part number please

[@xpomar]

Brother can you please send the long coding of parking sensor with camera still on after switching to drive , i need them please I have the camera in VW logo but when i switch to D when am.parking the car it disappear, i use the android auto retrofit thats why need to stay one

[@mrfixpl]

Maybe you have RVC-Low? With green static lines.

[@xpomar]

@mr-fix yes i have RVC low , any how to make it delay the closure or make it on with park assist with coding ?

[@xpomar]

@@mrfixpl i found how to delay the display of the module, so you can get Parkpilot display for bit seconds as you want kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXe0m56ug9Jlq5Y

[@antoniojframalho]

Hi Mr-fix. I made an upgrade in my 2016 vw golf gte, rear vents with USB plugs ports, watching your videos, and I want to install a retrofit reverse camera but with oem look a flip camera. Could you help me with some questions about the instalation? This is my part number infotainment device. 3G0035043K. Can I install an high line camera? What do I need to do if I want to buy and install an aliexpress? Any recommendations to have in mind? I will appreciate your help. Thank you

[@robb5086]

Can you send me the product id of the camera ?

[@rafastelmach3376]

Cześć. Mam też model 2015. Podasz jaki dokładnie powinna mieć numer katalogowy ta kamera. Są różne oznaczenia literowe na końcu. Pozdrawiam

[@mrfixpl]

VW Golf MK7 hatchback: 5G0-827-469-H; 5G0-827-469-P; 5G0-827-469-R; 5G0-827-469-T, 5G0-827-469-AF VW Golf MK7 estate/variant: 5G9-827-469-G; 5G9-827-469-H; 5G9-827-469-Q; 5G9-827-469-S; 5G9-827-469-AA, 5G9-827-469-AG, 5G9-827-469-AJ. VW Golf sportvan: 510-827-469-E, 510-827-469-G, 3G0-827-469-BL, 3G0-827-469-CA, 3G0-827-469-CJ, 3G0-827-469-FL, 3G0-827-469-FS. VW Passat B8 estate/variant and Arteon coupé with back glass high polished logo: 3G0-827-469-E, 3G0-827-469-H, 3G0-827-469-E, 3G0-827-469-L, 3G0-827-469-AA, 3G0-827-469-AQ, 3G0-827-469-BB, 3G0-827-469-BJ, 3G0-827-469-BL, 3G0-827-469-BS, 3G0-827-469-CA, 3G0-827-469-CG, 3G0-827-469-CJ, 3G0-827-469-FL, 3G0-827-469-FL, 3G0-827-469-FS, 3G0-827-469-GC, 3G0-827-469-HN. VW Passat B8 estate/variant and Arteon coupé with black/bright chrome logo (new logo from 2020): 3G0-827-469-EK, 3G0-827-469-ER, 3G0-827-469-FE, 3G0-827-469-HE. VW Passat B8 sedan and Arteon sportback with back high glass polished logo: 3G0-827-469-F, 3G0-827-469-CD, 3G0-827-469-FM, 3G0-827-469-FT, 3G0-827-469-HK. VW Passat B8 sedan and Arteon sportback with black/bright chrome logo (new 2020 VW logo): 3G0-827-469-EG, 3G0-827-469-EN, 3G0-827-469-FL, 3G0-827-469-FH, 3G0-827-469-HB.

[@rafastelmach3376]

@@mrfixpl bardzo dziękuję 😊 orientujesz się czy do golfa 7 Varianta mogę zamiennie założyć np od B8 i zakodować w VCDS? Niestety na allegro jest bardzo mało aukcji do Varianta albo są to kosmiczne ceny.

[@mrfixpl]

z tego co wiem, to da się, ALE żeby to działało w 100% tak jak trzeba, to: passat ma inną parametryzację, emblemat jest chyba pod innym kątem.

[@rafastelmach3376]

@@mrfixpl rozumiem. Czyli mogę się pokusić o kamerę ze sportsvana ewentualnie hatchback czy szukać typowo pod Varianta?

[@luigipagliuca9067]

hi, I have a golf 7 hatchback with discover media mib1, which camera model can I use? part number model?

[@mrfixpl]

MIB1 Discover Pro will support both RVC-LOW and RVC-HIGH.

[@luigipagliuca9067]

@@mrfixpl ok but i have a Discover Media MIB1 and i need a part numer of the RVC designed for the golf 7 hatchback

[@gentsekiraqa]

How much does that cost to You ? In Euro-s ?

[@mrfixpl]

about 110 Euro for used camera. and 20 Euro for wiring from AliExpress (still in transit).

[@gentsekiraqa]

Thats cheap , in my country for a hatchback 350€ used one , but I learned from you that on variant doesnt fit .. show us the end project , everything that you done on that golf you did it OEM and thats cool 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@noz3m]

@@mrfixpl Where did you get it? looks like the highline golf 7 versions are more expensive.

[@mrfixpl]

@@noz3m it was a one-time offer. High-line version is more expensive, but you can get low-line and replace the camera unit that's inside.

[@noz3m]

@@mrfixpl Thanks, also the highline version needs calibration via VW tool right? I have this camera diy on my todo list however allot of people go for the lowline since the highline is hard to get calibrated. Is it easy to get the lowline and then buy the highline camera unit seperate?

[@user-hk3zw1bb9r]

Number pin ?

[@andrejbacik7797]

Hello, can you please share your camera part number? I retrofitted 5Q0980568B into Golf 7 2015 with manual transmission, coding done, camera is parametrised and working. But if I press button for park sensors they only beeps, no cam image as you, if I put “R” then I have image and can switch on MIB display for “car with sensor lines”. I believe you have different camera. Please let me know. Thanks

[@mrfixpl]

I have 5Q0980568A, but I don't think that's the issue here.

[@andrejbacik7797]

@@mrfixpl Thanks for answer 👍🏻😉

[@dejanzakrajsek1041]

@@mrfixpl as i know 5Q0 is for HB model and not variant (5Q9). As far as I checked, there is no camera in the higline version for the variant? Is the camera calibrated ok, or is there any deviation. I assume the camera was mounted on the HB model?