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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: SunnyGTI on 23 May 2015, 21:11

Title: Running wiring from Stereo to Rear view cam
Post by: SunnyGTI on 23 May 2015, 21:11

Hi

Has anyone fitted a reversing camera (genuine badge or aftermarket) themselves? The trickiest thing for me is how to do the wiring from the camera to the stereo... :/

I am guessing it goes under carpet, through the middle but does anyone know a better way or some tips please?

Thanks

Title: Re: Running wiring from Stereo to Rear view cam
Post by: Medic1281 on 23 May 2015, 21:41

I'm having mine professionally fitted on Friday so I'll let you know!

Title: Re: Running wiring from Stereo to Rear view cam
Post by: Snoopy on 23 May 2015, 22:58

Theres a couple of retrofit guides on the American forum.
Heres one I quickly found
http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20119

Title: Re: Running wiring from Stereo to Rear view cam
Post by: mike. on 24 May 2015, 12:09

I installed mine, the cable runs up the sill on the drivers side.

You just need to remove the plastic sill cover, and some more around the rear hatch, been a while since I did mine.

Snoopy's link looks like a good place to start.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Running wiring from Stereo to Rear view cam
Post by: SunnyGTI on 24 May 2015, 20:59

Thanks all!

Mike- did you fit the Badge camera or a different one?

Title: Re: Running wiring from Stereo to Rear view cam
Post by: mike. on 25 May 2015, 08:58

It was the badge camera.
SteveP, on here, used to sell the kit but I haven't seen him about for a while

Title: Re: Running wiring from Stereo to Rear view cam
Post by: Snoopy on 25 May 2015, 12:11

If SteveP isnt doing them anymore (i have used him a few times for upgrades and would recomend him) I have also used http://www.carsystems.pl/ a few times and had good service from them. Ive been meening to get the camera from them myself for a while.
http://www.carsystems.pl/vw-rear-emblem-camera-kit-retrofit-golf-6,id233.html
I have had a quick look and this is the bookmark I have saved but Mike will know better if thats the correct one?

Title: Re: Running wiring from Stereo to Rear view cam
Post by: SunnyGTI on 26 May 2015, 18:59

Thanks guys. I have gone for an aftermarket camera that goes near the number plate as its a lot cheaper and easier to set up that the badge camera :)

The flip out badge camera is very cool though!

Title: Re: Running wiring from Stereo to Rear view cam
Post by: Snoopy on 28 June 2015, 12:35

How did you get on with this any update?

Title: Re: Running wiring from Stereo to Rear view cam
Post by: SunnyGTI on 28 June 2015, 17:45

Quote from: Snoopy on 28 June 2015, 12:35

How did you get on with this any update?

Fitted a reverse camera near the number plate light. Took a lot of time to figure out how to get the wire from inside the boot to the outside but managed it without drilling holes. There is a gromit thingy on right hand side of boot and got wire out through there and near the bumper. Then just a case of using a coat hanger through the number plate light to fish out the wire and pull it through.

A lot of effort but worth it for a reversing camera that didn't cost too much ;)