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Offline fredgroves

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Re: reversing camera
« Reply #20 on: 25 January 2018, 09:10 »
The camera will have been designed for use with the original Mk7 Composition Media unit.

That was quite low res.
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Offline st33ly

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Re: reversing camera
« Reply #21 on: 25 January 2018, 11:35 »
Hi guys. Anyone got any idea how difficult it would be to retrofit? Costs for parts? MkVII GTI clubsport S. Ive seen a company that can fit one for £500 ish but its down south and I'm handy with tools so could install the hardware myself however coding may be an issue.

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Re: reversing camera
« Reply #22 on: 25 January 2018, 11:51 »
Current: Mk8 GTI DSG, Adelaides, DCC, HUD, HK, Winter Pack, Rear Camera.. Aka "HMS Weasel"

Gone: 2017 Mk7.5 GTD,manual, NavPro
Gone: 2014 Mk7 GTD, manual, NavPro, DCC

Offline Vwjap

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Re: reversing camera
« Reply #23 on: 25 January 2018, 13:40 »
It’s quite difficult, but a average d.i.y mechanic could probably do it in about 4 hours if he was patient, running the wire from front to back is the hardest part, camera cost about £300 (in fact I have one in the garage with the wiring loom missing)

Offline mcmaddy

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Re: reversing camera
« Reply #24 on: 25 January 2018, 16:19 »
I've got a mate in Dundee who fits cameras if anyone wants his details.
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Offline Watts

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Re: reversing camera
« Reply #25 on: 25 January 2018, 17:22 »
Reasonable price for the kit and what to check to confirm your car is compatible http://www.vwmotorparts.com/accessories-c-37_93_134/genuine-vw-mk7-golf-rear-view-camera-p-1287.html
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Offline Crockers

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Re: reversing camera
« Reply #26 on: 25 January 2018, 17:39 »
Would always have one. Love the wide angle saves the need for cross traffic alerts. Love the way its always clean un like the one on our XC60

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Re: reversing camera
« Reply #27 on: 28 January 2018, 17:14 »
Thanks for the info guys. I’m good and careful at DIY and it will be fitted to a CSS so should be simple enough.