Thread: Switching another camera on to the D4 screen

Check out my MY14 D4 camera install thread. Basically in the MY14 the camera changed to include a CANBUS connection to the camera, which is used to create the bendy lines etc. I have installed a camera with video output only ie from a pre MY14 model. I have changed the CCF to enable the reversing camera but we cannot get the camera function button on the info screen. The camera only activates when reverse is selected. I presume the lack of CANBUS connection is the missing link.

A new MY14 camera unit is about $450. I can live without the bendy lines and info screen button for now.....

Cheers

Are the Fakra connectors the green E-code versions?

Edit: Sorry, you've already stated Z!

Hey Guys

I have a 2011 D4, with reversing camera and sat nav.

I'm interested in adding a forward facing camera for when off-roading and not interested in adding another screen.

I have two questions:
1) in the factory D4's which have forward facing cameras, how and when do they activate?
2) I have heard there is room in the back of the Unit to add additional camera's, can I buy a camera and plug it in to one of these empty slots then use IID tool or the like to 'activate' the cameras? and If I could, how would I get it to show up on the screen?

I notice when I go into the diagnostics there are options of either proximity camera or companion camera which both say "not fitted".

thanks, Luke

Hi Nod, great stuff, are you able to view the output from the camera on the van while you are driving along, if yes, what did you change to be able to select the "reversing camera" on the screen. As soon as I am not in reverse the screen reverts to home screen.
I have MY13 HSE and I note you have MY15 so a different system and different capabilities perhaps.

Thanks

Peter

Sorry Peter... been making it look like I was busy with work stuff for the last couple of weeks!

I'm not sure what entertainment system you have... but yes, I can select the rear camera through the screen at anytime and see what is behind the car, or van (when connected).... can see if anyone is sitting in behind the van without having to have extended mirrors.

Select "4x4" info then you can select "Camera" and turn on the reverse camera... can also create a short cut and put Camera on the home page. The below thread talks about selecting a monitor with a MY12: http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...-camera-5.html

Originally Posted by Lukeis

Hey Guys

I have a 2011 D4, with reversing camera and sat nav.

I'm interested in adding a forward facing camera for when off-roading and not interested in adding another screen.

I have two questions:
1) in the factory D4's which have forward facing cameras, how and when do they activate?
2) I have heard there is room in the back of the Unit to add additional camera's, can I buy a camera and plug it in to one of these empty slots then use IID tool or the like to 'activate' the cameras? and If I could, how would I get it to show up on the screen?

I notice when I go into the diagnostics there are options of either proximity camera or companion camera which both say "not fitted".

thanks, Luke

Re 1 - From what I understand the typical setting is that it is activated when moving from reverse to drive and switches off once over 10kph. Not sure if that is correct for the D4 though.

I'd be interested in a fwd facing camera for mine if it were simple enough.

Originally Posted by Geary

Re 1 - From what I understand the typical setting is that it is activated when moving from reverse to drive and switches off once over 10kph. Not sure if that is correct for the D4 though.

I'd be interested in a fwd facing camera for mine if it were simple enough.

Front cameras only activate when selected from the camera options, or in the case of a HSE their is a dedicated button that brings the front two cameras on and then touching the screen allows selection of the side cameras. I want to change the cabling or CCF so this dash button brings the side cameras on instead of front ones. I find these much more useful, being able to see the front wheels.

Originally Posted by Mungus

I find these much more useful, being able to see the front wheels.

Are they mounted in the side mirrors?
Where are the front ones mounted?

Scott