Chris R Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Hi All, I'm looking for a little guidance on finisshing off my reverse camera retrofit. I bought a genuine audi camera kit and fitted it as per the instructions. I've now come to code it in and I'm having issues. I've found lots on forums but nothing specific to the A4 B9 and other cars all seem to have slight differences. The kit came with an activiation pack which has a code, an activation numvber and a PIN. I called Audi and they say I need to to take it to them to get it working using the activiation pack and I won't be able to do it through VCDS. Is this correct or can I do it? I have VCDS and have already attempted with no luck. Any help is massively appreciated. Here's a scan: Tuesday,30,March,2021,08:46:21:53320 VCDS --Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator Running on Windows 7 x64 VCDSVersion: 20.4.2.0 (x64) HEX-V2 CB:0.4526.4 Dataversion: 20200730 DS317.0 www.Ross-Tech.com VIN:WAUZZZF47HA141095 License Plate:KN17LXO Mileage:193793km-120417mi Repair Order: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ChassisType: F4-AU49 (4M1) Scan: 01 0203 08 09 15 16 17 19 29 2B 39 42 44 46 52 5F 6C 6D 81 A5 AC BB BC D6 D7 VIN:WAUZZZF47HA141095 Mileage:193793km-120417miles 01-Engine --Status: OK 0000 02-AutoTrans -- Status: OK 0000 03-ABSBrakes -- Status: OK 0000 08-Auto HVAC-- Status: OK 0000 09-Cent.Elect. -- Status: OK 0000 15-Airbags-- Status: OK 0000 16-Steeringwheel -- Status: OK 0000 17-Instruments-- Status: OK 0000 19-CANGateway -- Status: Malfunction 0010 29-LeftLight -- Status: OK 0000 2B-Steer.Col. Lock -- Status: OK 0000 39-RightLight -- Status: OK 0000 42-DoorElect, Driver -- Status: OK 0000 44-SteeringAssist -- Status: OK 0000 46-CentralConv. -- Status: OK 0000 52-DoorElect, Pass. -- Status: OK 0000 5F-InformationElectr. -- Status: Malfunction 0010 6C-Back-upCam. -- Status: Malfunction 0010 6D-TrunkElect. -- Status: OK 0000 81-GearShift -- Status: OK 0000 A5-Frt Sens.Drv. Assist -- Status: Malfunction 0010 AC-ReductantControl -- Status: OK 0000 BB-Door RearDrv -- Status: OK 0000 BC-Door RearPass -- Status: OK 0000 D6-LightCtrl Left 2 -- Status: OK 0000 D7-LightCtrl Right 2 -- Status: OK 0000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 01:Engine (J623-CRTC) Labels: RedirFail! Part No SW: 8W0 907 401 E HW: 059 907 309 F Component: 3,0l V6 TDI H24 0003 Revision: C7H24--- Coding:122A403205260503240800000000000000000000000 00000 Shop #: WSC 55376 002 1048576 ASAM Dataset: EV_ECM30TDI0118W0907401E001003 ROD: EV_ECM30TDI0118W0907401E.rod VCID: 392F280389D4964355D-806C No faultcode found. Readiness: 00 0 0 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 02:Auto Trans (J217) Labels:* RedirFail! Part No SW: 8W0 927 158 HW: 0D5 927 156 H Component: 0D5 30TDIRdW H05 1010 Revision: --H05--- Coding: 100000 Shop #: WSC 00000 000 00000 ASAM Dataset: EV_TCMALX52011 002010 ROD: EV_TCMALX52011_AU49.rod VCID: 7F5B061BD77078732B9-802A No faultcode found. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 03:ABS Brakes (J104) Labels:8W0-907-379-PLU-V1.clb Part No SW: 8W0 907 379 G HW: 8W0 907 379 J Component: ESP9 Plus H06 0719 Coding:14AA309930A60A97119E489A00825292E6A592280C0 C508812004A4967A549 Shop #: WSC 06324 790 00001 ASAM Dataset: EV_ESP9BOSCHCMP 001001 ROD: EV_ESP9BOSCHCMP_001.rod VCID: 49CF58C3D93406C3C5D-801C No faultcode found. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 08:Auto HVAC (E87) Labels:* RedirFail! Part No SW: 8W0 820 043 G HW: 8W0 820 043 G Component: Klima Zone 3 H32 0090 Coding:2618002D5544440D020001008800000000000000000 00000000000000000 Shop #: WSC 06335 790 00001 ASAM Dataset: EV_AirCondiBHTCAU491 001013 ROD: EV_AirCondiBHTCAU491.rod VCID: 372B2E3BBFC08033A39-8062 Fresh Air Blower Front: Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 4M1 820 021 A HW: 4M1 820 021 A Component: J216 FLuftV H08 0003 Serial number: 00000000000001351145 Relative humidity sensor in fresh air intakeduct: Subsystem 2 - Part No SW: 4H0 907 658 A HW: 4H0 907 658 A Component: AQ_Hum_Sensor H01 0006 Serial number: 09A8049880PAG0MUFU02 Rear Climatronic Operating And Display Unit: Subsystem 3 - Part No SW: 8W0 919 158 HW: 8W0 919 158 Component: E265 Kli Fond H40 0080 No faultcode found. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 09:Cent. Elect. (J519) Labels:* None Part No SW: 8W0 907 063 CG HW: 8W0 907 063 BG Component: BCM1 MLBevo H13 0267 Coding:07501143E11800CD054D87145F2E00B9110B3108000 000000000000020001A810A450122025609 Shop #: WSC 06325 790 00001 ASAM Dataset: EV_BCM1BOSCHAU736 018006 ROD: EV_BCM1BOSCHAU736_018_AU49.rod VCID: 025D8FEFA482159B447-8056 Control Unit For Wiper Motor: Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 8W2 955 119 HW: 8V2 955 119 A Labels: 1KX-955-119.CLB Component: WWS491 161230 043 0813 Serial number: 89425300301636502499 Coding: 5BC7F7 Rain Light Recognition Sensor: Subsystem 2 - Part No SW: 81A 955 555 A HW: 81A 955 555 Component: G397_RLFSS H06 0002 Serial number: 20280443X81A955555A0 Coding: 02005D Light switch: Subsystem 3 - Part No SW: 4M0 941 531AA HW: 4M0 941 531 AA Component: E1 - LDS H06 0008 Serial number: 06 07 2016 00741280 Automatic Day Night Interior Mirror: Subsystem 4 - Part No SW: 8W0 857 511 HW: 8W0 857 511 Component: Y7_Innenspieg H09 0002 Serial number: GX1CE120121611520967 Coding: 210000 Interior Light Module: Subsystem 5 - Part No SW: 8W0 947 135 D HW: 8W0 947 135 Component: J528-Dachele H14 0130 Serial number: B00274896 Convenience And Driver Assist OperatingUnit: Subsystem 6 - Part No SW: 8W0 925 301BC HW: 8W0 925 301 BC Component: SL-B9/Q5NF H17 0010 Serial number: 2616000181100005 Coding: 000000 No faultcode found. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 15:Airbags (J234) Labels:|8W0-959-655.clb Part No SW: 8W0 959 655 F HW: 8W0 959 655 F Component: Airbag10.44 H03 0103 Serial number: 003UP002U5Z1 Coding: AACCF0C00C800000585400F3D08C00000000 Shop #: WSC 06335 790 00001 ASAM Dataset: EV_AirbaAU10BPAAU736 005013 ROD: EV_AirbaAU10BPAAU736_005_AU49.rod VCID: 4CC161D7D64613EBFEB-8018 Side Sensor Driver Front: Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: ----------- HW: 442 061 402 17 Component: SideSensor_Df 1E2 0887 Serial number: 3577Y00A12027093C42M Coding: 2D2D2D Side Sensor Passenger Front: Subsystem 2 - Part No SW: ----------- HW: 442 061 402 17 Component: SideSensor_Pf 1E2 0887 Serial number: 3587Y00A1202709472CR Coding: 2D2D2D Side Sensor Driver Rear: Subsystem 3 - Part No SW: ----------- HW: 442 0B1 402 17 Component: SideSensor_Dr 1C7 0148 Serial number: 35177000C2A52B45C88G Coding: 2D2D2D Side Sensor Passenger Rear: Subsystem 4 - Part No SW: ----------- HW: 442 0B1 402 17 Component: SideSensor_Pr 1C7 0148 Serial number: 3527700102A52B48C4DA Coding: 2D2D2D Front Sensor Driver: Subsystem 5 - Part No SW: ----------- HW: 442 0C2 102 17 Component: FrontSensor_D 1C5 014A Serial number: 35575000429E1685B5EI Coding: 2D2D2D Front Sensor Passenger: Subsystem 6 - Part No SW: ----------- HW: 442 0C2 102 17 Component: FrontSensor_P 1C5 014A Serial number: 35675000429E1686569A Coding: 2D2D2D Pedestrian Protection Center: Subsystem 7 - Part No SW: ----------- HW: 442 0C2 102 17 Component: PedP_Sensor_C 1C5 014A Serial number: 23075002C2A4F336C7BI Coding: 2D2D2D Pedestrian Protection Driver 2: Subsystem 8 - Part No SW: ----------- HW: 442 431 202 17 Component: PedPSensor_D2 256 0887 Serial number: I0M9M00AD2027092B200 Coding: 2D2D2D Pedestrian Protection Passenger 2: Subsystem 9 - Part No SW: ----------- HW: 442 431 202 17 Component: PedPSensor_P2 256 0887 Serial number: I0N9M00AD21781B4518E Coding: 2D2D2D No faultcode found. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 16:Steering wheel (J527) Labels:4M0-907-129.clb Part No SW: 4M0 907 129 HD HW: 4M0 907 129 HD Component: Lenks.Modul H11 0009 ASAM Dataset: EV_SMLSKLOAU736 006008 ROD: EV_SMLSKLOAU736_006.rod VCID: 79AFE803C954564315D-802C No faultcode found. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 17:Instruments (J285) Labels:* RedirFail!-SRI2 Part No SW: 8W5 920 790 C HW: 8W5 920 790 C Component: FBenRDW H17 0309 Coding:20A469D0288006000123E9600000000000000000 Shop #: WSC 06335 790 00001 ASAM Dataset: EV_DashBoardAU736 001022 ROD: EV_DashBoardAU736_AU49.rod VCID: 42DD4FEFE402D59B047-8016 No faultcode found. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 19:CAN Gateway (J533) Labels:* None Part No SW: 4M1 907 468 D HW: 4M1 907 468 A Component: Gateway H16 0107 Revision: 4V010003 Serial number: 0344V01B417213 Coding:03010001000086407F0700000059001248100007000 000000100000000000000 Shop #: WSC 06335 790 00001 ASAM Dataset: EV_GatewCONTIAU736 002040 ROD: EV_GatewCONTIAU736_002_AU73.rod VCID: 38292D07B2DE8F4BAA3-806C Multi Function Steering Wheel ControlModule: Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 8W0 951 523 F HW: 8W0 951 523 F Component: J453 MFL H04 0002 Serial number: 20170218133148 21675 Battery Monitoring Control Module: Subsystem 2 - Part No SW: 8S0 915 181 C HW: 8S0 915 181 C Component: J367-BDMHella H10 9070 Serial number: 1520833204 1 FaultFound: 66304 -Databus U1124 00 [008] - AdditionalInstallations Detected [Data_Bus_Commponent_List_detected] Intermittent - Confirmed - TestedSince Memory Clear Freeze Frame: Fault Status: 00000001 Fault Priority: 4 Fault Frequency: 1 Reset counter: 62 Mileage: 193792 km Date: 2021.03.29 Time: 23:12:52 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 29:Left Light (J1018) Labels:4M0-907-397.clb Part No SW: 4M0 907 397 AC HW: 4M0 907 397 C Component: LCM_MLBevoH05 0024 ASAM Dataset: EV_LCMLeftHELLAAU736 001012 ROD: EV_LCMLeftHELLAAU736_VW48.rod VCID: 78A9ED07F25E4F4B6A3-802C No faultcode found. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 2B:Steer. Col. Lock (J764) Labels:*5Q0-905-861.clb Part No SW: 3Q0 905 861 A HW: 3Q0 905 861 A Component: ELV-MLBevo H05 0032 Serial number: 17000050968014 Coding: 8800000000000000 Shop #: WSC 06335 790 00001 ASAM Dataset: EV_ELVMarquMQBB 001007 ROD: EV_ELVMarquMQBB.rod VCID: 323D1F2F54A2651B947-8066 No faultcode found. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 39:Right Light (J1023) Labels:4M0-907-397.clb Part No SW: 4M0 907 397 AC HW: 4M0 907 397 C Component: LCM_MLBevoH05 0024 ASAM Dataset: EV_LCMRightHELLAAU736 001012 ROD: EV_LCMLeftHELLAAU736_VW48.rod VCID: 78A9ED07F25E4F4B6A3-802C No faultcode found. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 42:Door Elect, Driver (J386) Labels:*None Part No SW: 8W0 959 593 E HW: 8W0 959 593 Component: TSG FS 005 0057 Serial number: 0000243187529 Coding: 001F8A204001000000001082 Shop #: WSC 06325 790 00001 ASAM Dataset: EV_DCU2DriveSideMAXHCONT001005 ROD: EV_DCU2DriveSideMAXHCONT_AU49.rod VCID: 4CC161D7D64613EBFEB-8018 No faultcode found. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 44:Steering Assist (J500) Labels:*None Part No SW: 8W0 909 144 G HW: 8W0 909 144 B Component: EPS_MLBEVO_ZF H08 0409 Coding: 09000380008000 Shop #: WSC 06324 790 00001 ASAM Dataset: EV_EPSZFAU49X 003018 ROD: EV_EPSZFAU49X_003.rod VCID: 41DF40E3E104CE831DD-8014 No faultcode found. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 46:Central Conv. (J393) Labels:* None Part No SW: 8W0 907 064 CB HW: 8W0 907 064 B Component: BCM2 MLBevo 018 0344 Coding: 013500002F110040630180000600080033020010004302502F 04000000040030001F0001000000 Shop #: WSC 06335 790 00001 ASAM Dataset: EV_BCM2HellaAU736 012013 ROD: EV_BCM2HellaAU736_012_AU49.rod VCID: 7EA5FB1FD07A717B20F-802A Sensor For Anti Theft Alarm System: Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 5Q0 951 177 HW: 5Q0 951 172 Component: Sensor, DWA 005 0316 Serial number: 000000000ZY170234BLT Alarm horn: Subsystem 2 - Part No SW: 5Q0 951 605 A HW: 5Q0 951 605 A Component: Sirene, DWA 005 0314 Serial number: 00000000000037713827 No faultcode found. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 52:Door Elect, Pass. (J387) Labels:*None Part No SW: 8W0 959 592 E HW: 8W0 959 592 Component: TSG BFS 005 0057 Serial number: 0000243779557 Coding: 001F8A204001000000001080 Shop #: WSC 06325 790 00001 ASAM Dataset: EV_DCU2PasseSideMAXHCONT001005 ROD: EV_DCU2PasseSideMAXHCONT_AU49.rod VCID: 4BC362CBD34814D3F71-801E No faultcode found. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 5F:Information Electr. (J794) Labels:*8W0-035-MIB-HGH2.clb Part No SW: 8W5 035 035 C HW: 8W5 035 035 Component: MU-P-LND-EU 033 1329 Serial number: A829B0HB012988 Coding:01940201FF0A000013111101000A00332F0002E7017 00100DE Shop #: WSC 06335 790 00001 ASAM Dataset: EV_MUHig6C3Gen2HBAS 001115 ROD: EV_MUHig6C3Gen2HBAS_VW37.rod VCID: 372B2E3BBFC08033A39-8062 Data medium: Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: V03 959 802DF HW: ----------- Component: ECE 2019/2020 --- 0177 Serial number: -------------------- Display unit 1 for multimedia system: Subsystem 2 - Part No SW: 8W2 919 605 HW: 8W2 919 605 Component: AU49x_DU_HIGH H40 0008 Serial number: AUZ8Z9HBK00FRH Multimedia Operating Unit: Subsystem 3 - Part No SW: 8W0 919 614 T HW: 8W0 919 614 T Component: ControlUnit_H H30 0206 Serial number: APVAK124011700040779 Compact Disc Database: Subsystem 4 - Part No SW: V03 959 800EG HW: ----------- Component: Gracenote2 --- 1015 Serial number: -------------------- 1 FaultFound: 7179 -Function Restricted due to Missing Message(s) U1111 00 [009] - - [Rear-view camera (0x0B) - functionrestriction due to communication error - BapErr_retry not successful] Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear Freeze Frame: Fault Status: 00000001 Fault Priority: 6 Fault Frequency: 1 Reset counter: 22 Mileage: 193792 km Date: 2021.03.29 Time: 23:13:11 Voltage terminal 30: 12.0 V BAP-BAP_Function_ID: 02 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 6C:Back-up Cam. (J772) Labels:* RedirFail! Part No SW: 4M0 980 556 A HW: 4M0 980 556 A Component: RVC Compact H18 0250 Coding: 0000000000000000000000 Shop #: WSC 00000 000 00000 ASAM Dataset: EV_CamSysRVRVCPANAMLBEv 005010 ROD: EV_CamSysRVRVCPANAMLBEv_005_AU49.rod VCID: 33331A2BABB86C139F1-8066 3 FaultsFound: 10490624 -No End-of-Line Programming B2013 00 [009] - - [ECU no DataSet] Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear Freeze Frame: Fault Status: 00000001 Fault Priority: 4 Fault Frequency: 1 Reset counter: 22 Mileage: 193792 km Date: 2021.03.29 Time: 23:13:35 OFF 13636352 -Control module not coded U1013 00 [009] - - [ECU not coded] Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear Freeze Frame: Fault Status: 00000001 Fault Priority: 4 Fault Frequency: 1 Reset counter: 22 Mileage: 193792 km Date: 2021.03.29 Time: 23:13:35 OFF 10489856 -No Basic Setting B2010 00 [009] - - [RearView system not calibrated] Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear Freeze Frame: Fault Status: 00000001 Fault Priority: 5 Fault Frequency: 1 Reset counter: 22 Mileage: 193792 km Date: 2021.03.29 Time: 23:13:35 OFF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 6D:Trunk Elect. (J605) Labels:|5Q0-959-107.clb Part No SW: 4M0 959 107 B HW: 4M0 959 107 A Component: HDSG-Modul H13 0161 Revision: -------- Serial number: 31219653000000 Coding: 0550 Shop #: WSC 06335 790 00001 ASAM Dataset: EV_DeckLidCONTIAU736 001014 ROD: EV_DeckLidCONTIAU736_VW37.rod VCID: 323D1F2F54A2651B947-8066 No faultcode found. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 81:Gear Shift (J587) Labels:4MX-713-041-81.clb Part No SW: 8W2 713 041 K HW: 4M2 713 041 F Component: GSM-LL H09 0073 Revision: 0L0D5012 Serial number: 20170221000362 ASAM Dataset: EV_GSMWaehlZFAU736 001016 ROD: EV_GSMWaehlZFAU736.rod VCID: 3C21311786E6A36B4EB-8068 No faultcode found. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address A5:Frt Sens. Drv. Assist (R242) Labels:* Redir Fail! Part No SW: 8W0 907 217 B HW: 8W0 907 217 Component: BVS H15 0042 Coding:0404090200000403024023A0A50000FC00F0C020C00 0 Shop #: WSC 06335 790 00001 ASAM Dataset: EV_BVSMLBevKOSTAAU736 002026 ROD: EV_BVSMLBevKOSTAAU736_AU49.rod VCID: 3B23320B83E8A453471-806E 4 FaultsFound: 1122664 -Databus U1121 00 [008] - Missing Message [TIMEOUT_PSD_04] Intermittent - Confirmed - TestedSince Memory Clear Freeze Frame: Fault Status: 00000001 Fault Priority: 6 Fault Frequency: 1 Reset counter: 62 Mileage: 193792 km Date: 2021.03.29 Time: 00:00:49 Control Module temperature: 21 °C Voltage terminal 15: 11.30V 1123714 -Databus U1123 00 [008] - Received ErrorMessage [Airbag_01_AB_Systemfehler] Intermittent - Confirmed - TestedSince Memory Clear Freeze Frame: Fault Status: 00000001 Fault Priority: 6 Fault Frequency: 1 Reset counter: 62 Mileage: 193792 km Date: 2021.03.29 Time: 00:00:52 Control Module temperature:22 °C Voltage terminal 15: 11.40V 1123600 -predictive route data B1630 02 [008] - Signal Failure Intermittent - Confirmed - Tested SinceMemory Clear Freeze Frame: Fault Status: 00000001 Fault Priority: 6 Fault Frequency: 8 Reset counter: 61 Mileage: 192913 km Date: 2021.03.13 Time: 15:21:14 Control Module temperature:25 °C Voltage terminal 15: 13.00V 1123601 -predictive route data B1630 02 [008] - Signal Failure Intermittent - Confirmed - TestedSince Memory Clear Freeze Frame: Fault Status: 00000001 Fault Priority: 6 Fault Frequency: 1 Reset counter: 54 Mileage: 193188 km Date: 2021.03.17 Time: 17:42:56 Control Module temperature:29 °C Voltage terminal 15: 13.10V ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address AC:Reductant Control (J880) Labels:4M0-907-355.clb Part No SW: 4M0 907 355 B HW: 4M0 907 355 B Component: SCR-Stg-G3H04 0005 ASAM Dataset: EV_RDCMINERGAU736 005009 ROD: EV_RDCMINERGAU736_AU49.rod VCID: 303915275AAE570BE23-8064 No faultcode found. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address BB:Door Rear Drv (J388) Labels:* None Part No SW: 8W0 959 595 E HW: 8W0 959 595 Component: TSG HFS 005 0057 Serial number: 0000243807153 Coding: 000F88200001000000001080 Shop #: WSC 06325 790 00001 ASAM Dataset: EV_DCU2RearDriveMAXHCONT001005 ROD: EV_DCU2RearDriveMAXHCONT_AU49.rod VCID: 4EC56BDF205A21FB90F-801A No faultcode found. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address BC:Door Rear Pass (J389) Labels:* None Part No SW: 8W0 959 595 E HW: 8W0 959 595 Component: TSG HBFS 005 0057 Serial number: 0000243807366 Coding: 000F88200001000000001080 Shop #: WSC 06325 790 00001 ASAM Dataset: EV_DCU2RearPasseMAXHCONT001005 ROD: EV_DCU2RearPasseMAXHCONT_AU49.rod VCID: 4EC56BDF205A21FB90F-801A No faultcode found. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address D6:Light Ctrl Left 2 (A31) Labels:7PP-941-572.clb Part No SW: 7PP 941 572 AB HW: 7PP 941 572 A Component: LED1L H09 0003 Shop #: WSC 00000 000 00000 ASAM Dataset: EV_LEDModLeftMELCOAU736 001004 ROD: EV_LEDModLeftMELCOAU736_AU37.rod VCID: 1675C3BFD80A993B98F-8042 No faultcode found. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address D7:Light Ctrl Right 2 (A27) Labels:7PP-941-572.clb Part No SW: 7PP 941 572 AB HW: 7PP 941 572 A Component: LED1R H09 0003 Shop #: WSC 00000 000 00000 ASAM Dataset: EV_LEDModRightMELCOAU736001004 ROD: EV_LEDModLeftMELCOAU736_AU37.rod VCID: 1675C3BFD80A993B98F-8042 No faultcode found. End----(ElapsedTime: 01:49, VBatt start/end: 11.4V/11.3V. VIgn 11.4V)----- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevey Y Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Hi sorry to be the bringer of bad news but I became aware of this situation a few years ago, when a car is ordered new it is specced for what the customer wants [options] I.E. fog lights, halogen or hid or now led headlights, electrically heated or cooled seats, the list is endless, all these options are within the body control module so when the car comes to the end of the line and the modules are all programmed in the options are activated and the car goes to the customer, problem is all the manufacturers were pixxed off with the companies who were making aftermarket add on parts as they could see a very lucrative market evaporating before their eyes. Solution to this was to make the BCM operate via the Can gateway all options are there but dormant until initiated via a specialised software which only they have so any aftermarket or genuine retrofit parts are rejected by the BCM because it won't recognise them unless they are given a code that the BCM knows, I had this with a late three series BMW my accountant has, I spent all afternoon during the main lockdown putting in the wiring all nice and neat only to find despite having the right voltage present on the power side and twin earths the !Removed! thing would not power up because the BCM was not having any of it and being as no one was open to buy a suitable Canbus interface I got round it in the end by taking the live feed from the back of the spare auxiliary socket in the passenger footwell, because the world plugs in computers, phones, mini vacuums and this portion of the electrical service has a massive tolerance to the different voltage draws the BCM did not consider it a problem, when I had my meter fitted to my A6 I had to buy a Canbus for that otherwise the BCM would not let it run or have power. all the aftermarket add on parts now normally include a Canbus with the kit. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris R Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 Thanks for the info. The item I've fitted is a genuine audi item and i've since found out that,as you say,only specialist software/hardware can code it in. Someone has pointed me in the direction of a nice fella called Andy at audiupgrades.co.uk who's going to help me out remotely. I enquired with audi and they wanted £250 to code it in and that was when I fell off my chair, it's more than I paid for the camera. There seems to be plenty of people out there who've fitted cheaper Chinese versions and had no problem coding them in with VCDS or OBDELEVEN. It seems I've seen myself off going genuine but nevermind,you live and learn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevey Y Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 29 minutes ago, Chris R said: Thanks for the info. The item I've fitted is a genuine audi item and i've since found out that,as you say,only specialist software/hardware can code it in. Someone has pointed me in the direction of a nice fella called Andy at audiupgrades.co.uk who's going to help me out remotely. I enquired with audi and they wanted £250 to code it in and that was when I fell off my chair, it's more than I paid for the camera. There seems to be plenty of people out there who've fitted cheaper Chinese versions and had no problem coding them in with VCDS or OBDELEVEN. It seems I've seen myself off going genuine but nevermind,you live and learn Hi I bet no one mentioned the coding price when you bought the camera thats because they now think they have you by the short and curlys, thats what I love about this country there has always been a bright spark who has worked out how to get round what is basically a scam you don't mind giving them the donation because it denies the stealerships. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris R Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 I've retrofitted quite a few items over the years and just had to tick a box on VCDS. I thought this would be the same thing but it looks like they've had my pants down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevey Y Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 16 minutes ago, Chris R said: I've retrofitted quite a few items over the years and just had to tick a box on VCDS. I thought this would be the same thing but it looks like they've had my pants down Unfortunately they have discovered that people have forked out for VCDS and are doing things for themselves so in view of the recent drought in car sales they have decided to flog the software department at HQ to produce an even more intricate version of Vagcom which they think no one will ever crack. Dealers have always been the same a few years ago I nearly fell over when my elderly neighbour told me he had just taken in his Fiesta for its first MOT and it had failed on front and rear wiper blades so he had asked them to change them so it passed, that added another £85 to the bill £40 for the wipers and another £45 for the half hours labour to fit them, Really. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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