Hi CocoPopsI've not installed my kit yet and never thought about the camera needing calibration so will follow your thread with interest. As usual a google search shows a few leads but nothing specific to Q3s.I did find this linkhowever and it may fill in a few blanks - http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/507970-Backup-Camera-Calibration

Cheers Spike

 

Yeh, the camera works fine Spike.

Apparently, the calibration ensure the turning circle is correct.
It's not a huge issue if calibration isn't set, other than having an error show in VCDS Autoscan.

If I can get the values from another Q3 (basically it's the height values) then I can set the calibration and clear the message.

Alternatively I need to pay Audi to do it which is probably a £100 or so. Hence I'd rather use VCDS to set the values

 

I'm delving into the unknown here but reading post 13 of the audizine link (ok, it relates to an A4) it infers the calibration is a dynamic test where the camera generates data from the 'domino' marker on the floor with the height and distance relative to the rear axle centrelinebeing part of that calibration. Axle width also forms part of the calculation.Does any of this relate to the VCDS screen used for the Q3 ?Just makes me wonder if the data from another Q3 would work.

Cheers Spike

 

You're correct Spike.

I verified my settings against another Q3 that was factory fitted.

So... I need to print the pdf in that link you provided and then do it.

Off to Staples tomorrow

 

You're correct Spike.

I verified my settings against another Q3 that was factory fitted.

So... I need to print the pdf in that link you provided and then do it.

Off to Staples tomorrow

Would be nice if you get a durable copy- I may want to hire it in a month or two's time

Cheers Spike

 

I finally got mine calibrated, and thought it might be useful to share my experiences. I got the calibration template plan printed, and set to work.

Attempt 1 - I marked the wheel centre positions on the ground, and strung lines from front to back. This gave me a reference to measure the distance back from the rear axle, and a side-to-side position, to make sure it was in the centre:

Using the Ross-Tech instructions to calibrate it, I first got an error "0x0004 - Correction Vales out of range". So I shuffled around with the distance from the template to the rear axle, but started getting error "0x0003 - Marking not recognised". I tried all sorts of settings, but couldn't get the camera to recognise the template. I gave up, after having wasted a couple of hours.

Then I thought I would try putting the template on a large cardboard box (120mm high), to get it up off the ground. Still no luck. Finally, in desperation, I tilted the box up at the back by a further 120mm, and BINGO! the calibration routine ran fine, and now the module is free of the fault code.

I have to say that it all got less scientific as I went on, and tilting the template will probably affect the true calibration, but I've got rid of that pesky fault code which was nagging me.

In case it is of use to someone else, the values I used were:

Channel 005: 620 (500+120)
Channel 004: 15967 (20000 - 2603 - 1430) Constant 20000, Wheelbase 2603, Distance from axle 1430.

 

Hi RichardWelcome to the Forum and thanks for a most interesting first post. Did you fit the reverse camera yourself ?From the list ofAudi calibration requirements the only one which may have affected your results is the space around the vehicle. Maybe the camera was picking upobjects other than the domino 'platform' and the additional tiltreduced that 'distraction'Must be at least 2m space around the vehicleParking brake onSteering wheel in central positionAll doors and tailgate closedBattery charger connectedRecommended distance to the calibration 'platform' is 1.47m - 1.90m for the Q3

Cheers Spike

 

Thanks for the welcome Spike!

No, although I've done various retrofits on other cars I've owned, I got lazy with this, and had someone else do the work. I'm glad I did, as they had to wire it into the CAN controller at the front, which involved a lot more trim removal.

I also found the 1.47-1.90 metre dimension on ElsaWin, but if I put the 'board' in that range it gave me the "0x0004 - Correction Vales out of range" error every time when running the calibration routine. Only when I reduced it to below about 1.45m did that message disappear. V odd. It would be interesting to know if anyone else has experienced the same.

You may well be right about the 2.0m space though. I had all the other requirements covered, but having looked at the Audizine link above, and the photo of the A4 in similar surroundings, I though that maybe it wasn't too critical.

 

Well done!!

Must do mine at some point.

 

Exclellent job, but how big is the box for the rest of the Domino Set?

 

Exclellent job, but how big is the box for the rest of the Domino Set?

It's a compendium set BB, contains draughts, Ludo and all sorts + the board - apparently it fits in to Wembley stadium...................................
Just

 

Thanks for the welcome Spike!

No, although I've done various retrofits on other cars I've owned, I got lazy with this, and had someone else do the work. I'm glad I did, as they had to wire it into the CAN controller at the front, which involved a lot more trim removal.

I also found the 1.47-1.90 metre dimension on ElsaWin, but if I put the 'board' in that range it gave me the "0x0004 - Correction Vales out of range" error every time when running the calibration routine. Only when I reduced it to below about 1.45m did that message disappear. V odd. It would be interesting to know if anyone else has experienced the same.

You may well be right about the 2.0m space though. I had all the other requirements covered, but having looked at the Audizine link above, and the photo of the A4 in similar surroundings, I though that maybe it wasn't too critical.

Forgot to say that clearing the fault code was a great result andwhen I eventually get the camera fitted I'd be happy with that. It would be nice to do the calibration with a 2m clear zone round the car but I don't think many of us would have a large enoughlevel area to try.

Cheers SpikePS. are you planning any other upgrades ?

 

Hi all.I have just installed a original RVC .I have done all the settings VCDS .But get 0x0003But i have no picture from my camera.The MMI screen changes when i put in reverse but i get no camera view in the screen.Is this right ? do I need to get o 0x0000 result from the calibartion before i can se the view from behind? Or is the rear view showing due i have not calibrate?

 

Welcome Arna!

If you have it connected and coded correctly, the camera image will show on the screen, even if it is not calibrated. I had the hardware and coding done by someone else, and then calibrated it myself. However, these are the codings I found from this site:

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- Address 19 (CANbus unit) -> Installation list -> 6C
Reverse Camera [SELECT]

- Address 5F (For vehicles with navigation +) -> Long
coding -> Byte 7 -> set Bit 1 to 1

- Address 5F (For vehicles with RMC only) -> Long coding
-> Byte 6 -> set Bit 2 to 1

- Address 6C (reverse camera) Coding:

1030015 = automatic trailer coupling, with APS+
1000015 = RVC only
1020015 = APS+, without automatic trailer coupling
1010015 = automatic trailer coupling, without APS+



I also remember the fitter saying that it would not work by making the CAN connection inside the rear compartment. He had to run wires up to the (Gateway?) unit in the front.

 

Hi.This is my config on the car.
Address 5F (For vehicles with navigation +) -> Long coding -> Byte 7 -> set Bit 1 to 1
1020015 = APS+, without automatic trailer coupling
But I will check this now.Also try to do a new calibration.When I do the calibration do I put in the reverse ?

 

Did you add the RVC to the installation list of the CANbus unit (Address 19)?

Yes - calibration can only be done with the car in reverse. If the image doesn't show, the calibration will fail.

 

The camera will work without calibration if everything else is done.
Mine has been uncalibrated for almost 2 years now

 

Hi.
The in CAN 19 list was not the camera checked, now I have klicked in this.
I have connected to the CAN att the front connection on ointressant 19 high and low.
Still no rear camera view.
I have reset the IMM and power offert and on the controlbox in the trunk.
The 6c coding is 1020004

 

From what you have said, the 6C coding should be 1020015. That's what mine is coded to, and I have Navigation +, APS+, and no trailer coupling.

 

Ok.
I nav, aps and Manuel trailer coupling.
Dock any know-how about c6 ,adv.meas values. Back-up cam status 3?

 

I don't know what it means exactly, but I checked mine and it also says Status 3.

 

I disconnect the camera from the box and got the status 6 and camera sync fail.
When I connect the camera again status restore.
So now I started the calibrate again.
Still 0x0003.
Try to lab with different distance from weel center to the vas tool.

 

Hi all.
Now I have calibrate and got final 0x0000 calibrate suggses.
BUT still not rear view at the mmi display.
?
The camera fond the vas tool.
But no rear view.
Any hint?

 

It sounds like the camera module is "seeing" the camera, but it is not displaying in the MMI. Are you sure you coded 5F correctly?

Please forgive me if you are familiar with long coding, but did you change Byte 7, Bit 1 to 1? Bit 1 is the second digit from the right. The first one on the right is Bit 0, then Bit 1, then Bit 2, etc.

 

I am very glad that you helping me.
Yes all my bits in byte 7 is 1 like this 11111111
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