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VW - Park Assist

Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 9:03 pm
by yellowplum
Has anyone seen Park Assist? I tried it for the first time today, was quite shocking how it worked and parked in the tightest of spots - the wheel just turned all by itself, shame it isn't an option on the ROC.

Re: VW - Park Assist

Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 9:28 pm
by SCOTT
have to agree, great piece of kit, i was gutted there was no reverse camera option on the roc :(

Re: VW - Park Assist

Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 11:09 pm
by yellowplum
The camera is in the manual I have which is bizzare, I wonder if you can get it retro-fitted - anyone know?

Re: VW - Park Assist

Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 11:16 pm
by RW1
yellowplum wrote:The camera is in the manual I have which is bizzare, I wonder if you can get it retro-fitted - anyone know?
Thats because it's available in other non-UK markets from Wk45. It's already a selectable option in Germany now.

Retro, I doubt it for the dealers. Depending on which two versions they use will dictate how complex as a DIY. Tail VW badge or between the number plate lights. Rear VW badge version means the central locking is in the way and a little more complex DIY but still do-able. Bumper is an easier DIY retro.

Does the manual show where the camera/lens unit is located?

C.

Re: VW - Park Assist

Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 8:33 pm
by littleyellowspider
I have it on the Tiguan. A little odd when you first try it. Pretty good though.

Can't say it'll get a great deal of use.

Re: VW - Park Assist

Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:00 pm
by yellowplum
RW1 wrote:
yellowplum wrote:The camera is in the manual I have which is bizzare, I wonder if you can get it retro-fitted - anyone know?
Thats because it's available in other non-UK markets from Wk45. It's already a selectable option in Germany now.

Retro, I doubt it for the dealers. Depending on which two versions they use will dictate how complex as a DIY. Tail VW badge or between the number plate lights. Rear VW badge version means the central locking is in the way and a little more complex DIY but still do-able. Bumper is an easier DIY retro.

Does the manual show where the camera/lens unit is located?

C.
Yes it shows it between the number plate lights in a rectangle position, I will scan the image tomorrow and upload for reference.

Re: VW - Park Assist

Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:06 pm
by RW1
Thanks :yes: That looks like it means a cheaper and simpler retro that the Golf badge version.

C.

Re: VW - Park Assist

Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2010 2:37 pm
by yellowplum
I scanned the camera pages from the manual for anyone who is interesting in looking...

Re: VW - Park Assist

Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2010 3:39 pm
by RW1
Thanks for scanning your manual.

Here a photo I have subsequently found of the installation.......

Don't think it's the best place given th eamount of grime I clean off this area after only a few miles driving in dirty weather.

C.