RNS315 camera into MIB unit

[tmb99]

Hi all, just successfully fitted the MIB STD2 PQ unit into my 2016 Amarok highline. It had the RNS315 head unit fitted with bluetooth, parking sensors and reverse camera.

I used an adapter so everything is working, except the reverse camera as it didn't have an adapter and I can't seem to find one. The MIB unit doesn't have a pinout image on it, so kinda hard to know what I should even be looking for!

Anyone have any ideas here? I'm hoping there is a cheap option on something like aliexpress

Here is the connector without a home

35066

Here is the back of the units, RNS315 top left is where the connector was.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/YzcaeHkQQcVPSQqR835065

And the back of the MIB unit

35067

And here's the RNS315 pin out

35068

Thanks in advance for any info!

[kamold]

You can use an adapter:
26 PIN RGB to CVBS (RCA) AV Converter for Volkswagen Factory Original Camera Output to Third Part OEM/After Market Head Unit DVD-in Cables, Adapters & Sockets from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/26-PIN-RGB-to-CVBS-RCA-AV-Converter-for-Volkswagen-Factory-Original-Camera-Output-to-Third/32810196486.html)

However the quality isn't normally that fantastic due to the conversion of the video signal.
The best option is to replace the camera with a composite camera.
The easiest is to use a converter.

[tmb99]

Excellent, thanks for the reply.

I came across this to get a signal into the MIB headunit, and the connector looks right, as I have that in the unit already with empty pins in those positions
aliexpress connector link (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Car-MIB-Radio-Reverse-Rear-Camera-Video-Plug-Converter-Cable-Adapter-For-Volkswagen-2284/32803964504.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb 201602_2_10065_10068_10130_10547_10059_10884_10548 _10887_10696_100031_10084_10083_10103_10618_10307_ 10131_10132_10133,searchweb201603_45,ppcSwitch_5&algo_expid=b33ae1a7-e34b-4ebd-be36-d7c7d7193778-2&algo_pvid=b33ae1a7-e34b-4ebd-be36-d7c7d7193778&priceBeautifyAB=0)

That then lead me to think could I pull the appropriate signal pins from the 26 pin connector. At a complete guess position 10-13 and 20-23 look to be camera related?

As you mentioned a conversion of signal I'm assuming it isn't that simple :facepalm:

[kamold]

No you can't just swap pins.
Your factory camera is using RGBS which is a different signalling system than CVBS (composite video). RGBS uses more pins to minimise noise during transmission.
Need to use a converter or replace the camera and wiring harness.

[tmb99]

Excellent, thanks! I've ordered some parts. I'll log back in and write up the results... in about a month when the parts arrive from China!

[mcl]

Hi TMB99,

Dragging up an old thread!

I plan to do the same to my 2015 Amarok, it too has the RNS315. I’ve bought a second hand composition media (I’ll have to get CP deactivated). Do you have any tips? What did you end up doing with the reverse camera?

Cheers,
MCL.