OPS RNS-510 Installation Problems

[Matchew]

Hi,

I Recently purchased this 4 Sensor OPS Retrofit kit from ebay:

VW OPS optical parking system RNS RCD 510 MFD3 GOLF PDC | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VW-OPS-optical-parking-system-RNS-RCD-510-MFD3-GOLF-PDC-/270645888913?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f03c08791#ht_3543wt_1141)

I had my sensors colour coded and my spray painter, and today I took my car to European Autotech to have the system installed onto my MY08 R32.

The guys there told me that they had tried to install a kit earlier in the week and had problems, so they would do a test install first to make sure all of the coding was right, and the system was behaving itself.

I went back to pick my car up this afternoon and it turns out that my system is having the same problems as the previous install they attempted.

The unit appears to communicate correctly with the CanBus Gateway, and beeps as expected, however there is no display on the RNS-510. Derek said they tried every combination of configuration they knew, but they were still unable to get it to work properly. He suggested I contact the seller and request a comprehensive wiring diagram, which I have done, but I'm not expecting too much of a response from them.

I was hoping that there would be someone on here who has successfully installed this before and might be able to help me get this to work. Derek is happy to attempt another install on the system, and I am happy to go back to him to get it installed, but I need to find out how to get this to work properly in the car.

The parts supplied with the kit are:

-PDC control unit (part no. 1Z0 919 475 B),
-4 parking sensors for rear bumper (part no. 3C0 919 275 S),
-4 holders for parking sensors (for fitting into bumper, part no. 1Z5 919 491 C),
-Wiring for sensors (conects parking sensors to PDC control unit),
-CAN BUS wiring (goes from front of car to the rear where PDC Control Unit is located).

The PDC Control unit part number is a sticker on the front of the unit, im not sure whether the part number under the sticker is the same.

If anyone could shed some light on a wiring diagram, or what the problem might be with configuring the unit, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Mat

[grtuned]

Its possible that your wiring needs to be checked, i've checked out the kit you purchased and i noticed these minimum
requirements are required to operate it correctly
(The CAN BUS gateway needs to be version E or later. The head unit VW RNS 510 has to have a software index of at least 1000. Unit
VW RCD 510 has to have part number 3C8 035 195. VAG COM system recoding is required after fitting in order to make it work)

have you checked all this??? Could post a copy of gateway installation list??

[walbjj]

hey matchew, that would be i that was trying to install the ops into my mk6 gti.
markwid, a forum member here actually got it to work in his mk6. george at vw village got it running, not sure what he did. he has offered to look at it if it gets stuck

[Matchew]

grtuned,

I think you're right, it's a wiring issue, not a hardware issue. My CanBus Gateway is a Revision K and the RNS-510 is a version C LED that was only manufactured in October last year and Installed in January this year so it should meet all the minimum requirements.

When European Autotech did the install it was only a temporary fit to check that it worked, I don't have a VCDS cable so unfortunately I can't get a scan to post.


hey matchew, that would be i that was trying to install the ops into my mk6 gti.
markwid, a forum member here actually got it to work in his mk6. george at vw village got it running, not sure what he did. he has offered to look at it if it gets stuck

Walbjj, you have a PM.

Markwid, if you have any suggestions I would really appreciate your input.

[markwid]

Hello guys. Just spotted this thread.

Sorry but I have bad news for my OPS retrofit.

George at VWvillage got it to work - of course I have no clue as to what he did to get it to work. Here comes the but. After a week, intermittently it will not work. At the same time, in the morning, I will get a audible warning "ding, ding" when I open the car door.

I have disconnected the PDC unit for now. When I have some free time, I will bring it to George to have a look.

Doing a bit of google, I found this possible issue and solution.
http://img.skitch.com/20110717-qtr2u6btqre4qhssxgpdssbmnk.jpg

[Matchew]

That's no good markwid. Hopefully you can get it working.

I would be interested to hear how you get on with it.

I have come across that information myself in my searches. I'm hoping that is the cause of the problem and that it's an easy fix. All of the part numbers I have seem to match up with the ones specified by Maverick on his website so I don't believe ther should be an issue. I'm hoping it's an easy fix and it's just the wiring.

[markwid]

Well, it is confirmed that my OPS was wired to constant power - this could be the problem. The suggested solution is to wire to ignition switched.

Will do this sometime in the week and report back how it goes.

[walbjj]

hey mark, how long did george take to work on it. im giving it another go but if its no good, i need to find time to get out to vw village and see what he can do

[markwid]

hey mark, how long did george take to work on it. im giving it another go but if its no good, i need to find time to get out to vw village and see what he can do
I am guessing that your install is partially done already, so best talk to George and get an estimate.

[Matchew]

It will be interesting to see whether there is a difference in operation once you get it wired to ignition switched power.

I'm still in the same boat as walbjj. Mine isn't working, or parially installed and I'm considering getting a refund and getting Derek to supply and fit a system for me.

[walbjj]

ok, i talked to my mate who is the audi service manager and asked whether they did any retrofits of parking systems. they said they use a local car audio place that uses a german aftermarket oem/audi kit and installs them. full intergration with the audi rne. ill stop by and have a talk to them. i think they use kufatec
at this stage, im looking at all options and if it costs, then it costs.

[walbjj]

ok, went to the audio shop, he looked at it, called the kufatec/fiscon australian distributor and was told that he, himself had a OPS system installed by someone, took 4 tries and some 15 hours of mucking about. the coding was a head****. he said it can be done but its a mission.
he told me straight up, after looking thru the german instructions that they were awesome instructions and if u followed them then u should be fine. but he also said that if my guy, derek followed them and it didnt work, then it was a coding problem, and u would need to go into the long code, which is a problem.
he said he could do it, fairly routine, but couldnt guarantee it would work, especially if someone else tried it.
he suggested i return it.
so ill get it pulled out and i emailed the ebay vendor. hopefully it will be a lesson learnt, if i can get a refund......if not ill be pursuing paypal/ebay

[markwid]

I really wonder why it is so hard to retrofit OPS when we are using OEM components. :mad:

Anyway, back to where I am with this. Mostly good news.
Power is now switched - only on when ignition is on. One problem solved.
Working again, yeah !? Here comes the but...it would seem that PDC is throwing up EEPROM errors - similar to attached photo below.

So for all intents and purposes, it is currently working but I don't know how long it will remain working.

http://img.skitch.com/20110726-na5tpj5pda2bb8gcr4ssnh9cja.jpg

http://img.skitch.com/20110726-cf19dmgbsr4gyndf8gb5ruchjn.jpg

[Matchew]

So it sounds more like this is a coding issue, but a minefield to guess the right coding for all the different modules.

Markwid, I have bought the same kit you did from T-Era on eBay and the part they supply for the module is actually a Skoda part number. There is also talk on the Internet that these are a reproduction unit and not a genuine part, this could explain the EEPROM error.

There is a VW Golf part that is equivalent and I have seen a thread on Golfmkv where a guy got this part to work, but I can't confirm whether the sensors are same part numbers. Out of interest, the Golf part number is 1K0 919 475 B.

I have managed to get an address to return my sensors for a refund, so i think the best way to go is to order the kit from EA and have them install it for me. If I had more time and a cable I would be tempted to keep playing and get this to work. I wonder if a different module would solve your problem Markwid?

[markwid]

I wonder if a different module would solve your problem Markwid?

Who knows? If there is more info on what will work, I will look into it.

If mine continues to work despite some PDC errors (not visible to me anyway), I can live with that.

[walbjj]

ok, i was just emailed a phone number of a guy called steve that advises vw on all matters electrical for vwa. he apparently is the carsystems.pl "man on the ground" so to speak and i called him and he seemed confident and knew exactly why derek couldnt get it to work. i have passed his details along to derek, so hopefully he can get some better ideas on this ****fest
steve himself said its not a simple plug and play, well if u know what ur doing, it is, but with the level of instructions and diagrams, then no, it will take a first timer a few tries and hours

[Matchew]

ok, i was just emailed a phone number of a guy called steve that advises vw on all matters electrical for vwa. he apparently is the carsystems.pl "man on the ground" so to speak and i called him and he seemed confident and knew exactly why derek couldnt get it to work. i have passed his details along to derek, so hopefully he can get some better ideas on this ****fest
steve himself said its not a simple plug and play, well if u know what ur doing, it is, but with the level of instructions and diagrams, then no, it will take a first timer a few tries and hours

Sounds very promising Walbjj. Please keep us informed on how this goes, I might have to ring Derek tomorrow and see if I should delay returning my sensors if he can get some useful information on getting these to work.

[walbjj]

yes, i emailed derek the details, as i still have a downpipe and intake to install next week amongst other small details to tidy my car up.
the key is getting derek motivated to talk with the guy as he seemed disenchanted with installing the ops unit. hopefully after talking with steve, it might fire him up

[walbjj]

Ok, organized my car for the ops for mon along with dp and intake. Derek had a good talk with this steve fella, and it sounded promising. I'll report back next wk

[markwid]

Thanks for the update walbjj. Keep us posted because there is not much info on this out there if you google.

As an aside, I am keeping my fingers crossed but so far so good. Mine is still working well.

[walbjj]

As far as I know, ur pretty much the only mk6 owner that has retrofitted the eBay kit and gotten it to work. Ive seen mk5 owners with it and haven't come across any from the USA forums. Therefore, it must work. Just need to find the solution

[Matchew]

Keep us informed Walbjj, hopefully Derek gets it working for you on Monday.

[wandersen]

Let me know if you get it working. I asked Derek a year ago if he'd do an OPS on my '07 Passat and he said flat out "no, we don't do 'em". The passat already have front/rear sensors so it may be an even easier job to get it working.

[walbjj]

I assume it's just an audio parking system then?
It might be more work to get the optical running as u need new control modules and wiring Is the issue

[mg2307]

Does anyone know if the same issues apply to the kits available from carsystems.pl

[walbjj]

Does anyone know if the same issues apply to the kits available from carsystems.pl
hey mg, mine is the carsystems kit. straight from poland.
another tidbit of info. the t-cera kits are also the carsystems kits, he said they are the main guys and the others r resellers. carsystems make their own wiring harnesses and they package the modules up and sensors into the kits that u see on ebay, etc.

the thing is, they dont give adequate instructions, and any hack like me will have no chance of installing it. u need expert knowledge as well as the correct tools to get this done. i would be patient, ill report back with where im at.

[grtuned]

Try to code unit using 100102 this coding is from a parklife unit installed in a vw, change the 1 in the middle to 2 if its a manual vehicle.\ not saying this will fix it but could be worth a try or compare it.also code the radio unit so it knows it exists

[grtuned]

also try post a diagnostic log of what you got installed?

[walbjj]

Car went in this morning, Derek went to work on some things, and took a look at the ops parking kit and the wiring. The verdict is
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IT ****ING WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm so glad that he sorted it out. I'm pissing my pants in joy actually. I haven't been this happy since that paternity test came back negative.
Anyone that was looking at this as a cheaper alternative to a rvc or just as a aid to parking, then Derek has got mine working properly. It throws some errors but he said that might be due to the module not being a vw part and a skoda part but it has no effect on the operation

[mg2307]

Walbij,

Good news, congrats that you have it sorted.

Care to provide a bit of a run down of the steps necessary to make the kit work.

I am keen as to purchase the kit, however I am not so sure I can find an installer in Melbourne that will have the skills to get it all working so I need as much info as possible before I part with the green to get the kit...and get holes drilled in the bumpers!

Cheers,

MG

[walbjj]

im the last person to ask wrt the technical stuff. they had me at "hello" before things went "bzzzzzzzzzz" and i turned my attention to how green the grass was.
u can always give derek at EA a call, or email him and he might point u in the right direction in terms of a shop in melb

[mg2307]

No drama, I'll call the EA guys and see if they can point me in the right direction.

Let me know if your install stays right over the next week or so.

MG

[markwid]

IT ****ING WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ah, great news!

I no longer feel like the odd one out. Now, if something goes pear-shaped with it, I will have someone else to check with.

[jogibains]

Walbjj
Can u tell how much he charge from u

[Matchew]

Derek wanted to have another look at my car and see if he can get it working so it's booked in for next Friday, I will let you know how I go.

[mg2307]

Markwid,

How easy was this install (I know that an "it's all relative" question) in terms or running the wires through the car, drilling into the rear bumper, connecting into the can gateway etc. I'm fairly handy, have a steady hand etc, but I'm no auto electrician that's for sure.

Basically, I'm trying to gauge how complex the install of rear ops into a mk6 gti is before I part with the folding.

Cheers,

MG

[markwid]

How easy was this install?
Basically, I'm trying to gauge how complex the install of rear ops into a mk6 gti is before I part with the folding.

Not easy for sure. Not something to DIY for a layperson. I got mine installed for me at vwvillage.

You have to know :
- how to remove rear bumper
- drill the holes
- run wiring from rear right to front right
- remove knee airbag to get to controller
- wire correctly and draw ignition switched power correctly
- VCDS coding

If you feel comfortable doing all the above, go for it.

[walbjj]

yep, derek said he spent well over 10 hours on it with all the info from the internet on 3 different occassions. and only after getting info from a vw electronics advisor that carsystems.pl gave me the mobile number to, did he actually get it working.
derek said that although the wires are labelled and colouredn in a certain way, they actually dont correspond to the "correct" connections.
its doable, but how much is ur time worth?

[mg2307]

Thanks gents, great info.

Volkewerke in Melbourne can do the install for me which is good. I am about to hit the buy button from carsystems.pl / eBay but the kufatec wiring work looks much better in the pics, for the sake of a few extra bucks would I get a better outcome (in your opinion) with the kufatec wiring harness and the car systems sensors, control module, switch etc. Or am I paying a few extra bucks for neater looms which I could wrap / cable tie myself anyway or will it make absolutely no difference.

Looking forward to hitting the go button on this one!!!

MG

[Matchew]

Thanks gents, great info.

Volkewerke in Melbourne can do the install for me which is good. I am about to hit the buy button from carsystems.pl / eBay but the kufatec wiring work looks much better in the pics, for the sake of a few extra bucks would I get a better outcome (in your opinion) with the kufatec wiring harness and the car systems sensors, control module, switch etc. Or am I paying a few extra bucks for neater looms which I could wrap / cable tie myself anyway or will it make absolutely no difference.

Looking forward to hitting the go button on this one!!!

MG

Whatever you do, buy as one complete kit. There are so many module and sensor part numbers that you need to have the seller provide some sort of guarantee of compatibility. The wiring, from what I have read is fairly standard and the loom configurations are easily available online. It's only the coding that is a little elusive.

[walbjj]

Neater wiring shouldn't make a diff. The eBay one should suffice

[ian]

I have reverse sensors already installed in my Golf v but since i installed the RNS 510 i would also like the OPS can you buy only the control unit[PDC Control Unit – 3C8 919 475 (3C8919475) for the change over and is it not too difficult thanks

[walbjj]

Are ur sensors oem or aftermarket? Where is it wired to? What wiring loom does it use?
These r the type of things that need to be known as u can't plug the control unit into any sensor and it needs to be wired correctly.
As far as the control unit, email the carsystems vendor and ask for only that but I would tend to just buy they complete kit and get Derek to install as I have neither the time nor knowledge

[walbjj]

Hey matchew how did u go with ur ops?

[ian]

I have reverse sensors already installed in my Golf v but since i installed the RNS 510 i would also like the OPS can you buy only the control unit[PDC Control Unit – 3C8 919 475 (3C8919475) for the change over and is it not too difficult thanks

The original reverse sensors are factory fitted ,so do i only need the control unit for the RNS510 ?

[walbjj]

hey ian, if they are the original reverse sensors, then in theory they should work. the question is, what are they attached to currently? a rcd310?
that would jsut be a audio output. i would assume a new control module and coding would make it work on the rcd/rns 510

[markwid]

I think OPS is also possible on RCD310.

http://img.skitch.com/20110812-r4hq35pjujrbn8imdmymnysmdg.jpg

[ian]

I saw this one on Ebay from the UK [control unit only] and asked about the unit , they sent me back a email stating i could have the control unit by its self delivered for $150 does this sound like a good price ?

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[walbjj]

I doubt many have had experience with doing it this way. Only one way to find out. Care to take a $150 gamble?

[mg2307]

Hi guys,

One last question. Does the car systems kit have the right size switch. On eBay it looks like a half size switch. Also does the switch install near the shift boot / traction control button?

Any chance of a photo?

Cheers,

MG

[walbjj]

Not sure what u mean by "switch" as mine doesn't have a switch. The ops is activated when reverse is selected and switches off when put into neutral or forward gears.
Please enlighten me about this switch

[Corey_R]

Here it is....
http://images.caricos.com/v/vw/2011_volkswagen_golf_r_concept/images/1280x960/2011_volkswagen_golf_r_concept_9_1280x960.jpg

It's standard in the Golf R.

[walbjj]

oh, never seen that before, and didnt come in the kit

[Corey_R]

The Golf R has both rear AND front. So you need the switch for when you're driving forward into a spot or something like that... I practically never use it :)

[walbjj]

wow, so its not speed activated or anything? u have to physically turn it on to make the fronts work? that sucks.
i remember i drove a 2001 benz clk and it had parking sensors and it automatically turned on the visual markers when ur speed dropped. admittedly it wasnt an ops system, but still, the technology existed then

[Corey_R]

wow, so its not speed activated or anything? u have to physically turn it on to make the fronts work? that sucks.
i remember i drove a 2001 benz clk and it had parking sensors and it automatically turned on the visual markers when ur speed dropped. admittedly it wasnt an ops system, but still, the technology existed then

That sounds like it'd suck... imagine the car beeping at you constantly in Sydney traffic. I'll take the button thanks :)

[walbjj]

Actually, no. The main reason is the parking sensors only come into effect when ur close enough to sense the car either in front or behind, otherwise it doesn't make any beeps. I thought u would know that
So there was no constant beeping, much like my ops now, it only beeps when something is close to the car. I don't usually follow up the ass of the car in front of me so that's why I never had that problem

[aussietig]

Both front and rear sensors turn on when in 'Reverse'.

Manually pressing the button will also turn on both front & rear.

It's just when you are in 'Drive', you will need to manually activate the system (as not speed dependent).

But not necessary when you first put it in 'Reverse' and then 'Drive'.
The system stays on whilst in 'Drive' so long as you're under 15km/h.

In other words, it only becomes speed dependent in 'Drive', if 'Drive' was selected after 'Reverse'.

Hope this makes sense ... cause it does sound confusing!

[Corey_R]

Actually, no. The main reason is the parking sensors only come into effect when ur close enough to sense the car either in front or behind, otherwise it doesn't make any beeps.
What aussietig said. You only need to press the button for going forward. And again... when you're stuck in Parramatta Rd traffic for 2 hours to go 10km and you're only constantly only 1m from the car in front... that beeping every time you're rolling would suck ;)

For the few occassions I'm driving forward into a car space and need to know where the front of the car is... I'll press my button :)

[walbjj]

Heaven forbid the time when someone forgets to press the button and runs into a wall or barrier causing a few hundred dollars of damage. I prefer to have the system on all the time like the Benz and suffer the "infrequent and rare" instances of it beeping that occurs when following too close to cars in traffic

[Corey_R]

lol seriously?

Just shoot those types of people and get them off the roads. If you 1) forget to press a button and then 2) are so stupid to run into a wall because something didn't beep at you, then you don't deserve to live let alone drive :)

[walbjj]

Don't laugh, I grew up in Newcastle plus Im in retail food. I've seen some winners in life. It's scary

[Tom Watson]

Hi all,

Apologies if it appears I am hijacking this thread, but I have a few questions along the same lines of the original post.

I have a Skoda Octavia (2008 vRS) with factory rear sensors. I have retro fitted a RNS510 (Skoda Columbus) unit and the Skoda bluetooth kit, both coded correctly and working well. Prior to the upgrade, I had both parking display and dual zone climate display in the 'Audience' head unit

The Columbus is a revision 'A' unit, running firmware version 2764

From VCDS, the car is fitted with the following canbus and controller:

Address 19: CAN Gateway Labels: 1K0-907-530.lbl
Part No SW: 1K0 907 530 Q HW: 1K0 907 951
Component: J533__Gateway H16 0202
Revision: H16 Serial number: 2700K087170117
Coding: ED807F0E4006021303
Shop #: WSC 73430 790 00000
VCID: 356BD69A25D1

Address 76: Park Assist Labels: 1Z0-919-283.lbl
Part No SW: 1Z0 919 283 B HW: 1Z0 919 283 B
Component: Parkhilfe 4-Kan H04 0020
Coding: 0001021
Shop #: WSC 73430 790 00000
VCID: 3D7BCEBA1DE1

Could someone advise what I need to do in order to get the displays back, or recommend somewhere in Brisbane to get this sorted?

Thanks

Tom

[ziggyboy]

I bought one of these kits (front ans rear) but decided not to install them. $400 sydney pickup or pay additional for postage. PM me for details.

[walbjj]

Should post on fs forum might get a better response

[ziggyboy]

Ok so I've finally done a lot of research (and I mean a LOT) about the issue of various PDC's not working with various cars.

The simple answer is that PDC's with numbers ending in ??? 919 475 are the same product but the SW is customised for specific types of cars. The reason people get errors with 3C8 919 475 is that this unit is for the Passat, and it's got components not found in Golfs or Jettas (one notably being the electronic parking brake which will always give out errors because they're not present in Golfs).

MKVI's and late model Jettas use PDC 5K0 919 475, which, I've just discovered is being sold by carsystems.pl!!! Specifically, 5K0 919 475 C, though the Golf R comes with 5K0 919 475 D.

If you've got a car that was manufactured this year (2011) then there is a good chance you will want 5K0 919 475 D and you wouldn't encounter any problems at all!! The commonly sold 3C8 and 1K0 are very old PDC's which were meant for older cars.

I'm not an authority on this (obviously), but one thing I remembered a guy pointing out that late model Golf and Jetta owners should avoid 38C as they're for the Passat and it WILL cause errors even if it'll appear to work. Hope this helps people here.

---------- Post added 20-12-2011 at 05:18 PM ---------- Previous post was 19-12-2011 at 05:51 PM ----------

Just wanted to update everyone that T-Era sent me a 5K0 PDC instead of 3C8 even thought the eBay listing stated 3C8. The seller told me that the 3C8 indeed had some compatibility problems with some VW cars. I'm very happy as it is the correct part number for the 2011 Jetta.

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[ian]

Hi would these suite a 2008/9 golf gt sports with reversing sensors already installed ??

This sale includes:

•PDC control unit (part no. 5K0 919 475 E);
•4 parking sensors for rear bumper and 4 sensors for front bumper (part no. 3C0 919 275 S);
•8 holders for parking sensors (for fitting into bumper, with 2 side tape, part no. 1Z5 919 491 C);
•Wiring for sensors (conects parking sensors to PDC control unit; 2 separate wiring);
•CAN BUS wiring (goes from front of car to the rear where PDC Control Unit is located);
•2 beepers for audio signals (part no. 8E0 919 279);
•Button for activating sensors (automatic when reversing but can manually activate if required) (part no. 1K0 927 122 A).

[WillP118TSI]

Hi, I bought the T-Era front and rear OPS unit (from get4less) which included the 5K0 919 475 E PDC. George at VW Village fitted it too my MY 2011 Golf a few days ago and the button didn't work and I seem to have to reboot or reset my RNS 510 to make the OPS screen visible (the beepers beep away) after every second start.

Any thoughts on what it could be? I'm getting a HEX-CAN cable in the next week so I'll have a good look around but has anyone else had these sorts of problems and solved it?

[walbjj]

ive only got the rear OPS. derek at european autotech did the install. he spent a lot of time on it, but it works 100% no worries.
give him a call

[kash_0]

Hi, I bought the T-Era front and rear OPS unit (from get4less) which included the 5K0 919 475 E PDC. George at VW Village fitted it too my MY 2011 Golf a few days ago and the button didn't work and I seem to have to reboot or reset my RNS 510 to make the OPS screen visible (the beepers beep away) after every second start.

Any thoughts on what it could be? I'm getting a HEX-CAN cable in the next week so I'll have a good look around but has anyone else had these sorts of problems and solved it?

Hi, what was the damage for installation?

Thanks

[WillP118TSI]

Call around but the install is pretty involved, and don't forget to paint the sensors, some sellers offer to do it, it's cheaper than here if you are not going to paint them yourself.

[jameshero]

Would installing this yourself void any part of a new car warranty?

[walbjj]

the install basically involves removing bumper, drilling some holes and sticking the sensors into the said holes and running wires.
it wont affect anything mechanical. and the only thing electrical that it might effect is the stereo unit if u cut wrong wires.
they need to attribute ur rooting around with any failures

[jameshero]

thought as much, am just worried about wiring into the canbus, as I also retrofitted my RNS510 i don't have to worry about that, but can't see why this would this be affected by it anyway

[pontiff]

Sorry for reviving an older thread but just an update to this and as new people buy these cars and invariably want the same things :)

T-Era has offered me a front and rear OPS kit for AD$479 delivered with painted sensors which sounds pretty good to me. Does anyone know of any recommended installers in Melbourne who have done this before? Sounds like a bit of a PITA from reading this thread, would rather be paying someone by the hour who knows how to do it, rather that someone who is going to have to fumble around on my $$.

The kits been updated i guess and it includes the following which from what i read in previous pages, should work okay in my 04/11 6R Polo?

This sale includes:
PDC control unit (part no. 5K0 919 475 E);
4 parking sensors for rear bumper and 4 sensors for front bumper (part no. 4H0 919 275) (Diameter 1,8cm);
8 holders for parking sensors (for fitting into bumper, with 2 side tape, part no. 1Z5 919 491 C);
Wiring for sensors (conects parking sensors to PDC control unit; 2 separate wiring);
CAN BUS wiring (goes from front of car to the rear where PDC Control Unit is located);
2 beepers for audio signals (part no. 8E0 919 279).
1 button / switcher (part no.1K0 927 123 B OR 1Z0 919 281 B)

[walbjj]

Navigation Systems Australia Including BMW Models (http://www.navigationau.com)
try these guys for install of ops

[LDTMartin]

I got a R36 through Peninsula VW and got the RNS510 installed to replace the stock unit it came with... Anyway they couldn't get the optical parking sensor display to work with the OEM parking sensors(already installed) has anyone had this problem in their passat and was it fixable. Fairly disapointing to pay big dollars for the RNS510 when they can't even get it to tee up with the sensors.

[pontiff]

I got a R36 through Peninsula VW and got the RNS510 installed to replace the stock unit it came with... Anyway they couldn't get the optical parking sensor display to work with the OEM parking sensors(already installed) has anyone had this problem in their passat and was it fixable. Fairly disapointing to pay big dollars for the RNS510 when they can't even get it to tee up with the sensors.


I cant see why they would have issues, it should just be a case of ensuring that the OPS is enabled and the RNS will pick it up on the convenience bus and it should work. You would think that the dealer would be able to work it out. Did you/they manage to see OPS working on the RCD510 (that I imagine it would have come with)