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Old 7th July 2017, 06:45 PM
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I used the X-Carlink one, expensive but it works.
I also used a wireless link between camera and X-Carlink to save passing a video cable through the car.
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I know mines a D2 but I also used a wireless link, it works really well and is pretty easy to install.
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The OEM TV's send an analogue signal down a coax to the front to the MMI Control head. So you would still need an MMI control head with the FBAS connection to add the OEM TV module. Non-TV and non-RVC A8's don't have this connection on the MMI control head. The Control Head has component protection so if swapped this would need to be removed by the dealer, to add further costs. John's method is best as his module sits between his existing MMI control head and the screen... Actually this is not so dissimilar to the Japanese spec A8 as they have an LVDS switch at the same location to switch for the Jap spec sat nav.
Sorry Matt, are you saying that if you have a tv tuner from factory then you can fit these without any other parts?
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Sorry Matt, are you saying that if you have a tv tuner from factory then you can fit these without any other parts?
That reply was explaining that you can't add a TV without upgrading the MMI control head.

But having a TV means you can do:
1) A cheap RVC install of adding it as an AUX video input and manually turning it on. (About £40 install)
2) Doing the OEM RVC install, Del has a retro fit guide on here. (About £300-£400 install)

Without the TV, adding the interface, like John and Ray have, will trigger the RVC when reverse is selected. (About £200 install)
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Without the TV, adding the interface, like John and Ray have, will trigger the RVC when reverse is selected. (About £200 install)
I have TV in my car but wanted the reverse camera view to operate automatically like Matt explained.
Rather expensive to enable my laziness but makes it easier for SWMBO. Since fitting the RVC my parking sensors have started working reliably even when Gwen is driving!!! -----
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