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USING THE OBD-73B

In order for the vehicle’s system to recognize the camera and engage it

when in reverse, the vehicle’s system must be coded.

Reading the LED’s color and pattern:

Flashing LED  

Coding Vehicle

Solid Green LED 

Activated

Solid Red LED 

Deactivated

Solid Red & Green LED  Error

HOW TO ACTIVATE:

1. Enter the vehicle and close “All the doors” to the vehicle.

2. Turn the key to the “ON” position.

3. Plug the OBD coder to the vehicle, wait for the OBD to code the

    car and give you a solid LED status. (See chart above)

4. The radio may flash a few times during this process. 

    (ETA to code vehicle: 5 seconds) If error: Retry steps.

5. After coding is complete, disconnect OBD from vehicle and store

    in a safe place. This OBD is VIN specific, your vehicle’s VIN will

    stored in its memory. Will not work for any other vehicles.

Remember:

Disconnect OBD

from vehicle but

keep it stored in

the vehicle.

Testing:

1. Close all doors, turn vehicle to the “ON” position.

2. Engage the reverse gear.

3. Verify the screen switches to rear camera.

4. Done

REAR-VIEW INTEGRATION INTERFACE W/ CAMERA FOR VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE VEHICLES

VOLKSWAGEN

2012 - 2014  Beetle

Important Note:

Do Not Remove Air Bag Connector,

May cause error to system.

INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO

For further instructions on how to install 

the reverse camera please

visit: www.cruxinterfacing.com/support

RVCVW-73B

We recommend reading this installation guide first before starting any 

work.  Following these instructions from “Start” to” Finish” will ensure 

a smooth and hassle free installation. We offer telephone support M-F 

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT at 1 (855) 822-1348. We are here to help.

PARTS INCLUDED:

(1) Rear Camera (vw-73B)

(1) OBD-73B

(1) VW-73B Interface

(1) 15 ft. Extension

(1) VW-73B Harness

(1) Instruction

(1) Power Down Circuit

Camera Specifications:

- Lens Angle 170 Degrees

- Resolution 420 TV Lines

- Min. Illumination 0.2Lux

- Voltage 12v

- Operating Temp. -22˚F - 176˚F

- NTSC/ PAL

- Reference Lines

- Shutter Speed 1/60s - 20us

- Waterproof

- Pixels 656 x 492

PRECAUTIONS:

- Remove the negative side of the battery to avoid any short circuits

   during the installation.

- Do not install the interface near any major components or near the

   HVAC system. This may cause damage or overheating to the vehicle.
- Do not disconnect the airbag connection behind the radio panel.

PRELIMINARY

:

Please read the entire manual before installing this interface.

INSTALLING THE CAMERA AND CABLE

1. Open trunk and find a location that will allow you access to the

    license plate area. If no pass area, you may need to drill your own.

2. Remove the left side light above the license plate, disconnect

    and remove the light bulb from the light assembly.

3. Insert the light bulb into the new camera housing.

4. Place the new camera housing into the empty slot above the 

    license plate, and fish the wires through your pass through.

5. Remove the factory radio to gain access to the factory connectors.

6. Make the power and video connections and route the rest of the

    wiring to the front. Also tap at the reverse light for your trigger.

7. Route the wires behind the radio and make power and video

    connections. 

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

TROUBLE SHOOTING

1. No video display while in reverse.

   - Make sure the trunk is closed, as this will dis-engage 

      the camera while in reverse.

Tech Tip: If asked for a “CODE” on the radio display after you 

have connected the interface and powered ON the car, DO 

NOT enter a code, simply wait 10 Seconds then turn OFF the 

vehicle. Normal operation should resume after.

The parking lines are there to assist you while reversing.

What the lines mean:

Yellow Line: CLEAR

Purple Line: GETTING CLOSE

Red Line: WARNING - VERY CLOSE

To remove the parking lines simply cut the GREEN wire located near 

the 4 pin tail connector in the truck.

RED

PURPLE

YELLOW

FACTORY

RADIO

12-PIN

(male plug)

26-PIN

(female plug)

NAV

MUTE

SETUP

BAND

MEDIA

PHONE

i

VIDEO

CONNECTION

POWER DOWN

CIRCUIT

RED/ REVERSE TRIGGER INPUT

YELLOW/ 12V CONSTANT

BLACK/ GROUND

INTERFACE

YELLOW RCA/

VIDEO SIGNAL

RED BARREL/

12V CAM POWER

BLACK/

GROUND

RED

12V POWER 

RED/ 12V POWER 

BLACK/GROUND

FROM REVERSE LIGHT

8-PIN

(male plug)

LED

(indicator)

OBD CODER

COMPATIBLE NAV RADIO

RNS-315 Navigation Radio

USING THE POWER DOWN CIRCUIT

The power down circuit is designed to extend the life of the camera.

Note: The green wire is only used to power on the camera and module.

1. Tap the GREEN wire to two red wires, one coming from the camera

     and one coming from the module.

    (This will provide the camera with a safe guard)

2. Locate the reverse light trigger wire in the vehicle and connect it

    to the RED wire. (This will trigger the 12v input)

3. Connect the YELLOW to any available constant source in the car.

4. Connect the BLACK wire to any ground source in the car.

Rev. 031314

GREEN

RED

LOCATED NEXT 

TO THE 8-PIN

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