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Old Apr 25, 2023 | 09:00 AM
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Reverse camera

I have reverse camera without guidelines, I thought it was not have this option, when I got scanner I see a fault code relate reverse camera as the images below. So I did active test and I see that camera have full guide lines which will move with steering wheels, but if I put reverse the camera activated without guidelines.
I did coding to the reverse camera with reset module, after that I got guidelines when reverse but the lines stuck to left side as the below image. Any idea how to calibrate or fix that.




If keep it that no fault codes
If I did special coding and change the parameter from front wheel to steering wheel the guidelines will disappear and I god the fault code then I need to recode.again.
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Old Apr 25, 2023 | 01:58 PM
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RFK factory defective design...

Originally Posted by redaotrosh
I have reverse camera without guidelines, I thought it was not have this option, when I got scanner I see a fault code relate reverse camera as the images below. So I did active test and I see that camera have full guide lines which will move with steering wheels, but if I put reverse the camera activated without guidelines.
I did coding to the reverse camera with reset module, after that I got guidelines when reverse but the lines stuck to left side as the below image. Any idea how to calibrate or fix that.

If keep it that no fault codes
If I did special coding and change the parameter from front wheel to steering wheel the guidelines will disappear and I god the fault code then I need to recode.again.
I've had these issues since 0Miles new. The RFK module is one special piece of kit.

The faults complain about uninitialized steering inputs and com issue with ignition module.

I do not know how to fix this genuine software mess.

What I have tested is RFK does not introduce too much additional chaos in the already cramped communications. The hardware is not bad it's the integration that was rushed through.
Let's try to peel this onion:

I believe the firmware version of RFK is missmatched with the other modules software code.

EIS Ignition module integration is far greater than RFK, meaning RFK needs to match the other modules, not the other suppliers are going to make their module comply with cheapo RFK device.

.Specfic answers: my reverse cam lines do move according to steering control module. It's useless but it works. The lines are 100% stupid and meaningless to assist in backup. In fact its distracting so I quit paying attention to lines after 1st Month - Don't sweat for these lines!

What can you do...
Can you try initial coding procedure as if new unit? this should run you through initialization steps.


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Originally Posted by CaliBenzDriver
I've had these issues since 0Miles new. The RFK module is one special piece of kit.

The faults complain about uninitialized steering inputs and com issue with ignition module.

I do not know how to fix this genuine software mess.

What I have tested is RFK does not introduce too much additional chaos in the already cramped communications. The hardware is not bad it's the integration that was rushed through.
Let's try to peel this onion:

I believe the firmware version of RFK is missmatched with the other modules software code.

EIS Ignition module integration is far greater than RFK, meaning RFK needs to match the other modules, not the other suppliers are going to make their module comply with cheapo RFK device.

.Specfic answers: my reverse cam lines do move according to steering control module. It's useless but it works. The lines are 100% stupid and meaningless to assist in backup. In fact its distracting so I quit paying attention to lines after 1st Month - Don't sweat for these lines!

What can you do...
Can you try initial coding procedure as if new unit? this should run you through initialization steps.

I tried to perform initial setup but I got stuck when it ask me to use USB, is there any tutorials how to perform initial setup or maybe it require Star.
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Originally Posted by redaotrosh
I tried to perform initial setup but I got stuck when it ask me to use USB, is there any tutorials how to perform initial setup or maybe it require Star.
Yes either a Xentry-Star terminal or an advanced $1,5k PRO scanner.

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