(Side Assist) / (Blind Spot Detection & Rear Cross Traffic Alert) retrofit

[Robert]

Wiring loom and all plugs have arrived today!





Modules and indication LEDs are due to arrive by the end of this week.
I am expecting to close the whole retrofit project at £320=€350

 

[Deaky]

Where is the loom from @Robert Kufatec?

 

[Robert]

Yes, it is from Kufatec.
KUFATEC
I also received complete installation instructions, 31 pages! Got download link from Kufatec, but this retrofit is very simple anyway.

 

[Robert]

 

[Robert]

Modules, brackets and spare plugs arrived today.



But no sign of my indication LEDs
I will have to wait for another weekend to get it installed

 

[Robert]

In the meantime a bit of self study
http://www.vaglinks.com/vaglinks_com/docs/ssp/VWUSA.COM_SSP_396_VW_Lane_Change_Assistent.pdf
I know it is not T6 but except physical switch everything else is the same.

 

[czmate1999]

Great thread - was really miffed when I discovered it wasn’t an option on my LWB... couldn't attempt this myself - not my area of expertise- but would love a company to be able to do if for me !! .

CZ.

 

[mmi]

In the meantime a bit of self study
http://www.vaglinks.com/vaglinks_com/docs/ssp/VWUSA.COM_SSP_396_VW_Lane_Change_Assistent.pdf
I know it is not T6 but except physical switch everything else is the same.

And another one (more for North American market) ---> VAG SSP 890253 - Volkswagen Driver Assistance Systems Version 2 - Pdf Online Download
I was hoping T6 variant would have also "Rear Traffic Alert" -function (p.36 in the above) but I'm afraid not.

 

[Robert]

You are reading in my mind! I was thinking about the same thing!

 

[Robert]

I am nearly ready. Just missing indication LEDs



I didn't start the installation yet but as far as I can say there should be nothing else but extending few wires to get this system installed on LWB. Even radar mounting brackets(according to Kufatec) require three 7 mm holes to be drilled on either side.

 

[spacewalker]

That module require extra CAN-BUS relay control via Kl15 ,...

 

[Pauly]

Is that relay required/serve a purpose or is it just to isolate the external can connection from attack ??

 

[Robert]

I thought the same when I checked the wiring diagram.

But Kufatec wiring loom is made to terminate both CAN wires on the BCM plug.

 

[Robert]

My LED indicators arrived today
Can't wait to get it all installed









And there is no difference between RHD and LHD LEDs.

 

[andys]

Where on the vehicle do the LEDs sit? Inside the door mirrors?

 

[Robert]

Yep.
Side Assist - To Retrofit Or Not To Retrofit

 

[Jean-Louis Bourdon]

wonder if it's a job @Absolut5 would be willing to tackle in the future

 

[Absolut5]

wonder if it's a job @Absolut5 would be willing to tackle in the future

Maybe...

 

[Robert]

Is that relay required/serve a purpose or is it just to isolate the external can connection from attack ??

I will experiment with and without a relay during installation and advise.

 

[czmate1999]

Maybe...

I would be interested for my LWB .