Rear camera not working!

babydoc7 · 06-23-2011, 10:23 AM

I just picked up my Ooling Grey A7 and noticed that, although the rear view camera is installed, no image comes up when I shift into reverse. My salesman now tells me that it is because a chip that is manufactured in Japan is missing due to the tsunami. Expected delay of chip at least 2 months. Does anyone else have the same issue?

oaktreelimb · 06-23-2011, 11:34 AM

yes, it is true. The control unit for the rearview backup camera is not installed from the factory due to a worldwide shortage of parts from the supplier. Audi of America will inform the dealers as soon as parts are available for ordering.

aquarian · 06-23-2011, 11:43 AM

I find that unbelievable. It's like buying a computer and the DVD-ROM is missing because there is a shortage. Why then was the car sold to the dealers??

1974transam · 06-23-2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by aquarian

I find that unbelievable. It's like buying a computer and the DVD-ROM is missing because there is a shortage. Why then was the car sold to the dealers??

Its called "Cash Flow"

aquarian · 06-23-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 1974transam

Its called "Cash Flow"

Thanks for your #2 post on the forum.

CharlieSlasher · 06-23-2011, 03:34 PM

Please post pictures of your Oolong...

caesar2011 · 06-24-2011, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by aquarian

I find that unbelievable. It's like buying a computer and the DVD-ROM is missing because there is a shortage. Why then was the car sold to the dealers??

I suppose the end consumer has the option of not taking delivery of the car without the camera, but most people would rather be inconvienced a bit for a few months rather than not have the car.

Where did you end up getting your white A7 from, Aquarian?

caesar2011 · 06-24-2011, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by babydoc7

I just picked up my Ooling Grey A7 and noticed that, although the rear view camera is installed, no image comes up when I shift into reverse. My salesman now tells me that it is because a chip that is manufactured in Japan is missing due to the tsunami. Expected delay of chip at least 2 months. Does anyone else have the same issue?

Congrats, Babydoc! Was your car a special order or did you buy off the lot? And did the dealer give you a heads up on the camera when you ordered?

As for the visibility, what exactly do you see when you put it in reverse?

roho3323 · 06-24-2011, 07:55 AM

Wow...this is the first I had heard of this. I have one on order with expected delivery at the end of August/early Sept. My dealer never mentioned it.

Hell, I don't even know if I have a rear view camera...is it part of the Prestige package or the innovation package?

aquarian · 06-24-2011, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by caesar2011

I suppose the end consumer has the option of not taking delivery of the car without the camera, but most people would rather be inconvienced a bit for a few months rather than not have the car.

Where did you end up getting your white A7 from, Aquarian?

The original poster did not know that the chip was unavailable, even though the actual backup camera was installed. Therefore he had no option because he was not told about the chip.

I picked up my car from my local Audi dealer, Barrier.

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06-23-2011, 11:34 AM	#2
oaktreelimb AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 188	yes, it is true. The control unit for the rearview backup camera is not installed from the factory due to a worldwide shortage of parts from the supplier. Audi of America will inform the dealers as soon as parts are available for ordering.

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