Reversing Camera Blank or Fogged? 5WA980556D OEM Rear View Camera — Check Your Part Number First
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About this product
A reversing camera that stays black, shows a foggy image or only fails in the rain is usually a failed camera module, not a fault in the head unit or the wiring. This is an OEM rear view camera with the part number 5WA980556D, offered as a backup and parking assist camera for Audi, SEAT, Skoda and VW vehicles. Before buying, read the part number off your old camera and compare it with 5WA980556D: on Volkswagen Group cars the part number is the only reliable match, because the same body style can use different cameras. Then confirm your model and year with the seller, and ask whether the car needs coding or calibration after the swap. To check whether the camera itself is at fault, look for water droplets behind the lens, scratches or cracks in the glass, and corroded pins in the plug. Fitting is manageable for anyone comfortable removing interior trim: the camera sits behind the boot or tailgate panel and the connectors are plug-in. The listing does not state which models and years are covered, so ask the seller to confirm your car before ordering.
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Pros & cons
Pros
- OEM camera with the part number 5WA980556D, sold as an original replacement part
- Waterproof housing suited to the exposed mounting position on the tailgate
- Plug-in connectors, no soldering or rewiring needed
- 100% positive rating from buyers
Cons
- The listing does not list supported models and years: match 5WA980556D against your own part number first
- Some cars need coding or calibration of the camera after fitting
- Trim clips can break when the tailgate panel is removed
- One camera is supplied; the wiring harness is not included
