Retrofit multifunctional steering and original bluetooth on vRS

[TallioN]

Hi all!
Look to my photos. Details are cooming soon on VRStu web-site, I hope

[vimto2000]

The bluetooth call feature looks pretty cool. how much was it to retrofit that?

The MF wheel is very nice, esp the leather feel.

[ianwilly]

Looks interesting!! Wuld like to know more asbout this??

[Makefish]

Like the Bluetooth feature but hate the steering wheel, does'nt look special enough for a vRS and needs to be 3 spoke.

[VRStu]

All being well I'll be doing the Bluetooth mod myself soon.

Just trying to organise the parts.

Andrey has kept me updated with his progress over the last few weeks and he seems to have got everything working nicely.

If you are thinking of the MF Wheel there is a possible issue with the Steering Controller - Andrey and I are looking into it but ultimately I think you'd need to add it to your list of parts to buy if you don't have the correct one.

[Makefish]

I take it that the Bluetooth Kit can be used without a MF steering wheel then?.

[VRStu]

Originally Posted by Makefish

I take it that the Bluetooth Kit can be used without a MF steering wheel then?.

Yes, you operate it via the MF stalk (Righthand one)

[VRS195]

... interesting

(I am begining to form a pile of stuff for my Octy - if it doesn't arrive soon I will need another room )

[cheezemonkhai]

I take it you have to have maxidot to have the blue tooth?

[VRS195]

Originally Posted by cheezemonkhai

I take it you have to have maxidot to have the blue tooth?

why? is there someone who hasn't got maxidot ?

[Ray.Ward]

How comes everyone else can source the Multi Function steering wheel and I can't ??

Arghhh

[TallioN]

I think me and Stu will write an article for his web-site with step-by-step installation instruction and a lot of pics
Shortly:
for bluetooth you will need:
-module
-antenna
-microphone
-holder and cover of a module
-cable
-coding via VAG COM
Connection is easy - just plug green socket to head unit, connect power and CANBUS behind head unit.
Problem is that this device dont have a full support of all phones. Full support mean export of phone book to the car

If you are interesting in a full set of parts for bluetooth installation, you can ask your dealer (we can give you all parts number) or PM me and I will tell you something (it is not cheap in any case unfortunally)


for mfs you will need:
- MFS
- new airbag (in case you now have three spoken wheel)
- new wiring loop for airbag (if you will use your old airbag)
- in most cases new steering column module. Now I try to modify my module - if it will not work, will by a new.
- coding via VAG COM

Sorry for my english

[Farmerp2005]

Sounds Just what I need. Looks like I'll be seeing Stu for a few jobs at this rate.

Well done guys,

Farmer

[TallioN]

Originally Posted by Makefish

Like the Bluetooth feature but hate the steering wheel, does'nt look special enough for a vRS and needs to be 3 spoke.

The one way for 3-spoke-steering fans is to use Golf GTi steering wheel. It is full compatible, if red illumination on buttons and VW-logo on airbag not a big troubles.
For me 4-spoke steering, but original is better

[bryan]

Would a wheel from 1 of the FR Seat's fit? And a new Skoda badge for the centre cant be to much trouble either I am guessing.

[VRStu]

I would think so.

The mountings are the same but you may need to purchase an airbag.

[cheezemonkhai]

So does this work without maxidot though, eg can you use it through an audience or stream etc?

[TallioN]

Step-by-step installation with short comments:
Set of parts:


Holes in carpet and body for bluetooth unit:


Unit without cover:


And with cover


Wiring to headunit (power, voice and canbus):



and to the front inner lamp for microphone:



Install microphone in lamp:



Assembling, programming by VAG COM and see new menu:


Inside phone menu:


Call:


Headunit is muting on call:

[mannyo]

Exellent guide.

Do you have a part number for the microphone.

[TallioN]

part numbers:
Central unit - 5P0 862 335 C
Antenna - 8P0 035 503 E
Mikrophone - 3B0035711B
Holder - 1Z0 035 815
Cover - 1Z0 971 813 62U
socket for bluetooth unit - 4E0 972 144
socket for radio - 3B7 035 447B

[Makefish]

First class How To, looking forward to getting mine now

Edit: Where does the antenna go?

[TallioN]

Antenna not for GSM, only for bluetooth connection.
You can see this small part at the upper pic (at the left bottom corner)

[VRS195]

Looking very good TallioN (just scares me when I see a car in "parts" - even if it is just minor surgery!)

Do we know uk part costs?

part numbers:
Central unit - 5P0 862 335 C
Antenna - 8P0 035 503 E
Mikrophone - 3B0035711B
Holder - 1Z0 035 815
Cover - 1Z0 971 813 62U
socket for bluetooth unit - 4E0 972 144
socket for radio - 3B7 035 447B

VRStu - group buy?

[sworrall]

cant see them being cheap but id really like that in my car. ive been holding off buying a bluetooth kit for ages so would be interested in the prices for the parts too

[swing]

Indeed - I'd certainly like an idea of the cost of the parts, or alternatively, a total VRStu price for the parts, fitting, and recoding of VAGCOM...

I assume all parts are available in the UK, if only from a VW dealer...

Given the housing for the main Handsfree Module fits under the passenger seat, I assume at least one of the part numbers needs to change for a RHD car...

I would also be interested to know the part numbers for adding the cradle as well, with prices, to see if that makes sense - I know on some VW cars with the Handsfree, the only additional component required was the Bluetooth aerial module to fit to this main unit under the seat - so I wonder if the opposite is also true - ie with this lot, an extra cable, the cradle mount, the phone cradle, and new dash parts, it's possible to have somewhere to charge the phone too... (for the very very small selection of supported phones)