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Hi @zacko_O, do you mean that there are different versions of the same part? VW vs. Skoda? Because I have bought a new 5Q0953569B that I want to install in my 2017 Kodiaq with ACC. Is there a way to tell which version I have? It is HW100 SW265 Thanks

Hi @onyx84, were you able to fix this problem with the ACC?

I have the Kufatec wiring adapter for installing a heated steering wheel. I haven't installed it yet, but in the instructions it says that if you have an error with ACC you should change some wiring in the yellow 12 pin plug on the back of the steering wheel airbag. It says remove the cable from Pin 8 and connect it to Pin 11. Good luck, please let me know if this works - I am going to do this project next year.

Good luck! 🍀

This is a deceptively difficult thing to achieve, both because there are so many clips to detach, and because they are so easy to snap. I followed the 'credit card' method, where you use several plastic cards to keep each clip open as you work your way around detaching them all. This is what you need: https://www.drive2.ru/l/560219592245380256/ When i tried, I got it about 75% detached and then it snapped. I didn't care too much as I was replacing it with a new, black one that I had bought anyway. But just be aware that it is very tricky - it's really important to take your time.

From what I've read in a Russian TPI (can't find the link, sorry), you need a wheel with software version 22 or higher on the control unit for the capacitive sensors. All of the ones I've seen for sale second hand are SW19 or SW20. The latest production date I've seen on those wheels was December 2021, so you'll definitely want something later than that. On the other hand, I also read that this issue is now addressed by updating the software/firmware on the A5 camera, rather than by replacing the steering wheel (I think the system is then able to filter out and ignore the anomalous inputs from the sensors). If your steering wheel was factory fit, you could probably just ask a dealer to do that update for you.

The button is dying, replace it. You can buy it online and do it yourself in 10 minutes.

@ApertureScan you advise @ibu400 if it's possible to get his MIB2 headunit to send maps to his new VC please? His headunit is 3V0 035 021 D Thanks.

Yeah, TransCity aren't gonna help you with any of that, definitely. Electric towbar and virtual pedal could be done by any VAG specialist garage, they're both relatively straightforward. I had them done at Motorcontinental in Crouch End, though I supplied the parts myself. CarTechnics UK is a retrofitter in Walthamstow who I've used before. I'm not sure he'd get involved with the specific jobs you've listed here though, as he just works out of his driveway. I think he deals more with virtual cockpit and infotainment upgrades. Or just head up to @ApertureS - he'd probably beat a garage quote anyway.

What head unit do you have? MIB2 does not have this screen, and also cannot send maps to the VC. If you have MIB2.5, then there are adaptation channels to code to display the menu. I don't remember what they are but you should be able to find them on the internet.

Yes, I feel the same... 😔

It's been a while since I looked at this, but it is definitely not a straight swap - an adapter of some kind is needed to convert the signals correctly - a LIN converter, I believe. Someone else here may be able to tell you more. When I looked at it, the only people I could find who were making these adapters/converters were in Russia, and it wasn't possible to send money to Russia in order to buy one! The airbag is definitely different also. If you want to add a heated wheel and your existing wheel is not already heated, you will need a different clockspring, plus an adapter and wiring to bring power from the fusebox (Kufatec sell one). It can get pretty expensive. It's still on my wishlist though! Let me know if you make any progress in sourcing the LIN adapter.

You cannot upgrade the stereo, but you can use a 3rd party adapter. Just buy AAwireless and plug it in.

You don't need to remove the whole vent, just take the front of it off with a trim tool, or something similar. First the 'chrome' trim, then the plastic slats.

POI upload was completely removed from the new infotainment system, and nobody has figured out a way to get that functionality back yet - there's a very good chance it will never be possible. If you want to keep up with developments, the Google search you'll need is 'MIB3 POI'

Hi @Avocet, I see you've got it sorted now?

OBDeleven can do this easily. It takes 10 credits, which costs 2 euro. This will be significantly cheaper than investing in VCDS for the job (though VCDS is a great tool for heavy-duty coding).

It does work - I've done it, as I posted.

£3,000 - yikes. It's worth noting as well that some sellers on eBay will offer 'plug and play' units, where you supply your VIN and they code the unit to correspond to your vehicle. They also patch the firmware to add the correct FEC codes (which enable specific functions like Android Auto etc), and to bypass the component protection, as I mentioned above. All you have to do, theoretically, is take your glovebox apart and swap the units. If you go this route it might be worthwhile investing in something like OBDeleven, so that you can tweak any bits of coding that aren't quite right afterwards. May not be necessary though, depending on how good a job the seller does. @pab567is the resident expert on infotainment retrofitting - he might even be able to make you up a plug and play unit.

By all means ask some dealerships and independent garages and see what they say - it will probably depend very much on the expertise that they have. I can't really imagine a dealer fitting a used infotainment unit though, but I could be wrong. The cheapest route may be to go with a specialised VAG retrofit company - this is the type of thing they would be doing regularly. They could source the unit for you also. If you're buying a used unit yourself, make sure you match part numbers exactly - there are about 6 slightly different models of the Columbus headunit for your era of car (although most of them were never available in the UK, so it's less of an issue if you're buying from a UK breaker). There's no need to change the screen, as long as you're replacing the headunit with the same type. Infotainment headunits have component protection on them, so you can expect to be charged £80-100 for removing that, in addition to the labour charges. If you're getting quotes from people, ask if the quoted price includes that charge. Some retrofitters may hack the component protection rather than remove it. This would be cheaper but less preferable, as the component protection errors will still show up as error codes when/if the car is scanned (they won't have any other effect though, so this may not bother you, especially if you don't have an extended warranty).

I'm not familiar with the Mike Sanders product, but the info sheet I downloaded from their website suggests that it shouldn't be used with rubber. This would make it unsuitable for your task.

I have the Racechip XLR. Yes, quick and easy to fit - plug and play. I don't remove it for services, but I also don't have the controller connected to it, so it's very unobtrusive. I have never found the need to change the settings from what I initially set it to, so no need to have the controller permanently attached. I didn't pay extra for the Bluetooth version for the same reason. I would probably still remove the unit completely if I was asking for any warranty work to be done. Edit: I see that it's currently on sale until the 15th August, making it cheaper than I paid for it 2 years ago... 🙄

I've read very variable reports of the effectiveness of those settings - probably best to just give it a go and see if you can notice a difference. I haven't tried them personally - I bought a pedal box during my first week of ownership and haven't been bothered by the throttle response since.

Honk/flash works on my 2017 Edition, as does displaying the status of windows and doors. No remote unlock though, as you've already discovered.

Front seat ISOFIX is a cheap and easy retrofit - check out the post in the 'Kodiaq Guides' section of the forum. Trizone climate control is less cheap and easy - the whole dash needs to come out!