I fancied upgrading the symphony set in my Octy Mk1 VRS to a Sat nav unit. Having read a few threads on here, and elsewhere, I have acquired a VW MFD from a Golf mk IV.

It is the "G" version which I understood to be the slightly better version than the "D".

So what I need to know is where do I go from here as I have not had the symphony unit out yet.

1)Will the multiway plugs just plug in? do I need adaptors? I have no problems with wiring rewiring but info on these seems a bit sparse. Vwnavi.com seems quite a helpful site.

2)Also Is there a combined roof aerial / gps aerial I could use instead of putting the GPS aerial under the dash?

3)Do you have to use original vw discs or will "backup" DVDs work?

Many thanks

Stef

Edited 9 September, 201015 yr by goonybird

Update on the MFD.

Got a VW MFD G off fleabay. decoded at DND Services, Cable kit and Aux Out lead from Ebay.

Changed 30+ SMD Red Leds for Green ones. (bu66er of a job)

Found disc inside was for Germany so bought UK disc off ebay

Sound quality (B4 fitting sub) is a major improvement over the symphony. Better bass, less mid harshness to the point speakers now sound good.

only problem is VW splash screen which could do with reprogramming and the green leds are a bit bright.

Cost all in about £200.

Edited 3 October, 201015 yr by goonybird