Just attempting to swap out my Audience headunit for a newly purchased Columbus in my '06 Octavia.

However I have immediately hit upon a problem, in that there is absolutely no audio output from the Columbus - on radio, CD, anything... Plugged the Audience back in and it plays fine.

My car is fitted with the 'Sound System' upgrade (amp under the passenger seat and 12 speakers), so I am wondering if there is some special coding required to make the Columbus work with this?

Hmm..... There was a thread on here about Columbus and sound system, but its going back a way, and I've not been able to find it with a search. I know that some people can just plug and play with a retrofit Columbus, but I'm sure you will specifically have to code it to make use of the extra amp/speakers of the sound system. I know there is a setting that allowed you to select the sound system, but you would need VCDS or similar to do it.

HTH

Just attempting to swap out my Audience headunit for a newly purchased Columbus in my '06 Octavia.

However I have immediately hit upon a problem, in that there is absolutely no audio output from the Columbus - on radio, CD, anything... Plugged the Audience back in and it plays fine.

My car is fitted with the 'Sound System' upgrade (amp under the passenger seat and 12 speakers), so I am wondering if there is some special coding required to make the Columbus work with this?

You need to code the Columbus for Premium Sound System using VCDS.

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Thanks - I couldn't find anything with search either.

Just to add a bit more knowledge here - I have just tried the brand new Audience MP3 I bought (before I changed my mind and got the Columbus!) and that is silent too - only the original fit Audience makes any sound. Adds weight to the belief that it is a coding issue rather than a duff Columbus

You need to code the Columbus for Premium Sound System using VCDS.

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Ah, thanks Andy that proves my suspicion - nothing is ever as straightforward as it seems....

Just need to find a friendly North West coder with the required kit - I think a PM to Mr Holroyd might be in order.

I'm in Rossendale if you want it doing?

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I'm in Rossendale if you want it doing?

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Appreciate the offer, however been to Mike Holroyd's tonight and the problem is now solved.

Pleased to report that my problem has been solved and it is a very big thanks to Mike Holroyd for sorting it for me.

Despite a few tense moments when the Columbus refused to accept the revised coding (resolved by a spot of Googl'ing and a couple of extra zeroes!), all is now well.

I have to say the audio quality of the Columbus is noticeably better than the Audience it has replaced, proven by a good blast on the way back from Mike's.

So thanks Mike, it was great to meet you.