SD card for Columbus

[Yanos]

In preparation for when my car finally arrives, need to order an SD card for the Columbus.

Any specific recommendations - and is 64GB still not supported?

Thanks

[majkelo]

Good question.

I try two different card-card error (8GB and 16GB)

So I give up.

I don't think 64gb is support

Edited 2 January, 2015 by majkelo

[stevew33]

I'm also awaiting delivery of mine (Build week 8). The Columbus manual on Skoda's website says it takes SD and MMC cards up to 4 GB and SDHC up to 32 GB.

[adamal]

That's my understanding but older firmwares only take a card of up to 2gb.

[JakeBlade]

Make sure you get a black one, as you'll see the bottom edge of it when it's in Columbus.

[ElectricShepherd]

Make sure you get a black one, as you'll see the bottom edge of it when it's in Columbus.

Good point, a blue one can just look a little unsightly. Other than that, as stated by Steve, the latest Columbus will take up to a 32Gb card. Just got my Superb on New Year's Eve and have been using a basic 16Gb card with no problems relating to the card.

Edited 2 January, 2015 by ElectricShepherd

[JakeBlade]

Get the fastest speed card you can afford. Columbus can't use the extra speed, but it will mean its a lot quicker when uploading 16/32GB of music from your computer onto memory card.

Edited 2 January, 2015 by JakeBlade

[linni]

Format 64GB card from exFAT file system to FAT32 file sytem, using for example EaseUS Partition manager,or some fat32 formatter programs.

[StuartTunstall]

Following another thread on here and there recommendation I purchase one of these.. http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00793AQ8C/ref=pe_385721_37038051_TE_dp_1

 

32GB is more than enough for me, plus I have the MDI interface for my IPOD if needed and a CD Changer in the boot (went mad with options...Lol) 

[JakeBlade]

I always check cards now to make sure they are what they say they are, given the abundance of counterfeit cards these days.

To do that, I use H2testw available directly from http://www.heise.de/download/h2testw.html

Takes a while to run, as it basically writes and checks the whole of the available memory.

[majkelo]

For last hour I have message on screen "system starting..."

Brand new Card sandisk 16GB 40MB/s SDHC

Size of the music 1,2GB

No working at all

[adamal]

Probably need to update your firmware.  See http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/253507-columbus-firmware-upgrade/

[majkelo]

Thank you but it so much to read (12 pages)

Where I can download from firmware and how I can check what I'm running now?

Thank you

Edited 3 January, 2015 by majkelo

[adamal]

Some of it is definitely worth a read to understand properly.

 

But to summarise, you probably need to pull the unit out and check the sticker for a part number and 4 digit SW number.  Of course it may have been updated since manufacture, so it is not a foolproof method, but judging by the fact you can't read a sd card above 2gb, you are probably on the early firmware indicated by the sticker. There is also the secret menu option which will tell you most simply (press and hold setup for 20 secs), although it is unlikely to be activated in your earlier firmware. 

 

For downloads, www.rnsfirmware.com is a good place to start but you need to be sure of which version of the Columbus you have and be prepared to re-source and re-install maps and music.

[JakeBlade]

If you're pulling the unit out, don't turn the ignition key - otherwise you will need to get someone to clear the airbag warning light error.

[KBPhoto]

If you're pulling the unit out, don't turn the ignition key - otherwise you will need to get someone to clear the airbag warning light error.

Why would removing the head unit trigger an airbag warning light?

Unless the passenger airbag deactivation switch is also disconnected...

[adamal]

Is it to do with the fact that the airbag deactivation switch is nearer the stereo on the Superb? On the Octavia its not an issue as the switch is in the glovebox but the questioner has a Superb so it is potentially pertinent.

[majkelo]

After holding Setup for 20 sec it's only

"radio servis mode"

Fm

Am

Dab

[adamal]

Yep no secret menu as suspected sorry.

[majkelo]

So how I can check firmware and radio model?

[adamal]

As above the unit needs to come out and check the sticker.

[majkelo]

How?

[adamal]

Remove the outer trim with a plastic spatula or trim tool and then it is just remove the four torx screws (20mm) and pull out.  Just be mindful of the airbag switch etc as pointed out and don't be too rough with the outer trim.

[JakeBlade]

Why would removing the head unit trigger an airbag warning light?

Unless the passenger airbag deactivation switch is also disconnected...

Not the deactivation switch, but the little passenger airbag "off" lamp housed in the trim. If you remove that, and turn the key then you get a warning light on the dash: then you'd need VCDS or a trip to the dealer to clear the fault code.

[majkelo]

Yes I know. I have that problem in passat with that airbag light