Hi, my Octavia RS -15 has the headunit with the smallest screen, it doesn't even have navigation. I've attached a picture with the model number. The second picture with the larger (8 inch) screen is what i would like to retrofit, preferable with apple carplay. I dont really care for maps/navigation, but it would be a plus. Im guessing i have MIB1 and what i want is MIB2? What model number should i look for? Also, after swapping the head unit in the glove box and the screen, is it just a matter of letting a Skoda dealer do a CP removal and some coding? Also, I have Canton sound if that is worth mentioning.

 

There is a wealth of knowledge on this in the forum and it's been asked quite recently. Try doing a search to find detailed info on part numbers but below is a chronological list of things to do.

 

Take reading of current system (module F5 maybe).

Fit new system and go to dealer for cp removal.

Send readout above and/or old unit with the new unit to @pab567 for coding.

Fit and enjoy.

 

edit: dealer will not code it. They should do the CP removal though.

Edited 10 November, 20223 yr by MarkyG82

11 hours ago, MarkyG82 said:

There is a wealth of knowledge on this in the forum and it's been asked quite recently. Try doing a search to find detailed info on part numbers but below is a chronological list of things to do.

 

Take reading of current system (module F5 maybe).

Fit new system and go to dealer for cp removal.

Send readout above and/or old unit with the new unit to @pab567 for coding.

Fit and enjoy.

 

edit: dealer will not code it. They should do the CP removal though.

I see. Does navigation and/or Apple carplay need to be coded in to work? Even if i fit a system from a car that originally had navi and carplay enabled?

Not sure specifically but there will be a load of stuff on your car that won't work. Things like lights might misbehave for example.

1 hour ago, MarkyG82 said:

Not sure specifically but there will be a load of stuff on your car that won't work. Things like lights might misbehave for example.

Ah ok, how come the dealer wont do the coding?

Not entirely sure. Could be not having the right gear or knowledge. Or could be just a dealer policy. These things are generally coded at the factory and when a dealer replaces a part it will probably arrive at the dealership ready for installation to that specific car.  That's my best guess anyway.

If you do find a dealer that is willing to do the coding then let us all know as that could be useful information. Probably really expensive though. Then the smartlink (for carplay etc) will be another cost on top. Wouldn't surprise me if the coding alone was double or triple what pab567 charges.

You need to replace display unit, glove box unit and USB

11 minutes ago, pab567 said:

You need to replace display unit, glove box unit and USB

Thanks for reply sir. I read that i also need to replace the Canton amp to a MIB2 Canton amp. Is this necessary, or only replace what you mentioned?

I missed that you have CANTON - indeed, amplifier must be exchanged too 😞