Hi all, Looking for some suggestions on the below please:

 

• What Headunit could i upgrade to thats ideally plug and play with no coding required (but I do own a vcds so if i have to code something I can with instructions)
• I see a lot of chat online about H16 bs H11 and how some bulbs would need to be coded out to show them as not blown etc. So what ones do people recommend
• Joe Power (TDR) best in Ireland for getting an engine and dsg remap

 

Thanks

14 minutes ago, Obsolete01 said:

What Headunit could i upgrade to thats ideally plug and play with no coding required (but I do own a vcds so if i have to code something I can with instructions)

Simple answer, none.

 

Every headunit needs to know the setup of the car it's being installed in which means it needs coding and adaptation to be checked/changed. Some people, such as @pab567, can make the changes before they ship the headunit to you.

17 minutes ago, Obsolete01 said:

I see a lot of chat online about H16 vs H11 and how some bulbs would need to be coded out to show them as not blown etc.

Any Halogen bulb that is a direct physical fit (even the extra bright ones) won't need coding changes, if you replace them with LED (check the legality of that in Ireland) then adaptation channel changes will be needed to tell the car that you have fitted LEDs.

22 minutes ago, Obsolete01 said:

• What Headunit could i upgrade to thats ideally plug and play with no coding required (but I do own a vcds so if i have to code something I can with instructions)

Pls share your VIN so I can check details and provide an answer.

On 11/09/2024 at 09:48, pab567 said:

Pls share your VIN so I can check details and provide an answer.

TMBKK7NE3G0119171 @pab567

Edited 12 September, 20241 yr by Obsolete01

You have Amundsen MIB2, with Bluetooth, with DAB, part number 5E0035874A, with USB 5Q0035726E (supports both Android Auto and CarPlay) and CANTON sound system. What are you missing in your system?

This type of view on the screen? Or it is possible to get that type of view?

1 hour ago, Obsolete01 said:

This type of view on the screen? Or it is possible to get that type of view?

When in CarPlay press the symbol at the bottom right of the screen (a set of small blocks).

49 minutes ago, PetrolDave said:

When in CarPlay press the symbol at the bottom right of the screen (a set of small blocks).

im probably being stupid but where is carplay on this radio? or what button do i press to get into it @PetrolDave

3 minutes ago, Obsolete01 said:

im probably being stupid but where is carplay on this radio? or what button do i press to get into it @PetrolDave

Press the MENU button (bottom right), then scroll the horizontal list of options that appears until CarPlay (which looks just like a large Play button) is in the middle then click on it.

 

If your iPhone is plugged into the USB socket CarPlay will connect, then press the symbol at the bottom right of the screen (a set of small blocks) as I said before.

4 minutes ago, PetrolDave said:

Press the MENU button (bottom right), then scroll the horizontal list of options that appears until CarPlay (which looks just like a large Play button) is in the middle then click on it.

 

If your iPhone is plugged into the USB socket CarPlay will connect, then press the symbol at the bottom right of the screen (a set of small blocks) as I said before.

Ok i'll have a look again, I did see Smartlink but then it said something about contacting the dealer to activate

@PetrolDave I don’t see any Apple play or CarPlay just this? So I guess I need to get it activated first? 

13 hours ago, Obsolete01 said:

@PetrolDave I guess I need to get it activated first? 

Yep, it's not activated by default as it's a chargeable SwAP feature.