Hi guys, new guy here. somewhat of a noobie.

so ive recently gotten a second hand 2015 Fabia stationwagon and i have some questions about the infotainment system.

my car has the SWING radio infotainment system. i have been told my version is an older version and does not have bluetooth capabilities. (which kinda sucks)

part number: 6V0035867D

software version: MEN2_EU_SK_P5040L

MU version: 6490

i mainly have 2 questions about this system.

1: is there an update available for this particular system?

and

2: is it possible to replace this unit out for a (newer) SWING, bolero, or amundsen infotainment system for me to have access to the bluetooth function.

i have attached some pictures for clarity i apologize if their quality is subpar.

(P.S. i apologize if im asking some stupid questions. ive been researching for a while and i am quite lost)

speak to @pab567

Thanks. AG Falco

Edited 29 December, 202529 Dec by AGFalco

Ad. 1 I don't have any update for your unit.

Ad. 2 - yes, it is, fortunately in SWING units Bluetooth is NOT covered with FEC/SWaP codes so just removal of Component Protection and adding a microphone is enough.

20 hours ago, Milan15 said:

Hi guys, new guy here. somewhat of a noobie.

so ive recently gotten a second hand 2015 Fabia stationwagon and i have some questions about the infotainment system.

Hi, welcome.

Unless absolutely necessary don't be tempted to spend any money on changes, "improvements" and "upgraders" other than as part of necessary repairs and components, systems or parts replacement as the car is a 10 year old used car (and a VW product at that) as you may need that money for other work.

Drive the car for a good while in different conditions and weather to get used to it and find what might need doing and what you like and dislike on the car and what you have or might get used to.

Concentrate on brakes, steering, suspension (all three include the tyres and safety electrics ( lights, horn, wiper, blower, etc.) and reflective number plates. Then it's on to whole car (not just engine) servicing and maintenance as required, or missed by previous owner(s).

With particularly stop/start VW cars the state of charge and health of the 12v battery is very important so as not to upset the computer systems or they will throw up unexpected warnings, warning lights, unseen error codes and running issues. Even if the headlights seem bright enough and well, well, before the engine hesitates to start the battery could be low enough in charge to upset the computer systems, plenty of posts and threads for all models on Briskoda about this problem.

Sometimes just driving the car isn't enough to sufficiently recharge the battery and an appropriate battery charger maintainer is needed following the instructions in the car's 'Owner's Manual' and charger maintainer instructions. A very long low and slow recharge with a charger of 2-amps to 5-amps to take the battery to 100% charged is best even if it takes two or more sessions to do this. The low priced charger maintainers from the likes of Aldi or Lidl are fine for this.

If you don't have the paper printed version of the car's 'Owner's Manual' then a free VWŠkoda pdf version is available from the Škoda Owner's Manuals website, reading it and referring to it can save you costly visits to garages, mechanics and auto-electricians and you will know more about the car than some long term owners.

HTH. Škoda Owner's Manuals website - https://www.skoda-auto.com/apps/manuals/Models

7 hours ago, pab567 said:

Ad. 1 I don't have any update for your unit.

Ad. 2 - yes, it is, fortunately in SWING units Bluetooth is NOT covered with FEC/SWaP codes so just removal of Component Protection and adding a microphone is enough.

@pab567 thank you so much for providing some answers! i do however have small follow up. what would i have to do to remove the component control. or would that have to be done by a proffesional?

be done by a proffesional - contact your Skoda dealer or someone having ODIS online account for Skoda.

3 minutes ago, pab567 said:

be done by a proffesional - contact your Skoda dealer or someone having ODIS online account for Skoda.

@pab567 Thanks so much! i will look into my options. appreciate what you do for this forum!