Hi all

new here so sorry for any silly questions,bear with me.

Pick up my new 07 L&K octaavia dsg estate in 2 weeks,wanted factory sat nav but couldn't stretch that far

Been using tom tom for ages but don't like the vulnerability of it.

so regarding this mfd2 sat nav im unsure what i need.Ive read a lot on here but its all left me a little confused.

will i need any adapters for the wiring and trim?

will the parking sensor warning still work ?

Seen a few on ebay and they seem pretty good value now so i am hoping to get one this week,so any help info will be really appreciated.

Thanks

the next 2 weeks cant come fast enough

Does this help?

Octavia-vRS.com - MFD2 Install Guide

Welcome to Briskoda

Firstly have a search around mate, the MFD2 question is now a regular occurance. vrStu has an excellent website with full fitting instructions and part numbers for replacement facia plates.

you don't need any wiring adapters, your parking sensors will work but audio only, you will lose the visual display. MFD2 can't be fitted with the factory fit super duper sound system with the seperate amp installed.

Just stick MFD2 into the search forums and all will be revealed

Welcome to Briskoda

Firstly have a search around mate, the MFD2 question is now a regular occurance. vrStu has an excellent website with full fitting instructions and part numbers for replacement facia plates.

you don't need any wiring adapters, your parking sensors will work but audio only, you will lose the visual display. MFD2 can't be fitted with the factory fit super duper sound system with the seperate amp installed.

Just stick MFD2 into the search forums and all will be revealed

Wot he said . Thoroughly recomend the upgrade even if you do lose the visual for the parking sensors. Someone on here recently picked one up for £250 + carriage which is an absolute steal!.

Welcome to the forum btw

What's the MFD2 like as a Sat-nav?

It's obviously convenient but how does it compare in ease of use to a Tom-Tom?

Also what's it like just as a stereo? Is it better or worse than the Stream?

What's the MFD2 like as a Sat-nav?

It's obviously convenient but how does it compare in ease of use to a Tom-Tom?

Also what's it like just as a stereo? Is it better or worse than the Stream?

Cant give you a comparison to a Tom-Tom as I've never had one but once you've used an MFD2 a couple of times it's pretty straight forward and intuative. As a stereo radio/cd player I find it meets my audio satisfaction and is as good as the Stream but no better.

MFD2 can't be fitted with the factory fit super duper sound system with the seperate amp installed.

I'm not completely sure on that Tony.

Referring to - Octavia-vRS.com - MFD2 Install Guide

Radio MFD2 CD - Controller 56

Softcode should read 00412 for an Octavia fitted with 4 speakers (or more but not DSP Sound System), Cloth interior and a CD Changer

Softcode should read 00422 for an Octavia fitted with 4 speakers (or more but not DSP Sound System), Leather interior and a CD Changer

Softcode should read 02412 for an Octavia fitted with Phone Preparation, 4 speakers (or more but not DSP Sound System), Cloth interior and a CD Changer

Softcode should read 02422 for an Octavia fitted with Phone Preparation, 4 speakers (or more but not DSP Sound System), Leather interior and a CD Changer

Softcode should read 00012 for an Octavia fitted with DSP Sound System, Cloth interior and a CD Changer

Softcode should read 00022 for an Octavia fitted with DSP Sound System, Leather interior and a CD Changer

I know it was apparently tried by one dealership for an owner but who's to say they really tried??

I'd like to try one and see.

Thx's for all your replies,i had read vrStu's article which i think has given me the confidence to buy and fit one

Will let you know in 2 weeks !

Nige

I'm not completely sure on that Tony.

Referring to - Octavia-vRS.com - MFD2 Install Guide

Radio MFD2 CD - Controller 56

Softcode should read 00412 for an Octavia fitted with 4 speakers (or more but not DSP Sound System), Cloth interior and a CD Changer

Softcode should read 00422 for an Octavia fitted with 4 speakers (or more but not DSP Sound System), Leather interior and a CD Changer

Softcode should read 02412 for an Octavia fitted with Phone Preparation, 4 speakers (or more but not DSP Sound System), Cloth interior and a CD Changer

Softcode should read 02422 for an Octavia fitted with Phone Preparation, 4 speakers (or more but not DSP Sound System), Leather interior and a CD Changer

Softcode should read 00012 for an Octavia fitted with DSP Sound System, Cloth interior and a CD Changer

Softcode should read 00022 for an Octavia fitted with DSP Sound System, Leather interior and a CD Changer

I know it was apparently tried by one dealership for an owner but who's to say they really tried??

I'd like to try one and see.

I bought the MFD that they tried to fit to the dsp equipped car mate, so I am "fairly" sure they tried but sometimes I get the feeling that main dealers are in many cases LESS knowledgable than a lot of the regular poster's on here and certainly seem to know LESS about what can and can't be configured on the car's systems through their own diagnostics rig.

OT but I asked my dealer if they could configure the lights on feature when you unlock the car .......... apparantly that's not possible on an octavia .... is it Stu

All I can say is GOD BLESS VAG-COM, AND ALL WHO SAIL WITH HER!!

I bought the MFD that they tried to fit to the dsp equipped car mate

Yes I do recall :P

OT but I asked my dealer if they could configure the lights on feature when you unlock the car .......... apparantly that's not possible on an octavia .... is it Stu

I have no idea what you are talking about Tony :P