I have just fitted a Skoda MFD version B to my MK1 Octavia vRS. The sound won't work, so I guess that I will have to code it? Something about a CAN gateway? Also the SatNav doesn't seem to pick up my location very well although I have a strong GPS signal. Help much apprieciated!

Yes it sounds like it needs coding. If it's coded for a car with the digital audio package then it will only output sound to an amplifier and the speaker outputs will do nothing.

It will take a while for the MFD to give an accurate indication of your location. Mine took about 30 miles before it sorted itself out.

Coding the car using VAG-COM

When installing the MFD into a car not previously equipped with an MFD you will need to recode the CAN Gateway' date=' Radio and your new Navigation Controller. Before changing the coding of any controller it is essential that you make a note of the original coding of that unit.

Radio MFD CD - Controller 56

Softcode should read 03401 for an Octavia fitted with 4 speakers (or more but not DSP Sound System) and Amplified Antenna

Softcode should read 03403 for an Octavia fitted with 4 speakers (or more but not DSP Sound System), a CD Changer and an Amplified Antenna

Softcode should read 03407 for an Octavia fitted with 4 speakers (or more but not DSP Sound System), a CD Changer, Maxidot and an Amplified Antenna

Softcode should read 03021 for an Octavia fitted with DSP Sound System and Amplified Antenna

Softcode should read 03023 for an Octavia fitted with DSP Sound System, a CD Changer and an Amplified Antenna

Softcode should read 03027 for an Octavia fitted with DSP Sound System, a CD Changer, Maxidot and an Amplified Antenna

Navigation MFD CD - Controller 37

Softcode should read 00001 If you have neither Phone Preparation or TMC

Softcode should read 00002 if you have TMC

Softcode should read 00003 if you have Phone Preparation

Softcode should read 00004 if you have Phone Preparation and TMC[/quote']

More info is available here: Octavia-vRS.com - MFD Install Guide

Thanks Phil, I did use that guide to fit it, I have just read that some units use the ABS sensors?? Can you shed any light on that?

As far as I know, all the skoda units use the ABS sensor. I've forgotten a lot since I installed mine to be honest. I'll see if I can dig anything up and refresh my memory...

This is the procedure I used with mine to set the tyre size:

Once the Navi unit is in place and connected, insert a navigation CD-ROM, press the NAV button (7) and access the system menu by pressing buttons 3 and 6 at the same time. (see figure 17) When the version menu appears, press the Flag Destination button (13) and wait for the calibration menu to appear. (see figure 19)

Set the Impulse to 8

Set tire size according to this table:

175/80 R14 1940mm

185/55 R15 1785mm

195/65 R15 1935mm

205/45 R16 1800mm

205/55 R16 1930mm

205/50 R17 1945mm

225/45 R17 1930mm

Or use the exact circumference of your tire, in millimeters.

After the settings are complete, you need to drive for 10 miles to give the Navigation MFD enough time to finely calibrate itself for distance and speed.

Although I have since been lead to believe that it was unnecessary.

As I understand it the earlier VW units needed the tyre size to be set but the later ones (and all skoda units) will automatically look for the ABS pulse first.

The easiest way to check that the GALA wire is collected properly is to go into the volume setup page and set the speed/volume slider to maximum... then go for a drive and the volume should get louder as you drive faster. Obviously this method isn't much good to you at the moment, though!

I was convinced that mine wasn't going to work.. it put me on the wrong side of the country, then moved to roughly the right place, then as I drove about it slowly got more and more accurate...

My God I would have never worked that out, I am off to give it a go, many thanks, I will let you know how I get on.

Did you use the so called plug and play lead?

just back after a 20mile test, It has got me going the wrong way! i.e up instead of down and down instead of up! I have set the impulse to 8 and still no joy? Anymore help?

That's just an option. When you're on the normal map screen, press the right hand selecter kn0b in, then select 'map detail' and then 'direction of travel'

What is the plug and play lead?

I am still having no joy, the Sat Nav can find my location however It is not updating as I drive. I have set the pulse to 8 (from 45 I think) and the tyre size to 1945

I think I know where I am going wrong, do I need a Gala input or a ABS input? I think the ABS input is 43. Would I have to connect it to the ABS (I am starting to regret this purchase!)

When you plugged the unit in, did you just plug the three plugs from the car's wiring into the back of the unit, or did you use a plug and play loom between the car's wiring and the MFD?

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I just plugged the existing wires into the back of the SatNav as per instructions. Do you think I need the plug and play adaptor?

Ah ha! That's why it's not working then.

Yes you need the plug and play adaptor. There's another multipin socket on the back of the MFD. The plug and play loom splits the GALA wire and sends a GALA signal into this aditional multipin socket.... without it, it wont work.

Ah finally got there, I will get one of those and give that a try, I knew it wouldn't be as easy as those instructions implied! Many thanks

Sorry to butt in. Do these sat navs link straight too the existing CD changer so as you can play CDs?

Darren

The existing CD changer plugs straight into the back, yes.

Yes, you can still use the existing CD changer, however the settings need to be changed via diagnostics, I have no sound at the moment.

Ah ha! That's why it's not working then.

Yes you need the plug and play adaptor. There's another multipin socket on the back of the MFD. The plug and play loom splits the GALA wire and sends a GALA signal into this aditional multipin socket.... without it, it wont work.

 

thanks for the info 

Does anyone have a link to the required plug n play adaptor ? I'm having the same issue.

Is this the bad boy ?

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Multimedia-adapter-Audi-VW-MFD-Navi-Plus-add-video-signal-to-navi-/151656761342?hash=item234f7287fe%3Am%3AmajaSX5Ln-lII1H_5v83T4A&_trkparms=pageci%253Abc81687e-cf66-11e6-8c0b-005056b687f4%257Cparentrq%253A5550ebdd1590a2a405addea3ffcbdb38%257Ciid%253A1

Yep that's the lead, just make sure the switch is connected to the "Gala" signal as the one I bought, shorted the "Rev" gear signal to ground ??

Happy to say that the plug n play lead came today and we're fully operational ! All in its been £85 so I'm happy at that price.

Cheers for all the assistance.

The MFD maybe quiet a dated system these days, but it certainly brightens up the interior even if the map updated are no longer available.