Retrofit of Discover Media/ Composition Media head units to a Mk5/ Mk6 Golf

[ady-uk]

My car :D

You need adapter wiring harness which is supplied with radio.
Depending on age of your car, it's not always straight forward, I had to upgrade other things too.

Hi guys
Last Saturday I  successfully retrofitted Discover Media unit into Ady's 2005 Golf MK5. Some of you probably see it already but there are the pics:













Unfortunately we didnt have time to play with it yet and just fitted it to see how it goes. All will be finished this Saturday so more pics to follow. All works fine on White or Colour clocks so far.

Regards


Newbie here so sorry if this doesn’t read right.

How did you manage to plug the harness into the media unit as noticed that the blink connectors are slightly different. I’ve been trying to find an adapter but not luck. Is there one that you used that you could link me too please?

Many thanks

[shoaybmakda]

sorry to dig this thread up again - was wondering if this unit would fit in a MK6? or does it have the same issues as the mk5? mines a 2009 GTD

[ady-uk]

Should be fine in a mk6
Still need one with cp disabled and other bits enabled, before you buy.

Usual disclaimer, if it doesn't work, don't have a go at me! 

[damfos]

Hi Guys,
New here so go easy!
I am currently doing an install with one of these discover mib2 media units on a 2005 Vw Transporter which unfortunately doesn't have the luxury of upgrading the can gateway as Golfs as it's in the dash cluster, it ran an RNS510 perfectly but have noticed the map,navigation issue as described in this forum. I saw that a few of you have successfully installed these with the early Mk5's
If you don't mind me asking what was the conclusion with regards the lacking speed signals for the nav to work correctly? pab567 was working on a bolt on module solution, I am unable to find anything further to assist including the T5 forums?
Many Thanks

[Stupots]

Just adding to this thread because it appears to be the main/only one on this forum discussing Discover Media retrofitting.

In the last 18 months this became a whole lot easier, as rather than the original hardware modification and CAN blocker to DISABLE Component Protection (that could potentially get re-enabled) they have now developed a Software mod that completely REMOVES Component Protection.

It means that for some Mk5 owners and most Mk6 owners, these can be plug and play with just a £10 Quadlock adapter (with supported ABS controller and CAN gateway).

I fitted mine yesterday, and posted here
https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,30806.msg1148479.html#msg1148479

But I’ll do a brand new post with lots more details of requirements and suppliers and link it here to help future owners.

[holepunch]

I'd be really interested in your dedicated post on this upgrade as it's something I'd like to undertake to refresh my 06 GTI.

If you get chance could you cover, part numbers, coding issues, purchase price\location?

Thanks in advance.

Just adding to this thread because it appears to be the main/only one on this forum discussing Discover Media retrofitting.

In the last 18 months this became a whole lot easier, as rather than the original hardware modification and CAN blocker to DISABLE Component Protection (that could potentially get re-enabled) they have now developed a Software mod that completely REMOVES Component Protection.

It means that for some Mk5 owners and most Mk6 owners, these can be plug and play with just a £10 Quadlock adapter (with supported ABS controller and CAN gateway).

I fitted mine yesterday, and posted here
https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,30806.msg1148479.html#msg1148479

But I’ll do a brand new post with lots more details of requirements and suppliers and link it here to help future owners.

[Stupots]

@holepunch OK, I’ll try and get a post put up this week and link it from here.

I’m loving the Discover Media… Apple CarPlay (bringing Siri activated from steering wheel, Google maps and superior iPhone integration), the Radio logos, the speed of the interface, the album art… all a massive step up from an RNS 510 and is my favourite retrofit by far.

[Murderous972]

There is something new about the navigation issue?

[DrG_GTi]

Any news on a dedicated post @Stupots

[Stupots]

Ah, my apologies, I’ll dig through some pics and knock something up. 👍

[DrG_GTi]

Ah, my apologies, I’ll dig through some pics and knock something up.

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[CraigP]

Just adding to this thread because it appears to be the main/only one on this forum discussing Discover Media retrofitting.

In the last 18 months this became a whole lot easier, as rather than the original hardware modification and CAN blocker to DISABLE Component Protection (that could potentially get re-enabled) they have now developed a Software mod that completely REMOVES Component Protection.

It means that for some Mk5 owners and most Mk6 owners, these can be plug and play with just a £10 Quadlock adapter (with supported ABS controller and CAN gateway).

I fitted mine yesterday, and posted here
https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,30806.msg1148479.html#msg1148479

But I’ll do a brand new post with lots more details of requirements and suppliers and link it here to help future owners.

Did you ever do a new post for this mate..? I know this is old now but hoping someone knows more about this retro fit….

[Senna]

Just adding to this thread because it appears to be the main/only one on this forum discussing Discover Media retrofitting.

In the last 18 months this became a whole lot easier, as rather than the original hardware modification and CAN blocker to DISABLE Component Protection (that could potentially get re-enabled) they have now developed a Software mod that completely REMOVES Component Protection.

It means that for some Mk5 owners and most Mk6 owners, these can be plug and play with just a £10 Quadlock adapter (with supported ABS controller and CAN gateway).

I fitted mine yesterday, and posted here
https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,30806.msg1148479.html#msg1148479

But I’ll do a brand new post with lots more details of requirements and suppliers and link it here to help future owners.

Did you ever do a new post for this mate..? I know this is old now but hoping someone knows more about this retro fit….

Have you looked at this option.

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