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Finally got my Discover Media that I ordered on http://vagtec.co.uk  :laugh:
(I was a bit anxious because they took 3-4 weeks to ship it and it was quite a lot of money, but everything was fine)

Installation was super easy. Plug and play. As they said
Big problem is that I lost my rear camera. Hopefully they'll find a solution for it...

FM, DAB, navigation, phone, music everything works perfect
Display is very sharp. Very nice resolution
Finally a touch screen that works ! As it should be. (my previous RNS510, then Z-E2026 were just sh*tty experiences)

I couldn't have App-Connect to work so far. Probably I miss the right cable. But I'm not sure it will be really useful for me. I doubt I will use CarPlay actually...

What I would like to have is Car-Net (control the car, a/c from the phone, send destinations for gps.. as I understand it)
But I doubt it will ever work, since it asks to register the car with its VIN, which is obviously not recognized as car-net compatible.
If anyone has any idea...

Anyway, I really like it so far. And thanks a lot to the guy at vagtec who is really helping



And my car is a VW Golf cabriolet 2014 MK6
« Last Edit: April 06, 2017, 08:14:12 am by nico33 »

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It may be that we don't resolve it. We are doing our best but I cannot promise. If you are not satisfied you may return the unit and motherhood at our cost. Upon receipt we will refund the costs.

Any news / update?
Would love this working in mk5......
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Re: Retrofit of Discover Media/ Composition Media head units to a Mk5/ Mk6 Golf
« Reply #124 on: September 06, 2017, 04:37:31 pm »
@ady-uk   I've got a fully working MIB2 in my MK5 Golf.
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Re: Retrofit of Discover Media/ Composition Media head units to a Mk5/ Mk6 Golf
« Reply #125 on: September 06, 2017, 04:59:21 pm »
@Christiank did you manage to make car-net and app-connect work ?

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Re: Retrofit of Discover Media/ Composition Media head units to a Mk5/ Mk6 Golf
« Reply #126 on: September 06, 2017, 06:33:51 pm »
@ady-uk   I've got a fully working MIB2 in my MK5 Golf.

I've got a solution to try but not got round to it yet.
It's on the shelf at moment and on the back burner.....
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Re: Retrofit of Discover Media/ Composition Media head units to a Mk5/ Mk6 Golf
« Reply #127 on: September 07, 2017, 01:42:47 pm »
@Christiank did you manage to make car-net and app-connect work ?

Car-net will never work if you retrofit it to a that are old as ours. Mirrorlink, apply and all that works fine
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MK6 dashboard - BCM converted - MK7 cruise control MFSW - PLA 2.0 - 3D instrument cluster - Discover Media 2 - Highline TPMS - 10ch Dynaudio system - KESSY with start button

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Re: Retrofit of Discover Media/ Composition Media head units to a Mk5/ Mk6 Golf
« Reply #128 on: January 25, 2018, 03:25:46 am »
Just picked up a 2015 Jetta GLI SEL w/ RNS 315 (Nav) and Car-Net, would the discover media be plug and play on my car by chance if it doesn't have component protection? It seems like it would at this point but looking for further verification from people.

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Re: Retrofit of Discover Media/ Composition Media head units to a Mk5/ Mk6 Golf
« Reply #129 on: February 13, 2018, 03:56:36 pm »
can someone give me the link to the conversion harness to get this in a mk5 please.
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Re: Retrofit of Discover Media/ Composition Media head units to a Mk5/ Mk6 Golf
« Reply #130 on: February 27, 2018, 07:37:25 pm »
can someone give me the link to the conversion harness to get this in a mk5 please.

You'll need an adapter with a can blocker on it.. So an adapter like this isn't enough to make it function.
Here's an adapter cable if you still want one without can blocker.

http://www.carsystems.pl/quadlock-adapter-for-mqb-mib-head-units,id2352.html


@nico33 :

Reason is that the MQB units are different from our mk5/6 platform stuff.

The solution will be to keep your Mk6 logo and swap out the camera for a mk7 or seat one, these will fit. Then ofc you'll mk7 wirering and controller for the camera.
I've done it a few times and it's not that hard to swap out.
« Last Edit: April 06, 2018, 07:37:47 pm by Christiank »
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These guys can supply and fit the discover media to your car
http://www.advanced-incar.co.uk
Also if you are on Facebook search for them and there is page with them offering the unit
I've also bought a highline reversing camera kit from them and they are great bunch of guys

scott :happy2: sorry newbie didn't no how to send u these pics
[/URL  :driver: she still alive n going strong got told its been mapped but no Prof just wondering if you had put map on cheers

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These guys can supply and fit the discover media to your car
http://www.advanced-incar.co.uk
Also if you are on Facebook search for them and there is page with them offering the unit
I've also bought a highline reversing camera kit from them and they are great bunch of guys

scott :happy2: sorry newbie didn't no how to send u these pics
[/URL  :driver: she still alive n going strong got told its been mapped but no Prof just wondering if you had put map on cheers

Hey Hey now thats a quality car right there!!!!!!

still looks great...

i never got it mapped

scott :happy2:

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Re: Retrofit of Discover Media/ Composition Media head units to a Mk5/ Mk6 Golf
« Reply #134 on: December 11, 2018, 10:30:27 pm »
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