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

[spicypixel]

Yeah I too wish to know this, be nice to upgrade to it. Few questions though.

Will it work with the mk5 existing optical reversing sensors? If not is it a simple swap to newer ones?
Does it work with a mk6 VW reversing camera that works with the RNS510?
Does it show the seating heating control overlay with a mk6 climatronic panel (or mk7 if I cut off the excessive plastic fascia) like the RNS510.

[golfman]

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

[ady-uk]

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

They don't list discover media..... but looking at other prices, be cheaper to buy a new mk7 

[Shoduchi]

They don't list discover media..... but looking at other prices, be cheaper to buy a new mk7 

 

I have a friend who's interested in this retrofit. I told him to send an email to this shop asking for the price of the discover media. He might not like the price very much, I'm afraid...

[bigwig74]

found this company that does this retrofit http://vagtec.co.uk

[Stupots]

found this company that does this retrofit http://vagtec.co.uk

Looks like they only offer this as a "retrofit" on a Mk7 (2015 onwards). Also, if you want maps/voice control/App connect/component protection removed/etc it's all extra and comes to quite a bit of money.

[Christiank]

I just received my mib2 unit with DAB, ready for mirror link and apple play/android go..
- Will be installing it at the beginning next week, waiting for some cables for it..

So for sure it can be done right these days :)

[nico33]

Where did you buy it ? Unlocked ?

I just received my mib2 unit

[pab567]

Be careful - in Mk5 there is an issue with navigation: probably due to some speed information missing the car on the mangoes not move smoothly but it "jumps" every few seconds. Let me know if you find the same issue when you have your unit installed.

[ady-uk]

Be careful - in Mk5 there is an issue with navigation: probably due to some speed information missing the car on the mangoes not move smoothly but it "jumps" every few seconds. Let me know if you find the same issue when you have your unit installed.

My friends car has this problem.....sat nav totally useless.
It updates and works for about 1 second, every 20 seconds....

Have you found a work around?
.....I've scanned and changed loads of parameters, to match a vehicle it works in (mk6).
Also changed gateway to match the working vehicle but nothing works - just can't get his to work in mk5.

It gets perfect sat nav GPS signal..... it is the speed signal not being read.
Strange that an RNS510 sat nav, that also uses speed (gala) signal for satnat...works fine in it.

It seems hit and miss, some cars it works (mk6), some it won't (mk5). 

[pab567]

I am working on it - will let you know when I have a solution.

[Christiank]

@nico33


Up and running! 

Everything works in mine and the map doesn't skip? Great upgrade from the 510! - LIKE ALOT! :D 
- I even have the PDC screen working after some coding which they say shouldn't work with the "E" 8sensor PDC module from the Mk6.

[ady-uk]

@nico33


Up and running! 

Everything works in mine and the map doesn't skip? Great upgrade from the 510! - LIKE ALOT! :D 
- I even have the PDC screen working after some coding which they say shouldn't work with the "E" 8sensor PDC module from the Mk6.

Is it mk5 and what year is your car?

Also could you do a vagcom scan of your car please

I'm interested to know what gateway version you have
Also ABS pump......
I think late mk5 and obviously mk6 had updated abs pumps with long coding
Earlier ones had short coding.....
I think this may have a connection, as all speed sensors go to abs pump first!

Only things I can see that change are the
Gateway, abs pump, clocks

I'm also unsure about the adaptor cable, as lots of pins from old to new are not connected.  It seems strange that the car gives a fitted RNS510 all the speed info and works..... but not the discover media unit. 

I also see you are in Denmark, so assume left hand drive, but would this make a difference?

Love to compare a scan from a mk5 if works in.

I've tried everything now and just head scratching....
Cheers Ady

[Christiank]

My Mk5 is a MY2005. - Just putted in a mk7 climatronic panel and custom made the frame since mk5 frames only is possible to get with mk5 or mk6 control panel.

I've replaced my old MK60 ABS with a MK60EC1 "BE" unit and my Gateway is a 7N0 907 530 AM. Don't think it would make any difference if you have RHD or LHD :)


Can't put up a full scan last next week when I've got my cable back :) - Should also have fitted my 3D Tiquan cluster by that time.

The only thing there's different from my quadlock connector from the car is that the Bluetooth microphone isn't going in pin1-7 at the green connector like on the RNS315/510.  this one goes 1-7 in blue connector and the green connector is for the AUX and USB for the carplay/mirrorlink cable.

[ady-uk]

Thank you. 
I upgraded my gateway for AN to avoid battery drain with RNS510
When fitted discover media and sat nav wouldn't work, I noticed 'infotainment' wasn't displayed but could get it by typing 5F
I thought putting latest BC gateway would solve this.
With BC I get 'infotainment' but sat nav still not working.

Tried unit in a 2012 caddy and it worked.  That had H gateway, quite early so bought a H and tried it, still no sat nav so think I can rule that out!

2012 caddy has newer abs pump, you've upgraded yours.
I think this could be the main difference to look. 

Still unsure how RNS can get all the data signal but infotainment won't :(

I have 3d clocks but CP protect comes up.
Lucky I also have full colour 2D too so swapped down for now

I also gave mk7 climatronic panel
Bought the scirocco bottom half and old mk5 top half. 
Just got to chop and join them.
Was it easy to hide join and paint to match the dark grey finish?