All Things Mk5 > Sat Nav and Car Audio
MFD2 Questions????
markfive:
There's the security code that the buyer needs to activate the unit in their car - 4 digits, should be on a card, if not then you'll need to pay a visit to the service department of a VW dealer assuming the unit was factory-fitted (they will give you the code, FOC in my experience, if you quote the VIN or reg). You only ever need this code once when moving the unit from vehicle to vehicle.
VCDS (previously know as VAGCOM) coding is the term for the programming required to match the unit to the car and vice versa. Basically this is how you tell the car that the unit is installed and therefore that certain features should be activated or deactivated.
jaffa666:
--- Quote from: markfive on August 25, 2010, 10:34:04 pm ---There's the security code that the buyer needs to activate the unit in their car - 4 digits, should be on a card, if not then you'll need to pay a visit to the service department of a VW dealer assuming the unit was factory-fitted (they will give you the code, FOC in my experience, if you quote the VIN or reg). You only ever need this code once when moving the unit from vehicle to vehicle.
VCDS (previously know as VAGCOM) coding is the term for the programming required to match the unit to the car and vice versa. Basically this is how you tell the car that the unit is installed and therefore that certain features should be activated or deactivated.
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So it will need coding for the nav to work in my car then? Don't have a phone kit.
Can anyone with VCDS do it or will it be a trip to VW?
Sorry if these are silly questions but not got a clue when it comes to things like this.
markfive:
Yes, it will need to be coded. Anyone with VCDS can do this, doesn't need to be a dealer. There is a list of forum members with VCDS here. If you can't find someone on here who is local, look for a VAG specialist garage, they will have the cable and know what to do. It's only a few minutes work.
ub7rm:
Technically it may need coding, but it will work perfectly fine without. Without coding some error messages will be stored but thats it. Mine, and everyone else's was plug and play.
RagingKileak:
--- Quote from: ub7rm on August 26, 2010, 04:13:20 pm ---Technically it may need coding, but it will work perfectly fine without. Without coding some error messages will be stored but thats it. Mine, and everyone else's was plug and play.
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Handy to know, cheers mate.
Matt
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