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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Bstar on 01 March 2009, 20:58
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Hi, I am looking to buy and fit a VW MFD2 satellite navigation unit to my GTI Edition 30. This will replace the VW RCD300 BVX CD PLAYER unit, does anyone know if I need to buy Fascia Adaptors? or will it just replace the cd/stero with no problem? :huh: Thanks
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Should be a straight swap in terms of size/dimensions but no idea whether you'd need extra harnesses to fit it.
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no parts needed to fit it mate - just fitted one in my Dads R32
here is a quick guide
clip the top centre speaker/vent off (prise it out but careful not to break clips)
then one torx screw holding a plastic retainer in, then unclip
then 2 torx screws holding top of centre dash on
then 2 torx screws holding bottom surround on
once removed, this reveals 4 torx screws holding the unit in
very easy really, just take your time :)
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this is a good guide to taking the dash apart. Its really easy, had to do it a couple of times now
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=40928.0
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There is also a video on youtube showing exactly how to take a dash apart....
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But what about the GPS antenna - because on a car with just the RCD300 or RCD500, then VW didn't fit it?
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Here's a good DIY of the sat nav install. He has the GPS antenna come out above the vent on top of the centre console.
http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21273
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Here's a good DIY of the sat nav install. He has the GPS antenna come out above the vent on top of the centre console.
http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21273
But you need to be a registered member of that site. :rolleyes:
You would get far better info on the dedicated VW Navigation site - www.VWnavi.com - and you can view all their posts as a guest without needing to register. :tongue:
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Here's a good DIY of the sat nav install. He has the GPS antenna come out above the vent on top of the centre console.
http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21273
You don't necessarily have to mount the antenna on top of the dash, i lodged mine inside the dash in a small void just to the top left of the unit, and have had no reception issues at all. But that may be down to the quality of the GPS antenna itself.
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Here's a good DIY of the sat nav install. He has the GPS antenna come out above the vent on top of the centre console.
http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21273
You don't necessarily have to mount the antenna on top of the dash, i lodged mine inside the dash in a small void just to the top left of the unit, and have had no reception issues at all. But that may be down to the quality of the GPS antenna itself.
I fitted my antenna on the right hand side, under the grill on top of the air vents. Usually sits on at least 9 sats
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Here's a good DIY of the sat nav install. He has the GPS antenna come out above the vent on top of the centre console.
http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21273
You don't necessarily have to mount the antenna on top of the dash, i lodged mine inside the dash in a small void just to the top left of the unit, and have had no reception issues at all. But that may be down to the quality of the GPS antenna itself.
I did likewise and it works perfectly. No problems at all getting a signal. It looks a lot cleaner with the antenna hidden just below the dash trim.
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Thanks for all your knowledge people:smiley: I have a RCD300 stereo at the moment, but am not sure when I take it out if the correct wires will be in place to fit a MFD2 DVD sat nav unit? I went to the vw dealer in Birmingham today and a chap in service said I would need all new wires for a nav unit. :undecided: :shocked: :embarassed: Does any one know? Thanks
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Thanks for all your knowledge people:smiley: I have a RCD300 stereo at the moment, but am not sure when I take it out if the correct wires will be in place to fit a MFD2 DVD sat nav unit? I went to the vw dealer in Birmingham today and a chap in service said I would need all new wires for a nav unit. :undecided: :shocked: :embarassed: Does any one know? Thanks
I took the same stereo out and installed the rns-510. Its plug and play, on the rns you had to swap and earth cable round but that was it. Oh and plug the gps in :smiley:
Dealer as usual is talking rubbish
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Thanks for all your knowledge people:smiley: I have a RCD300 stereo at the moment, but am not sure when I take it out if the correct wires will be in place to fit a MFD2 DVD sat nav unit? I went to the vw dealer in Birmingham today and a chap in service said I would need all new wires for a nav unit. :undecided: :shocked: :embarassed: Does any one know? Thanks
I took the same stereo out and installed the rns-510. Its plug and play, on the rns you had to swap and earth cable round but that was it. Oh and plug the gps in :smiley:
Dealer as usual is talking rubbish
That unit looks the business but a bit pricey for me, would you recommend any place to buy a unit from?
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Thanks for all your knowledge people:smiley: I have a RCD300 stereo at the moment, but am not sure when I take it out if the correct wires will be in place to fit a MFD2 DVD sat nav unit? I went to the vw dealer in Birmingham today and a chap in service said I would need all new wires for a nav unit. :undecided: :shocked: :embarassed: Does any one know? Thanks
I took the same stereo out and installed the rns-510. Its plug and play, on the rns you had to swap and earth cable round but that was it. Oh and plug the gps in :smiley:
Dealer as usual is talking rubbish
That unit looks the business but a bit pricey for me, would you recommend any place to buy a unit from?
ebay is your best bet, can get some great deals at the moment. Other than that check the classified sections of the gti forums
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Im surprised the dealers actually keep there jobs if they give information like that out, the service guys know bugger all about there products...The Mfd2 DVD is a straight retrofit with no additional wiring needed. The only thing you will need is the GPS antenna and the code for the nav unit, the quad lock connector is already setup for the nav unit so is plug and play, but your car will need a little bit of VCDS coding so if you know someone local to you to do it then a beer might be in order for that person. Im saying that it needs coding but it will work without coding it but it will show incorrect coding if fault finding at the dealer.
Darren
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There are a few on ebay at the moment & a firm in Leicester who suppy & fit brand new units for £1100 !!!!!!!!.
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Probably selling mine in about 5months time.. so if your still interested then :wink: :cool: