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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: R32 Mad on 05 June 2016, 13:34

Title: Climate Screen Retro Fit?
Post by: R32 Mad on 05 June 2016, 13:34
Hi all, Is the climate screen retrofittable for the MK7 Golf GTI?
Title: Re: Climate Screen Retro Fit?
Post by: Brenbo on 05 June 2016, 14:49
Actually another way to look at this enquiry would be to ask if the climate screen were chipped, damaged or cracked could it be replaced by a third party/retro-fitted or does it have to go back to VW to have the windscreen refitted?  If it does have to go to VW to be refitted as I feel may be the case would it be part of the factory warranty if the windscreen were chipped 7 cracked? 

However if it can be retro fitted it would be easier to replace the windscreen should it become damaged. 

Title: Re: Climate Screen Retro Fit?
Post by: iandjm on 05 June 2016, 15:54
I would imagine a windscreen supplier could replace one of the screens as its more than likely a push on connector on each side feeding the supply to the screen.
Title: Re: Climate Screen Retro Fit?
Post by: TwoSheds on 05 June 2016, 16:21
If we are talking about 'retrofitting' rather than just replacing an existing climate screen then there would need to be wiring/connectors and switchgear present to operate the climate screen when fitted.

As its a factory option tied into having Advanced Telephone preparation as well I wonder how or maybe it has no relevance at all, to fitting a retrofit Climate Screen if you are not bothered about potential poor phone signal strength because of the screen makeup.
Title: Re: Climate Screen Retro Fit?
Post by: mcmaddy on 05 June 2016, 16:51
Do you still have to have the phone prep with the climate screen?
Title: Re: Climate Screen Retro Fit?
Post by: TwoSheds on 05 June 2016, 17:14
Quote from: mcmaddy on 05 June 2016, 16:51
Do you still have to have the phone prep with the climate screen?

Just checked configurator and its still showing need to have advanced phone prep with the climate screen option.
Title: Re: Climate Screen Retro Fit?
Post by: Bungleaio on 05 June 2016, 18:53
Anything is retrofitable providing you can find the right person to do it.
Title: Re: Climate Screen Retro Fit?
Post by: mcmaddy on 06 June 2016, 20:14
The configurator has always said both together but hasn't someone on here ordered the climate screen without the advanced tel prep?
Title: Re: Climate Screen Retro Fit?
Post by: peterdoherty on 06 June 2016, 23:28
Quote from: mcmaddy on 06 June 2016, 20:14
The configurator has always said both together but hasn't someone on here ordered the climate screen without the advanced tel prep?

Think youre thinking of a member from Ireland where they can be specced separatley
Title: Re: Climate Screen Retro Fit?
Post by: mcmaddy on 07 June 2016, 06:58
Ah ok. It wouldn't surprise me if we can do this but would need the salesman to do it on ordering.