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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Hudson82 on 02 January 2021, 15:17

Title: Add sat nav to non sat nav car
Post by: Hudson82 on 02 January 2021, 15:17

Hi. I'm picking up a mk7 gti 63 plate soon and it has the dynaudio sound system but it doesn't have nav. Is it possible to just buy the nav screen (the one that has the nav button on it where mine has setup) and fit it or would I need to change the infotainment drive in the glove box also?
Any programming involved? Price? Recommendations?

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Add sat nav to non sat nav car
Post by: fredgroves on 02 January 2021, 15:55

No it's the brain in the glove box too. About a grand for the job including coding. Bear in mind vw might decide to discontinue map updates soon.

I'd buy a new tom-tom and be done with it.

Title: Re: Add sat nav to non sat nav car
Post by: Hudson82 on 02 January 2021, 17:02

Thanks for the reply. Yeah seems like it more hassle than its worth. Have seen the android units that are plug and play and look oem. Any feedback on these?

Title: Re: Add sat nav to non sat nav car
Post by: ub7rm on 02 January 2021, 17:30

Agree that something that lets you use carplay / android auto is more future proof.  Kenwood do some good units.

Title: Re: Add sat nav to non sat nav car
Post by: Hudson82 on 02 January 2021, 17:54

I've got the dynaudio set up and don't want to mess with the quality buying something that looks good but sounds bad. Might just have to stick with Google maps  :grin: :grin: