Apple CarPlay for 66 plate car?

[Popinman]

As an FYI, I activated App Connect at the dealership 48 hours ago and still get the error message on line that I’m not the registered keeper.... If anyone has experience, it would be useful to know if VW systems take days or weeks to process the change.....

App connect is not the same as carnet services....not sure how you activate carnet other than on a brand new car. But for sure it's only vw that can sort it out.

Thanks. Will give it a couple of days, see if their systems catch up, if not, another trip to the dealership....

[fredgroves]

The thing I'd check is if what you have bought is even car net... That's a subscription and I'd doubt it is transferable, you'd need to pay for your own subscription.

[jv]

Jees, show's what a mess all this connected stuff is.

App connect, that allows car play/android auto, IF, it's not active would come alive immediately activated by the dealer and you could plug your phone and use immediately.

Car net, that's a whole different load of nonsense that allows exciting things like sending nav destinations from your laptop to your car. This is car specific and transferable with sale. You battle VW websites to register using the VIN, then wonder why you bothered.

So... if you are trying to use car play, have paid, then take it back.

[fredgroves]

It's only a mess because vw are milking it. They think this sort of stuff is a revenue stream, when these days it's more expected for nothing... When Google offer stuff for free

[RM]

It's only a mess because vw are milking it. They think this sort of stuff is a revenue stream, when these days it's more expected for nothing... When Google offer stuff for free

It is a revenue stream if it’s good.

BMW ConnectedDrive is an equivalent that’s worth paying for (more so on later cars, granted) as there is genuine utility to it. VW’s offering is poor so it’s not worth the hassle or cost.

[clarky92]

Just looking for advice on what is required to upgrade to Apple CarPlay on a late 2016 car.

I have the APP CONNECT icon as an option and understand this needs to be enabled. My dealer confirmed this was just a simple procedure, no hardware change was required and it would cost £250. Great I thought, but I have a nagging doubt the USB socket needs upgrading not because of the socket but the wiring from the socket, which makes sense as a special cable is required to connect the device to the USB.

I have tried the search option but couldn’t find anything conclusive.

I would not be paying £250 - just contact VW Retrofit in Redditch. I think he charges £80 or there abouts and it takes a couple of minutes. Great guy and retroftted the OEM reverse camera to my previous GTI. Couldn't recommend him enough. I take every opportunity to stay away from main dealerships and use 'car people' who actually care about your car. 1. VW want to charge you an obscene amount of money for it 2. There is a high chance of the dealership damaging your car whilst its there whether that be an alloy curbed or a door ding etc

[clarky92]

Just looking for advice on what is required to upgrade to Apple CarPlay on a late 2016 car.

I have the APP CONNECT icon as an option and understand this needs to be enabled. My dealer confirmed this was just a simple procedure, no hardware change was required and it would cost £250. Great I thought, but I have a nagging doubt the USB socket needs upgrading not because of the socket but the wiring from the socket, which makes sense as a special cable is required to connect the device to the USB.

I have tried the search option but couldn’t find anything conclusive.

I would not be paying £250 - just contact VW Retrofit in Redditch. I think he charges £80 or there abouts and it takes a couple of minutes. Pretty sure he can even do it remotely. Great guy and retroftted the OEM reverse camera to my previous GTI. Couldn't recommend him enough. I take every opportunity to stay away from main dealerships and use 'car people' who actually care about your car. 1. VW want to charge you an obscene amount of money for it 2. There is a high chance of the dealership damaging your car whilst its there whether that be an alloy curbed or a door ding etc

[Paul70]

Just looking for advice on what is required to upgrade to Apple CarPlay on a late 2016 car.

I have the APP CONNECT icon as an option and understand this needs to be enabled. My dealer confirmed this was just a simple procedure, no hardware change was required and it would cost £250. Great I thought, but I have a nagging doubt the USB socket needs upgrading not because of the socket but the wiring from the socket, which makes sense as a special cable is required to connect the device to the USB.

I have tried the search option but couldn’t find anything conclusive.

I would not be paying £250 - just contact VW Retrofit in Redditch. I think he charges £80 or there abouts and it takes a couple of minutes. Great guy and retroftted the OEM reverse camera to my previous GTI. Couldn't recommend him enough. I take every opportunity to stay away from main dealerships and use 'car people' who actually care about your car. 1. VW want to charge you an obscene amount of money for it 2. There is a high chance of the dealership damaging your car whilst its there whether that be an alloy curbed or a door ding etc

Thanks for the tip clarky92, how much did they charge for the reverse camera retrofit and how long did it take, if you don’t mind me asking?

[clarky92]

Just looking for advice on what is required to upgrade to Apple CarPlay on a late 2016 car.

I have the APP CONNECT icon as an option and understand this needs to be enabled. My dealer confirmed this was just a simple procedure, no hardware change was required and it would cost £250. Great I thought, but I have a nagging doubt the USB socket needs upgrading not because of the socket but the wiring from the socket, which makes sense as a special cable is required to connect the device to the USB.

I have tried the search option but couldn’t find anything conclusive.

I would not be paying £250 - just contact VW Retrofit in Redditch. I think he charges £80 or there abouts and it takes a couple of minutes. Great guy and retroftted the OEM reverse camera to my previous GTI. Couldn't recommend him enough. I take every opportunity to stay away from main dealerships and use 'car people' who actually care about your car. 1. VW want to charge you an obscene amount of money for it 2. There is a high chance of the dealership damaging your car whilst its there whether that be an alloy curbed or a door ding etc

Thanks for the tip clarky92, how much did they charge for the reverse camera retrofit and how long did it take, if you don’t mind me asking?

It was definitely a few hundred, maybe in the region of £300, I can’t remember exactly. I was in and out in around 1 hour

[candy turbo]

on 2016 cars you do require a new usb try socket/wiring loom , the oem socket is charge only not sync
ive been told