GTI 8.5 first impressions

[fredgroves]

The OSF you mention is usually called the 5F controller. It's the "brains" of the infotainment system, a computer that lives behind the glove box.

Not seen anyone say it's causing HK problems, it has been known to be the cause of the various bongs and crashes on the Mk8 though.

It's an expensive part, £3500...unless there is a TSB for it they aren't going to even think about touching it. In fact the dealer isn't allowed to do any warranty work without the VW computer authorising them... No guess work or initiative allowed.

[candywhite12]

and some pics following full ceramic treatment by hand  Had to let it sit for a few days but worth the wait

[miromen]

fair enough, quoting from my Audio post then:

got intermittent sound twice in a week, music cuts, thought it was my usb stick and my music, nope, same with radio and spotify.  Had to hard reset the system.  Some members in other forums mention having to change the OSF Control Unit (part code 572035876G), others cite that is happens because of CarPlay or Android Auto.

As if the disappointment that for such a lovely car, such a poor audio system choice wasn't enough...

Anyone else experiencing this?

makes for an interesting read, cheers mate.  I'll also post in car audio section as im facing some issues with intermittent sound now and then

I’m not sure too many mk8.5 owners visit the car audio section of the forum so probably worth posting your details of your audio issues here as well.

Hey how did you get on with the sound?
I have a new GTI 50 and I have the same problem with the sound dropping out.

[candywhite12]

fair enough, quoting from my Audio post then:

got intermittent sound twice in a week, music cuts, thought it was my usb stick and my music, nope, same with radio and spotify.  Had to hard reset the system.  Some members in other forums mention having to change the OSF Control Unit (part code 572035876G), others cite that is happens because of CarPlay or Android Auto.

As if the disappointment that for such a lovely car, such a poor audio system choice wasn't enough...

Anyone else experiencing this?

makes for an interesting read, cheers mate.  I'll also post in car audio section as im facing some issues with intermittent sound now and then

I’m not sure too many mk8.5 owners visit the car audio section of the forum so probably worth posting your details of your audio issues here as well.

Hey how did you get on with the sound?
I have a new GTI 50 and I have the same problem with the sound dropping out.

so i player around with various settings, not able to get it to my 7.5's dynaudio heights but my current settings, i can live with.  depends on the kind of music you listen to also, my tastes are not particularly bassy but i do like high pitch and volume

[miromen]

But I meant those annoying audio interruptions.

[candywhite12]

But I meant those annoying audio interruptions.

oh, those... well, haven't resurfaced since.  So having driven the car for 7500km so far, i've only had that issue 2ice, both times restarted the audio unit and they were gone.  Maybe a momentary glitch?

[fredgroves]

But I meant those annoying audio interruptions.

Describe those interuptions... from what audio source?

If its like a split second stutter (like a CD skipping) and the source is from your phone (either local files on the phone or something like spotify) then its almost certainly the phone/phone-connection. Try restarting your phone and see if its better.

If its coming from the radio... its probably not that.

I wrote about this a while ago on here and nobody was interested in my comments or thoughts!

[miromen]

Unfortunately this happens on all audio outputs...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/CaysQypXvdLan4qs5


This is discussed here...
https://www.vwvortex.com/threads/update-golf-mk-8-5-infotainment-audio-cutout-issues.9582131/page-3?nested_view=1