Volkswagen Media Device Interface (MDI) Firmware Upgrade 0150 KW22-2011

Firmware Changes

Version 0150 – production (from week) KW22/2011 (launched KW45/10)
(any MDI’s produced or fitted in the factory from week 22 2011 onwards should have this version fitted out of the factory)

General Notes

See Volkswagen Media Device Interface (MDI) Firmware Upgrades for general information on the firmware updates including restrictions, file formats and connectivity.

Firmware is for units with a [...]

Installing a Golf Mark VI Rear View Camera (RVC) into a Golf Mark VI

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Requirements: RNS 510 with firmware version 1100 or greater or RCD 510 (not sure of firmware version requirements for RCD 510 and not all RCD 510′s have the video input on the rear – at this stage only RCD 510′s supplied with cars optioned with the RVC come with the video input).

Most of the steps can [...]

Install drainage for the Golf Mark VI Rear View Camera (RVC) installed in a Golf Mark VI

This guide is just one of the steps to installing a Golf Mark VI RVC into a Golf Mark VI – Installing a Golf Mark VI Rear View Camera (RVC) into a Golf Mark VI.

The Volkswagen RVC Camera from the Mark VI has a drain hole under the camera in the housing and this does build [...]

Volkswagen RNS 310 Information and Specifications

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A one-stop solution
The RNS 310 radio navigation system is a true all-rounder, combining a cutting edge radio system with precise navigational support. And, thanks to its intuitive 5-inch touchscreen, it’s child’s play to use. Along with its easy to understand maps, the system has many practical features to help you reach your destination with the minimum [...]

Volkswagen 9WZ Bluetooth Programming

Part number: 3C8 035 730 A (3C8035730A)

Byte 0 Language:
00?
01 German
02 English
03 French
04 Italians
05 Spanish
06 Portuguese
08 Czech
07-09-FF not allowed

Byte 1. Voice Command:
00 activated
01 disabled

Byte 2.Type Microphone:
Parameter 00 1 / microphone VW
01 parameters 2 / microphone VW
10 parameters 1 / microphone Audi
02-03, 11-13 parameter set 3-4 / VW and Audi

Byte 3. Diagnosis antenna:
00 active
01 inactive

Byte 4. Diagnosis fixing [...]

Volkswagen Golf Automatic Hatch Opening Updated

The original Automatic Hatch Opening became less reliable over time as the springs compressed, this updated guide uses new struts from Skoda and bumpers from the Scirocco.

Parts required

2 x 6Y0 827 550 C (6Y0827550C) – Skoda Fabia gas struts
2 x 1K8 827 761 C (1K8827761C) – Scirocco bumpers
2 x 1J6 827 439 A ( 1J6827439A) – Strut ball pins

In [...]

Volkswagen Australia Passenger Vehicle Model Year 2011.5 (MY11.5) Changes

Volkswagen Passenger Vehicle Model Year 2011.5 Changes Summary

ModelChange – Model/Feature/Option

PoloConversion of optional automatic air conditioning display from blue to white

Golf GTD & GTIOptical upgrade for clasp in steering wheel

Golf GTD & GTIOptional Bi-Xenon headlights are now equipped with LED daytime driving lights

Golf WagonSalsa Red 4Y4Y has been discontinued

Passat CC 125TDINow equipped with engine “start/stop”

Passat CCBoth models [...]

Change battery in folding key with remote control for Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Passat, Rabbit and GTI

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Replacing the battery in the folding remote for Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Passat, Rabbit, GTI and others using the same remote.

Battery required is a CR2032 lithium battery (3V with 225 mAh capacity)

(Assembly overview – battery for folding key with remote control)

1 –  Key with variable code transponder

2 –  Transmitter unit – upper part

3 –  LED

When remote control [...]

Recommended tyres for the Volkswagen Golf Mark VI

Recommended Summer tyres for

Volkswagen Golf from model year 2009
Volkswagen Golf GTD from model year 2009
Volkswagen Golf GTI from model year 2009
Volkswagen Golf R from model year 2009

Tyres are one of the most important elements in motor vehicle construction and have a major influence on road safety. Therefore, they must fulfil numerous conditions which are specified for [...]

Volkswagen Golf Mark VI Head Unit – Removal and Installation

Tools required

Trim removal tools
Torx T-20 driver

Remove all CDs from head unit
Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and remove ignition key

Removing

Using trim removal tool and carefully lever out centre console cover in area of -arrows- and remove cover.

Remove bolts -arrows- from radio or radio navigation system.
Pull radio or radio navigation system out of installation box far [...]