Head unit - CarPlay/mirrorlink

Lilwitch1 · Post by **Lilwitch1** » Sun Mar 25, 2018 11:28 am

Hi all.
I have a 64 plate polo and am looking to change the head unit for one that has sat nav.... any recommendations/advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks

Post by **alexperkins** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 10:09 am

Is yours a 6R or a 6C?

Lilwitch1 · Post by **Lilwitch1** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 10:58 am

Wooops.... I have no idea

. I’ve just spoken to VW who say they can upgrade the software to enable me to have car play... £218

Post by **alexperkins** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 11:03 am

Then you have a 6C

And yes, thats the only option really. Changing to something that will fit and look decent will cost alot more than that. Going down the VW route allows you to retain the additional functionality the screen offers so its worth it.

Lilwitch1 · Post by **Lilwitch1** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 11:05 am

Thank you Alex, also a better option than having a separate sat nav stuck to my windscreen. Great forum by the way

Post by **alexperkins** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 11:28 am

Absolutely

Cheers

we work hard to keep it that way!

Lilwitch1 · Post by **Lilwitch1** » Mon Apr 02, 2018 8:59 pm

Well after half a day off work, the goons at vw claim they can’t update the software.... also there is no code for the mirrorlink and I don’t know how to get one.... looks as though my only option is a separate sat nav

Post by **alexperkins** » Mon Apr 02, 2018 9:22 pm

Mirrorlink and CarPlay are very different. What phone do you have?

Lilwitch1 · Post by **Lilwitch1** » Mon Apr 02, 2018 10:26 pm

I have an iPhone 8 but was prepared to buy an android which would work with mirrorlink...

Post by **alexperkins** » Mon Apr 02, 2018 10:33 pm

They should be able to enable CarPlay. Speak to a different dealer

Lilwitch1 · Post by **Lilwitch1** » Mon Apr 02, 2018 10:45 pm

My hubby even asked if they could put in a new head unit and again they said it can’t be done

Post by **alexperkins** » Mon Apr 02, 2018 10:46 pm

Anything is possible if you talk to the right people

Have a chat with iichel and ciclo on here

Lilwitch1 · Post by **Lilwitch1** » Mon Apr 02, 2018 11:04 pm

Oooh, you’re tellin me there’s more than just you and I on here?

Dink · Post by **Dink** » Tue Apr 03, 2018 7:51 am

There is only one unit that can have app connect (android auto / car play)

3q0035842b is the only unit.

I'm part way through getting it for mine. I got second hand unit off eBay and have had component protection removed just need to get bluetooth re-enabled and get app connect.

If you have a 3q0035820 it cannot be updated.

Lilwitch1 · Post by **Lilwitch1** » Tue Apr 03, 2018 8:24 am

Thanks Dink... how do I establish which unit I have?

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