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Head unit - CarPlay/mirrorlink

Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2018 11:28 am
by Lilwitch1
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

Re: Head unit

Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2018 10:09 am
by alexperkins
Is yours a 6R or a 6C?

Re: Head unit

Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2018 10:58 am
by Lilwitch1
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 😮

Re: Head unit

Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2018 11:03 am
by alexperkins
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.

Re: Head unit

Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2018 11:05 am
by Lilwitch1
Thank you Alex, also a better option than having a separate sat nav stuck to my windscreen. Great forum by the way 👍🏼

Re: Head unit

Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2018 11:28 am
by alexperkins
Absolutely

Cheers :) we work hard to keep it that way!

Re: Head unit

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2018 8:59 pm
by Lilwitch1
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 🤨🤨

Re: Head unit

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2018 9:22 pm
by alexperkins
Mirrorlink and CarPlay are very different. What phone do you have?

Re: Head unit

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2018 10:26 pm
by Lilwitch1
I have an iPhone 8 but was prepared to buy an android which would work with mirrorlink...

Re: Head unit

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2018 10:33 pm
by alexperkins
They should be able to enable CarPlay. Speak to a different dealer

Re: Head unit

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2018 10:45 pm
by Lilwitch1
My hubby even asked if they could put in a new head unit and again they said it can’t be done 🤨

Re: Head unit

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2018 10:46 pm
by alexperkins
Anything is possible if you talk to the right people

Have a chat with iichel and ciclo on here :)

Re: Head unit

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2018 11:04 pm
by Lilwitch1
Oooh, you’re tellin me there’s more than just you and I on here? 😂😂

Re: Head unit - CarPlay/mirrorlink

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 7:51 am
by Dink
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.

Re: Head unit - CarPlay/mirrorlink

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 8:24 am
by Lilwitch1
Thanks Dink... how do I establish which unit I have?