Verifying options (Inc Dynaudio) on a used VW
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Good afternoon all,
Would appreciate a bit of advice here. I've located a used VW Passat SEL 170 DSG at an independent dealer which I'm looking to buy.
It's advertised as having the Dynaudio stereo upgrade, reversing camera and Bluetooth amongst other things. I'm mostly concerned about the stereo in that I can't see any Dynaudio branding anywhere but when I look at other cars advertised with Dynaudio they have clear branding on the two lower speakers in the front doors.
The car certainly doesn't have reversing camera and I couldn't see anything Bluetooth related in the menus.
Does anyone have access to a system where the specification can be checked or perhaps advise on how I can validate the Dynaudio stereo is present?
Many thanks
Would appreciate a bit of advice here. I've located a used VW Passat SEL 170 DSG at an independent dealer which I'm looking to buy.
It's advertised as having the Dynaudio stereo upgrade, reversing camera and Bluetooth amongst other things. I'm mostly concerned about the stereo in that I can't see any Dynaudio branding anywhere but when I look at other cars advertised with Dynaudio they have clear branding on the two lower speakers in the front doors.
The car certainly doesn't have reversing camera and I couldn't see anything Bluetooth related in the menus.
Does anyone have access to a system where the specification can be checked or perhaps advise on how I can validate the Dynaudio stereo is present?
Many thanks
EB89 said:
Good afternoon all,
Would appreciate a bit of advice here. I've located a used VW Passat SEL 170 DSG at an independent dealer which I'm looking to buy.
It's advertised as having the Dynaudio stereo upgrade, reversing camera and Bluetooth amongst other things. I'm mostly concerned about the stereo in that I can't see any Dynaudio branding anywhere but when I look at other cars advertised with Dynaudio they have clear branding on the two lower speakers in the front doors.
The car certainly doesn't have reversing camera and I couldn't see anything Bluetooth related in the menus.
Does anyone have access to a system where the specification can be checked or perhaps advise on how I can validate the Dynaudio stereo is present?
Many thanks
Take a note of the options codes on the sticker on the boot floor, then type them into the decoder, search google vw options codesWould appreciate a bit of advice here. I've located a used VW Passat SEL 170 DSG at an independent dealer which I'm looking to buy.
It's advertised as having the Dynaudio stereo upgrade, reversing camera and Bluetooth amongst other things. I'm mostly concerned about the stereo in that I can't see any Dynaudio branding anywhere but when I look at other cars advertised with Dynaudio they have clear branding on the two lower speakers in the front doors.
The car certainly doesn't have reversing camera and I couldn't see anything Bluetooth related in the menus.
Does anyone have access to a system where the specification can be checked or perhaps advise on how I can validate the Dynaudio stereo is present?
Many thanks
As above, copy the option codes from sticker in the boot or in the front of the service book and put them onto an online decoder.
You could also call VW Customer services with the VIN / Reg No and they may be able to tell you.
It could be the car has the standard VW soundpack upgrade which is difficult to identify just by looking. Normally involves an amp and better quality speakers. Some people incorrectly use the Dynaudio reference for this.
I have Dynaudio in my Scirocco and ot says so on the lower speaker grills and on the headunit start up screen it says "powered by Dynaudio". Sounds pretty good too:-)
You could also call VW Customer services with the VIN / Reg No and they may be able to tell you.
It could be the car has the standard VW soundpack upgrade which is difficult to identify just by looking. Normally involves an amp and better quality speakers. Some people incorrectly use the Dynaudio reference for this.
I have Dynaudio in my Scirocco and ot says so on the lower speaker grills and on the headunit start up screen it says "powered by Dynaudio". Sounds pretty good too:-)
Thanks for the great advice, I think you'll be correct in saying it's got the upgraded speakers and the dealer has assumed Dynaudio. I'll give VW CS a call on Monday to check.
Lastly, can anyone identify what these buttons do? I've seen them on a Passat on Autotrader, but now sure what they do as they weren't on the one I drove this morning:
Lastly, can anyone identify what these buttons do? I've seen them on a Passat on Autotrader, but now sure what they do as they weren't on the one I drove this morning:
Campo said:
Top one with the P is to turn off and on the parking sensors.
Not seen the other one before though.
You say the one you looked at didn't have a reversing camera, its built into the rear badge so you can see it just by looking. The badge pops out when you select reverse.
Thanks Campo, didn't check the badge but I did reverse the car and pretty sure nothing came on on the screen!Not seen the other one before though.
You say the one you looked at didn't have a reversing camera, its built into the rear badge so you can see it just by looking. The badge pops out when you select reverse.
va1o said:
Bit weird to falsely advertise with those options if it very obviously doesn't have them. And as above Dynaudio is signalled by the logo display on the radio screen at startup 
Agreed on falsely advertised, dealer doesn't seem to have a clue and has already lied to me a few times and doesn't seem adverse at all to malpractices. I think I'll pick another on reflection...Gassing Station | Audi, Seat, Skoda & VW | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff