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Hi,
I am looking to get a Polo R-Line for my other half, but need it faster than the insane ~5mo lead time for a factory build.
On the options list there is Car-net, which features Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and think MirrorLink.. but this option on an unregistered one is like rocking horse s
t it sems
Does anyone know if the CarPlay aspect only could be retro-fitted by the dealer? I'm getting conflicting answers... so thought someone here might have a better idea?
It's not a show stopper, but would be nice to know all the facts.
Ty.
I am looking to get a Polo R-Line for my other half, but need it faster than the insane ~5mo lead time for a factory build.
On the options list there is Car-net, which features Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and think MirrorLink.. but this option on an unregistered one is like rocking horse s
t it semsDoes anyone know if the CarPlay aspect only could be retro-fitted by the dealer? I'm getting conflicting answers... so thought someone here might have a better idea?
It's not a show stopper, but would be nice to know all the facts.
Ty.
Edited by m1nkeh on Tuesday 19th January 22:35
daydotz said:
va1o said:
If the car has MIB II it should technically be retrofittable, but the harder part seems to be finding a dealer who knows how to do it.
Are you sure you mean Polo R though?
If it's a later car then it's just a £100 code & labour to activate it Are you sure you mean Polo R though?
Saw something on the Golf R forum that a UK dealer was offering it now - I assume it's just taken a bit of time for the process to obtain codes to be set up and dealer documentation written.
http://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/11933-app-connec...
The total cost including vat and fitting is £213.40
http://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/11933-app-connec...
The total cost including vat and fitting is £213.40
Edited by sjg on Tuesday 19th January 20:05
va1o said:
If the car has MIB II it should technically be retrofittable, but the harder part seems to be finding a dealer who knows how to do it.
Are you sure you mean Polo R though?
Yeah sorry, meant R-Line.. edited the OP now Are you sure you mean Polo R though?
Anyway, there seems to be tons of confusion on this topic, does anyone know of a dealer that actually knows what they are talking about to chat to? I shall peruse some of the linked threads a bit more, some of the posts are extremely recent so might be worth tracking..
Cheers guys.
Edited by m1nkeh on Tuesday 19th January 23:15
i had an email from my dealer yesterday stating:
"I have been speaking to service and VW AG and it can be retrofitted but the code/equipment for us to activate it is on back order with no estimated delivery time. I will update you when I know more as they didn't know when this will be available."
The plot thickens..
"I have been speaking to service and VW AG and it can be retrofitted but the code/equipment for us to activate it is on back order with no estimated delivery time. I will update you when I know more as they didn't know when this will be available."
The plot thickens..
i've now had confirmation from the dealer service department that:
"AppConnect can be activated on a vehicle without CarNet – I’ve checked with Volkswagen and they’ve informed me of this. I have not carried out this upgrade myself yet though, the part is currently on back order from Volkswagen."
still only "verbal" imo, trying to get a build week, or part number that can be checked on vehicle...
"AppConnect can be activated on a vehicle without CarNet – I’ve checked with Volkswagen and they’ve informed me of this. I have not carried out this upgrade myself yet though, the part is currently on back order from Volkswagen."
still only "verbal" imo, trying to get a build week, or part number that can be checked on vehicle...
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