MK6 Golf Telephone Preparation

[whj]

I have got a new GTD Golf. Does anyone know if the bluetooth mobile phone system can be retrofitted easily. It has got all the buttons on the sterring wheel and on the dash next to the screen, but it isnt wired up.

I have heard somewhere, that many manufacturers put identical wiring looms into all their cars(of the same model) and then simply activate the appropriate features according to customer order.

Will check the speck of the car more closely next time! If anybosy is able to offer any advice I would be grateful.

[UVB]

Audi dealers can retrofit bluetooth on many models; I expect it's the same with your VW too. I'd try speaking with them and/or a specialist if you have one near you.

[whj]

Thanks UVB.

I tried the supplying dealer, but they can only hook me up with an add-on touch screen system.

Unless I can tap into the existing nav screen I think I will just leave as is.

thanks again

[UVB]

I've heard of similar things happening with other Audi dealers too where some say it can be done and others say it can't. Might be worth asking another dealer and/or a VW specialist the same question.

Having just upgraded to an A6 to get this kind of functionality I appreciate how good it is - probably worth the calls.

[Doovde]

whj said:

I have got a new GTD Golf. Does anyone know if the bluetooth mobile phone system can be retrofitted easily. It has got all the buttons on the sterring wheel and on the dash next to the screen, but it isnt wired up.

Sometimes there are easier options, but I'd imagine you'd need some additional hardware. There is a chap on here call CraigyB who does Bluetooth retro-fits on Audi's, he may can advise. I think this is his website http://www.tclsatnav.com/

whj said:

I have heard somewhere, that many manufacturers put identical wiring looms into all their cars(of the same model) and then simply activate the appropriate features according to customer order.

On the contrary, from what I've read, each car has a specific wiring loom to connect just the features fitted.
As an example I added the On-Board computer function to my 2003 Boxster, as the software is already in the CPU. However to get it all working I was still required to make up a custom harness and remove the steering wheel and pull apart the dash to connect it all up.

Edited by Doovde on Wednesday 22 July 15:01

[Mr. Potato Head]

whj said:

I have heard somewhere, that many manufacturers put identical wiring looms into all their cars(of the same model) and then simply activate the appropriate features according to customer order.

Everything is "just-in-time" now. If you can save a couple of feet of copper in every other car and you make 400,000 cars a year it soon adds up.

[7ommy]

What nav unit is fitted If it's the touch screen (RNS 510 i think) you can buy the parts to have fully integrated bluetooth (all controls on screen if phone supports remote sim) from ebay germany or VRStu on the octavia vrs forum for a round £300 iirc. Oddly i believ this option was only available in europe the uk got a poor relation http://www.octavia-vrs.com/technical/bluetooth.htm...

[whj]

7ommy said:

What nav unit is fitted If it's the touch screen (RNS 510 i think) you can buy the parts to have fully integrated bluetooth (all controls on screen if phone supports remote sim) from ebay germany or VRStu on the octavia vrs forum for a round £300 iirc. Oddly i believ this option was only available in europe the uk got a poor relation http://www.octavia-vrs.com/technical/bluetooth.htm...

Perfect, thats just what I am looking for. Do you have any idea how long to retrofit such a kit?

[Road-King]

I've got a GTD DSG on order - it should arrive end of September.

Is yours as good to drive and live with a I think mine will be?