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Thank you for your help!
Sorry for the english writing...I'm french :S
1. Can I use existing shark fin SAT antenna? If so, is it clearly marked behind dash?
2. Depending on where I mount the XM module, someone mentioned I may need an extension cable to tie in to the shark fin?
3. For those who have been thru this before with an 06 or later Passat, any pointers, tips, or things to be aware of would be greatly appreciated!!
Many thanks in advance ...
I just swapped out my head unit over the weekend (Premium 7 I believe) with a Pioneer Avic F700BT deck that does NAVI, Bluetooth, and XM Radio. I was very happy with the stock Dynaudio system but wanted built-in NAV and bluetooth while still maintaining XM radio (love it). The Pioneer head unit actually enhances the system's sound to additional levels with the built-in EQ. All in all, I am amazed and extremely pleased with this upgrade and have no intentions to change the speakers out at all. Hope this info helps you in your quest!
1Z0 035 729 A - Passat CC only since it's only for white dot MFD displays.
1Z0 035 729 B - Same as 1Z0 035 729 A but for red dot display. Great for non CC's.
Avoid these part numbers
1K0 051 437
1K8 035 730
1K8 035 730 B
Those aren't very good. Thats the Volk-L. The Skoda modules are the 1Z0 ones and are much better. You'll need to have a VCDS dongle cable in order to program it. Skoda kit needs programming but a car stereo shop should be able to install it minus programming.
Bass not a problem for my taste except with SAT. Crappy "tinny" sound in the Passat and Santa Fe (with upgraded Infinity) with SAT. Must be due to all the compression Sirius/XM put in the music to allow hundreds of channels.
A picture of the Euro spec RCD-510. The US will get it as the Premium VIII. 6.5" non VGA touch screen. Similar to the new RNS-510 but without the NAV, Video, and the HDD. Has a different faceplate. Certain bluetooth modules can access a phone menu. Works with Dynaudio if you are handy with the latest beta of VCDS and have a ross-tech cable that works with it. The Premium VIII supports SD cards and has a 6 CD changer. It will be on the 2010 CC but it's retrofittable to older 06-09 Passats. 09 CC's can have it as well if you enable BAP. CC's with dynaudio will need to code to the Dynaudio BAP option not the regular one. Regular Passat's with Dynaudio will need to code it to Dynaudio. Works great if you have a portable nav and want a nice touch screen radio.
This unit has full iPod capability with the MDI. It works with the POS VW iPod adapter but you should swap that unit with the MDI and the iPod cable. The MDI supports USB and aux in. Don't use the MDI USB cord with iPod's since it wont work. The MDI requires a $40 cable in order to have full iPod integration. It's really nice. You can browse through your iPod via the touch screen. They have retrofit kits for the MDI and you can retrofit it. It's pricey but worth it.
Please let me know how things worked for you and your system?
Thanks, Steveie.
ell i recently installed a JVC KW-AV810 in my 2002 passat, well everythong was great for like 3 days, the new system was sounding wicked. then all of a sudden no sound was comming out, from not a single speaker, but strangely when i make a hard left turn, the music comes on for like 3-5 sec.
plz can u guys provide me with any advice what to do
1. Drive in circles
2. If you did NOT butt splice your connections, I would start there.
I will say that this Pioneer unit, coupled with my Dynaudio speakers, is the SWEETEST sounding car audio system I've ever had. I flat out blows me away every day!
I am not certian about the Passat.... but the Jetta antenna is imbedded into the rear window. (alongside the heating-elements for the defroster)
I recently had to replace my battery (01' 4-motion) and now my monsoon stereo sounds terrible. The volume fades up and down by itself, the max volume is very quiet, the sound quality is distorted and the right rear speaker has no sound at all. I did lose the station settings, but the treble, mid, bass and faders were saved. Any ideas what might be going on? I'm at a loss. It sounded great until I replaced the battery.
Thanks
As for the rest of your problems, I cannot explain them.
QUESTION: Did your radio go into SAFE mode when you replaced the battery? (Most VW radios will 'think' they are being stolen and say SAFE on the screen when you replace the battery.. .you must enter a secret-code to unlock the SAFE mode.)
Is this normal? Will it just go back to normal by itself? Do I need to call the dealership and use the warranty and get this fixed. This is my first car I bought myself...is this the way this car will be for the entire time I own it? haha
Any advice/previous experiences with similar problems...much appreciated!
thanks..