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ive had my replies from vw. basically it should work but it is down the the technicians to be able to figure it out. "if you wish to use App Connect, you should visit the dealer of your preference for its installation, should your vehicle be eligible. The fitting of the part comes at an extra c...

try emailing these

Carnet-support@volkswagen.de

thats who i was told to contact to try and see if they can help get it working

so atm it seems that app connect gets linked to the vin number. since 2015 polos apparently never came with it as an option then it wont work regardless of swapping out the main unit (glovebox)

still waiting for a reply from vw app connect support germany

Dink wrote: ↑Sun Nov 11, 2018 8:48 pm

JaegerStriker wrote: ↑Sun Nov 11, 2018 7:19 pm im currently in talks with vw germany support to see if there is a way to get it and ill keep you all updated

Ask why is the upgrade now over £300 on it's own lol

who quoted you £300. i got quoted £200

im currently in talks with vw germany support to see if there is a way to get it and ill keep you all updated

So let's go to the facts! My 2015 Polo GTI is an early 2015, so it left the factory before App-Connect was released. In VW words it means my car doesn't have the right head unit and wiring. The truth is that its head unit and USB port are not compatible with App-Connect and its functions (CarPlay a...

Dink wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:45 pm Yeah I was in for a service. So I just asked them to have a look

Said it just needed a software update but whatever ever they did sorted it.

did you ever get yours updated so app connect works?

update

ive swapped out the main unit (the one in the glovebox) and ive took it into vw and they have called me back saying that they are unable to activate it and they dont know why

thats what has me stumped i have no idea what would need to be changed in vcds to enable it Me too, I've looked into several electrical retro fits but all seem to need this vcds update. C/H L/H feature, footwell lights, rear camera ....I'm guessing I'd need the items fitted and also programming int...

thats what has me stumped

i have no idea what would need to be changed in vcds to enable it

another bit of interesting research

https://jabsport.co.za/product/vw-golf- ... light-kit/

states that it will fit the 6c and just needs programming via vcds

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Automatic-Ligh ... B0755MH533

this works apparently

any updates?

ive seen on a facebook page that it is possible using a chinese unit but it needs to be coded in

can you change it so it doesnt show up as adult content. cba signing up for an account

still for sale?
would you take £50