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Radio upgrade from 6C0035885A to 6C0035888B

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2022 7:46 am
by sauliusz
Hello,

I want to add bluetooth support to my polo (2016). I know about RCD330 but I don't need ios or android support, I just need a phone call support.

I didn't know correct names for these radios.
I currently have radio with screen and MUTE button (model 6C0035885A), which doesn't support bluetooth.

I wanted to ask if I buy radio with PHONE button (model 6C0035888B) is it plug and play ? Or do I need to buy separate control modules ? Also do I need to do some coding or should it work plug and play ? Is microphone integrated in radio, or should I buy it separately ?

Thank you

Re: Radio upgrade from 6C0035885A to 6C0035888B

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2022 12:40 pm
by giannis20vt
What kind of Radio exists on your car ?

Re: Radio upgrade from 6C0035885A to 6C0035888B

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2022 3:41 pm
by sauliusz
I have this one, with MUTE button:
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I want to upgrade to this one, with phone support:
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Re: Radio upgrade from 6C0035885A to 6C0035888B

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2022 6:45 pm
by giannis20vt
i think this is possible.
But you have to find a unit and the code. Also you have to to this job (the Unit swap) to a garage with on line connection to VW servers. The reason is the Component Protection, they have to remove when they installed it to your car.

Re: Radio upgrade from 6C0035885A to 6C0035888B

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2022 10:02 pm
by sauliusz
Thank you, I'll ask local garage for this.
But it seems that this will be expensive.
If price is close to Chinese clone then I guess it's better to buy from aliexpress with carplay/android auto.
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Either way, thanks for information.