Can I upgrade my basic HU to one with Sat Nav

[Mike Aubury]

Just got my T6 - but there's no satnav on the head unit.

Device Part # 1K8035150E

I've no idea what it is even..

Anyway - I've tried hooking up an android phone via USB (theres a usb socket mounted in the dash) to see if it can screen mirror - but that didn't work.

So - what are my options ?

New head unit ?
Software Update ?
Are there any purchasable options (saw a post about app-connect for example)

As there's a fairly large scratch on the head unit - I'd probably be ok with getting a new head unit if thats whats needed - any recommendations ?

 

[Absolut5]

Just got my T6 - but there's no satnav on the head unit.

Device Part # 1K8035150E

I've no idea what it is even..

Anyway - I've tried hooking up an android phone via USB (theres a usb socket mounted in the dash) to see if it can screen mirror - but that didn't work.

So - what are my options ?

New head unit ?
Software Update ?
Are there any purchasable options (saw a post about app-connect for example)

As there's a fairly large scratch on the head unit - I'd probably be ok with getting a new head unit if thats whats needed - any recommendations ?

Hiya

The headunit you have is the most basic available I'm afraid, so it will not support any type off mirroring/satnav app etc or even a update

2 options, firstly replace with a aftermarket to give better sound, features etc, or purchase from VW a uprated unit,

Do not purchase a second hand T6 radio as they are vin locked to the original vehicle.

We can supply a aftermarket unit with all the correct parts to retain the dash USB, dab aerial, MFSw features

Drop us a pm for further details

 

[Kdicko1]

How easy is it to upgrade to a sat nav unit on a t5 or t6 from a bog standard unit

 

[Oldrat]

Good luck.

No disrespect, but every OEM sat nav that I’ve ever used has always been far inferior than either a mobile phone or a dedicated unit. And costs the earth to update the maps too.

 

[sparkywig]

I had VW sat nav in my last van.
In my current van I've gone back to using Waze on my phone.

 

[Insert Coin]

Don't bother, get a headunit with CarPlay and use Google maps.

 

[Nigel W]

How easy is it to upgrade to a sat nav unit on a t5 or t6 from a bog standard unit

Agree with ‘insert coin’ we have the inbuilt satnav but upgraded to CarPlay and that’s all we ever use now - Waze is good.

 

[Kdicko1]

Hi
Thanks for the replies i might get a stand alone unit then

 

[DXX]

I can recommend a Garmin satnav and Garmin BC30 WIFI camera, less cables to pull and a good image.

 

[Kdicko1]

Does anyone have any links to the carplay units mentioned ?

 

[Nigel W]

I would contact these people absolute new | VW T5/T6 Specialists
They are also on this forum - highly recommended @Absolut5

 

[Kdicko1]

I would contact these people absolute new | VW T5/T6 Specialists
They are also on this forum - highly recommended @Absolut5

Thanks for that the only problem is its over three hours from me i need something in the midlands

 

[Nigel W]

Thanks for that the only problem is its over three hours from me i need something in the midlands

Give them a ring, they will talk through the options with you and if you don’t want them to instal they will post you the unit together with a loom to connect it, plug and play, so everything works such as parking sensors.......

 

[Salty Spuds]

Good luck.

No disrespect, but every OEM sat nav that I’ve ever used has always been far inferior than either a mobile phone or a dedicated unit. And costs the earth to update the maps too.

VW maps are free for life as are most new satnavs these days. You’re right about them being inferior though, I’d have a TomTom over the VW any day.

 

[Kdicko1]

Give them a ring, they will talk through the options with you and if you don’t want them to instal they will post you the unit together with a loom to connect it, plug and play, so everything works such as parking sensors.......

Thanks for that I'll do that cheers

 

[BognorMotors]

I would go for a car play DAB only unit

 

[Dilbert]

Don't forget there is also Android Auto too if you want a superior non-Apple iOS experience....

 

[meoncoast]

How easy is it to upgrade to a sat nav unit on a t5 or t6 from a bog standard unit

I struggled and failed until I followed this on ours.

 

[Simon Kay]

or get a good TomTom..free lifetime maps, free lifetime traffic and lifetime speed camaera warnings (where legal)...for a fraction of the price of a new head unit.

 

[Skyliner33]

And it looks crap stuck in the window with a lead dangling from it.