Touchscreen Replacement for OEM Head Unit Digitiser

[Glenn Board]

Almost certainly failure of the touch sensitive part of the screen. If you search the forum you will find lots of information from DIY replacement to people who will do this for a fee. An example here

Recalibration of touch screen?

Afternoon everyone, Having difficulty with my factory head unit in cancelling the screen which appears when reverse is engaged. There is an X which appears in the top right hand part of the screen and when you press the X, it then cancels the display and reverts back to the home screen...

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Hi, I can't find the link to see the replacement instructions, is it a relatively easy job to do, and is it possible to send me a link for the tutorial please?

 

[roadtripper]

Hi, I can't find the link to see the replacement instructions, is it a relatively easy job to do, and is it possible to send me a link for the tutorial please?

It's post 72 in the long thread linked to a above, this should take you directly there:

OEM Headunit Problems [Merge]

Van went back into VW van center Liverpool on 22/12/20 for second diagnostics and a software upgrade, total invoice £102.30. the faults have now been rectified, I was told to monitor the system over the coming weeks and if it reoccured they would look to fit a replacement unit. VW customer...

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It's not really a full tutorial more a step by step set of pictures, it's worth reading the rest of the thread for other folks experience. In particular some parts are supplied with TWO layers of protective film which has caught some folks out as the second layer is hard to see and just looks like you got a low quality fuzzy screen.

 

[WinFreak]

In particular some parts are supplied with TWO layers of protective film which has caught some folks out as the second layer is hard to see and just looks like you got a low quality fuzzy screen.

yup, that was me

 

[Glenn Board]

Thanks for this, so to replace this screen its quiet straight forward, no really difficult complex bits?

 

[WinFreak]

It needs a coupe of tiny torx screwdrivers and I found it a bit fiddly to remove the SD card slot out of the way but it all went back together alright and I can be quite hamfisted with jobs like this

 

[Glenn Board]

It needs a coupe of tiny torx screwdrivers and I found it a bit fiddly to remove the SD card slot out of the way but it all went back together alright and I can be quite hamfisted with jobs like this

Thank You

 

[T6Paul]

As I understand the original digitiser is bonded to the screen and this aftermarket approach sits in front. However is there a VW part for a replacement screen/ digitiser?

 

[WinFreak]

As I understand the original digitiser is bonded to the screen and this aftermarket approach sits in front. However is there a VW part for a replacement screen/ digitiser?

You can heat up the bonding and remove the original digitiser and then pop the aftermarket one in it's place, that's the better way of doing it but I think to save time and effort it gets ignored and just popped in front. I can't see any difference in quality after doing this so am happy enough with the result.

Am sure VW will just try and tell you your whole unit is screwed and needs replacing at £1000s

 

[roadtripper]

If your original is just failed electrically and not debonding/bubbling then most folks have found you can just put the new one over the top.

I think other people found a supplier for a screen+bonded digitiser part - but that's more expensive and for most not needed.

 

[T6Paul]

I’m up for just changing the digitiser, there is nothing wrong with the screen behind and I wouldn’t want to risk damaging the LCD by trying to separate them. Looking on the great auction site they seem to vary between £20-£35. However the products all appear to have the same photos, can anyone confirm if there is a difference?

 

[Glenn Board]

Still not sure how to proceed on this as the ebay supplier makes it plain that installation should be done by a expert, so would be good to have feedback from somebody who has done the job using ebay parts and just stuck the new screen on top of the other and now hopefully the touch screen works ok, has anyone done this and happy with result?

 

[G00seman]

Still not sure how to proceed on this as the ebay supplier makes it plain that installation should be done by a expert, so would be good to have feedback from somebody who has done the job using ebay parts and just stuck the new screen on top of the other and now hopefully the touch screen works ok, has anyone done this and happy with result?

I did mine earlier on in the year.

Tool wise I bought a 'Magnusson' 22 pc tiny screwdriver set thing (PH00, T5 and T6 Torx heads) from Screwfix for £10.99


Then you need to set aside 2hrs, clear some space, have a little pot to put the screws in, get a nice cup of tea and just follow the YT video. Definitely not a job for rushing, take your time and Job's a good 'un.
Don't get hung up on removing the old screen, you don't need to. It's a 100% fix for under £30 inc. screen from Ebay and you have a set of handy tiny screwdrivers.

 

[Glenn Board]

Thanks for this vey helpful, do you have link to the YT video please?

 

[La Dodgy Vita]

I bought mine from here;

siansmobiles | eBay

Answered my question as to the correct part almost immediately and screen rrived the next day. £30.00 including postage.
There is a really good video on Youtube posted by a Canadian guy which I followed and which I'm trying to find again. Will post if / when I find it.

 

[Glenn Board]

Thank You

looking forward to seeing the video

 

[La Dodgy Vita]

I think this is the Youtube video. Different vehicle but same radio

 

[WinFreak]

That's the video I followed too

 

[Glenn Board]

Thank You

 

[Glenn Board]

Going to do mine now, looking forward to it!

 

[Glenn Board]

Worked a treat, can't believe it worked!