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twopoyntoh

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Location
USA
Car(s)
2021 GTI (MK7.5)
I just pulled the headunit in the glovebox on my 2021 SE MIB3 without Fender and there is no MOST connector. Can someone with Fender audio (2021 Autobahn) pull it to see if there is a MOST connector and if so provide part number and confirm there is a MOST connector by attaching a pic?

I was really hoping for the MOST connector because it would mean I could have a full digital transmission path less resistant to noise even though it would add $800 to my stereo install. How is audio transmitted to the amp on models with Fender now if not over MOST?
No MOST connector on mine (Autobahn with Fender audio and MIB3). I'm hoping it's because they use a CAN FD system in the 2021s with MIB3 so the MK8 cluster will work but I won't know until I try it.

I have one on it's way and will report back what I find
 

bobloblawGTI

Autocross Champion
Location
DC
Car(s)
19 GTI SE 6MT
No MOST connector on mine (Autobahn with Fender audio and MIB3). I'm hoping it's because they use a CAN FD system in the 2021s with MIB3 so the MK8 cluster will work but I won't know until I try it.

I have one on it's way and will report back what I find
You ordered a Mk8 cluster? Got a link? I'm surprised the trim pieces would be all the same.
 

FSTSNAL

Go Kart Champion
Location
Sacramento
Car(s)
2019 DVP Spektrum R
No MOST connector on mine (Autobahn with Fender audio and MIB3). I'm hoping it's because they use a CAN FD system in the 2021s with MIB3 so the MK8 cluster will work but I won't know until I try it.

I have one on it's way and will report back what I find
Thanks. I am definitely interested in this too
 

Doge

Go Kart Newbie
Location
MI
Car(s)
2016 GTI
I just installed the active info display kit purchased from Eurozone Tuning (https://eurozonetuning.com/products/volkswagen-active-info-display-retrofit-kit) for my 2016 GTI with autobahn trim (so NAV with 3Q0 035 876 MIB2 brain unit).

I got the AID installed with the Y MOST cable, removed the CP protection, coded my keys, and ended up coding most of it, but Iā€™m having trouble with all the 5F adaptations that start with ā€œDashboard_Display_Configurationā€ to have my nav show up in the AID. Iā€™m using OBDEleven to code and when I click on the adaptation for that it just says ā€œFunction not availableā€.

This is after doing the 22 Byte bit 0 uncheck and all the codings Iā€™ve finished on gateway 17.

Am I missing a config somewhere or do I need to upgrade my MIB2 brain unit to the later version to show the nav in AID?

Thanks in advance!
 

bobloblawGTI

Autocross Champion
Location
DC
Car(s)
19 GTI SE 6MT
Anyone know if there's ever been a retrofit of the AID II from a Polo GTI into a Mk7.5?

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There's some folks online who consider it a "major upgrade" from the euro GTI/R AID: https://www.carthrottle.com/post/7-things-i-learned-from-driving-the-new-mkvi-vw-polo/
 
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gixxerfool

Autocross Champion
Location
New Jersey
Car(s)
2016 Golf R
Anyone know if there's ever been a retrofit of the AID II from a Polo GTI into a Mk7.5?

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There's some folks online who consider it a "major upgrade" from the euro GTI/R AID: https://www.carthrottle.com/post/7-things-i-learned-from-driving-the-new-mkvi-vw-polo/
I would love to know this. I saw the same article a while back and cannot seem to find any further info as to whether it is Possible. I would likely go for this over the facelift units.
 

bobloblawGTI

Autocross Champion
Location
DC
Car(s)
19 GTI SE 6MT
I would love to know this. I saw the same article a while back and cannot seem to find any further info as to whether it is Possible. I would likely go for this over the facelift units.
Same; I believe the part # is 2G0920790A: https://www.cars-equipment.com/en/shop/instrument-clusters/oem-2g0920790a-virtual-cockpit-lcd-for/ Judging from the photos it appears the clips for the trim are arranged differently so my sense is the biggest hurdle is it probably doesn't physically fit but would love to be proven wrong.
 

gixxerfool

Autocross Champion
Location
New Jersey
Car(s)
2016 Golf R

FSTSNAL

Go Kart Champion
Location
Sacramento
Car(s)
2019 DVP Spektrum R
No MOST connector on mine (Autobahn with Fender audio and MIB3). I'm hoping it's because they use a CAN FD system in the 2021s with MIB3 so the MK8 cluster will work but I won't know until I try it.

I have one on it's way and will report back what I find
Any word or luck with this yet. Definitely want to do it if it is possible. We seem to be the odd ball last body style and interior but started transitioning some items to more like the mk8 such as dropping most.
 

JettiGLI

Go Kart Newbie
Location
LA
I think I found the answer here: https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/2015-gti-digital-dash-problem.383445/

Sounds like my MIB2 (3Q0 035 876) doesnā€™t support nav in AID
I think I found the answer here: https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/2015-gti-digital-dash-problem.383445/

Sounds like my MIB2 (3Q0 035 876) doesnā€™t support nav in AID :(
It is possible by forcing a newer software update, PM if you want more information
 
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