MFD2 Install Question

Gimlet · 11-06-2007, 22:44

Hi all, I have just finished installing my MFD2 - MEGA THANKS to VRStu's instructions.

However following a quick test I was unable to get a 'fix' position. I think this might be because I didn't push the antenna into the back of the unit properly as it didn't seem to want to go. Can I just confirm that the correct socket for the GPS antenna is the one next to the FM antenna socket? It looked like the antenna & socket were both 'male' if you know what I mean.

Also as I have a MY07 and therefore need to swap the black and brown cable on the block connector - do these just pull out with long nose pliers?

Thanks in advance and once again Stu for the great website.

**VRStu** · 11-06-2007, 23:03

Glad you've found it useful.

I'm afraid I can't remember which was the correct socket for the GPS, I'm pretty sure it only fits one of them doesn't it.

You can't just pull out the terminals, you'll need to slightly dis-assemble the plug and release the locking mechanism.

The reason you aren't etting a GPS fix might be that the anteena needs to 'warm up'. Quite common on GPS devics that are used for a while.

Hedge · 11-06-2007, 23:16

I think it's the white one for GPS, the blue one for the normal aerial and god only knows what he yellow one is for.

Hope that helps......

Gimlet · 11-06-2007, 23:22

Thanks for your replies fellas. I have the FM antenna in the white socket and the GPS in the yellow. The radio reception is fine. I'll pull the unit out tomorrow and try your suggestion Hedge.

Last Q, is the dealer likely to charge to do the recoding if I pop in?

**VRStu** · 11-06-2007, 23:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gimlet

Last Q, is the dealer likely to charge to do the recoding if I pop in?

They would be entitled to but you never know.

Harry_vRS · 11-06-2007, 23:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hedge

god only knows what he yellow one is for.

Video input?

Hedge · 11-06-2007, 23:37

Might be... but the MFD2 has an AUX socket next to my finger which you can have video as well as only audio going into.

My dash with blue plugs and white plugs showing.

Actually thinking about it. The White one is existing aerial as it is strapped into the loom and the blue one is the GPS antenna which would explain the problem.

Been a while for me too...

Gimlet · 11-06-2007, 23:41

Top stuff, I'll give that a whirl tomorrow

phlashbios · 12-06-2007, 11:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harry_vRS

Video input?

That would be my guess too. Particularly as it's yellow as well, it suggests a composite video input.

auroan · 12-06-2007, 12:41

Yup I'd go with video for the yellow as well. Seem to remember you can get a DVB-T addon for the MFD2 ?

dstev2000 · 12-06-2007, 16:28

Could the yellow plug (curry yellow in fact

) support satellite radio possibly for the US market?

The FAKRA plug is generally designated as SDARS satellite. (see below) White is DAB but I assume it's also good for FM

I always thought any video source went in via the rectangular A/V plug above the white and yellow connections

auroan · 12-06-2007, 16:48

Looking at the source of that image, isn't that for the merc range of MFDs ?

**VRStu** · 12-06-2007, 16:53

Sat Radio is an option on some of the high end motors in the VW group I think. Pretty sure they use it in the US

dstev2000 · 12-06-2007, 17:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by auroan

Looking at the source of that image, isn't that for the merc range of MFDs ?

Yes but the colour coding seems to be standard across the industry.

Here is another list from the manufacturer that makes a little more sense:

Gimlet · 12-06-2007, 22:57

Swapped the gps cable to the blue socket and it works a treat now - Hedge thanks for the help. I had the "Please observe RTR" message during a quick spin though - looking at the "MFD2 is IN" thread it looks like replacing the CDr with an official disc solves that?

Hedge · 13-06-2007, 07:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gimlet

"Please observe RTR"

Mine normally shows that when I first turn the car on. It should disappear fairly quickly though. A later disc might help.

11-06-2007, 22:44	#1
Gimlet Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North West Posts: 35 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	MFD2 Install Question Hi all, I have just finished installing my MFD2 - MEGA THANKS to VRStu's instructions. However following a quick test I was unable to get a 'fix' position. I think this might be because I didn't push the antenna into the back of the unit properly as it didn't seem to want to go. Can I just confirm that the correct socket for the GPS antenna is the one next to the FM antenna socket? It looked like the antenna & socket were both 'male' if you know what I mean. Also as I have a MY07 and therefore need to swap the black and brown cable on the block connector - do these just pull out with long nose pliers? Thanks in advance and once again Stu for the great website.

11-06-2007, 23:03	#2
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,763 Thanks: 142 Thanked 987 Times in 884 Posts	Re: MFD2 Install Question Glad you've found it useful. I'm afraid I can't remember which was the correct socket for the GPS, I'm pretty sure it only fits one of them doesn't it. You can't just pull out the terminals, you'll need to slightly dis-assemble the plug and release the locking mechanism. The reason you aren't etting a GPS fix might be that the anteena needs to 'warm up'. Quite common on GPS devics that are used for a while. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

11-06-2007, 23:16	#3
Hedge Violated Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North East Hants Posts: 2,044 Thanks: 45 Thanked 73 Times in 70 Posts	Re: MFD2 Install Question I think it's the white one for GPS, the blue one for the normal aerial and god only knows what he yellow one is for. Hope that helps......

11-06-2007, 23:22	#4
Gimlet Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North West Posts: 35 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: MFD2 Install Question Thanks for your replies fellas. I have the FM antenna in the white socket and the GPS in the yellow. The radio reception is fine. I'll pull the unit out tomorrow and try your suggestion Hedge. Last Q, is the dealer likely to charge to do the recoding if I pop in?

11-06-2007, 23:37	#7
Hedge Violated Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North East Hants Posts: 2,044 Thanks: 45 Thanked 73 Times in 70 Posts	Re: MFD2 Install Question Might be... but the MFD2 has an AUX socket next to my finger which you can have video as well as only audio going into. My dash with blue plugs and white plugs showing. Actually thinking about it. The White one is existing aerial as it is strapped into the loom and the blue one is the GPS antenna which would explain the problem. Been a while for me too...

11-06-2007, 23:41	#8
Gimlet Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North West Posts: 35 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: MFD2 Install Question Top stuff, I'll give that a whirl tomorrow

12-06-2007, 12:41	#10
auroan Why me ? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 2,840 Thanks: 205 Thanked 108 Times in 95 Posts	Re: MFD2 Install Question Yup I'd go with video for the yellow as well. Seem to remember you can get a DVB-T addon for the MFD2 ? __________________ '05 Audi A4 2.0 Tdi SE - no mods until the warrenty expires '00 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro - Gone.... (bleeding money pit ) Audi A4 2.6 Avant (Breaking - Check out http://shop.ebay.co.uk/merchant/auroan)

12-06-2007, 16:28	#11
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,023 Thanks: 48 Thanked 166 Times in 151 Posts	Re: MFD2 Install Question Could the yellow plug (curry yellow in fact ) support satellite radio possibly for the US market? The FAKRA plug is generally designated as SDARS satellite. (see below) White is DAB but I assume it's also good for FM I always thought any video source went in via the rectangular A/V plug above the white and yellow connections __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

12-06-2007, 16:48	#12
auroan Why me ? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 2,840 Thanks: 205 Thanked 108 Times in 95 Posts	Re: MFD2 Install Question Looking at the source of that image, isn't that for the merc range of MFDs ? __________________ '05 Audi A4 2.0 Tdi SE - no mods until the warrenty expires '00 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro - Gone.... (bleeding money pit ) Audi A4 2.6 Avant (Breaking - Check out http://shop.ebay.co.uk/merchant/auroan)

12-06-2007, 16:53	#13
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,763 Thanks: 142 Thanked 987 Times in 884 Posts	Re: MFD2 Install Question Sat Radio is an option on some of the high end motors in the VW group I think. Pretty sure they use it in the US __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

12-06-2007, 22:57	#15
Gimlet Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North West Posts: 35 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: MFD2 Install Question Swapped the gps cable to the blue socket and it works a treat now - Hedge thanks for the help. I had the "Please observe RTR" message during a quick spin though - looking at the "MFD2 is IN" thread it looks like replacing the CDr with an official disc solves that?

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