Maxidot display

Wheelnut · 23-07-2006, 16:12

Every now & again my Maxidot display comes on in German and loses the trip/average mpg display, usually ok next time the car is started

Anyone else experienced this?

Must remember to write down whats displayed

Pete

Len · 23-07-2006, 19:08

Hi Pete, Have you satnav fitted?. Iget the odd reading goes like this
zielfuehrung
nicht
aktiv

Something to do with satnav. Len

SJFISHER67 · 23-07-2006, 19:10

Yes I get this occasionally, and sometimes the radio information does not appear. It does not show when the sat nav unit starts up and goes straight to radio (i.e no start up screen).

Any ideas why?

Wheelnut · 23-07-2006, 23:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Len

Hi Pete, Have you satnav fitted?. Iget the odd reading goes like this
zielfuehrung
nicht
aktiv

Something to do with satnav. Len

Len I have sat nav fitted & yes that is the message I get

'nicht aktiv' I would guess means 'not active'

The 'Zielfuehrung' is a bit more tricky according to babelfish ziel means goal but the whole word is not recognised - are we sure it's German?

Perhaps Ray (Lummox) can shed some light

Pete

Wheelnut · 23-07-2006, 23:14

or maybe as simple as Sat Nav not active?

Wheelnut · 23-07-2006, 23:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by SJFISHER67

Yes I get this occasionally, and sometimes the radio information does not appear. It does not show when the sat nav unit starts up and goes straight to radio (i.e no start up screen).

Any ideas why?

Perhaps the Sat Nav needs re-booting?

Next time it happens I'll try ejecting the sat nav disc & re-inserting it

Pete

primey · 24-07-2006, 00:03

I get this message every so often. I just turn the unit off and on again and all is fine. Wierd.

westerdam2 · 24-07-2006, 15:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wheelnut

Len I have sat nav fitted & yes that is the message I get

'nicht aktiv' I would guess means 'not active'

The 'Zielfuehrung' is a bit more tricky according to babelfish ziel means goal but the whole word is not recognised - are we sure it's German?

Perhaps Ray (Lummox) can shed some light

Pete

The literal translation is 'goal guidance'. So it's the guidance to your goal which is 'nicht aktiv'.

But don't ask me why

Wheelnut · 24-07-2006, 18:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by westerdam2

The literal translation is 'goal guidance'. So it's the guidance to your goal which is 'nicht aktiv'.

But don't ask me why

The translation makes sense in a foreign sort of a way

Pete

johnjohnhealy · 24-07-2006, 19:37

I would guess that means the sat nav just hasn't fully booted up when you start the car sometimes, it usually says in the display 'destination entry is active' once its worked out that it actually is a sat nav, then worked out where it is!!

sidewaze samm · 16-04-2007, 23:21

In addition to the 'goal guidance not set' german message - has any one had the top section of the Maxidot display (Radio/CD info) disappearing, with just the SatNav/temp info showing, or vice-versa, no temp/mileage info but you can see what music is playing?

**VRStu** · 16-04-2007, 23:30

There is a mention of similar in a service bulletin and it can be fixed by the dealer computer.

kprm77 · 17-04-2007, 07:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidewaze samm

In addition to the 'goal guidance not set' german message - has any one had the top section of the Maxidot display (Radio/CD info) disappearing, with just the SatNav/temp info showing, or vice-versa, no temp/mileage info but you can see what music is playing?

Yup - I get this too. Get the "Nicht Avtiv" message about once a week, and the top of the radio display disappears about once a fortnight if that. I did take it to the dealers for this and they just plugged it in to diagnostics and it said No Fault Found (I could do that

). When the top of the display disappears, turning the radio off and on makes no difference - just seems to work again once the car has sat for a bit.

My Sat Nav screen also goes blue now and again - always in the same location!? It returns to normal after a few seconds. Sometimes all the detail disappears apart from the roads. I just eject and reload the CD and all is okay again.

My car is at Brooklyn Skoda (Rugby) tomorrow for another problem - if they manage to sort that one (where two other main dealers have already failed), maybe I'll try them out with my other niggles

CHR15 · 22-10-2007, 13:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

There is a mention of similar in a service bulletin and it can be fixed by the dealer computer.

any chance of a bit more detail, i've got a customer with this problem at the minute!

**VRStu** · 22-10-2007, 17:44

I can't find the info at the moment, it should be on Desktop though.

tarzey · 24-10-2007, 13:50

This is no big deal.; the unit has not activated on start-up, that is all. Simply push in and hold the computer control switch at the end of the right-hand stalk (both up & down positions work) and after a couple of seconds the maxidot display offers you the main menu.

XP3NNY · 26-10-2007, 13:44

Similar thing happened to me as well. Started my car the other day and my maxidot was in black and red colours (same as VW) and everything was in German with European units(liters, km).
Any idea why that happened would be welcome.

Thanks

23-07-2006, 16:12	#1
Wheelnut Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 55 Members Car: Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Maxidot display Every now & again my Maxidot display comes on in German and loses the trip/average mpg display, usually ok next time the car is started Anyone else experienced this? Must remember to write down whats displayed Pete

23-07-2006, 19:08	#2
Len Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 11 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Maxidot display Hi Pete, Have you satnav fitted?. Iget the odd reading goes like this zielfuehrung nicht aktiv Something to do with satnav. Len

23-07-2006, 19:10	#3
SJFISHER67 Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winchester Posts: 686 Members Car: Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Maxidot display Yes I get this occasionally, and sometimes the radio information does not appear. It does not show when the sat nav unit starts up and goes straight to radio (i.e no start up screen). Any ideas why? __________________ Skoda Superb 2.0 TDi 'vRS' (It's an Elegance really) 2008 Factory lowered and a boot spoiler!

23-07-2006, 23:14	#5
Wheelnut Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 55 Members Car: Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Maxidot display or maybe as simple as Sat Nav not active?

24-07-2006, 00:03	#7
primey Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 841 Members Car: Silver Octavia vRS Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Maxidot display I get this message every so often. I just turn the unit off and on again and all is fine. Wierd. __________________ Paul My Car - Nightfire Blue Superb - 2.5 V6 TDi - Dark Leather Interior - Xenons - Serious Pimp Tints - Sat Nav - Detchable Towbar - Green Cotton Panel Filter - MINTEX Xtreme Performance Brake Pads - Chrome Wing Mirrors - 18" New RS4 Rims - Neuspeed Lower Rear ARB - Pipewerx Custom Stainless Exhaust with 200cel Cat - Custom Code PHASE II Remap - Huge Smile - Can my bank account keep up? ...

24-07-2006, 19:37	#10
johnjohnhealy Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK south east Posts: 2,428 Members Car: Superb 130pd Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Maxidot display I would guess that means the sat nav just hasn't fully booted up when you start the car sometimes, it usually says in the display 'destination entry is active' once its worked out that it actually is a sat nav, then worked out where it is!!

16-04-2007, 23:21	#11
sidewaze samm Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cheshire Posts: 140 Members Car: Superb Elegance 1.9TDi Thanks: 22 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Maxidot display In addition to the 'goal guidance not set' german message - has any one had the top section of the Maxidot display (Radio/CD info) disappearing, with just the SatNav/temp info showing, or vice-versa, no temp/mileage info but you can see what music is playing?

16-04-2007, 23:30	#12
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Maxidot display There is a mention of similar in a service bulletin and it can be fixed by the dealer computer. __________________ 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

22-10-2007, 17:44	#15
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Maxidot display I can't find the info at the moment, it should be on Desktop though. __________________ 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

24-10-2007, 13:50	#16
tarzey Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 69 Members Car: Superb Elegance 2.5 V6 TDI 160bhp Tip Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Maxidot display This is no big deal.; the unit has not activated on start-up, that is all. Simply push in and hold the computer control switch at the end of the right-hand stalk (both up & down positions work) and after a couple of seconds the maxidot display offers you the main menu.

26-10-2007, 13:44	#17
XP3NNY Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 43 Members Car: Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Maxidot display Similar thing happened to me as well. Started my car the other day and my maxidot was in black and red colours (same as VW) and everything was in German with European units(liters, km). Any idea why that happened would be welcome. Thanks

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