MFD with green illumination

fluffy duck · 29-10-2007, 10:53

hiya guys,

the MFD is version AB, can i use this on my superb classic?

eBay.ie: VW MFD Sat Nav GPS Polo Passat Sharan GREEN Ilumination (item 250179831624 end time 03-Nov-07 18:23:46 GMT)

cheers,
fluffy

**VRStu** · 29-10-2007, 11:06

That looks like a Skoda unit with VW software.

Yes it should work ok AFAIK.

kynastonp · 29-10-2007, 11:17

Its a VW unit with VW software ,passats were available with green and blue illumination at different times .

**VRStu** · 29-10-2007, 11:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by kynastonp

Its a VW unit with VW software ,passats were available with green and blue illumination at different times .

Ahhh - Every day is a skool day

Baker21 · 29-10-2007, 11:31

If you do fit this unit then you will however loose your steering wheel controls and any information that the radio displays in the dash but I am unsure if you have these on the classic model?

fluffy duck · 29-10-2007, 15:19

i have a classic with steering wheel controls and maxidot display (mine's the facelifted one)

i know i'd probably loose the steering wheel controls if i get it.

any chance of getting the Skoda software installed. Or perhaps the opening screen changed?

i've not heard of version AB..... any problems with this version?

I know some HU has some connectors that allows the steering remotes to be used....wonder if these work for this unit...

also noticed that the Pioneer AVIC-D3BT looks like a good unit besides the MFD.....hmmm..

kynastonp · 29-10-2007, 15:57

I have found software to update a vw a to b, and vw software to update vw d to g
but have never found any skoda software ,the skoda a unit seems to match a vw b unit
and the skoda b unit a vw d unit (its missing the "predictive text" function of the vw g) .

To restore the steering wheel controls and maxidot you may need the traffic information box this interfaces from the mfd to the can bus .

there is a german website where someone has a programme to change the startup splash screen ,add your own voice but at the moment I cannot find the link to the site
Das Navi+ Projekt im Web
"found it edit"

the only other thing that a vw unit does is points you to vw garages not skoda ones .

smstext · 29-10-2007, 20:38

so i could get one with blue illumination for my octy then?

chris_1d · 30-10-2007, 00:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by kynastonp

To restore the steering wheel controls and maxidot you may need the traffic information box this interfaces from the mfd to the can bus.

hmmmm, interesting!!! Anyone tried this??? If it works I'll get an MFD

Baker21 · 30-10-2007, 09:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_1d

hmmmm, interesting!!! Anyone tried this??? If it works I'll get an MFD

I have heard this but not heard of anyone having done it and the cost of the parts needed makes it a waste of money IMHO....

kynastonp · 30-10-2007, 10:15

so i could get one with blue illumination for my octy then?

the passats with blue or green illumination are the same era as the octy 1 and the MFD1

I dont know about the later cars with the MFD2 which I think your car needs

fluffy duck · 31-10-2007, 13:18

just wondering, where can i get the maps for the MFD?

all MFDs sold on ebay seem to come with maps of europe, can i get maps of other countries?

**VRStu** · 31-10-2007, 19:52

Yes you can get quite a lot of maps.

Th ones you want are Blaupunkt DX maps.

fluffy duck · 01-11-2007, 10:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

Yes you can get quite a lot of maps.

Th ones you want are Blaupunkt DX maps.

i can't seem to find Blaupunkt DX maps for Singapore and Malaysia..... the Blaupunkt Singapore webbie doesn't even have sat nav units.....darn!

29-10-2007, 10:53	#1
fluffy duck Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 45 Members Car: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	MFD with green illumination hiya guys, the MFD is version AB, can i use this on my superb classic? eBay.ie: VW MFD Sat Nav GPS Polo Passat Sharan GREEN Ilumination (item 250179831624 end time 03-Nov-07 18:23:46 GMT) cheers, fluffy

29-10-2007, 11:06	#2
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: MFD with green illumination That looks like a Skoda unit with VW software. Yes it should work ok AFAIK. __________________ 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

29-10-2007, 11:17	#3
kynastonp Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: south wales cardiff Posts: 197 Members Car: octavia vrs Thanks: 3 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts	Re: MFD with green illumination Its a VW unit with VW software ,passats were available with green and blue illumination at different times .

29-10-2007, 11:31	#5
Baker21 OEM+ SUPERB Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northants Posts: 3,148 Members Car: Skoda Superb PD TDI 130 Comfort Thanks: 2 Thanked 102 Times in 94 Posts	Re: MFD with green illumination If you do fit this unit then you will however loose your steering wheel controls and any information that the radio displays in the dash but I am unsure if you have these on the classic model? __________________ Best regards, Baker21 - 'OEM+' SKODA SUPERB PD TDI 130 Need you motor 'Detailing'?? Then drop me a PM...

29-10-2007, 15:19	#6
fluffy duck Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 45 Members Car: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: MFD with green illumination i have a classic with steering wheel controls and maxidot display (mine's the facelifted one) i know i'd probably loose the steering wheel controls if i get it. any chance of getting the Skoda software installed. Or perhaps the opening screen changed? i've not heard of version AB..... any problems with this version? I know some HU has some connectors that allows the steering remotes to be used....wonder if these work for this unit... also noticed that the Pioneer AVIC-D3BT looks like a good unit besides the MFD.....hmmm..

29-10-2007, 15:57	#7
kynastonp Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: south wales cardiff Posts: 197 Members Car: octavia vrs Thanks: 3 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts	Re: MFD with green illumination I have found software to update a vw a to b, and vw software to update vw d to g but have never found any skoda software ,the skoda a unit seems to match a vw b unit and the skoda b unit a vw d unit (its missing the "predictive text" function of the vw g) . To restore the steering wheel controls and maxidot you may need the traffic information box this interfaces from the mfd to the can bus . there is a german website where someone has a programme to change the startup splash screen ,add your own voice but at the moment I cannot find the link to the site Das Navi+ Projekt im Web "found it edit" the only other thing that a vw unit does is points you to vw garages not skoda ones . Last edited by kynastonp; 29-10-2007 at 16:04. Reason: found web address

29-10-2007, 20:38	#8
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30-10-2007, 10:15	#11
kynastonp Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: south wales cardiff Posts: 197 Members Car: octavia vrs Thanks: 3 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts	Re: MFD with green illumination so i could get one with blue illumination for my octy then? the passats with blue or green illumination are the same era as the octy 1 and the MFD1 I dont know about the later cars with the MFD2 which I think your car needs

31-10-2007, 13:18	#12
fluffy duck Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 45 Members Car: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: MFD with green illumination just wondering, where can i get the maps for the MFD? all MFDs sold on ebay seem to come with maps of europe, can i get maps of other countries?

31-10-2007, 19:52	#13
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: MFD with green illumination Yes you can get quite a lot of maps. Th ones you want are Blaupunkt DX maps. __________________ 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

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