Bluetooth Phone Prep on vRS

[midlifecrisis]

Bluetooth isnt standard on any Australia spec Skoda... There is a genuine kit that can be fitted, but as its a dealer fitted accessory it depends on how nice your dealer is as to what they will charge for it.

Have Skoda changed this and made a Bluetooth kit available. If so can you give me details on what it does and costs? I am looking at getting it on a Octavia with a multifunction wheel/dsg.

[Gnat]

Had my Fiscon Basic Plus installed into my vRS last week, wasnt cheap, but I was after the "intergration" with the Bolero and I have to say I think it was worth it!
Aparently its a very tight fit behind the radio.
Switched on my Blackberry Bold 9700 and it pretty much connected straight away. Within a few seconds my address book was there.
They installed the special mic that goes on the roof near the interior light. Audio quality both ways is superb.
Radio etc mutes just before a call starts and unmutes itself.
Menu system is simple to use and displays different types of numbers very well (home vs work vs mobile etc) and it has programable 1-touch quickdials.

Only thing is I'm yet to find a manual for it !
I'm thinking its also meant to do something on the smaller dash-display (it doesnt), but not sure.

[K1W1]

Only thing is I'm yet to find a manual for it !
I'm thinking its also meant to do something on the smaller dash-display (it doesnt), but not sure.

I have a PDF user manual I got online from Fiscon. Ask Google and if you have no luck PM me an email address and I will send it to you.
You can set up the Maxidot display (the one between the speedo and tacho) to show call numbers and you can even use it to select numbers to ring using the wiper stalk controls. By default it's off but if you go into the Maxidot set up menu it's easy to activate. With the Bolero I found it fairly useless so I never bother with it. I would be ok if you just had a dumb radio.
One thing it took me a few times to work out. When you are actually speaking on a call the Bolero volume control adjusts the call volume independent of the radio volume.

[dec76]

Hi All,

I have just installed the new VW/Skoda/Seat 9W7 bluetooth kit on my Skoda Superb Wagon. Part number7P6 035 730 C

The unit comes with the wiring loom and is a snap to install.

I did a lot of research and even got my Uncle in Poland to go to the place i purchased it from to make sure it was legit.

It cost me $450 delivered to my door in OZ with priority post and a delay of only six days.

The company operates on an Ebay store and is very professional.

If you let them know what car/headunit(columbus)and steering wheel you have they will precode it to work staright away.

All you then have to do is use VCDS to turn it on within the cars canbus.

My iphone4 and wife blackberry torch works without hiccup and voice control works well. telephone book update straight away and give you all the call lists and data in the MFD. you can also control it via the navs touch screen.

Please see the link below to the item in their ebay store.

It is even easier if you have a MY11 car with the Nav as their is already the mic fr voice control in the centre roof consol which means less install time.

VW Bluetooth KIT RCD mfd3 RNS RNS510 7P6 + Audio A2DP - eBay (item 170512768603 end time Jan-08-11 15:40:16 PST)

Guys i am happy to help if you need to knoe more details!

Heath

[Brycem]

Heath,

Can you operate the phone using the buttons on the steering wheel?

Thanks

bryce

[TRIVETT]

BLUETOOTH can now be optioned on new orders for Octavia & Superb

Bulletin 22 to dealers from Skoda Australia
Octavia, Octavia Scout > Option Code> PT3 > RRP $500
Octavia RS > Option Code > PT3,PLM > RRP $500
Superb > Option Code > PT3 > RRP $500

Simple description of Bluetooth functionality:
Wireless connection with mobile phone with Bluetooth profile HFP1.5
Downloading of phone book & calls
Bluetooth Audiostreaming with A2DP profile
Controlling audiostreaming with AVRCP profile (possible via loud control)
Display on MFD
Voice Control
Customer can update SW in the unit ( new phones compatibility support)
FOR FULL LIST of phones email wbond@trivett.com.au if need more details

[dArK5HaD0w]

Bulletin 22 to dealers from Skoda Australia
Octavia, Octavia Scout > Option Code> PT3 > RRP $500
Octavia RS > Option Code > PT3,PLM > RRP $500
Superb > Option Code > PT3 > RRP $500

Simple description of Bluetooth functionality:
Wireless connection with mobile phone with Bluetooth profile HFP1.5
Downloading of phone book & calls
Bluetooth Audiostreaming with A2DP profile
Controlling audiostreaming with AVRCP profile (possible via loud control)
Display on MFD
Voice Control
Customer can update SW in the unit ( new phones compatibility support)
FOR FULL LIST of phones email wbond@trivett.com.au if need more details

wat would b the cost to retrofit to a my11 octavia rs?

[andymarc]

Yeah have to agree.. It should have Bluetooth and Ipod control as standard considering most other cars do come with it these days.
The fact that the option on a standard car with MDI and Bluetooth almost adds 1k on the price is quite bas as well.
As for me i have just ordered online a Dension Gateway 5 for my Octy (GWF1V21). From what i have read about it, it pretty much does all the same features as the Fiscon (integration with Bolero and Columbus) PLUS has MDI functionality (both Ipod and USB).
However Dension dont support it on the Skoda as it hasnt been tested, but in theory the MY10 and MY11 models (facelift) had the BAP CAN bus which this unit is designed for. Should get it in the next week or so and will post my results.
Oh BTW, The Dension kit from car-solutions cost me approx 340 AUD Delivered.. A lot cheaper than fiscon/MDI!

[dArK5HaD0w]

As for me i have just ordered online a Dension Gateway 5 for my Octy (GWF1V21). From what i have read about it, it pretty much does all the same features as the Fiscon (integration with Bolero and Columbus) PLUS has MDI functionality (both Ipod and USB).
However Dension dont support it on the Skoda as it hasnt been tested, but in theory the MY10 and MY11 models (facelift) had the BAP CAN bus which this unit is designed for. Should get it in the next week or so and will post my results.
Oh BTW, The Dension kit from car-solutions cost me approx 340 AUD Delivered.. A lot cheaper than fiscon/MDI!

the denison is compatible with "red" mfd, not the "white" maxidot display, as is in the skoda, hence why its not supported.
let us know though, if it worked.

the fiscon, though more expensive, does actually integrate with the mfd (maxidot).

[K1W1]

Yeah have to agree.. It should have Bluetooth and Ipod control as standard considering most other cars do come with it these days.

They do have the same iPod control that most cars advertise as standard. The 3.5mm Aux port in the centre console is exactly the same as the vast majority of cars you see advertised on TV that have a nice iPod in the hands of a passenger and the words "iPod control" on the screen.
Some but a much smaller number have a standard USB input which imo would be a way better thing than the MDI which is only USB by another name and a hugley inflated price anyway.

[dec76]

Heath,

Can you operate the phone using the buttons on the steering wheel?

Thanks

bryce

Yes Bryce, this is a full kit will full factory control using the steering wheel controls or the touchscreen nav

Heath

[Brycem]

I sent them a message via ebay and will let you know how I go.

Thanks for the information.

Brycem

[andymarc]

Dension do 2 models for the vw. Afaik all vws after 2009 have the White maxidot display. I.e. Mk6 golf etc.
Anyway I'll let you know how it goes.

[Transporter]

9W7 Bluetooth

I just wander if anybody installed 9W7 BT kit in Skoda with Columbus radio and how happy he/she is with it?

[dec76]

I just wander if anybody installed 9W7 BT kit in Skoda with Columbus radio and how happy he/she is with it?

I Have Transporter and it is great.

I have it in my Superb Wagon with columbus.

Came with the loom and as i had voice control in the car, i was able to use that mic.

I have iPhone 4 with latest software and it does everytning including bluetooth streaming an voice control on the ipod.

can take some photos if needed.

Heath