Autopolar FIS+ Advanced Install

[tigger73]

Success!

I ended up fully erasing the firmware using the downloadable Updater exe, then updating back to 0.3.0b6. Tested this morning and it works as it should.

Good news.

Suspect you may have initially had red MFD firmware trying to talk to a white MFD - probably too excited to get the unit in the car...

Now to configure and sort out what data I want to display.

What I'd really like is actual speed plus distance to empty on the same page, but it doesn't look like the fuel data can be displayed?

Decisions, decisions how to configure the 6 displays. Like a little kid in a lolly shop.

Will have to ask the Autopolar guys about making some of the information that is in the "standard" MFD screens available for the FIS+ screens so that you can configure your own displays how you want them.

[boltor]

Autopolar FIS Advanced Install (Mk6 Golf 118TSI)

Great progress! Keen for screen shots of each menu...

Getting exciting!

[jamesatfish]

Success!

I ended up fully erasing the firmware using the downloadable Updater exe, then updating back to 0.3.0b6. Tested this morning and it works as it should.

Now to configure and sort out what data I want to display.

What I'd really like is actual speed plus distance to empty on the same page, but it doesn't look like the fuel data can be displayed?

Spoke too soon.

The testing above was with the car parked. The minute I drove it the display disappeared from the MFD and I lost the RNS-related menus again.

I checked all the connections and all were tight, so there might be a faulty cable or internal connector somewhere that has an intermittent connection.

I've pulled it out completely now - will check on the autopolar forums to see what's the best next step.

[zei20t]

you may need to do the online updater.

i just did an update to 0.3.0W (for white/colour display) and its working perfectly. there are no 0.3.0XX anymore as 0.3.0 is now a full version.

and i think it has 5 screens of info, and yes 4 lines on each.

for those of you who have requests, they are very open to suggestions and generally happy to make changes. however, they prioritise fixes and corrections to previous functions.

[boltor]

there are no 0.3.0XX anymore as 0.3.0 is now a full version.

and i think it has 5 screens of info, and yes 4 lines on each.

for those of you who have requests, they are very open to suggestions and generally happy to make changes. however, they prioritise fixes and corrections to previous functions.

they seem to have a very active developer team.

[Ryan_R]

Was that update posted today? Only just updated mine yesterday and was about to install it.

[boltor]

Autopolar FIS Advanced Install (Mk6 Golf 118TSI)

Was that update posted today? Only just updated mine yesterday and was about to install it.

http://www.auto-polar.com/forum/showthread.php?548-FIS-Advanced-New-Update-v0-3-0-Final-version-23-11-2012&p=5329#post5329

Looks like 23 Nov.

[Ryan_R]

Just had a look for it via my sunglasses cubby hole. Good news is I can see the unit where it's supposed to be. Bad news I could barely fit a pair of tongs through that gap, let alone an arm or two. Not sure what the point of removing the fuse cover was either since that gave no extra light or access. Ominous clouds overhead so will have to postpone until tomorrow.

[Transporter]

Just had a look for it via my sunglasses cubby hole. Good news is I can see the unit where it's supposed to be. Bad news I could barely fit a pair of tongs through that gap, let alone an arm or two. Not sure what the point of removing the fuse cover was either since that gave no extra light or access. Ominous clouds overhead so will have to postpone until tomorrow.

Go back to my post with the link to MK5 canbus and look at how to swing that relay carrier awy to get enough room to work there.

[zei20t]

i wonder if its the same as my octavia?

behind the relay holder is the gateway yes? i just reached up and unplugged it.

where are people putting the USB cable when not in use? ive chucked mine in the holder thingo below the headlight selector. was looking for better locations......

[AdamD]

Has anyone without bluetooth installed one of these? My car's a 2010 without bluetooth installed (although I do have an RNS-510) and don't have a phone menu enabled in the MFD. I wonder if this needs to be explicitly enabled in VCDS in order for the Autopolar to take over the phone menu and display its data? Or does it enable the option by itself? Or is the option not relevant at all?

I'm also wondering if there are any undesirable side-effects of enabling that menu for the Autopolar when bluetooth isn't installed. Such as when the Autopolar is turned off, for example.

[Ryan_R]

Good news, it's installed and working.
Bad news, I'm struggling to get the wiper motor back in.
Silver lining, at least I'm getting a tan out here.

[zei20t]

Has anyone without bluetooth installed one of these? My car's a 2010 without bluetooth installed (although I do have an RNS-510) and don't have a phone menu enabled in the MFD. I wonder if this needs to be explicitly enabled in VCDS in order for the Autopolar to take over the phone menu and display its data? Or does it enable the option by itself? Or is the option not relevant at all?

I'm also wondering if there are any undesirable side-effects of enabling that menu for the Autopolar when bluetooth isn't installed. Such as when the Autopolar is turned off, for example.

it adds itself to the MDF menus automatically. silly question, but did you perform the latest firmware update for it?

generally, that will fix all issues.

AFAIK it uses 47 telemetriks (or something) not 45 which is phone and the BT unit uses.

[readerr0r]

it adds itself to the MDF menus automatically. silly question, but did you perform the latest firmware update for it?

generally, that will fix all issues.

AFAIK it uses 47 telemetriks (or something) not 45 which is phone and the BT unit uses.

That's for the older Red Dot cars. White dot it emulates the Telephone (and then communicates with the BT module itself)

It's meant to add Telephone to the CAN Gateway automatically, but it's still a little buggy. Like zei said make sure it's on the latest white firmware or if you have a VCDS handy tick 77 - telephone on the install list of your CAN gateway

[The_Hawk]

Good news, it's installed and working.
Bad news, I'm struggling to get the wiper motor back in.
Silver lining, at least I'm getting a tan out here.

The first time I had that out it was a complete bitch to get back in... the second time it was much easier