MK6 Climatronic into MK5

[asa572]

Just wondering if anyone can tell me why the 16pin to 20pin wire change is needed?
Thanks

[greg32]

The wire swap is due to production changes between the two models. It isn't required if you put a MK7 into a MK6. The wire swap is only required if you update a MK5 to a MK6 or MK7 climatronics panel. The MK6 doesn't have the diagnostics like the MK5 or MK7. I first went to the MK6 but now have the MK7 in my R32.

[asa572]

Thanks Greg, but what is meant to or not meant to happen if you don't do the wire swap?
I thought I remembered reading somewhere that it had to do with if you don't do it, it will not
remember the previous setting if the car is shut off and then restarted.

[greg32]

I think it sets the controller to LHD and forgets settings when turned off. It is a thick and a thin wire in the swap. the connectors are upside down with the Mk6 controller compared to the 5 or 7.

[benough]

The wire swap is due to production changes between the two models. It isn't required if you put a MK7 into a MK6. The wire swap is only required if you update a MK5 to a MK6 or MK7 climatronics panel. The MK6 doesn't have the diagnostics like the MK5 or MK7. I first went to the MK6 but now have the MK7 in my R32.

Hot damn! I thought you could only go from MK5 to MK6, not up to MK7.

Got a link on the details?

[asa572]

I think it sets the controller to LHD and forgets settings when turned off. It is a thick and a thin wire in the swap. the connectors are upside down with the Mk6 controller compared to the 5 or 7.

I fitted the one to my car the other week and didn't do the wire swap and everything works well.
As for the memory part of it, I found that if you change the setting when the car isn't running (key to accessories) and set it the way you want it
and then turn the key off and then start the car it remembers that setting.

[prako]

Greg, where you find frame for mk7 climatronic panel?

[Mattlock]

Thanks Greg, but what is meant to or not meant to happen if you don't do the wire swap?
I thought I remembered reading somewhere that it had to do with if you don't do it, it will not
remember the previous setting if the car is shut off and then restarted.

Yeah, that's my understanding. Without the pin swap, you would need to set the temperature each time you start the car.

[golfi_vend]

You must to wire swap because

a) mk5 has ignition and live 12v pins. mk6 has only live 12v and gets ignition via can. thats why 16-20 pins.
b) If you have econ button you have 2 actuators for recirc. air. Cars with AC-button have only one. You connect them in parallel on econ button car.


The trim part umber...pretty please?

[tom89]

Bumping this up, I'm wondering if anyone can tell me what the specifics of the wire change is? I'm motivated to pull it apart and do it, just to ge the memory function working.

I've been having a browse around and cant find anything and the paper from BoldSport has gone missing.

[asa572]

The memory works without the wire swap.
Turn the car on to accessories but don't start it, set it the way you want it and then turn it off.
That should work.

[Mattlock]

There are a couple of pictures on the Bold Sport website with the product that show you what needs to happen:

Bold-Sport.com :: Upgrade Climatronic Panel Kit for Jetta/ Golf V

This thread also contains info on the pin swap.

However, as asa572 said, you can make it remember from setting it with the key in the Accessory position on the ignition.

[ddx_dx]

Hey guys. I tried to install a mk7 climatronic on my mk5. Problem is that only the lights are on but the climatronic does not work. Oh and the fans cooling the engine are on at maximum speed. Do I have to make some modifications to the unit or some vcds adaptations? Can anyone help me with this problem? Thanks

[mark4323]

HI All,

Old thread. To fit the Mk7 Climatronic panel to the Mk5, where do you find the correct surround?

[chris_j26]

Obviously this is quite old but hopefully someone can help. Is the mk6 climate control a straight swap into a mk5 or are the pin removals required? I've also read up that some other parts are required (canbus upgrade i think was one?). I've currently got an RCD510 in an 07 Jetta with heated seats.