Mk6 Golf Bluetooth that works with iPhone. Need advice and Dealer Help!

[Corey_R]

I found some some links on the NEW MK11 9W7 Bluetooth kit here:

How soon before we are able to purchase the 9W7 Bluetooth upgrade and who will have it first?

The Bluetooth debate comes to an end! Hello 9W7! - TDIClub Forums

The Bluetooth debate comes to an end! Hello 9W7! - TDIClub Forums

It seems the brand new Bluetooth setup is actually just as good, if not better then the 'Skoda Kit' (aka: 1Z0035 729 E).

I have asked my dealer if they could order and install this one for me, and they said they could not. However they were happy to order and install the Skoda kit for $1500.

Maverick after reading the threads I have posted regarding the new Bluetooth kit, what are your thoughts?

I dont know how the america and canada works, but all the people with the new 9W7 kit are they all have the sat nav installed and NO RCD 510's.

My GTI is coming with the stock standard RCD 510 not the RNS.

Maverick are you able to shed some light on this after reading those posts? because if this new kit is just as good as the Skoda kit, I may well ask Volkspower to order it in and install it? since my dealer said it cant be done?

Please note that this is USA information and that is NOT the order code for the MY11 Bluetooth kit which will be available in Australia. The code for Australia is 9ZB and it may or may not be similar or the same at all to the information in this post or its links.

[Swallowtail]

im guessing Maverick would know best

Ahahahaha... best line in this thread, gave me a good laugh.

Anyway, moving on from all the one eyed ranting and raving... either for or against iphones, androids, llamas or any other spotted animals...

Hmm, this has made me think twice about upgrading my 3G LOL...

As with millions of other pieces of released software I am sure it has bugs... Apple are hardly unique there. Flash it back to 3.1.3 if you need to. Downgrade iPhone 3G 4.0 OS to 3.1.3 Firmware on Windows & Mac Not for the faint hearted, and yes it shouldn't be necessary, but hey it happens.

I'm going to grab my Dad's newly upgraded iPhone 3GS and see if that connects OK to my Skoda kit (which is a D version).

[GuybrushThreepwood]

sharkablue,

Saw your posts on your hunt for the new Bluetooth module for VW. I own a Mk6 GTI in Singapore. Just want to chip in my knowledge since I'm intending to upgrade my car's BT module to the 9W7 or 9ZB too.

I currently have the Kufatec Fiscon installed onto my car for BT. My car comes with RCD-510 and I do get all the feature, MFD control, on-screen control in RCD-510 including dialpad and addressbook access. It also comes with A2DP music streaming but this stupid connection only streams the audio via the telephone audio interface so it's just mono (how lame is that?)

I'm planning to yank out the Kufatec module and sell it and install the 9W7 or 9ZB to my car instead.

You were asking if it would work in your RCD-510 for the 9W7 or 9ZB, I reckon it would. After all, my Kufatec is 3rd party and it could enable dialpad, addressbook, onscreen control on my RCD-510, I don't see why it wouldn't work for you with the 9W7 or 9ZB.

Good luck in sourcing for it, I may even need your help to source me an unit too if you could

Cheers,
Guybrush Threepwood
Flooring Inspector

[elephino]

I have an iPhone 3GS, upgraded to iOS4, and the base level VW factory bluetooth (so no screen controls). I haven't tested the phone function since upgrading the OS but the phone is picking up the bluetooth. One thing I did notice, though, was that I can now stream the ipod through the bluetooth audio. Unfortunately, this overrode the MDI connection, so I was getting nothing through that.

[bjays76gti]

I'm running the kufatec fiscon plus, full functionality, through head unit and steering wheel/MFD, reliable bluetooth, and who uses music via bluetooth considering you have all the other proper ways too listen to music!!, Easiest kit to install. Word of advice though, get your kit from the UK, save around $300AUD!... good luck!

[Golfitup]

I'm running the kufatec fiscon plus, full functionality, through head unit and steering wheel/MFD, reliable bluetooth, and who uses music via bluetooth considering you have all the other proper ways too listen to music!!, Easiest kit to install. Word of advice though, get your kit from the UK, save around $300AUD!... good luck!

Best option in my opinion.

go here for about $600

KUFATEC GmbH - FISCON Bluetooth Handsfree - "Basic-Plus" - VW, Skoda 36496

or here and you should get it for about $700

FISCON VW & Skoda Basic Plus Bluetooth Kit

great unit

[mattyf83]

My dealer has confirmed the new fully intergrated bluetooth that is new in MY11 golf, is avaliable as dealer fit for my10 models and in is compatible with RCD510

he said fitted he could do it for 1250

im thinking of doing it

[sharkablue]

My dealer has confirmed the new fully intergrated bluetooth that is new in MY11 golf, is avaliable as dealer fit for my10 models and in is compatible with RCD510

he said fitted he could do it for 1250

im thinking of doing it

Hello Mattyf83, do you have a part number for this. I know there is a model number that has been posted up, but not a part number.

Is there any confirmation about what this kit does in comparison to the skoda kit?

[Swallowtail]

OK, I updated my 3G to iOS4 (I need the multiple Exchange account support so I took a punt). Works fine with my Skoda D revision bluetooth.

[Highlander]

OK, I updated my 3G to iOS4 (I need the multiple Exchange account support so I took a punt). Works fine with my Skoda D revision bluetooth.

Your RNS510 is Version B?

[Swallowtail]

Yes I think so, running 2660.

[sharkablue]

Hey guys just an update:

How do the FISCON Bluetooth kits (Basic and Pro) compare to the Skoda kit? They both seem to offer the same things.

Something which I found in this thead: FISCON Bluetooth unit - Page 4 - VW GTI Forum / VW Rabbit Forum / VW R32 Forum / VW Golf Forum - Golfmkv.com

Was that the Skoda uses the OEM Mic in the Golf? and with Fiscon they need to use their own mics. So does that mean the MK6 already has a MIC installed in the car? and the Skoda kit just plugs into it?

And the most important thing: DO DEALERS FIT THE FISCON UNITS? I have confirmation from my dealer that they can install and fit the Skoda kit for $1500. So I was just wanting to see what the Fiscon units were like in comparison.

[sharkablue]

I have found the differences between the Basic and Pro Fiscon kits:

FISCON Bluetooth Handsfree

Pro = Operation with keys on the navigation menu, menu and data on the navigation menu.

So is this the same thing with the RCD510? because having a phonebook stored and displayed on the RCD is essential for me.

[Corey_R]

All this (your last two posts) is covered in the actual VW Car Audio and Electronics forum.

[sharkablue]

I have found a video on youtube with it working, However it dont know if it is the Basic or Basic Plus kit

YouTube - RCD510 working with Fiscon Bluetooth in a VW Golf MK6

Anyway...I just need to know:

- if anyone knows what this is like compared to the Skoda kit
- issues with iPhone OS4 and/or iPhone 4
- Can VW Dealers fit this.

Seperate note:

Where is the Mic installed in cars fitted with the Skoda kit vs the Fiscon stuff? I was hoping there was a mic hole where the sunglass holder is in the overhead console?