iphone and bluetooth

[Swallowtail]

Yup, you want a 729D or a 729C. Most of the ones on eBay atm are 729D, which is fine. Just DON'T get a 729B - designed for cars with the red MFD.

[DJC]

Yup, you want a 729D or a 729C. Most of the ones on eBay atm are 729D, which is fine. Just DON'T get a 729B - designed for cars with the red MFD.

So you have had the FISCON plus in the past and are now swapping? Any reason or shortfalls with the FISCON unit that makes you want to swap? Which did you order?

[Swallowtail]

Yes fiscon in at the mo. Just upgraded the firmware on the RNS510 so it does voice control and for that I need the VW mike. Figured if I'm going to do the vw mike I may as well fit the 729 and get voice control across the board. Getting a 729D.

[DJY]

Just upgraded the firmware on the RNS510 so it does voice control and for that I need the VW mike. Figured if I'm going to do the vw mike I may as well fit the 729 and get voice control across the board. Getting a 729D.

I'm about to get my RCD510 upgraded to RNS510 and the dealer couldn't tell me if it would have the latest firmware that allows voice control.

I have the standard bluetooth from VW already (Nokia one I think)...
so will it work with that mike?

[Maverick]

I'm about to get my RCD510 upgraded to RNS510 and the dealer couldn't tell me if it would have the latest firmware that allows voice control.

It won't as the firmware isn't out to the dealers yet and there have been a few minor bugs so it's likely there will be another release soon.

I have the standard bluetooth from VW already (Nokia one I think)...
so will it work with that mike?

I don't think so, the Nokia/Parrot mikes are different impedance etc and you'd end up with the voice control being useless.

[DJC]

Is it possible to run a monitor in back seat for kids via the front dash unit?

i.e is there a video out on the front unit?

[Swallowtail]

I'm sure Mav will chip in on this one... yes you can, there is an AV input / output, but it requires an external controller I think... and from there you need the screen(s). Gets very expensive very quickly...

[DJC]

Yes I can see how this could blow out rather quickly. The idea was to put a TV tuner in and an In Motion module and then the monitor in the back for bub so he can watch TV or DVD.

But this could run into thousands

[Swallowtail]

Not 'could'... 'would'...

[DJC]

True

[apom]

Is it possible to run a monitor in back seat for kids via the front dash unit?

i.e is there a video out on the front unit?

We were going to school and my son thought it was a good idea to get a TV monitors in the back of the car. I told him to look out the window and be thankful he is not walking. Funny he hasn't mentioned it since.

I think the years of being trapped in the back of my Father's 1974 Toyota Crown (butterscotch in colour of course) and listening to Johnny Cash has left me scared for life!

Mind you, the upside is that I can still sing "Burning Ring of Fire" like nobody else i know!

[DJC]

Man I can see you had it bad

[graymalkin]

Thanks for your message Swallowtail.

Answers to your questions:

The MFD is white.

I have an RNS 510 (sat nav). The iPod connector has part number 000 051 446 C (see photo). I rechecked and the iPhone does not charge when I select NO.

Can you please tell me a couple more pieces of information - do you have the iPod adapter or an MDI? They are different... The MDI does charge the iPhone, even with the message, which is normal for a lot of non-Apple accessories I believe. You just select NO to the flight mode question, and it charges anyway, and works fine. Also what head unit / stereo do you have? And is your MFD display red or white?

I will be selling my Fiscon shortly, as I have ordered one of the Skoda Bluetooth units (as it has voice control, which I decided I would like).

Happy to assist you in getting it sorted / fitted if I can.

[Greggles]

I think the years of being trapped in the back of my Father's 1974 Toyota Crown (butterscotch in colour of course) and listening to Johnny Cash has left me scared for life!

Mind you, the upside is that I can still sing "Burning Ring of Fire" like nobody else i know!

Johnny Cash - you had it good! My old man adored Charley Pride - "Is anybody going to San Antonio or Phoenix Arizona..." yikes

[graymalkin]

"UHV low"

Hi Swallowtail,

Thanks for the link to more info on the options. I've been in contact with Harding Performance in Brisbane who recommend the "UHV low kit". Is this the same as option 3, "the Skoda kit now known as the 9W3 kit: in your list?

What does "UHV Low" mean? I heard someone mention a "UHV High" somewhere. Do you know what this is?

Thanks in advance,

Graymalkin.

Graymalkin - no probs... just as well they saved you the money LOL... the VW supplied Premium system won't work with an iPhone. Have a look here http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=31461 for more info on options. Whilst it's talking about the RNS510 it basically applies regardless, although without the RNS510 or RCD510 I don't think you get on screen display, but just display in the MFD (in the instrument panel).

Austral should know better, as it is a conversation that has been had with them many times, including with me...

Can you please tell me a couple more pieces of information - do you have the iPod adapter or an MDI? They are different... The MDI does charge the iPhone, even with the message, which is normal for a lot of non-Apple accessories I believe. You just select NO to the flight mode question, and it charges anyway, and works fine. Also what head unit / stereo do you have? And is your MFD display red or white?

I will be selling my Fiscon shortly, as I have ordered one of the Skoda Bluetooth units (as it has voice control, which I decided I would like).

Happy to assist you in getting it sorted / fitted if I can.