Bonkers 10.4 inch infotainment system

[rjt86]

How does it go with the amp?
Need a LOC?

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No need for a LOC it mates with the factory quad lock connector and I didn't have to modify any wires or connectors at all. The r36 has dynaudio and it works with it, however the only issue is when a rns510 is coded for use with dynaudio it reduces the signal output to take into account the volume level after it's been amped. The Chinese unit does not have a dynaudio option or a way to drop the signal level output. Therefore the volume control from mute to 1, 1 being the lowest is like having the volume level just under a quarter on the RNS, it's still a quiet level but another gripe with the unit, there may be a way around this with a app or something.

The unit won't work with a factory reverse camera out of the box, as this unit does not have the usual rectangular plug for video. it therefore requires a RGB to Composite converter, this converter requires power and reverse signal wired to work. Something to keep in mind for those with a factory cam.

[rjt86]

great work, I just saw this and would be interested. How long did the install take and are the controls link with the steering. I wanted to ask if you got the OBD option. ALso does it have a GPS antenna, did you get the rear view camera option?
thanks.

Install took about 30min, It requires removal of the rns/rcd and the air con controls. Then plug all the cables in to the rectangular processing unit, a cable from the processing unit to screen & finally the 3 aircon plugs into the bottom of the screen directly.

Steering controls work well, volume up/down, mute (I didn't have voice control in this car) and the phone button to answer/ end calls. Something to consider with this unit is it does not display audio or navigation info on the MFD.

I didn't get it with the OBD option as it was not offered however it does have a USB connection, therefore you could download a app and hook it up to a OBD cable, maybe Bluetooth might work also.

The car came with gps from factory therefore it connected to the existing gps cable and antenna. It does come with a small magnetic antenna in the box also.

Rear view camera option- see my post above this which outlines this.

[rjt86]

That's wild! Do you think it's worth the $?


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Cost me $580 shipped, I like the functionality and the many options of apps being android.

For example I could read and reply to emails, surf the net, stream music or video. I could even install the Tapatalk app on it and reply to you guys sooner lol (however I haven't driven it since the weekend) All this from unit in a car, to add obviously not while driving....

I'm still sussing out the Bluetooth quality, I've made a couple of calls and people can hear me, one mentioned that my voice was faint however. It works but would of been much better with a external mic or better yet, integrated with the mic used for factory Bluetooth near the map lights.

[passat_r36]

wow! always liked the look of these but my experience with my last 4 android units have put me off these all together. keen to see some videos though!!!

[909OGO]

Here we go, does this makes me the second person to trial the "Tesla" like infotainment system? Haha













So according to the seller in China, the unit I got is so called Version 3, which has air-con controls on both side of the screen, the one Ryan is using (apparently) is Version 1 which has less buttons BUT my unit came loaded with Android 4.4.4 Kitkat whereas Ryan's version 1 has Android 6 Marshmallow, go figure!

Functionality wise i assume is the same, i had highline RVC and needed the RGB converter box to make it work and it did.

[Foxpuppet]

Here we go, does this makes me the second person to trial the "Tesla" like infotainment system? Haha

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So according to the seller in China, the unit I got is so called Version 3, which has air-con controls on both side of the screen, the one Ryan is using (apparently) is Version 1 which has less buttons BUT my unit came loaded with Android 4.4.4 Kitkat whereas Ryan's version 1 has Android 6 Marshmallow, go figure!

Functionality wise i assume is the same, i had highline RVC and needed the RGB converter box to make it work and it did.

So is this beast pretty much just plug and play or is more needed? I have a Passat Alltrack b7 and wonder if it will be an easy swap out?


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[909OGO]

It is and it isn't, depending if you have RVC or not. My car is a Passat B7 wagon so your Alltrack would have the same layout.

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[sn809]

I would be a bit hesitant on using anything with Kitkat owing to a few security issues with it. Good work there. How much was yours 909OGO?

Waiting for a hands on video from you and rjt86.

Reply to rjt86-Thanks for the response. I suppose half hour for you means 2 hrs for me lol, I was going to use with waze as well, I have a B6 with no Nav, so the question about the gps antenna. I had a look on the website again, the OBD2 is a separate connector, not builtin.
Can you try doing a few things like getting into the climatronic service menu?


Looks great over all guys, although I am leaning a bit towards the "Old rjt86 version".

[Foxpuppet]

It is and it isn't, depending if you have RVC or not. My car is a Passat B7 wagon so your Alltrack would have the same layout.

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Yeah we have factory RVC and parking sensors.


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[drjekl]

Very cool mod do you guys think its worth the $?

[909OGO]

Yeah we have factory RVC and parking sensors.


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You need to run power and ground to the RGB to AV converter, the rest is pretty straightforward.

[rjt86]

Android Version on mine 6.0.1, it's interesting that they say mines the older model but somehow running the newer software lol....

I personally prefer the cleaner look of mine and have asked if they can make a frame without any buttons on it on.

[rjt86]

I would be a bit hesitant on using anything with Kitkat owing to a few security issues with it. Good work there. How much was yours 909OGO?

Waiting for a hands on video from you and rjt86.

Reply to rjt86-Thanks for the response. I suppose half hour for you means 2 hrs for me lol, I was going to use with waze as well, I have a B6 with no Nav, so the question about the gps antenna. I had a look on the website again, the OBD2 is a separate connector, not builtin.
Can you try doing a few things like getting into the climatronic service menu?


Looks great over all guys, although I am leaning a bit towards the "Old rjt86 version".

You'll be right with the install, pull the trim off around your head unit, remove 4 torx screws, pull unit out then remove the quad lock, radio antenna, gps antenna and video plug if installed.

Pull out trim around climatronic, remove 4 torx, remove 3 plugs. Then install the new unit, it screws in to the 4 holes from the rns/rcd.

I doubt it has a climatronic service menu but can try it, I also need to see what vcds says about the new climate control unit...

Waze would work but it kills the radio app on mine , so I just stuck with radio plus google maps

[rjt86]

Very cool mod do you guys think its worth the $?

I think it's worth it for the $, however it could be made a lot better if they take on our feedback.

[thedriver]

Great job to the early adopters.

Not for me, I am going Discover Media.

I noticed the Discover Media doesn't look like it supports DAB+ for Australia, but admittedly I was looking at a VW UK site. Have you got a link to an Aussie version?