Volkswagen Polo Model Year (MY12) 2012 Changes

[The_Hawk]

The sister in law is picking up her 77TSI on Sunday which is fresh off the boat. Will be interesting to see how it turned out. I'm not sure what options she actually got (other than the Panoramic sunroof).

[danielv10]

so i picked my GTI up today - I must admit while the touch bluetooth unit isnt ideal, it DOES interface with the MFD+ and RCD510 - but not 100%. For example you cant use the RCD510 to browse address book - and of course there is no Bluetooth streaming.

Thanks for the info. It's good to know it still integrates somewhat with the MFD and RCD510. I'm looking forward to seeing the shots for the bluetooth, and your new ride as well. Cheers

[frozze]

So got a call from my dealer today.. he told me that, apparently, my fiance's 77TSI Polo did NOT get the "factory" bluetooth and MDI upgrades (even though the built date was in Jan 2012). Then he sorta turned it around by saying that "ohh after we found that out, we told VW Aust that we promised bluetooth and MDI for you guys. So they approved it and we'll install the bluetooth and MDI to your polo free of charge." --> he probably thinks he's doing me a favour..

Mind you, the initial ETA for the car was mid-late Dec. Then told us that it was pushed back because of the new MY12 upgrades...

Anyway, the car is ready for collection tomorrow but they've not fixed the bluetooth and MDI in yet. I'll have to bring it back mid week to get it fixed up, "free of charge, of course".

I'm still undecided if I'm happy about this or not..

[iigx]

holy **** kids. Prepare to have your minds blown. Just uploading photos now and i shall tell the story.

[THE_EGG]

holy **** kids. Prepare to have your minds blown. Just uploading photos now and i shall tell the story.

Please tell!

[iigx]

Okay, so here is a couple of pictures of the Bluetooth "Touch" module on my dash, including with the module removed from the dock.










Ok swell I thought. Now i wanted to take some photos of the MFD showing how the touch adaptor (doesn't fully) integrate.








So anyway, I pressed back on the steering wheel controls, went into Bluetooth settings and it had the option to "add new device". Quite confused by this, i continued, it said "searching for phones, code 0000"... Anyway VW PHONE then popped up on my iPhone, and i put the pin code in and... behold!



I subsequently removed the touch adaptor from its dock and scratched my head...

So i went into my iphone, and it listed Airplay streaming available... and to my suprise I had Bluetooth Audio on my RCD510.



I also had the full address book in my MFD......




At this stage I was baffled. So I went to the passenger front seat thinking "ok maybe there is a second BT module?" Nope. Checked Drivers side seat.




WHAT THE HELL?

So Volkswagen have included a 9w7 Bluetooth module in my GTI under the driver's seat - but not to be out-done have decided that the Polo must be fitted with two Bluetooth systems, and subsequently fitted the completely pointless touch unit to the dash?

I am speechless.

[frozze]

Interesting.... does the dealer know this??

Also, where's the MDI? Glovebox? works well?

[danielv10]

That is great! Two for one
Thanks for the update. Do you think the Bluetooth touch module (including dock) can be removed from the dash?

[iigx]

The MDI is fine - it is in the glovebox, however the default MDI->iPhone/iPod cable is too short and thus leaves your iphone "hanging". Given i now have BT audio i'll probably not even use the MDI.

Dealer isnt aware at this stage - but i will show them soon.

As far as removing the touch module, its possible to remove it - but you will have a hole in the dashboard. A decent sized visible hole.

---------- Post added at 08:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:16 PM ----------

Ok so further experimintation reveals that the Touch adaptor is somehow looped in between the RCD510/MFD and the 9w7 unit.

Basically without the touch adaptor connected there is no Bluetooth functionality. With it connected, you can pair to the 9w7 and have streaming audio etc.

Wierd.

[readerr0r]

WHAT THE HELL?

So Volkswagen have included a 9wZ Bluetooth module in my GTI under the driver's seat - but not to be out-done have decided that the Polo must be fitted with two Bluetooth systems, and subsequently fitted the completely pointless touch unit to the dash?

I am speechless.

Thats very interesting! At least i don't have to worry about buying a 9WZ and just have to figure out how to delete the Touch adapter.

[iigx]

SORRY Its 9w7 not 9wZ. But in theory it'd be easy to replace given all you'd need to do is change the box, no cable routing to do

I would say though the velcro holding my 9w7 down is VERY TOUGH - its also wedged under the seat like a b*tch, because of the tray/drawers under the seats.

[readerr0r]

Considering its free and my iPhone cant use the extra features of the 9WZ, ill be fine with the 9W7

[GTI mk6]

@ ligx
great pics, thanks so much for that.
Really hoped there wouldn't be a hole in the dash though
I am waiting to find out if this is done at production stage, Patricks autocare or dealership as hoping to opt out having it installed, well that was before your post at least...now just confused
Your news is very interesting though and goes against the info I was shown from the MY12 or (12.5) upgrade as that stated that you could only accept calls / end calls via the cars own multi-function steering wheel (GTI & comfortline) the rest was done via the units
own touch screen?

Based on what you have posted, could this unit have been mounted somewhere less conspicuous (anywhere on the drivers side) perhaps, and do you even need to use it apart from needing to have it connected?
Couldn't they have just integrated it with the RCD510 without this add on touch screen guys?

Maybe I should just ask if it can be mounted in a different place then?
Any thoughts on this?

[FTK]

Does this mean the Comfortline range will also get the 9w7 as well?

[gavs]

9w7 works without the touch screen hideous thing so it must have been programmed somehow through the control modules because the 9wZ is a replacement for the 9w7.