Volkswagen VW Polo 1.2 TSI Head Unit Upgrade (Work In Progress)

Head Unit:

Android

Double Din

JVC KW-V11

JVC DDX-315

Sony XAV68BT

Sony Audio XAV 712HD

Single DIN

Single DIN - No CD

KD-X220
+ OEM Remote OK

Kenwood KMM-U21
+OEM Remote OK



Sony DSX-A35U

Kenwood KDC-U563BT
+Bluetooth


Sony MEX-N4150BT
+Bluetooth

Single DIN - With CD Receiver

+OEM Remote OK
+RDS


Sony CDX-G1150U




Dash Panel Facia Replacement
Metra


OEM Steering Wheel Converter

Dash Command IOS iCar WIFI

For IOS, must use WIFI type OBDII dongle. Bluetooth type cannot be used.

Description

DashCommand is an app for your car. It turns your iPhone/iPad/iPod into an advanced display for your engine data.

Want to know why the check engine light keeps going on? Check it with DashCommand.
Want to know what your horsepower, torque, or acceleration is, in real time? Display it with DashCommand.
Want to monitor and improve your gas mileage or fuel consumption as you drive? Do it with DashCommand.
Ever wished you had your own customizable gauges, showing only the data you were interested in? DashCommand can help.


--- SEMA Show 1st runner-up for best mobile electronics product.
--- Four time SEMA Global Media Award winner!

DISCLAIMER: DashCommand requires a compatible third party hardware interface, purchased separately, to communicate with the vehicle.

DashCommand supports all OBD-II and EOBD compliant vehicles sold worldwide. Please verify that your vehicle is OBD-II/EOBD compliant before purchasing!

OBD-II Hardware compatibility:
- ELM compatible WiFi
- GoPoint GL1 (hardwired) or BT1 (Bluetooth)

For more info see: http://palmerperformance.com/hardware

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Get the benefit of multiple gauges without the overwhelming clutter and the expense!

(Note: Not all OBD-II compliant vehicles will have support for all of these parameters)

Performance gauges:
- engine speed
- corrected vehicle speed
- open/closed loop
- boost/vacuum combo gauge
- acceleration (and braking)
- torque

Fuel economy gauges:
- inst. fuel economy
- avg fuel economy
- avg fuel economy over 3 time periods
- distance to empty
- time to empty
- fuel level %
- fuel remaining in tank
- fuel flow rate gauge

Engine gauges:
- timing (spark advance)
- engine coolant temp.
- intake air temp.
- ambient air temp.
- manifold absolute pressure
- mass air flow
- fuel trims, short and long term
- percent engine load
- catalyst temp.
- fuel pressure
- lambda gauge
- air/fuel ratio

DashCommand also contains a sophisticated trip computer that maintains stats for up to 5 trips.
- distance travelled
- fuel consumed
- avg fuel economy
- fuel cost
- elapsed time
- drive time
- average carbon dioxide emission rate
- total carbon dioxide emission
- start date & time
- number of fillups
- avg fuel flow rate
- avg driving speed
- avg trip speed
- avg boost/vacuum
- avg engine speed
- max acceleration
- max engine power and torque at wheels
- number of stops
- max fuel flow rate
- max speed
- idle time
- max boost/vacuum
- max engine speed
- max braking acceleration
- max engine torque
- % distance travelled while not in gear
- % distance travelled in each gear
- % distance travelled in non-optimal gear
- % time spent while not in gear
- % time spent in each gear
- % time spent while in a non-optimal gear

Emissions Testing:
- Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes
- IM Readiness status


Additional Features:

- Professional skidpad showing lateral and accel/braking Gs with min/max indicators
- Race track visually maps out your location, acceleration and braking as you drive laps around the track allows you to visually analyze different race track laps to see how acceleration and braking changed from lap to lap thus helping you to improve your lap times on your next outing.
- Inclinometer shows rolling angle and vehicle pitch for off-roading.
- Support for OBD-II diagnostics. Find out why your check-engine light is on and clear diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
- Data logging, record and playback log files showing OBD-II and acceleration data

Also compatible with the Pioneer AppRadio

Manufacturer-specific data is available for select vehicles, through In-App purchase.

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Visit the DashCommand product page for more info:
http://www.dashcommand.com

Itunes Link: https://itunes.apple.com/en/app/dashcommand-obd-ii-gauge-dashboards/id321293183?mt=8
Website: http://www.palmerperformance.com/products/dashcommand/

VW Polo 6R Headlight removal & Bulb Replacement

VW Polo 6R Headlight removal & Bulb Replacement

Tools & Accessories

1. Torque screwdriver
2. Flat head (-) screwdriver
3. New bulb if necessary (H7)

Introduction

I recently purchase a new set of headlight for my VW Polo. Below are the procedure taken to replace my headlight bulb.

1. Remove 2 locking screw on top.
2. From inside, knock headlight assembly slightly outward towards front.
3. Pull out gently to front and side, the headlight cable have some extra length.
4. Remove rubber cover.
5. Rotate the bulb holder 45 degree counter clockwise.
6. Remove the holder from headlight assembly.
7. Pull out the bulb.
8. Insert new bulb into the holder.
9. Insert holder into headlight assembly.
10. Rotate the holder 45 degree clockwise.
11. Test the new bulb light up.
12. Put back rubber cover.
13. Insert back headlight assembly.
14. Insert locking screw into top bracket and tighten.

Stiff Ring for VW Polo

Information taken from http://www.stiffring.com/
What is Stiff Ring ? Improve Handling, Reduce Noise, Eliminate Vibration Stiff Ring made of special formula alloy aluminium. It used to correct the car body basic geometry by filling the gap between the sub frame bolts, sub frame and the car body bolt hole. Car engine, transmission, suspension and the body shelf are mounted on the sub frame. Thus, correcting the geometry setup with Stiff Ring, the car handling will be improved significantly.

By eliminating this free gap, vibration to the car chassis & undercarriage will greatly reduce. This helps to protect & prolong the car undercarriage parts life span. Eg: Steering rack, lower arm and etc. Stiff Ring Installation Points Before After Special Shape Special Shape Special Shape Installation Manual Promotion With Stiff Ring Uneven contact surface solved, eliminated spring effect. Perfect geometry setup, offer precise turning and improved handling.
 
 From the picture you can see the bolt used to tighten the sub frame and the car body has a gap in between. This will cause the sub frame and body to be misalign and thus lead to a handling problem and produce noise on the uneven road surface. The uneven contact surface in between chassis and subframe will further produce spring effect and this will compromise the car handling.

With the Stiff Ring in proper place, the gap is filled up to stop the movement of the sub frame and the car body forever and provide ideal alignment between both, as a result of a perfect geometry setup. Uneven surface is filled up by Stiff Ring, thus, spring effect is remove and resulting a comfortable cabin even further improved the car stability.

Stiff Ring No 6, Jalan Alam Damai 1,
Alam Damai, 56000,
Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Tel/Fax: 03-9105 3100
Mobile: 012-670 5167
Email: info@stiffring.com
RM2XX, for 8 pcs front  for VW Polo. (Call for latest price)
 

VW MDI - USB Storage song playing problem RCD310

Currently having problem playing songs through the USB storage. I tried 2 USB storage but the result is the same. No problem when listening to the radio. The song distorted and garbled voices. Like having a broken speaker. I did use the MDI USB to charge my phone and Gopro before this. I am afraid i spoilt the cable or the MDI port.

VW MDI Software Firmware Upgrades

Volkswagen Media Device Interface (MDI) Firmware Upgrades

Firmware upgrades to the Media Device Interface (MDI) are performed using the USB cable and a suitable USB storage device, the upgrade cannot be performed using the iPod/iPhone cable. Detailed instructions and possible error messages are detailed on the firmware version update pages.

Firmware Versions

MDI 0530-0546 KW22-2012 (this is only for vehicles produced from week 22 of 2012 – it will not install on older versions of hardware)

MDI 0240 KW22-2011

MDI 0150 KW22-2011

MDI 0111 KW22-2010

MDI 0090 KW33-2009

General Notes (for all versions)

• Only USB 2.0 hard drive and usb flash drives  should be attached to the USB cable.
• No USB cable extenders should be used, only a USB cable or a USB powered hub.
• The hard drive and flash drives should be formatted with the FAT file system FAT16 for <2GB devices and FAT32 for >2GB devices.
• Complex file structures will create delays in reading the contents.
• Only the first partition is playable if the device has multiple partitions.
• Memory card adapters are not supported.
• MP3, WMA, OOG Vorbis and AAC format files are supported, 3GP and WMA lossless files are not supported. WMA files that are DRM (Digital Rights Management) protected will not play.
• Variable Bit Rate (VBR) MP3′s will not show time remaining.
• DRM protected M4P and similar files will not generally play back from mass storage (USB).
• PLS, B4S, ASX and WPL playlists are supported.
• Playlists must reside in the same directory as the media file.
• MTP (Media Transfer Protocol – displaying the logo ‘PlaysForSure’ and ‘ReadyForVista’) may take several minutes to start playing as they request information such as battery status and memory usage from the MDI.
• Devices can be hot plugged at any time without loss of data.
• The Interface provides 5V for charging (standard USB)
• Folder structure should not exceed 8 folder levels and folders should contain no more than 1000 files.
• The Apple iPod and iPhone should only be connected with the iPod cable with the exception of the iPod Shuffle which can connect through the USB cable.

DIY: MDI update walkthrough

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You will need the following parts:
1. MDI to female USB adaptor
vw part # 000 051 446 B


2. USB drive formatted as FAT32

Michelin PS3 215/45/R17

Change my tires to Michelin PS3.
Price: RM410 X 4 unit= 1640
Trade in old tyre, Good Year Directional 5, 4 unit: RM100 X 4= 400.
Grand Total: RM1640-400 = RM 1240.00
Picture source: OTOREVIEW

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