Upgrade MIB2 6.5 inch display to 8 inch

[monkeysrus]

Thanks for the picture. Looks good, and just saved me from an expensive mistake. So to confirm, we need the A model (aka not the B model) with a button that says 'radio' not 'band'.

I think the version without a letter at the end is the 'radio' button version, its easy to check with the seller.

[hardy_bm]

I think the version without a letter at the end is the 'radio' button version, its easy to check with the seller.

This is my interpretation too. The one I was looking at was a 5G0 919 606 B with the band button. Lucky escape.

[rscott4563]

So now I'm confused...?

Is it this...

Hi there hardy_bm

The display is just that - only a display and not much more. The heart and brains of the unit sits in the glovebox providing data to the display. A bit like a desktop pc and it's monitor. So firstly, forget about that display on eBay. The equipment you currently have in your glovebox will not work with the 8" display.

Dean at VW Central in Melbourne is the man to talk to or one of his staff. You have to be careful acquiring a set of these as they need to be coded to Australia or you will end up with nothing more than a brick. I bought mine through Dean, had it installed, which you can do yourself or have someone he will recommend. You can also have the option to have DAB+ (digital radio) added.

Other than being a satisfied customer, I have no affiliation with VW Central, however they are a sponsor of this site and can be found under sponsors via the main menu.

Or is it this...

Yes this works, it's a direct swap and i have done it on my R wagon. Make sure you get right version - i believe the B has a 'band' button instead of 'radio'. (Its the US version) I bought my display from Lithuania. You also need the 5G2819728AHQYI surround. I had VW bring one in for me, cost $255.

The 6.5" screen has the same resolution (800x600) as the 8". Install takes 15 min. Easy! No coding required.

VW Golf 7 VII GTD Navigation Display Bedienteil Discover Pro 5G0919606 | eBay

They can't both be right?


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[monkeysrus]

The fact that i have done it as have many others might give you a clue!

[rscott4563]

The fact that i have done it as have many others might give you a clue!

Yeah that was kinda the point of my post (i.e. aimed at VRJ) as we have one person directing people to a company who will charge a serious amount of money to do what you can do yourself for a lot less and claiming it is the only way...


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Yeah that was kinda the point of my post (i.e. aimed at VRJ) as we have one person directing people to a company who will charge a serious amount of money to do what you can do yourself for a lot less and claiming it is the only way...


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Sorry to bring up an old topic however my non facelift my17 golf has 6.5 or 8inch....i cant tell

[harryboy_1]

Sorry to bring up an old topic however my non facelift my17 golf has 6.5 or 8inch....i cant tell

6.5inch, Ross. Pretty sure no non-facelift golf 7 has 8inch.