Voice Control and Speech - Issues and Questions

So I've been doing a bit more reading on the subject.

My Golf is a May 15 build, which is the first month of the MIB1 with the V3 "0031" SD cards, according to one of the other forums. I believe this had the updated Voice Commands. I know my Golf started with the 0031 version of ROW 2015 maps, which I've since successfully updated to ROW 2016.

Is it possible that it was at this time they changed from an SD card to a Voice Activation code for Voice Command. I think that the part number 5G0.054.802 is the same regardless of whether you have an SD card or activation code.

Am I over-reacting or should I just see whether the Activation Code will work on my MY15 MIB1?

So I got my local dealer (not the selling dealer) to activate my Voice Control using the Activation Code. This was free of charge because it was optioned with my car when we bought it. The no-charge invoice actually mentions 'install SD card', but as it is the same part number then I guess it makes sense.

I waited over an hour. I didn't ask any details about how it was done, so I presume the Activation Code worked. I guess the selling dealer would have quoted the VIN chassis number when ordering the part, and the Activation Code was correct for the V3 MIB1.

Anyway it does work. But as it is my wife's car I won't get a chance to use it much, but as long as it works for her then it will be worthwhile. It will be interesting to compare it to the Voice Control in the RNS510 in my Passat.

Hi, I have a 2016 highline with the discover media unit...
Has anyone been able to activate the voice operation without paying $418 to a dealer?
Thanks in advance

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Originally Posted by will08caddy

Hi, I have a 2016 highline with the discover media unit...
Has anyone been able to activate the voice operation without paying $418 to a dealer?
Thanks in advance

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It needs to talk back to Germany HQ for the activation to happen. If my memory serves me correctly...

^^^^^ Yep this is true!! There are two scenarios: For older model MIB units, additional VC software was required which the dealer provided via an SD card, but for newer MIB units, Voice Control software was already programmed into the car. In either scenario though, FAZIT was needed to validate the "activation-code" (which was VIN specific). There is also a teak to the control module coding at address hex5F that needs to occur: Byte 24, Bit 1 needs to be set

Don

How much luck have people had in getting their dealer to activate this for them free of charge?

I'd like to get it done but not at $400. I have a GTI 40 and would have thought that it should have came standard, as the only options available were colour, sunroof and choice of transmission.

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Originally Posted by NSNO

How much luck have people had in getting their dealer to activate this for them free of charge?

I'd like to get it done but not at $400. I have a GTI 40 and would have thought that it should have came standard, as the only options available were colour, sunroof and choice of transmission.

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+1

When I was driving I pressed it and got the big F U. Hope when I see VW on the weekend I don't get the same response my car have me

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Originally Posted by DIDZ

+1

When I was driving I pressed it and got the big F U. Hope when I see VW on the weekend I don't get the same response my car have me

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Same happened here, although I won't pay for it if they want some $$$


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Originally Posted by NSNO

How much luck have people had in getting their dealer to activate this for them free of charge?

I'd like to get it done but not at $400. I have a GTI 40 and would have thought that it should have came standard, as the only options available were colour, sunroof and choice of transmission.

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You have a GTI40? Forget about VW's crappy Voice control & make use of the much more superior Google Assistant / Siri via App-Connect.

Is there a way I can get the voice control activated on my 2016 R?