Mk6 Golf Bluetooth that works with iPhone. Need advice and Dealer Help!

[sharkablue]

Here is a quick summary which may help:

- 'Skoda Kit'
- This is known as: 9W3 kit or sometimes VW 729
- Part Number: 1Z0 035 729 E ('E' is the latest revision of this unit, firmware is from November 2009)

- 'MK11 Kit'
- This is known as: 9W7 kit
- Park Number: 7P6 035 730 C

From what I have read up the new 9W7 seems to replace the skoda kit! (9W3)

History:

- 9W2 = AD2P Steaming, no built in phonebook (this unit is quite old from what I gather)
- 9W3 = NO AD2P steaming, but built in phonebook (this is the skoda kit)
- 9W7 *new* = AD2P streaming AND built in phonebook (this is the new MK11 kit) This also has a upgraded Voice Recognition system which apparently works better!!!

I have got this information from those threads I have posted. Coreying and Maverick you both seem to know quite alot about VW Parts and alike, can you please confirm this information? As we made need a new thread regarding my findings here.

However none of them can confirm if the RDS510 has the built in phonebook via the 9W3 (skoda kit) or the 9W7 (MK11 kit). They are all referring to the RNS510. And if you read in the Audio section of this forum, it is the same story, all these comparisons are done with RNS510's!

So I was wondering if someone, and im guessing Maverick would know best, does the skoda kit and this new kit even work fully with the RDS510? or do you need the RNS510?

[AJW]

I thought the new Bluetooth kit was called 9ZB not 9W7 - what's the difference?
(Is the 9W7 an American version of the same thing?)

[G-rig]

Sharkablue if you're car is already on the way and the deler cannot fit the MY11 (9ZB) bluetooth then i'd scratch that one from your list.

Still not enough info out on it yet.

Apparently the later rev Skoda kits work with iOS4 so i'd try and do a bit more research on it and get the latest version.

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f78/...t-46187-2.html

I am thinking it is to do with the earlier revisions as my friend recently bought a VW/Skoda Unit 729 E and his is working fine with iOS4. Mine is the 729 B.

[sharkablue]

Thanks for the heads up G-Rig.

I know my dealer would not install the newer kit for MK11, however I could always get a VW 3rd party to do it, like Volkspower or something.

I noticed the same thing to, the model number that has been quoted on here (9ZB), is not the same part that the rest of the world is talking about (9W7).

Im not sure if it is just for America (however I think one of the links I posted was for the UK?).

If anyone has any information about this newer kit, please let us know.

I have emailed Volkspower to find out if they can order it.

[sharkablue]

Just to update everyone, I have emailed the guy on Ebay which sells the Skoda kits (1Z0 035 729 E) . His English was not the best, however he pretty much confirmed that he tested a 3GS running iOS4 and it works fine.

If we can get Maverick or someone to help confirm what this new kit is all about (7P6 035 730 C) that would be great too. As it maybe cheaper and does everything the Skoda kit does.

[Corey_R]

I found some some links on the NEW MK11 9W7 Bluetooth kit here:

How soon before we are able to purchase the 9W7 Bluetooth upgrade and who will have it first?

The Bluetooth debate comes to an end! Hello 9W7! - TDIClub Forums

The Bluetooth debate comes to an end! Hello 9W7! - TDIClub Forums

It seems the brand new Bluetooth setup is actually just as good, if not better then the 'Skoda Kit' (aka: 1Z0035 729 E).

I have asked my dealer if they could order and install this one for me, and they said they could not. However they were happy to order and install the Skoda kit for $1500.

Maverick after reading the threads I have posted regarding the new Bluetooth kit, what are your thoughts?

I dont know how the america and canada works, but all the people with the new 9W7 kit are they all have the sat nav installed and NO RCD 510's.

My GTI is coming with the stock standard RCD 510 not the RNS.

Maverick are you able to shed some light on this after reading those posts? because if this new kit is just as good as the Skoda kit, I may well ask Volkspower to order it in and install it? since my dealer said it cant be done?

Please note that this is USA information and that is NOT the order code for the MY11 Bluetooth kit which will be available in Australia. The code for Australia is 9ZB and it may or may not be similar or the same at all to the information in this post or its links.

[Swallowtail]

im guessing Maverick would know best

Ahahahaha... best line in this thread, gave me a good laugh.

Anyway, moving on from all the one eyed ranting and raving... either for or against iphones, androids, llamas or any other spotted animals...

Hmm, this has made me think twice about upgrading my 3G LOL...

As with millions of other pieces of released software I am sure it has bugs... Apple are hardly unique there. Flash it back to 3.1.3 if you need to. Downgrade iPhone 3G 4.0 OS to 3.1.3 Firmware on Windows & Mac Not for the faint hearted, and yes it shouldn't be necessary, but hey it happens.

I'm going to grab my Dad's newly upgraded iPhone 3GS and see if that connects OK to my Skoda kit (which is a D version).

[GuybrushThreepwood]

sharkablue,

Saw your posts on your hunt for the new Bluetooth module for VW. I own a Mk6 GTI in Singapore. Just want to chip in my knowledge since I'm intending to upgrade my car's BT module to the 9W7 or 9ZB too.

I currently have the Kufatec Fiscon installed onto my car for BT. My car comes with RCD-510 and I do get all the feature, MFD control, on-screen control in RCD-510 including dialpad and addressbook access. It also comes with A2DP music streaming but this stupid connection only streams the audio via the telephone audio interface so it's just mono (how lame is that?)

I'm planning to yank out the Kufatec module and sell it and install the 9W7 or 9ZB to my car instead.

You were asking if it would work in your RCD-510 for the 9W7 or 9ZB, I reckon it would. After all, my Kufatec is 3rd party and it could enable dialpad, addressbook, onscreen control on my RCD-510, I don't see why it wouldn't work for you with the 9W7 or 9ZB.

Good luck in sourcing for it, I may even need your help to source me an unit too if you could

Cheers,
Guybrush Threepwood
Flooring Inspector

[elephino]

I have an iPhone 3GS, upgraded to iOS4, and the base level VW factory bluetooth (so no screen controls). I haven't tested the phone function since upgrading the OS but the phone is picking up the bluetooth. One thing I did notice, though, was that I can now stream the ipod through the bluetooth audio. Unfortunately, this overrode the MDI connection, so I was getting nothing through that.

[bjays76gti]

I'm running the kufatec fiscon plus, full functionality, through head unit and steering wheel/MFD, reliable bluetooth, and who uses music via bluetooth considering you have all the other proper ways too listen to music!!, Easiest kit to install. Word of advice though, get your kit from the UK, save around $300AUD!... good luck!