SAT NAV into GTI

[Flipper Dog]

Hello all,
I am looking at replacing the standard radio fitted to the Polo GTI and replacing it with a Volkswagen MFD2 Sat Nav system.
Before I start this process I need to see how the radio is fitted behind its face, so to this end has anyone removed their radio?
Is it a simple job of removing it using 4 x radio keys and pulling it out? Or do I have to remove some of the face around the radio area?

Appreciate the words of enthusiastic dubers.

Flipper

[Kai]

I think guy has done somthing simular?

[mdonohoe]

I think guy has done somthing simular?

Hi,

Buy a set of tweezers, cut them in two. Put one in each slot and push them sideways, keep going until the radio comes out.

Very simple. About 3 minutes work

Matt

[neil]

Hey Flipper.

This site might be of some help to you.
http://vwnavi.com/forums/
Neil.

[Guy_H]

Flipper,

We have done the job on our Polo GTI (Genuine VW Nav unit) - not so straightforward as the 9N3 polo uses can bus comms for speed signal etc - (where the MFD2 does not) but possible with the correct interfaces etc.

I'll have to post up some pics when I get time!

[GT3]

no need to post pics, these guys have nailed the MFD2 install lol

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=1wyQAvvv84Q

so do you lose your radio when you replace it with the VW sat nav? how good is the VW mapping software?

[Flipper Dog]

Thanks everyone so far your info.

I have the keys arriving shortly along with the MFD2 Sat Nav (a mate in Munich scored one for a price better than a portable set up).

The VW navigation is below anything you would buy off the shelf in the portable jobs, like Navman, Tom Tom etc and the mapping software a few years behind, but maps are always updated and with more VWs getting around with Sat Nav hopefully soon.

Guy can you shed any more light on the interfaces I would need?

Of cause I will post the full fit out with pictures once I do the task.

Thanks,
Flipper