Volkswagen Golf/Jetta SAT NAV

[POLARBEAR666]

Anyone know if you can stop the AVC from starting to load USB/CD and then connecting the Bluetooth (which drops the USB connection), then finally connecting USB again after Bluetooth is done.

Why can't it just do Bluetooth first and THEN USB/CD/DVD

[Moonan]

Sorry Polar, can't help...
Mine doesn't connect to bluetooth except when I specifically re-pair it with the phone. So I don't have your problem... Wish I did...
BUT - on the few cases when it has appeared to pair with the phone that was programmed last time (maybe after 1 hour of being shut down), I have seen nothing like you are saying (ie bluetooth appears to connect in the background as you would think it should). So I am a little confused.

That brings up another question:
What section of the AVC9000 system do you use to set up the bluetooth?
Stupid question, but there seem to be TWO bits of bluetooth connection software.
One is under "SRC" where you select the BLUE source and go through the motions, this allows dialling via the dial pad, as well as call and answer functions.
The other is the rather stylised-looking bluetooth logo that is in the underlying menus for the NAV. ie you select NAV and then EXIT from whatever NAV programme you are using after waiting for it to load, then you can see the bluetooth logo as one of the big icons on the screen (far right without selecting right arrow IIRC).
Does anyone know which is the go for this?
Maybe someone who has had reasonable success with the set-up and use of AVC9000 bluetooth can jot down a step-by-step for how to make it all happy??

cheers,

..Neil

[POLARBEAR666]

The answer you seek is = bluetooth via the source page.

Programming bluetooth in the various nav software does nothing.

[Dyldo]

I thought that the charging of IPODS was a problem ONLY with the newer versions, but not the earlier ones. So, I guess you are saying that the IPOD connector in the AVC is not ffeding a charge. Pity, as I would have thought this would be a basic requirement.
Having said that, I also heard that Apple were working on a adapter plug to carry a charge for the newer devices, but if the AVC is not feeding a charge, this won't help.
I guess, what you would then require is a sort of double adapter on the IPOD that takes 2 inputs. 1. from the audio feed, which you currently have, and 2. another from the usb port, to carry a charge. I don't know if such a device exists.

so has anyone seen this problem - or even better found a solution?

[livingthedream]

Guys

anyone got one of these Satnav units? Look like the newer model of the austpack ones with new interface etc

http://http://cgi.ebay.com.au/6-5-Ca...3A1|240%3A1318

[faisan]

looks interesting but its not clear as to whether you can run the GPS and music at the same time like the Auspack one can.

The interface is a bit better though. I bought the Auspack one and am waiting on delivery. Its cheaper and includes a reverse camera.

[Buckets]

Wrote to the guy selling these and he informs me that music can be played while GPS is in use. Was also very forthcoming regarding the issue of the Bluetooth mic and suggested an external mic could be soldered in (although where to get the external mic is beyond me!)

[allypally]

It wouldn't be too hard to replace the mic with an external one. However, it would involve the opening of the unit, and therefore blowing warranty. Mind you, if bought on ebay, and from USA, you may consider your warranty useless anyway. The best way to do it is to
# open the unit, disconnect the existing mic,
# add a new mic plug to the back of the unit (female)
# Run the wires from the old mic to the new plug.
# grab any old mobile phone mic set and plug into the new socket.
Any decent radio repairer could easily do it for you. Then all you need to do is locate your new mic.

[irish_Tim]

I have an Auspack unitin my Jetta, recently purchased an 08 olf GTI and the Auspack ones have increased dramatically from 3 months ago. From less that $785 delivered to over $950 now !! I know as I enquired when I was thinking about getting the GTI.

The ones off of Ebay look good, nice looking interface and I do like the option of seperate SD cards for Nav and media. With it being so close the Xmas now i'm going to wait until the new year, will get one off Ebay as I feel the AVC9000 is a little dated. This other one looks refreshing.

Just my opinion is all I do like the 6 stack in dash unit tho, works a sharm for MP3 playback Decisions decisions...

Tim

[livingthedream]

Tim,

make sure you post feedback after xmas re: new unit