MDI Media in Install + iPod

[NickP]

Today I manage to finish off my install -
I'd already installed the new wiring harness last weekend, but need to run a software update on the MFD3 to get things working properly

Took around 50 mins

Now my ipod appears on the MFD3

Fully browsable

Software upgrade gives the unit some nice new touches too - easily able to check hard disk space on the unit etc

Now I just need to get my upgraded V3 map with speed cameras loaded on and jobs a good 'un

 

[Toner89]

That is well amazing!!

Very nice! is it legal to use on the go or not?

 

[knight]

very nice.

 

[CupraSport]

Which MFD3 is that??? the SEAT one or one of the other VW units?

 

[NickP]

Which MFD3 is that??? the SEAT one or one of the other VW units?

The Seat one - hence the Seat logos on the software update

 

[CupraSport]

The Seat one - hence the Seat logos on the software update

Thought it might be thought I'd ask though as I'm sure the VW one could be reprogramed hence the ask...

 

[alx_chung]

Looks very good my friend!!!
Alex

 

[NickP]

Thought it might be thought I'd ask though as I'm sure the VW one could be reprogramed hence the ask...

No they can't be unfortunatley - although alot of people would like to as there seems to be a shortage of Seat units available, but plenty of VW ones!

 

[MarkE]

That does look nice - one of the things that had previously been putting me off the MFD3 was the amount of iTunes DRMed music I've got (much more than I could be bothered burning to a CD and then ripping again so that I could load it onto the MFD3 HDD).

 

[chrisboyle999]

excellent job nick, nice one.
where is the actual ipod? glove box?

Now I just need to get my upgraded V3 map with speed cameras loaded on and jobs a good 'un

is there such a disc????

 

[NickP]

excellent job nick, nice one.
where is the actual ipod? glove box?



is there such a disc????

Ipod safely tucked in the glovebox,wire comes out of the slot where the airbag switch wuld be if I had one! and yes there is such a disc - I happen to have one

 

[chrisboyle999]

your always at least 1 step ahead of me

let us know of any other little gems that are on the disc once youve got it installed. i notice there are traffic light icons to start with.

 

[MitraShark]

Hi! Can you upload the software update of the mfd3 and the V3 maps? The maps are for all Europe or just UK?

Thanks!

 

[NickP]

Photos were screwed due to fotki maintenance, but they all appear to be working again now

 

[NickP]

Updated firmware seems to add some nice touches -

Just uploading tweaked maps now

Edit - maps now loaded

 

[Icehquk]

I have an 07 leon and must be the unit before this one I hate it. Poor graphics, colours suck, can't load anything into it, have to have the nav cd in to use sat nav, basically a waste of money so glad to see they have pulled there finger out looks loads better now!
I'll just have to stop teasing myself and looking at the newer system I'd expected more from vag when I ordered it really should have done my homework and often find myself using my tom tom it's that bad

 

[robdf2]

does any 1 know if the SEAT or vw sat nav units have pre outs?

 

[Simon_Peters]

That looks wicked Nick.

I so want to do this in mine, i miss my old FR with the MFD2 in it so would love one of those.

Could you list what you needed and a rough cost of the unit and parts if possible. Anyone know how much a mfd3 in either vw or seat is going for?

Many thanks,
Si

 

[Slickline]

Updated firmware seems to add some nice touches -


..this is the same unit i have although i don't have the compass and speed camera info on it. Does this come with the updated firmware and where is the best place to get this update from....the stealer???

 

[NickP]

does any 1 know if the SEAT or vw sat nav units have pre outs?

Not as far as I know..

That looks wicked Nick.

I so want to do this in mine, i miss my old FR with the MFD2 in it so would love one of those.

Could you list what you needed and a rough cost of the unit and parts if possible. Anyone know how much a mfd3 in either vw or seat is going for?

Many thanks,
Si

The Mdi Kit and Ipod lead work out at around £140 - the going rate for MFD's from the right sources seems to be around 1,000 Euros - dealers list at around £1,500

Updated firmware seems to add some nice touches -


..this is the same unit i have although i don't have the compass and speed camera info on it. Does this come with the updated firmware and where is the best place to get this update from....the stealer???

Compass etc is enabled when you upgrade firmware to 1020/1024 which is available for download in quite a few places if you search

The speed cameras are as a result of a manually burnt & altered map DVD with the POI's burnt on and reprogrammed