Virtual cockpit versions

[CupraNJ]

Had a drive in a 2019 290 ST today and noticed that the Virtual Cockpit has different views from my 2018 ST. In addition to the double dials (revs & speed), there is a veiw with a single central rev counter and one with the speed and revs up the sides, and nav view. On mine I've got the double dials and two rather boring views. Is the difference due to software or hardware, if the former then maybe I can get an up grade to the latest version? The infotainment system in the 290 had different hardware version (H50) and device part number (5F0035877), whereas my car is H41 and 5QA035874. The 290s infotainment screen appeared more responsive too.

 

[Copra68]

You wouldn't need to change the dash cluster. It's hardware aswell as software differences.

 

[Brooster89]

Had a drive in a 2019 290 ST today and noticed that the Virtual Cockpit has different views from my 2018 ST. In addition to the double dials (revs & speed), there is a veiw with a single central rev counter and one with the speed and revs up the sides, and nav view. On mine I've got the double dials and two rather boring views. Is the difference due to software or hardware, if the former then maybe I can get an up grade to the latest version? The infotainment system in the 290 had different hardware version (H50) and device part number (5F0035877), whereas my car is H41 and 5QA035874. The 290s infotainment screen appeared more responsive too.

I've got a 2018 (68) ST and I've got the different views that you refer to. Must have changed at some date in 2018.

 

[CupraNJ]

I've got a 2018 (68) ST and I've got the different views that you refer to. Must have changed at some date in 2018.

Interesting. Mines an 18 so registered, and maybe built, before yours. Could I ask what hardware and software versions you running, and the device part number, thanks.

 

[Brooster89]

Interesting. Mines an 18 so registered, and maybe built, before yours. Could I ask what hardware and software versions you running, and the device part number, thanks.

 

[CupraNJ]

Much obliged. You have the same hardware as the car i drove today. Mine must be an older version and probably unable to have the more recent VC views. Might get the dealership to verify this.

 

[black_sheep]

Changes to dash hardware on STs from BW42. Thankfully Seat made them easy to spot thanks to Copper logos!

 

[Brooster89]

Changes to dash hardware on STs from BW42. Thankfully Seat made them easy to spot thanks to Copper logos!

Mine doesn't have a copper logo.

 

[Damo H]

It was MY2019, so sept onwards.

But it is a hardware change. Needs the virtual cockpit swapping. £600 before any coding and fitting costs.

@Titchy I believe has beaten me to ordering the part. But I’ve been distracted with remaps, suspension and exhausts. It will be done eventually.

 

[CupraNJ]

It was MY2019, so sept onwards.

But it is a hardware change. Needs the virtual cockpit swapping. £600 before any coding and fitting costs.

@Titchy I believe has beaten me to ordering the part. But I’ve been distracted with remaps, suspension and exhausts. It will be done eventually.

Thanks for the info. Yes, there are definitely better mods to spend £600 on! I was hoping a simple software update would do the job, but life never that easy!

 

[Titchy]

It was MY2019, so sept onwards.

But it is a hardware change. Needs the virtual cockpit swapping. £600 before any coding and fitting costs.

@Titchy I believe has beaten me to ordering the part. But I’ve been distracted with remaps, suspension and exhausts. It will be done eventually.

I wish it was me, just got to find the money and struggling to find a company localish willing to do the swap over. Richter sport is down the road but aren't interested in the slightest. @Damo H Your a lucky guy to have VAG Manchester that are willing to work with you and @paddy6789

I have VCDS but I'm not sure how far that will get me. No one is really sharing details of what is required. Most of what i find are retrofits from analogue dials to VC which is more involved and requires ODIS.

Out of interest has the VC Customisation menu on the infotainment changed on the MY19? To represent the single dial? As that would mean a software update aswell, which looks to be very difficult to obtain.

I'm happy to be the guinea pig, however I need more facts....

 

[Damo H]

I wish it was me, just got to find the money and struggling to find a company localish willing to do the swap over. Richter sport is down the road but aren't interested in the slightest. @Damo H Your a lucky guy to have VAG Manchester that are willing to work with you and @paddy6789

I have VCDS but I'm not sure how far that will get me. No one is really sharing details of what is required. Most of what i find are retrofits from analogue dials to VC which is more involved and requires ODIS.

Out of interest has the VC Customisation menu on the infotainment changed on the MY19? To represent the single dial? As that would mean a software update aswell, which looks to be very difficult to obtain.

I'm happy to be the guinea pig, however I need more facts....

Single dial still has the same info either side of it as would be in the centre of the twin dials. Most pictures have it in ‘classic’ view so it’s blank.

 

[Titchy]

Single dial still has the same info either side of it as would be in the centre of the twin dials. Most pictures have it in ‘classic’ view so it’s blank.

Ah ok thanks for clearing that up


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[Silver Fox retired]

I wish it was me, just got to find the money and struggling to find a company localish willing to do the swap over. Richter sport is down the road but aren't interested in the slightest. @Damo H Your a lucky guy to have VAG Manchester that are willing to work with you and @paddy6789

I have VCDS but I'm not sure how far that will get me. No one is really sharing details of what is required. Most of what i find are retrofits from analogue dials to VC which is more involved and requires ODIS.

Out of interest has the VC Customisation menu on the infotainment changed on the MY19? To represent the single dial? As that would mean a software update aswell, which looks to be very difficult to obtain.

I'm happy to be the guinea pig, however I need more facts....

Could I please ask you if you’ve got any more information on fitting the virtual cockpit into your vehicle and if so where have you spoken to apart from Manchester about fitting thank you