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2005 MKV Golf OEM Head Unit

robbiew · 2015-01-15 16:01:14

Hi guys i'm looking to replace a newer Oem head Unit on my 05 golf.. only problem is the Can Bus gateway will have to be upgraded, otherwise i'll have a problem with known battery drain, The main VW dealers here in Cork Blackwater motors said they can't do it.. So just want to know if anyone knows someone in the Cork…

15-01-2015 5:01pm

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robbiew

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Hi guys i'm looking to replace a newer Oem head Unit on my 05 golf..

only problem is the Can Bus gateway will have to be upgraded, otherwise i'll have a problem with known battery drain, The main VW dealers here in Cork Blackwater motors said they can't do it..

So just want to know if anyone knows someone in the Cork region that might be able to help me..

Thanks in advance..

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#2 15-01-2015 10:09pm

MuppetCheck

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Autowerks in Midleton might be worth a try.

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#3 16-01-2015 10:48am

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DO it yourself, it's a 5 minute job, plenty of second hand ones available on ebay and ebay.de. Just need someone with VCDS to code it. Not at all complicated.

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#4 16-01-2015 9:45pm

robbiew

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Thanks guy, maybe i'll give Autowerks a go, as i'm abit clueless about it myself

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