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| ![]() As per the VIN, the car is Sep 2015 manufactured and model year is 2016. We picked it up new Last edited by ampere : 21st January 2020 at 08:16. Reason: compacted quoted post |
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MIB II gets a USB port and support for App Connect (Apple Car Play, Android Auto, Mirrorlink etc) if you upgrade by spending some ~25k. I've been trying to source this unit at reasonable prices, but have had no luck so far. Bluetooth pairing shouldn't be an issue at all, better to get this checked if you're unable to pair it with any smartphone. Fatigue detection is again an option on the MID IIRC, let me check on that. Last edited by shashank.nk : 8th August 2019 at 12:48. | ||
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![]() I can pair Bluetooth however I don't see the option in MID. I'll check this again. Same for the fatigue detection. Would be great if someone can give a walk through on how to find the menu for the same Another question, this MIB II supports reverse camera? Any suggestions on where to get it done in Chennai? ![]() | |
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| ![]() Checked on the reverse cam, and it costs 16500 from vagtune. |
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| ![]() Not sure if the MIB II supports a rear camera, I know the RCD 330+ supports one, so I think the MIB should support one provided you use the required adapters. However, at 16.5k, that's a pricey accessory! |
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| ![]() Indeed a pricey accessory. Have decided against it - having used the existing park function all these years, we don't think the reverse camera is required - wish VW gave it in the beginning. |
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| ![]() True! Especially when the same can be had for 1/10th the price if you go the DIY route. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3281...23192e0ebs7XEJ I also agree with you on the rear camera, certainly not a must have but VW should've added a few features from the Octavia atleast towards the end. |
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| ![]() Hey everyone, I own a 2015 VW Jetta TDI DSG and even though the brochure states that the driver's side ORVM is heated, I do not see that heater liner on the periphery of the mirror which can usually bee seen on such mirrors. It has the aspherical line though. Can anyone confirm this? |
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| ![]() Hey guys, We’re on the lookout for a pre-owned D segment sedan and we found a Jetta DSG in great condition, on CarTrade. The car is a 2015 Model and the odometer has clocked 54K kilometers. We will be checking out the car tomorrow morning. Is there anything specific that I should look out for during the test drive ? Or any electronics which are prone to failure? Cheers, Vinay |
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- If the headlamps auto level on startup and work perfectly. A pair costs 1L+ rupees. Park it against the wall and on startup, you should see the beam aligning itself - ABS sensors. Relatively inexpensive but a pain in the proverbial place to diagnose. Look out for ABS, ESP and power steering lights on the instrument cluster - Check if the water pump has been replaced before. If it has, good enough. If it hasn't, just be mentally prepared that it might fail in the future and is a known weak link - Check for any abnormal metallic clangs or clunking while going over deep potholes especially the front left. Points to a gearbox mount issue and is 10K to replace. Also check for any abnormal bouncing or skipping over potholes. - Funny rumbling noises point to worn out wheel bearings. Keep an ear out for them. Not much else to look out for. The Jetta is relatively simple in terms of electronics. The DSG gearbox is also niggle free although you might want to look for abnormal vibrations on idling. Points to a worn out flywheel in most cases and costs 75K to replace. | |
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I am guessing you should've been done by now with the test drive and the evaluation. So, what did you think, how was the car - please do let us know? In my opinion, as long as the car has been driven well and all regular maintenance has been carried out diligently at an authorised service centre, there should be absolutely nothing wrong with the car, and nothing that should go wrong for at least another 40,000 kms in your case - as long as you too are diligent about maintenance. My source for this - I own one and have clocked 95,000 kms. But remember, the plural of anecdote is not data ![]() Cheers Last edited by tilt : 28th October 2019 at 11:07. | |
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Overall, we were satisfied with the car. But, the quoted price was on the higher side of the market price. | ||
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The battery failure is still acceptable for a car of this age. I think you have room to negotiate heavily if you haven't given up on the deal yet. Just take it to a service centre and pay them a sum to check the car inside out (including the cause for the CEL and the bad horn and most importantly the fogging in the headlamps). Then start negotiations accordingly depending on what all the service centre has to say. | |
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I had to replace the battery at 65000 kms. On TBHP's advice, I went in for an Amaron 74AH battery rather than the OEM one. I am not really sure that the Check Engine Ligh will come on when the battery is not good. The Battery light will come on of course, but CEL? Not so sure. Get it checked at an ASS. Diesel clatter - meh - ignore it. You really do not hear it inside the car. Horn - mine is the double-tone loud one and I like it. I hjave learnt how to make a very slight "bip" when I need to, and then let it BLAAAAARRRRRP when I come across an oblivious lane-blocker who ignores my flashes or polite "bips". Very effective. Condensation in the headlamps? No, never normal, and never in a Jetta. Rims scratched and/or bent - meh, ignore them unless the bends are so bad that they affect handling or tyre-wear. Door-dent due to pillar-hit - yeah; but still cosmetic. You might want to use that as a price-negotiation point, otherwise it does not matter. Same holds for the scratch in the ORVM cover. See, this is India - scratches and dings are unavoidable and not always your fault. Speakers crackling - is an issue. Ask the seller to get it fixed or you can use that as a negotiating point. Good luck with your negotiation. Cheers Last edited by aah78 : 29th October 2019 at 17:13. Reason: Quote trimmed. Spacing. | |
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I also intend to replace the stock MIB1 HU with something that supports Apple CarPlay. Preferably the MIB2, if volkswagen still sells them as an accessory. If you are aware/ have experienced something better, please do suggest ![]() | ||
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