How to upgrade the Volkswagen Golf Electronics

Car navigation system upgrade

Download updates: Determine the navigation software brand and download the latest map data from the corresponding brand's official website. Such as the Autonavi map version, etc., the downloaded map data is placed in the corresponding position of the navigator's storage card.
Online upgrade: If the vehicle navigation system supports online update, you can directly enter the navigation software operation interface, click the upgrade button in the Settings, and wait for the download and installation.

Usb flash drive upgrade: Download the upgrade patch package from the official website, put it into the USB flash drive, insert the USB flash drive into the USB flash drive slot next to the LCD screen, and then open the file manager in the LCD screen, find the installation file on the USB flash drive, and click "Install".

Entertainment system upgrade

Software update: Through the vehicle's central control system or connect to the mobile phone hotspot, enter the app store, update music, video and other entertainment applications, to get a better use experience and more functions.

Audio system upgrade: You can replace higher quality speakers, add power amplifier or subwoofer and other equipment to improve the sound effect. At the same time, the software of the sound system can also be adjusted to optimize the sound quality.

Dashboard upgrade

Full liquid crystal instrument modification: some golf models can upgrade the traditional mechanical instrument panel to full liquid crystal instrument, such as 7 generation golf can be achieved by replacing the original factory or suitable full liquid crystal instrument kit, which can display more abundant vehicle information and enhance the sense of technology of the vehicle.

Instrument firmware upgrade: Pay attention to the official instrument firmware update released by Volkswagen, and update the instrument firmware through professional equipment or specific upgrade procedures to fix vulnerabilities, improve performance or add new features.

Vehicle computer system upgrade

ECU upgrade:

First-order program upgrade: The professional modification shop can reprogram the engine control unit (ECU) through the OBD interface or by removing the ECU computer board, and write the first-order upgrade program to improve the power output of the engine, such as increasing horsepower, torque, etc. Generally, naturally aspirated engines can increase the power of about 10%-15%, and turbocharged engines can increase the power of about 20%-40%.

Customized program upgrade: Some professional ECU tuning companies will customize personalized ECU programs for vehicles according to the specific conditions of the vehicle, such as the oil used, the hardware configuration of the vehicle, the driving habits of the owner, etc., to further optimize the engine performance, improve the shift stop, and improve the throttle response speed.

TCU upgrade: The upgrade of the transmission control unit (TCU) can optimize the shift logic of the gearbox, make the shift smoother and faster, improve transmission efficiency, and improve the acceleration performance and fuel economy of the vehicle.

Vehicle system upgrade

System software update: Volkswagen will release software updates of the vehicle system from time to time, which can be updated online through the "System Update" option in the vehicle's central control setting menu, or downloaded from the official website of Volkswagen and updated locally using the U disk to repair system vulnerabilities, improve system stability, and add new functions.
Hardware upgrade: If you are not satisfied with the performance of the car, you can replace the car host with a higher configuration, such as a faster processor, larger memory and higher resolution screen, to improve the running speed and display effect of the car.

What are the options for the VW Golf center control screen upgrade?

Original upgrade

Center control screen of high-equipped models: If your golf is a low-equipped model, you can consider replacing it with the original center control screen of high-equipped models. For example, the golf 8 can be equipped with an optional 10-inch center control screen, and the top is a 10-inch center control screen. This upgrade method has a good performance in compatibility and stability, and can perfectly match with other systems of the vehicle to achieve rich functions such as vehicle information display, multimedia entertainment, navigation and so on.

Upgrade the original MIB host: such as Golf 7 can upgrade the MIB275 series host, the host screen has 9.2 inches, full touch glass screen, resolution and feel have been improved. In terms of function, in addition to supporting common functions such as Bluetooth, usb, mobile phone mapping, and lossless audio playback, it also has practical functions such as synchronous display of instrument information, ops follow-up track, and ops reversing image display on the same screen, and 275c also supports LCD instrument map projection and Dana speaker.

Third party brand modification

Feig: Feig brand center control screen products are reliable in quality and rich in functions. The interface design is simple and beautiful, the operation is convenient and smooth, and the sound quality is good. Some models support high-definition reverse image, Bluetooth connection, navigation functions, etc., which can meet the owners' daily use needs.

Desay Siway: As the leading automotive electronics brand in China, Desay Siway provides a variety of suitable center control screen products for mass models. Its advantage is that it has good system compatibility with mass vehicles and can achieve seamless docking. The product is excellent in terms of stability and durability, but also has a wealth of features, such as support for multiple audio and video formats, vehicle information display, mobile phone interconnection, and so on.

Tuxin or Jiesuda: These two brands may provide a wider range of control screen size options, according to personal preferences and the actual situation of the vehicle to choose the right size of the screen for modification, but pay attention to choose the product that matches the size of the vehicle to ensure the beauty and convenience of installation.

Android One large screen: There are many general purpose Android one large screen on the market to choose from, and its advantage is that it is powerful and has a high degree of customization. Generally equipped with an intelligent operating system, you can install a variety of applications like using a smart phone, such as navigation software, music player software, video player software, etc., to meet the different personalized needs of the owner, but pay attention to product quality and compatibility.