List of Parts
Infotainment Unit (3Q0035844): $90 (ebay)
Display Screen (3G0919605H): $130 (ebay)
MIB2 Amplifier (5Q0035456): $160 (ebay)
USB/Aux Connector and Harness (5G0035222E): $45 (aliexpress)
Trim Removal Tool (PC5-93): $2 (ebay)
Component Protection (CP) Removal & App Connect Key
Instead of removing CP at the dealership and buying the app connect key online as mentioned in the posts, I contacted Jack Kirry via Skype (ID: jacekk993). He requires a VAS 5054A with OKI chip. If everything works, he charges 200 Euros.
Jack's Fee: $250 (changes based on exchange rates)
VAS 5054A with OKI chip $60 (ebay)
Also, since you only need the VAS5054A cable to remove CP and add the app connect key, one person could buy the cable and then resell it through this forum. Maybe pass the cable around so that everyone can save some money.
Great! I have the same car ('15 GSW TDI SE w/ Fender). The MIB1 system was the only reason I was contemplating not buying the car when the lease ends next summer (leased a stop sale "new" '15 last summer). Wife has a '17 Jetta SEL and and her 6.5" screen with CarPlay is such an upgrade over my system!
I got the headunit already, I'll connect it soon to the MIB1 screen to see if it works (I read about some defective units that kept power cycling). It's a Delphi unit 3Q0035844.
A few questions:
1. Do you recall if yours is a Delphi? I read somewhere that the Polish guys at APG can't do those, so I wonder if Jack Kirry would have issues with them as well.
2. I kept postponing buying the display unit because I wonder if I can get the 8" instead. I know that I need it with a new piece of trim around it, that's fine. I read somewhere that these MIB2 units support the 8" displays. What part numbers I should be looking for? If not possible, 6.5" is fine.
3. Mine is a manual tranny, so I don't have to worry about Drive Mods. I just want CarPlay activated. I also want Sirius XM to stay, and everything I now have from factory. Do you still have these things?
4. What else do you need other than the VAS 5054A with OKI chip? I read about a laptop with Win 7 or something like that?
5. Can you lend me your cable? I'll pay you $20, plus take care of shipping (I can ship it back to you or to anyone who subscribes here), whatever works for you.
6. I'll keep looking for a reasonably priced MIB2 amp. What's now on eBay is pricey.
Thanks!
Edit: Also, did you have to do any coding? I only have the bluetooth device OBDII to work with, no Vag Com or VCP or whatever...