So after various attempts to activate VW Media Control (Also known in some VW docs as Rear Seat Entertainment), I think I've determined that VCDS will not allow me to activate this feature through Adaptation. I think my only real solution is to enable via a SWaP / FEC code update by a VW tech using ODIS. But so far, not one dealer that I've tried to connect with is able (or interested) in making this update for my Atlas.
I think I need SWaP / FEC
00070600 for REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT, Part Number
V03.959.806.QJ is required.
(Maybe SWaP
00060100 for Vehicle Data Interface (multimedia controls smartphone or sai_vehicledata), Part Number
V03.959.800.QF. Not sure about this one.)
Ask #1
Can anyone with WORKING Media Control, check their Service Mode menu and see if either of these codes (00070600 or 00060100 or others ) have been enabled on your vehicles.
To access the Service Mode, press and hold
Menu pad for 5 seconds Then press the
Function enabling code (FEC, SWaP) line.
Under Supported Codes, you will see a list of codes that are Supported. IE codes that
could work in your vehicle, though some might not be activated. There is a Installed codes menu, but it seems a bit bogus to me, showing Invalid for codes that are activated.
To see which codes are
properly activated we have to go to the Engineering screen. Go back to the Service menu, and press the
Software update / versions menu. Screen will go blank for a moment. Eventually you will get this Engineering screen with red text.
Press the Activation keys button. My Atlas has three activation keys. 00070a00 is for Apple Car Play, 00070b00 is for Android Auto, 00060300 is for Mirror Link.
When you select one of your SWaP / FEC activation keys, you will get this screen.
The
State indicates it's a legal (properly) activated code. The Date / Time above is the date my Atlas was built and when Car Play was enabled for my Canadian Highline Atlas.
The Back buttons will take you back to the Engineering menu. To quit, press the
Reboot to normal mode line.
Eventually you will get this screen to confirm you really want to quit the Engineering menu. Press Quit at the bottom of the screen. MIB3 will reboot to the VW logo.
Ask #2
Can anyone confirm if they actually use Media Control and is it worth my effort. I'm planning on a major road trip this summer to the West coast and back, and think that this will help my shotgun riders to help find things to visit along the way, play tunes etc.
Really appreciate any help you can provide.
John.