2020 GTI usb-c swap

[IWMTom]

I’m in to see what comes out of this search.

It can't be done.

 

[Joelene06]

from @Branman

 

[bobloblawGTI]

from @Branman

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But does it actually work when you install it?

 

[Joelene06]

But does it actually work when you install it?

I totally misunderstood this post. I got an email with the original question and thought that's what you were asking.

 

[branman1]

I still haven’t let this go. So occasionally I’ll do some research. I didn’t fine too much but every little bit of info helps. I lack the access to some info but I found the VW press info for the 2020 GTI. So it basically says that the base (GTI S) comes with the 6.5” screen and new usb-c port. I thought this was standard across all 2020 GTIs. I read a little further and it moved onto the SE and Autobahn which come with the 8” screen MIB2 with one usb-a port. Maybe the MIB2 just isn’t compatible or maybe a usb media hub is needed to power it. It’s odd they would give the lower model radio the better USB port. Well better IMO I’m sure some will disagree.

 

[IWMTom]

I still haven’t let this go. So occasionally I’ll do some research. I didn’t fine too much but every little bit of info helps. I lack the access to some info but I found the VW press info for the 2020 GTI. So it basically says that the base (GTI S) comes with the 6.5” screen and new usb-c port. I thought this was standard across all 2020 GTIs. I read a little further and it moved onto the SE and Autobahn which come with the 8” screen MIB2 with one usb-a port. Maybe the MIB2 just isn’t compatible or maybe a usb media hub is needed to power it. It’s odd they would give the lower model radio the better USB port. Well better IMO I’m sure some will disagree.

Only MIB3 supports it.

 

[branman1]

Only MIB3 supports it.

How does it function with the base 6.5” radio then?

 

[IWMTom]

How does it function with the base 6.5” radio then?

It'll be MIB3.

 

[branman1]

It'll be MIB3

Can you elaborate more. I’m not sure what you mean. The 6.5” base radio is not MIB3.

 

[IWMTom]

Can you elaborate more. I’m not sure what you mean. The 6.5” base radio is not MIB3.

Are you sure about that?

 

[branman1]

Are you sure about that?

Yes the base radio is just a screen/radio in one with no separate unit in the glovebox.

 

[IWMTom]

Yes the base radio is just a screen/radio in one with no separate unit in the glovebox.

Are you sure that's what has USB C? There's a 6.5" MIB3 with separate screen and infotainment units.

 

[branman1]

I’m positive. My wife’s 2020 Jetta had usb-c with the 6.5” screen and no separate unit. Same goes for the gti. Maybe the Passat has a 6.5” mib3. They have an oddball radio. This is the same for GTI Jetta Tiguan as well.

 

[quailallstar]

Subscribed in hopes this can be made to work.

 

[mkgti]

Hello, I just made an account to find out more about this.
I have a 2019 GTI mk7.5, which should have identical wiring to the 2020.
My USB connection was intermittently disconnecting, very likely because the plastic tab inside the USB port broke off.

I was hoping to upgrade to USB-C so I got this part # 3G5035726B.
For reference here is the original USB port # 5Q0035726E.

The only difference was a small tab on the plug that I clipped off so it fit. However as @branman1 found out, this isn't good enough.

I'd really like to see the wiring diagram for both so I can rig something up!
Here are photos of both parts: