ColorMFA Aftermarket Stereo?

TonyJelev · Post 10 Feb 2019, 15:33

Hello all,

Is it possible for the ColorMFA to show which song is playing on an aftermarket stereo. If so is there a compatability list? If it isn't possible is it because it needs to use the OEM ones (Gamma/Betta/MFD 1) since it transfers the data via CAN/Gala buses.

The question is regarding VW Passat B5.5 / Golf MK4

Best regards,
Tony.

DRIVE2 · Post 10 Feb 2019, 16:01

Only possible show info from original audio devices.
If you aftermarket audio is support VW- or Audi- protocol (via CAN), it show info in ColorMFA. If not support, info is not shown.

TonyJelev · Post 10 Feb 2019, 16:50

Thank you for the quick reply autopilot

loyd · Post 12 Feb 2019, 02:40

Does this also apply to the navigation arrows from aftermarket radio? The Android Radio uses a Can Bus Adapter to communicate with steering wheel buttons

DRIVE2 · Post 12 Feb 2019, 03:02

Does this also apply to the navigation arrows from aftermarket radio?

Aftermarket radio show info in the original FullFIS ? If yes, it also show info in ColorMFA.

Can Bus Adapter to communicate with steering wheel buttons

MFSW and Navi is a different functions.

Carrarmat · Post 09 Oct 2022, 15:31

autopilot wrote: ↑
10 Feb 2019, 16:01
Only possible show info from original audio devices.
If you aftermarket audio is support VW- or Audi- protocol (via CAN), it show info in ColorMFA. If not support, info is not shown.

which kind of aftermarket system support vw/audi protocol except the oem radio?

DRIVE2 · Post 09 Oct 2022, 19:19

I don't have such information. I don't know what systems support standard VW/Audi protocols.

rcmaehl · Post 17 Nov 2022, 07:04

Any idea if the newer clusters (Jetta/Golf MK6) use the same method as older clusters for Navigation / Music Info?

Newer cluster in question:

If so, might test out an aftermarket solution that claims to work with those clusters and will report back.

DRIVE2 · Post 17 Nov 2022, 09:37

"New" clusters use DDP2 or BAP to transfer data between cluster and navigation/radio. Which of the protocols (DDP2 or BAP) depends on the model year, cluster type, navigation/radio model and coding.

rcmaehl · Post 17 Nov 2022, 19:25

Does colorMFA support either protocol?

DRIVE2 · Post 17 Nov 2022, 19:33

Yes. Only exchange protocols (DDP2 and BAP). It not support full CAN emulation for new navi/radio.
New navi/radio device may not work correctly on old cars. Need special CAN emulator for send some info to this navi/radio if it installed to old car.

Carrarmat · Post 18 Dec 2022, 14:50

can you add a link of the right can emulator?

DRIVE2 · Post 18 Dec 2022, 16:35

I have not studied this issue. You need to ask the guys on the car forums. What kind of adapters do they use.