pioneer avic 9210bt

[mikeb44]

hi, I have fitted a pioneer avic f9210bt into my Passat 06,everything works fine,but the bluetooth ,it shows firmware blank, when you press firmware update on the unit nothing happens have downloaded the update from pioneer,there update shows this file (avic20bt) did the update but nothing done to Bluetooth can anyone help.also when fitting I pulled the passage airbag plug out now the airbag light is on my dash thanks mike

[DSG4ME]

Airbag needs a fault code clearer

Get the FW on a flashdrive and usb load it

[mikeb44]

hi thanks,but forgive me whats a fw on flashdrive, were do I get the fw flashdrive from,when I get one do I plug it into the usb lead on the unit? mike

[mikeb44]

hi can you point me to were I can get a fw flash drive thanks mike

[Hex69]

What he's saying is, download the firmware update onto a usb flashdrive from your computer, plug the flashdrive into the head unit, then update the firmware.

As to where to get one from Amazon, ebay, Pc World, Asda, Sainsburys.......you pays your money, etc.

[RichardSEL]

FW = FirmWare = the data file you downloaded to flash update your headunit

You can remove the radio surround from the air bag light by two clips that are at sides of bulb holder. That way the surround doesn't get in the way.
Clear your current fault light with VCDS, or find someone local to do it for beer tokens
Before I had VCDS did this. And it cost me a tenner to get it cleared. Thanks for this one VW!

[mikeb44]

ok thanks for that will give it a go

[mikeb44]

hi, I just borrowed a flshdrive put the update on put into my unit nothing happened will this need to go back to pioneer thanks mike

[mikeb44]

hi all,had some really good feedback about my pionner avic f9210bt,thanks to you all,but I have tried to update via sd card which update the unit to 200300 but the Bluetooth still isn't working been told to usb flashdrive, I put the update onto flashdrive but nothing happened still no Bluetooth just blank firmware no numbers can anyone help or do I need to send it to pioneer thanks mike:confused:

[DSG4ME]

you may find the FW file if it's a Zip file needs to either come out of the folder the unzipped creates and then put on the media you are using, or you may have done that and it needs to remain in the folder,

I would check the manual to see if it demands it loaded a particular way, you may find it will only load from a CD, also you should look in options for a link to update FW, it won't just do it by plugging in.

[mikeb44]

hi and thanks, I have unzipped the folder and updated the unit,came on the screen update do not turn off.and restarted but the Bluetooth still isn't showing ie no firmware numbers

[DSG4ME]

hi and thanks, I have unzipped the folder and updated the unit,came on the screen update do not turn off.and restarted but the Bluetooth still isn't showing ie no firmware numbers

In that case look in the unit options for bluetooth and ensure it's switched on and discoverable, same with your phone and when they find each other accept the pairing code.

[mikeb44]

hi the unit Bluetooth comes on for about 1min,but everythings greyed out so can't press anything to find phone also the Bluetooth still shows no firmware numbers thank mike

[DSG4ME]

Do it like this, make your phone discoverable and then switch the AV on and search

[DSG4ME]

Think I may have it

AVIC-F9210BT (Archived) - Pioneer UK (http://www.pioneer.eu/uk/products/archive/AVIC-F9210BT/page.html)

special can required

Compatible CarsVolkswagen
• Caddy (07/2004 - )
• EOS (05/2006 - )
• Golf Plus (09/2003 - )
• Golf V (09/2003 - 2008)
• Golf VI (2008 - )
• Jetta (08/2005 - )
• Passat (03/2005 - )
• Passat CC (2008 - )
• Scirocco (2008 - )
• Tiguan (2007 - )
• Touran (03/2003 - )
• Polo (2009 - )
• W T5 Transporter (2010)
• W T5 Caravelle (2010)
• W T5 Multivan (not Highline version) (2010)

Seat (fascia plate needed)
• Seat Altea (05/2004 - )
• Altea XL (04/2007 - )
• Leon (09/2005 - )
• Toledo (12/2004 - )

Skoda (fascia plate needed)
• Fabia* (2009 - )
• Octavia* (2009 - )
• Superb* (2008 - )
• Roomster* (2006 - )

* special CAN accessory needed


That or your phone isn't compatible, there has been a lot of issues with Skoda radio's not working with iPhones at one time, you need to see which protocols the unit and the phone use.

http://www.pioneer.eu/files/eur/Car/BluetoothCompatibilityGuide.pdf

http://www.pioneer.eu/files/eur/Car/AVIC-F20BT-F920BT-F9210BT-F9220BT_Compatibility_Matrix_3.11.8_20100330.pdf


AVIC-F9210BT - Software & firmware downloads - Pioneer UK (http://www.pioneer.eu/uk/support/software/AVIC-F9210BT/page.html#download_198)

[mikeb44]

ok will try it out thanks will let you no?

[mikeb44]

hi have tried everything still no Bluetooth, in you reply it says special can accessory needed,forgive me but whats that mean and were do I find one vw Passat 06 2ltr est thanks mike

[DSG4ME]

hi have tried everything still no Bluetooth, in you reply it says special can accessory needed,forgive me but whats that mean and were do I find one vw Passat 06 2ltr est thanks mike

You will need to contact Pioneer about that as I believe it's your can-gateway which will require a new unit but I'm unsure if that would effect the BT function or not, they could just mean an iso loom Pioneer will be able to help you with that, alternatively call Dynamic Sounds and as one of the guys there (very helpful) as it maybe a £35 Connects2 lead you need.

[mikeb44]

hi all forgot to say this unit came out of a golf and came with all fitting am I right in thinking this will still fit in my Passat 06 with the fitting that came with it thanks mike