T6.1 - Adding rear Speakers

[PaulM247]

Hello
** This is a specific question regarding the T6.1 Infotainment System **
I have the T6.1 highline with the Infotainment system installed (which I believe is an upgrade).
It's a pannel van at the moment, but I will be upgrading to a camper soon.

I'l like to add speakers to the back of the van, and potentially a base speaker too. Now for the questions -
1. Can the Infotainment system accomedate additional speakers?
2. Can I add a base speaker?
3. If yes to the above - how do I get to the cables for the additional speakers?

I'm aware that in this forum there are many discussion about Speakers, but I cant fond one specifically related to the T6.1

Many thanks for your help, and photo's would be very useful.

 

[Kips]

You need to speak to @Absolut5. He can sort you out with whatever you need

 

[BognorMotors]

Yes the standard head unit can be coded for four speakers using VCDS and some of the Pro systems but not all- we’ve had a couple that won’t. VCDS is still catching up With the T6.1.

 

[PaulM247]

Yes the standard head unit can be coded for four speakers using VCDS and some of the Pro systems but not all- we’ve had a couple that won’t. VCDS is still catching up With the T6.1.

Thanks, but I have to admit, none of that made any sense . Whats a VCDS?

 

[Kips]

To add rear speakers you will need to gain access to the rear of the head unit. You will need to remove 2 bits of dash trim and 4 clips in the unit itself.

 

[BognorMotors]

Thanks, but I have to admit, none of that made any sense . Whats a VCDS?

Its a PC led system that you can alter the parameters of your vehicle on a variety of the vehicle settings.

 

[PaulM247]

Its a PC led system that you can alter the parameters of your vehicle on a variety of the vehicle settings.

Ah. OK. So thus would not be a DIY job then.

 

[PaulM247]

To add rear speakers you will need to gain access to the rear of the head unit. You will need to remove 2 bits of dash trim and 4 clips in the unit itself.

Is that the same for a T6.1? The dash is completely different than T6.

 

[Mysticboer]

To echo @Kips you really need to speak to Jason at @Absolut5 . I have just booked my 6.1 in with him for an upgrade in Dec following my discussions with him.

 

[BognorMotors]

Ah. OK. So thus would not be a DIY job then.

It can be yes, we can advise on the coding, or get someone with VCDs to do it for you.

 

[Kips]

@BognorMotors does VCDS come into the equation here regarding adding fade to the rears?

 

[BognorMotors]

Yes. I know the guys at @Absolut5 use it as well so be interesting to see what vehicles on T6.1 they’ve had issues with.

 

[Kips]

Am I right in saying (please correct me if I’m wrong) adding rear speakers without coding would mean the rears will be the same volume as the fronts? Thanks

 

[Mysticboer]

It is my understanding based on advice received that an additional Audison USS4 unit is required to integrate rear speakers with fade

 

[PaulM247]

Thanks all. Where is @Absolut5

 

[Skyliner33]

It is my understanding based on advice received that an additional Audison USS4 unit is required to integrate rear speakers with fade

That’s only if you are using an Audison bit amplifier.

 

[Mysticboer]

@PaulM247 They are in Amesbury, just off the A303

 

[PaulM247]

@PaulM247 They are in Amesbury, just off the A303

Many thanks.
Quite a long way from me. Anyone know someone in the southeast? In kent?

 

[PaulM247]

I just found a very useful youtube clip on dash removal for a T6.1 - For those interested. Looks simple, but no way I'd want to do that.

T6.1 Dash/Radio removal

 

[Mysticboer]

Agreed, doesn’t look like something I would want to attempt on my brand new van!