Digital cluster retrofit — Volkswagen 1F
Volkswagen Eos / Scirocco / Sagitar MK5 Digital Cluster Upgrade
Three low-volume cars that share one housing and one harness - efficient to stock because one box covers all three. A 10.25" 1920 x 720 panel, integrated replacement for the 2005-2016 cars: plug-and-play harness, CAN bus plug-in, no coding — and because the original mainboard stays in the car, mileage and service data are the car's own.
What you get
- 1920 x 720 Linux panel, around 3-second boot
- Reuses the original cluster frame - no interior cutting on most models
- Plug-and-play harness, no wire cutting on MQB cars; CAN bus plug-in, no coding
- CarPlay and Android Auto on the cluster, OTA updates
- Remote protocol work done with you on the phone, no return to base
- Only cars with a factory mechanical cluster can be converted
What it looks like
Fitment at a glance
Everything in this table comes from the fitment we quote from — if your car does not match a line, we will tell you before you order rather than after.
| Chassis | Model years | Panel | Factory platform | Fitment type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1F · 13 · MK5 | 2005-2016 | 10.25" | PQ | Integrated replacement |
Shared housing and connectors. The 2005-2008 red-screen cars need a dedicated harness; later white-screen cars use the standard one.
Questions on this chassis
Which cars need the dedicated harness?
The 2005-2008 red-screen cars. From the white-screen changeover the standard harness applies.
Does one kit really cover all three models?
Yes - Eos, Scirocco and Sagitar MK5 share the housing and connectors, which is why this is a sensible stock line despite the low individual volumes.
Can I test one unit first?
Yes. One unit ships at the same unit price as any larger order, nothing commits you to a second order, and a test unit leaves the factory in 3-7 working days.
Is coding or an odometer setup needed after fitting?
No. The original cluster mainboard stays in the car, so mileage, service intervals and warning data are the car's own. Nothing is coded, flashed or reset.
Will it fit the car in front of you?
Two questions and a photo is usually all it takes. The checker answers from the same table we quote from.
How it mounts
Integrated replacement — 1F · 13 · MK5
The cluster body is replaced outright with the new panel and the original mainboard is transferred into it. The binnacle keeps its factory position, the original trim frame is reused, and the car's own data feeds the new screen because the logic board never leaves the car.Time in the bay. Ten minutes. The cluster goes onto the factory connector through a plug-and-play harness, so there is nothing to code and no odometer to set up. A shop that swaps the cluster board instead keeps the car in the bay for 90 minutes or more, then adds flashing, coding and a mileage correction on top.
Platform
| Panel size | 10.25" on this model |
|---|---|
| Platform | Linux, quad-core with 8 GB of memory, around 3-second boot |
| Panel | 1920 x 720 (10.25") |
| Factory cluster | Only cars with a mechanical cluster can be upgraded. A full-LCD or semi-digital factory panel takes a different kit or cannot be converted |
| Housing | Reuses the original cluster frame. No interior cutting on most models |
| Connector | Some models need the factory 36-pin black connector, others the small connector version. Confirmed before order - a different connector cannot be adapted |
| Drive side | Most models share one housing and harness for LHD and RHD |
| Software | OTA updates and remote protocol work done with you on the phone |
| Warranty | 3 years against manufacturing defects |
Trade terms for this chassis
- Testing first
- One unit at the same price, no commitment to a larger order
- Lead time
- 3-7 working days
- Payment
- 30% T/T deposit, balance before shipment
- Incoterms
- EXW, FOB or CIF - your choice
- Warranty
- 3 years, repair or replace
- Documents
- Tell us what your market requires and we confirm model by model before you order
A single unit can be ordered as a test sample on the same terms. Packing dimensions and gross weight are on trade terms & packing. Pricing depends on the model and your volume — send the chassis code and the quantity and we confirm a firm figure the same working day.
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