Main Multimedia Unit / MIB3 Navigation Reader (5F Main Module) – 3G5035816B
Complete, original next-generation MIB3 (Modular Infotainment Baukasten 3 / 5F infotainment electronics module) control unit, designed for Volkswagen Passat B8 (post-facelift models from 2019) and Volkswagen Arteon / Arteon Shooting Brake vehicles.
Original VAG electronic component produced in cooperation with Preh / TechniSat. It serves as the central computer for the in-car multimedia and navigation system (including Discover Media / Ready 2 Discover MIB3 systems). It is responsible for directly operating the touchscreen on the center console, integrating with the digital instrument cluster (Active Info Display / Digital Cockpit), wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, communicating with the We Connect / VW Connect online service module, and processing audio data and Bluetooth calls.
Technical specifications:
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OE part number:
3G5035816B/3G5 035 816 B(interchangeable with series numbers3G5035816,3G5035816A,3G5035816C,3G5035820) -
Function: MIB3 multimedia system main unit (Infotainment Main Unit / Head Unit ECU 5F)
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System generation: MIB3 (new architecture with online connectivity and USB-C ports)
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Installation side: Vehicle interior – installation in the dedicated pocket inside the front passenger compartment
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Steering wheel side: Left (LHD) and Right (RHD) – universal component
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Condition: Original, used part (100% functional, electronically tested on a diagnostic bench – motherboard with no thermal damage, Quadlock connector, Fakra antenna sockets, and pins in perfect condition, with no signs of tampering or moisture)
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Manufacturer: Volkswagen AG / VAG / Preh (OEM Original)
Main applications:
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Volkswagen:
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Passat B8 Facelift (3G2 Sedan / 3G5 Variant / Alltrack) – model years from 2019 to 2024
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Arteon / Arteon Shooting Brake (3H7 / 3H8 / 3H9) – model years from 2019 to 2024
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T-Roc / Tiguan II FL / Golf 8 – selected models with MIB3 platform architecture
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Fitment guarantee and VIN verification
Every part undergoes strict quality and functionality checks before shipping.
Fitment / installation note: The MIB3 multimedia unit is subject to the VAG group's factory component protection (Component Protection). After installation in the vehicle, it requires a procedure to remove the component protection using authorized diagnostic software (e.g., ODIS Online), as well as the coding of equipment and activation codes (FEC/SWaP) to the vehicle's VIN. Before purchase, we recommend comparing the full catalog number with the index (B) of the old unit or verifying it using the vehicle's VIN.