VW Navi Ghost Touch Repair – How it works and what you should know
Is your VW navigation system acting up on its own? A Ghost Touch error is likely the cause.
Many drivers of VW vehicles are familiar with the problem:
The Discover Media navigation system suddenly reacts on its own – menus open, the radio changes stations, maps zoom in or out without you even touching the screen.
A clear case of ghost touch – and fortunately repairable in most cases.
🔍 What is a ghost touch anyway?
With a so-called ghost touch , the touchscreen responds even though you're not actually touching it . The problem almost always lies with the touch digitizer , which sits above the display glass and responds to touch.
Causes:
- Decoupling of the touch foil (delamination)
- Moisture ingress or heat exposure
- Material fatigue in older devices
Replacing the touch panel is usually technically straightforward if you have the necessary know-how and the right spare parts.
🚗 These VW models are frequently affected
The Ghost Touch error occurs particularly frequently in the following vehicles with Discover Media MIB2 PQ or Composition Media PQ :
- VW Golf 7
- VW Passat B8
- VW Touran
- VW Tiguan
- VW T6 (Multivan, California)
- VW Caddy
- VW Sharan
Some Skoda and SEAT models are also affected, such as the Octavia, Superb, and Leon.
🧪 Symptoms – how to recognize the error
- The screen makes inputs independently
- Buttons are pressed without you touching them
- Control is hardly possible anymore
- The touch no longer responds or only partially responds
- Partially visible: bubbles or streaks in the display
🔧 Repair instead of buying new – that saves money
At VW, a new navigation system, including installation and coding, often costs over €1,000 . However, the repair is usually quick and significantly cheaper .
What happens during a professional Ghost Touch repair?
- Replacing the defective touch panel
- Use of high-quality spare parts
- No changes to software, settings or coding
- You get your own device back repaired
- All data and functions remain intact
📦 It's that easy with our repair service
You don’t even have to come by – we offer nationwide mail-in repair :
- Remove the device (instructions available upon request)
- Pack securely and send to our workshop
- We fix the Ghost Touch error within a few days
- You will receive your working navigation system back – with guarantee
Costs: from 189 € including return shipping
Warranty: 12 months on repair
Processing time: usually 5–10 working days
🛡️ Why you can trust us
- Over 15 years of experience in electronics repair
- Hundreds of successfully repaired VW and Skoda navigation systems
- Transparent prices and personal support
- Repair in a German master workshop
- No risk: If a repair is not possible, we only charge a small flat rate
📋 Conclusion
A ghost touch error is annoying, but it's no reason to replace the entire device at great expense. With the right repair, you can get your navigation system back quickly, safely, and affordably – and save money in the process.
📞 Do you have questions or are you unsure whether your device is affected?
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