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TonyZed:
Earlier this year I bought a 2005 Gti which had an MFD2 satnav, armrest cd changer and hi-line display. The car is DSG, but didn't have a MFSW or paddles.

I have had fitted an RNS 510(version C on 2600 I think) and a Mk6 MFSW. I needed a later can gateway to prevent battery problems, and a mk6 cc lever to complete this update, although I can't change tracks/radio stations on the wheel. I'm not sure if this is possible! :confused:

The sound quality from the cd changer is now awful, and whilst I believe there is a fix for this, I decided to go the iPhone route as I can also record radio programmes to listen to in the car ( a bit like a cheap version of DAB :grin:)

I've just bought an armrest MDI unit off Ebay and an iPod cable. What I would like to know is whether the existing cable from the RNS will work with the MDI or will I have to get a new one.

I have searched the forum, but can't find a definitive answer. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. :drinking:

TonyZ

vr6t:
Did you not get a wiring harness with the MDI?

TonyZed:

--- Quote from: vr6t on October 06, 2010, 09:13:26 pm ---Did you not get a wiring harness with the MDI?

--- End quote ---

No I didn't. The Ebay ad suggested that it was a straight swap for the CD changer to use with an RNS510, but as mine is pre 510 (although I have put one in)  then I am assuming the loom is different. That's why I am hoping to find someone who has done the same mods. :happy2:

TonyZ

vr6t:
Hmm not to sure that will work, let me dig out a MDI harness to see what it has.

SteveP:
Nope it won't work, the pin outs are different as is the connector on the armrest end of the cable.

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