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All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: andy7ven on August 30, 2015, 07:00:00 pm

Title: Kenwood DNX525DAB loom question...
Post by: andy7ven on August 30, 2015, 07:00:00 pm
Hi I've purchased a new Kenwood DNX525DAB. I've got the VW Kenwood CTSVW002k.2UART loom with it...

Before I install it does anyone know what the connector highlighted with the green arrow is for?  Is it for steering wheel controls? My car doesn't have them anyway?

Also will I need a FAKRA adaptor? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Fakra-Radio-Antenna-Aerial-Adapter-RNS-RCD-510-310-315-Seat-Skoda-Columbus-/360808733867?hash=item5401e05cab (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Fakra-Radio-Antenna-Aerial-Adapter-RNS-RCD-510-310-315-Seat-Skoda-Columbus-/360808733867?hash=item5401e05cab)

Thanks very much in advance!  :happy2:

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Title: Re: Kenwood DNX525DAB loom question...
Post by: shail on August 30, 2015, 07:20:09 pm
I can see a red arrow - the thing the red arrow is pointing at is the two fakra connectors, so you won't need a twin fakra adapter you have linked to.
Title: Re: Kenwood DNX525DAB loom question...
Post by: andy7ven on August 30, 2015, 07:27:36 pm
Thanks, the only reason I ask is because on my RCD300 they're 2 separate connectors and won't fit into the connector on the Kenwood loom?
Title: Re: Kenwood DNX525DAB loom question...
Post by: Kam88 on August 30, 2015, 07:30:41 pm
That connector is for steering wheel controls and sometimes it can be for cd changer considering cd changers are well out of date its more then likely for steering wheel controls.
Title: Re: Kenwood DNX525DAB loom question...
Post by: andy7ven on August 30, 2015, 07:34:22 pm
Thanks. I'll disconnect it from the little black box then!

More than enough cables flapping about at the back! :laugh:
Title: Re: Kenwood DNX525DAB loom question...
Post by: Kam88 on August 30, 2015, 07:44:36 pm
Thanks. I'll disconnect it from the little black box then!

More than enough cables flapping about at the back! :laugh:

Also you can get a dab aerial that sticks on windscreen from Halfords they are about £15 works like a treat and your radio will work perfectly and have all radio stations  :happy2:
Title: Re: Kenwood DNX525DAB loom question...
Post by: andy7ven on August 30, 2015, 07:54:26 pm
Thanks for your info! :notworthy:

I've got one included with the headunit. Kenwood have improved it before you had to pull off different bits of it then line up the amplifier. It's now all one piece!  :happy2:

Also purchased this Bluetooth microphone from the USA... http://enfigcarstereo.com/ENFIG_MIC_VW1.html (http://enfigcarstereo.com/ENFIG_MIC_VW1.html). Kenwood missed a trick there, the Enfig one fits directly into the factory fit microphone location!  :happy2:

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Title: Re: Kenwood DNX525DAB loom question...
Post by: Kam88 on August 30, 2015, 08:00:34 pm
Thanks for your info! :notworthy:

I've got one included with the headunit. Kenwood have improved it before you had to pull off different bits of it then line up the amplifier. It's now all one piece!  :happy2:

Also purchased this Bluetooth microphone from the USA... http://enfigcarstereo.com/ENFIG_MIC_VW1.html (http://enfigcarstereo.com/ENFIG_MIC_VW1.html). Kenwood missed a trick there, the Enfig one fits directly into the factory fit microphone location!  :happy2:

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Looks smart once fitted let us know some feedback i have to say i can't complain about my dab aerial but be interesting to see how this works ?  :happy2:
Title: Re: Kenwood DNX525DAB loom question...
Post by: Andy on August 30, 2015, 08:51:44 pm
Been looking at fitting this to mine..get some pictures up when you get it fitted