MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: b0redj0rd on January 19, 2016, 11:33:01 am
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Hello all.
I've just purchased a Mk5 GT TDI (07) and it has the factory iPod cradle in one of the armrests. I have a touch and it isn't compatible with this and I thought I'd be able to get an adapter cable from eBay and I ended up getting this one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-VW-Volkswagen-Golf-mk7-mk6-mk5-ipod-iPhone-Charger-Lead-Cable-Media-In-/262234356586?
The iPod end is fine, but the connection to the dock seems to large and doesn't fit. Can anyone tell me which cable I should be looking for please?
The cradle in the armrest looks like this: http://i.imgur.com/iLIKBl.jpg
Thanks very much,
Jordan
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Okay so a little update after some investigation. It looks like the previous owner may have cocked up the iPod connector, it is the same as the one I have bought but it is integral to the MDI unit obviously - I have had it out of the car but it looks like various parts are glued together and wouldn't release, I was thinking I'd be able to replace the connecting cable myself and feed it back through the unit.
Has anyone had any experience doing this or can I get the unit refurbished somewhere or it is a case of spending 150 and getting a replacement from eBay?
Thanks again
Jordan
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Okay one more question if you don't mind (and my post gets allowed by a moderator ....)
The current unit looks very much like this: http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a1/baz_doc/Image0037.jpg
Would I be able to remove the unit with the duff iPod connector and swap it for the one below? Would all the connectors simply plug in with no issues etc?
The one I am considering is below.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-VW-MDI-MEDIA-IN-IPOD-IPHONE-MP3-USB-ADAPTOR-INTERFACE-DOCK-5N0035729-/252244893416?hash=item3abaf79ee8:g:VtMAAOSwQJhUkbS7
Thanks very much guys.
Jordan