MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: E8RNX on March 22, 2019, 04:10:16 pm

Title: After a CAN Gateway
Post by: E8RNX on March 22, 2019, 04:10:16 pm

Hi guys,

I’m after a CAN gatway for my GTI.. Currently, after checking VCDS I have the F revision and that is prone to battery drain.
I have a new head unit on the way (Xtrons Android) which also supports Android Auto and CarPlay if you didn’t know that (you can get an extra dongle that allows this).

So I need a new gateway and from what I’ve heard L or newer is what I need but I can seem to find any on eBay. I have tried contacting @Eddie-NL (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2345)  but guess he doesn’t do then anymore.

Any help on where I can buy one would be much appreciated.

Title: Re: After a CAN Gateway
Post by: PatchySan on March 23, 2019, 11:21:47 am

Should be plenty of Canbus Gateways on eBay, search for the 7N0 907 530 gateways as they supersede the older 1N0 907 530 gateways and is backwards compatible with the MK5 Golf.

Title: Re: After a CAN Gateway
Post by: E8RNX on March 23, 2019, 12:12:20 pm

Hi there

Cheers yes I did manage to find them in the end. Do you think the 1K0907530L will stop battery drain issue or do you have to get the 7NO ones. The 7NO ones seem to be a bit more expensive too lol.

I have found a few 1K0 ones but the L revision for around £20. One of them that I found came of an Audi A3 but should still fit in a golf.

Title: Re: After a CAN Gateway
Post by: PatchySan on March 23, 2019, 02:40:19 pm

As you're using a third party XTRONS unit you probably could get away with the older Canbus Gateway but I can't verify as I have an OEM RCD330 in mine with the updated 7N0 gateway.

Though you could modify the unit wires to prevent battery draining in standby position, see here (http://bbs.xtrons.com/viewtopic.php?t=9) for info.

Title: Re: After a CAN Gateway
Post by: E8RNX on March 26, 2019, 10:57:08 pm

Thanks for the help  :happy2:

Okay so I’ve been told that a new can Gateway won’t prevent battery drain for a third party unit such as the xtrons. I was just wondering whether this is right? Or if anyone has tried it. One of the eBay sellers told me this who sell CAN Gateways but possibly I’m thinking they say that to cover their backs in the case of disputes.

Thanks

Title: Re: After a CAN Gateway
Post by: ady-uk on March 27, 2019, 08:02:12 am

@olsen-72 (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=4567)

Alex Retrofits can supply these and fit

Title: Re: After a CAN Gateway
Post by: Pashka on March 28, 2019, 04:10:13 pm

Quote from: E8RNX on March 26, 2019, 10:57:08 pm

Thanks for the help  :happy2:

Okay so I’ve been told that a new can Gateway won’t prevent battery drain for a third party unit such as the xtrons. I was just wondering whether this is right? Or if anyone has tried it. One of the eBay sellers told me this who sell CAN Gateways but possibly I’m thinking they say that to cover their backs in the case of disputes.

Thanks

PM me if you still need it.

Title: Re: After a CAN Gateway
Post by: Mark22 on June 19, 2019, 11:29:43 pm

For china things you dont need any can g-way upgrades or wires, just for oem radios.

Title: Re: After a CAN Gateway
Post by: Wadgti on June 20, 2019, 11:24:42 am

Quote from: Mark22 on June 19, 2019, 11:29:43 pm

For china things you dont need any can g-way upgrades or wires, just for oem radios.

I have been putting off buying a new radio due to the battery drain.

I have been looking at this https://www.halfords.com/technology/car-audio/car-stereos/pioneer-mvh-a210bt-car-stereo

and using a connect2 for the canbus controls - however Im not sure if I will get the battery drain?

Title: Re: After a CAN Gateway
Post by: E8RNX on June 20, 2019, 01:10:29 pm

I fit an XTRONS Android System in my GTI 55 plate. Bought a new CANBUS too however it turned out I didn’t need it.. My car has no battery drain at all even after not being started for a week or so, fires up right away.