MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Jons1001 on March 01, 2021, 02:38:59 pm
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Looking for recommendations for an aftermarket stereo. What have we all got and is it any good? Are the android units worth looking at e.g Xtrons, pumpkin or better to go with tried and tested Pioneer, Kenwood, Sony?
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I've got pioneer AVH X3700 Dab in mine, it's really good & the sound quality is really good with loads of settings to choose from. I've had a Xtrons before previously it was a decent head unit with loads of features etc but the sound quality did let it down & only downfall but you get what you pay for.
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One of these and I love it. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000421669956.html?spm=2114.12010615.8148356.1.1592582bvmupX3
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Rns510 in mine
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One of these and I love it. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000421669956.html?spm=2114.12010615.8148356.1.1592582bvmupX3
did you have to use the extra fuse to make sure it switched off with the engine and doesn't drain battery?
btw OP; there's a 12 page thread on this that I've been reading (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,109724.135.html)
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One of these and I love it. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000421669956.html?spm=2114.12010615.8148356.1.1592582bvmupX3
did you have to use the extra fuse to make sure it switched off with the engine and doesn't drain battery?
btw OP; there's a 12 page thread on this that I've been reading (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,109724.135.html)
If your golf is older than 08 you just need to get the newer gateway https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=7N0+907+530+gateway+&_sacat=0 and have it coded. The jumping fuse thing is a bodge job.
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One of these and I love it. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000421669956.html?spm=2114.12010615.8148356.1.1592582bvmupX3
did you have to use the extra fuse to make sure it switched off with the engine and doesn't drain battery?
btw OP; there's a 12 page thread on this that I've been reading (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,109724.135.html)
If your golf is older than 08 you just need to get the newer gateway https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=7N0+907+530+gateway+&_sacat=0 and have it coded. The jumping fuse thing is a bodge job.
unfortunately mine's 2007 so will need the extra fuse splitter (&t=491s) doesn't look too bad just extra faff.
the good friends at AliExpress suggested this (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32888260904.html) to prevent battery drain
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More info here: https://www.reddit.com/r/GolfGTI/comments/9a0j2i/can_we_get_a_rcd330_sticky/
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Just fitted a second hand Kenwood DNX518vdabs and really happy with it in terms of sound quality and oem look.
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One of these and I love it. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000421669956.html?spm=2114.12010615.8148356.1.1592582bvmupX3
did you have to use the extra fuse to make sure it switched off with the engine and doesn't drain battery?
btw OP; there's a 12 page thread on this that I've been reading (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,109724.135.html)
If your golf is older than 08 you just need to get the newer gateway https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=7N0+907+530+gateway+&_sacat=0 and have it coded. The jumping fuse thing is a bodge job.
unfortunately mine's 2007 so will need the extra fuse splitter (&t=491s) doesn't look too bad just extra faff.
the good friends at AliExpress suggested this (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32888260904.html) to prevent battery drain
Hi mines a 2004 A3 (electrically identical) and I’ve never heard of this extra fuse thing. I just changed the gateway no need for extra anything.
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RNS315 in mine, factory sat nav, DAB and bluetooth.
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I've just purchased an RCD330+ with wireless CarPlay. Guy on YouTube called DDRen sells these and the associated kit. He's in China, but a top lad and very very clued up, plus replies to any texts or questions immediately. - https://www.rcd330.com/
I've also bought a flip rear boot badge camera, which integrates in to the RCD330+ I've started fitting everything last night so will post up some pics later. I love the fact that this set up has wireless CarPlay, hence once my iPhone is paired, I don't have to plug it into the head unit everytime to activate CarPlay :grin:
Cheers
Louie
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Thanks for all the replies. I ended up going with a Kenwood DMX5020DABS, got it fitted by a local 'car audio specialist' yesterday and this is the result, believe it or not it was worse than this at first, stereo was left loose and sat way back in the opening and bottom trim wasn't even attached. So now I'm left with a trim that has gaps and won't go back together properly and two deep scratches which he did with a screwdriver trying to force it in. He had to Dremel some of the the plastic around the opening as the stereo wouldn't fit in?
No way I can live with it like this so I'm going to have to start taking it apart again. Oh and the bit of scratched trim is nearly £50 to replace. He even had the cheek to ask me to leave him a review on Facebook. Oh the reason for the trim not going back together is apparently 'the car isn't designed to take aftermarket stereos so you'll never get it perfect' which is obviously bollocks. In the end I got tired of arguing so looks like I'm just going to have to swallow it.
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First world problems etc. but from a so called professional I think it's bad. The top trim just will not click together and the fascia is loose aswell.
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Shocking work :fighting:
I'd be taking it back and getting them to put it right and also replace the scratched panel :thinking:
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Shocking work :fighting:
I'd be taking it back and getting them to put it right and also replace the scratched panel :thinking:
I know it's really annoying me. I wouldn't let him near it again as he's clearly just a bodger. The dab aerial, mic etc. was already wired in from another stereo so he didn't have much to do. But thought I'd would pay someone to ensure everything worked correctly and for a tidy installation, he only charged £30 (alarm bells should have started ringing?) But now I'm facing £50 for the bottom trim, tenner for a fascia which he's scratched up aswell, plus I don't know if he's warped the top trim trying to force it. Really f*cked off tbh.
Like I say I will attempt to put right this weekend but if anyone knows anyone in the Kent area that could put this right please let me know.
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Thats bad man. Im based in East London if that's of any help. But if he dremmel'd bits out then maybe that's why its not sitting correctly. Depending what he cut if he did the internal plastic then that could be an expensive repair
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Thats bad man. Im based in East London if that's of any help. But if he dremmel'd bits out then maybe that's why its not sitting correctly. Depending what he cut if he did the internal plastic then that could be an expensive repair
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He said the cage wouldn't fit, so dremelled some bits of plastic that were at the top and bottom of the opening for the stereo. Now it's just sort of wedged in. Yes no doubt it's affected how the other bits of trim fit together. Thing is this guy had lots of good reviews online?! Thanks for the offer but probably a bit far tbh mate.
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U should be able to get that trim for cheap from any scrap yard with a mk5 golf they are all the same
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U should be able to get that trim for cheap from any scrap yard with a mk5 golf they are all the same
Cheers I have the part number but most have scratches also whereas this was perfect before he took the screwdriver to it. Other problem I've got is where he's bodged putting the stereo in it's had a knock on effect on the other bits of trim so they won't fit together. Hopefully i can take it apart and put it right but I think he might have warped some of the plastic forcing it.
edit: Don't think it is the same as standard mk5? on this all the dials are the same size and the opening above is bigger. Part number i have is 1K0858069L 1QB
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Was it a proper company or just some chap on Facebook , no way would I be letting a proper company get away with that.
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Was it a proper company or just some chap on Facebook , no way would I be letting a proper company get away with that.
Well a bit of both i think. No official website or anything but a facebook page called 'Place name' Car Audio. Seems to have been 'trading' for over 3 years and had plenty of positive reviews.
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That’s the problem with reviews it’s not hard to get all your friends to write them for you especially on Facebook, did you get a invoice/receipt for the work he did?
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That’s the problem with reviews it’s not hard to get all your friends to write them for you especially on Facebook, did you get a invoice/receipt for the work he did?
No i didn't. I have got messages on facebook etc. arranging it but don't suspect i can get anywhere now he is ignoring me.
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He's replied to my message now saying he will take a look this evening....
Don't suppose he can do much more damage but wouldn't put it past him, what does the forum reckon?
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I had a similar problem with mine when I fitted my stereo had a gap at the top, it was cause all the surround trims all need to be lined up and clipped in properly for them to all line up. From memory there is torx screws at the top that will need to come back out under the top vent take your time as it's a bit fiddly and tight. Pretty sure there is a how to remove the stereo video on YouTube I watched before doing mine.
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I had a similar problem with mine when I fitted my stereo had a gap at the top, it was cause all the surround trims all need to be lined up and clipped in properly for them to all line up. From memory there is torx screws at the top that will need to come back out under the top vent take your time as it's a bit fiddly and tight. Pretty sure there is a how to remove the stereo video on YouTube I watched before doing mine.
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Thanks the problem here though was it was too tight height wise so I suppose the opposite of your issue. As he has dremelled some of the plastic out though I don't really know what I need to do to get it right and be able to make the trim fit back together properly until I have a proper look.
Update he has offered a refund, I accepted and he has transferred an extra £20 which in total is the price of the trim. I didn't ask him to so even though he bodged it fair play to him. I'll still be out of pocket but it's probably the best I could have hoped for.
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Does anyone know if the trim would be any cheaper at TPS rather than dealer/eBay (cheapest is £48).
Part number is 1K0858069L1QB
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I fitted my own radio and it really isn't hard, I'd have a go yourself there are lots of good guides on YouTube. I'd also be concerned as to what state he's left the wiring in.
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Result on getting your money back.
Try contacting these guys for a price https://www.coverdalecarparts.co.uk/ (https://www.coverdalecarparts.co.uk/)
I use them for most VW parts
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Thanks JB have messaged them.
Can anyone enlighten me as to wtf he has done?
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Looks like he's mullered the dash panel insert to try to get the stereo surround to fit.
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Is that before or after you saw him for the 2nd time? That looks awful!
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Has to be the second time. It looks even worse now than previous pictures, I would get new stereo surrounds and do it yourself. Just follow a YouTube guide as it's fairly simple to do.
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Is that before or after you saw him for the 2nd time? That looks awful!
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He didn't look at it the second time. Ended up agreeing a refund instead. This is how it is now
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Basically the same as before although I have got the fascia plate to fit a bit better. Can't get rid of the gap at the left side of above and suspect I won't be able to without replacing the whole stereo insert plastic cage thing. Might even need the vent trim aswell as I can't really tell if it's out of shape or not.
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Something's definitely preventing the 2 halves of the fascia fitting back together properly.
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Something's definitely preventing the 2 halves of the fascia fitting back together properly.
Yep. My worry though is that because the hole is just not big enough to take the stereo, even if I replace the cage it still won't fit taking me back to square one. Just seems strange that the Kenwood is apparently too big (even after some of the plastic around the edge was dremelled) but the Pioneer before it fitted fine. Had a look online and did find someone else saying they had a Kenwood double din too big for an Astra but nothing else.
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unfortunately I think you're going to have to take it all apart to find out exactly where the problem is and what can be done to correct it.
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unfortunately I think you're going to have to take it all apart to find out exactly where the problem is and what can be done to correct it.
I think I have realised what's happened now. The plastic he has hacked it is not part of the car it's the plastic surround part of an aftermarket stereo fitting kit (must have been put in with the previous Pioneer stereo). So what he has done is used the cage that came with the Kenwood and forced it in (after hacking the plastic), when it needs to be in a cage that comes with the aftermarket stereo fitting kit. So now I need another fitting kit or at least the plastic trim part and cage, and to refit the stereo. Does this sound right?
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I had same issue with my Sony headunit and aftermarket fascia. The Sony cage would not fit in the 'internal' part of the aftermarket cage. Only way to make it for would be hacking the plastic as your installer has done. As you say, what he should have done is use an aftermarket cage and not the one supplied with headunit. The after makert one will also allow you to move the headunit in or out to make it fit flush.
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I've just purchased an RCD330+ with wireless CarPlay. Guy on YouTube called DDRen sells these and the associated kit. He's in China, but a top lad and very very clued up, plus replies to any texts or questions immediately. - https://www.rcd330.com/
I've also bought a flip rear boot badge camera, which integrates in to the RCD330+ I've started fitting everything last night so will post up some pics later. I love the fact that this set up has wireless CarPlay, hence once my iPhone is paired, I don't have to plug it into the head unit everytime to activate CarPlay :grin:
Cheers
Louie
Hey man, do you have steering wheel controls and if so, did they work with this setup?
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One of these and I love it. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000421669956.html?spm=2114.12010615.8148356.1.1592582bvmupX3
did you have to use the extra fuse to make sure it switched off with the engine and doesn't drain battery?
btw OP; there's a 12 page thread on this that I've been reading (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,109724.135.html)
If your golf is older than 08 you just need to get the newer gateway https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=7N0+907+530+gateway+&_sacat=0 and have it coded. The jumping fuse thing is a bodge job.
How can you idenitify your existing gateway?
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One of these and I love it. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000421669956.html?spm=2114.12010615.8148356.1.1592582bvmupX3
did you have to use the extra fuse to make sure it switched off with the engine and doesn't drain battery?
btw OP; there's a 12 page thread on this that I've been reading (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,109724.135.html)
If your golf is older than 08 you just need to get the newer gateway https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=7N0+907+530+gateway+&_sacat=0 and have it coded. The jumping fuse thing is a bodge job.
How can you idenitify your existing gateway?
I took a pic of my dash and sent to the seller in aliexpress, he recommended I buy https://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/0.html?spm=a2g0s.9042647.0.0.469a4c4dzv7k5g&orderId=8127093897738746&productId=32888260904 along with the RCD330.
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I've just purchased an RCD330+ with wireless CarPlay. Guy on YouTube called DDRen sells these and the associated kit. He's in China, but a top lad and very very clued up, plus replies to any texts or questions immediately. - https://www.rcd330.com/
I've also bought a flip rear boot badge camera, which integrates in to the RCD330+ I've started fitting everything last night so will post up some pics later. I love the fact that this set up has wireless CarPlay, hence once my iPhone is paired, I don't have to plug it into the head unit everytime to activate CarPlay :grin:
Hey bud,
Yep i have the MFSW controls, and they work perfectly :grin:
Cheers
Louie
Hey man, do you have steering wheel controls and if so, did they work with this setup?
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One of these and I love it. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000421669956.html?spm=2114.12010615.8148356.1.1592582bvmupX3
did you have to use the extra fuse to make sure it switched off with the engine and doesn't drain battery?
btw OP; there's a 12 page thread on this that I've been reading (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,109724.135.html)
If your golf is older than 08 you just need to get the newer gateway https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=7N0+907+530+gateway+&_sacat=0 and have it coded. The jumping fuse thing is a bodge job.
How can you idenitify your existing gateway?
They have a code number on them but chances are if you are pre 08 you need to upgrade.
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I took a pic of my dash and sent to the seller in aliexpress, he recommended I buy https://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/0.html?spm=a2g0s.9042647.0.0.469a4c4dzv7k5g&orderId=8127093897738746&productId=32888260904 along with the RCD330.
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Thanks - was there a reason why you went for the 330 and not the 360 Pro?
I'm looking for a friend and think I might be missing something!
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I took a pic of my dash and sent to the seller in aliexpress, he recommended I buy https://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/0.html?spm=a2g0s.9042647.0.0.469a4c4dzv7k5g&orderId=8127093897738746&productId=32888260904 along with the RCD330.
Thanks - was there a reason why you went for the 330 and not the 360 Pro?
I'm looking for a friend and think I might be missing something!
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I think I did end up with the 360 pro as as far as I could tell it is pretty much the same unit. I just did not want to complicate things as most people speed read posts. It is a great unit I have Waze running on it and all my calls, texts etc are right there. No issues at all. Two of my fiends also bought them and love them.
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Thanks - seriously considering this as it really modernises functionality.
Just need to check regarding Gateway etc - it used to be simple a few year back when all I needed to do was swap the live and switched live pins over (yellow and red)!!
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finally installed the RCD330 unit all went well, that is until I switched it on and only the left passenger speaker is actually producing any sound. Gonna have to take it out again to see if I clipped everything in properly. Anyone had this problem?
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finally installed the RCD330 unit all went well, that is until I switched it on and only the left passenger speaker is actually producing any sound. Gonna have to take it out again to see if I clipped everything in properly. Anyone had this problem?
Took it all apart and reconnected again and now it works. My suggestion to anyone doing this, test it when all the trim is out and don't be a softlad like me and put it back together and then switch it on.
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Hi there. I am about to buy a Kenwood dmx5020bts and I was wondering if you had steering wheel controls or you had to buy a separate controller module. Thanks
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While we’re here, can anyone recommend a decent DAB aerial, I brought a cheap 15 quid one off eBay and it’s awful anywhere there’s not a really strong signal.
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I’ve got no idea what mine is? Perhaps from a mk6? It has no DAB, Bluetooth and is pretty dull!
Any recommendations for replacement with CarPlay either oem retrofit or aftermarket.
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