MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: keano on September 22, 2010, 05:50:53 pm

Title: Ipod to standard headunit
Post by: keano on September 22, 2010, 05:50:53 pm

Hi chaps,  :happy2:

I'm sure its another well asked question, but im unable to find a definitive answer.

I have the sh*t standard headunit in my golf (the one that doesn't play mp3s  :confused: ) , and i'm just wondering what options (preferably OEM) i have to install an ipod connection or aux cable to it.

I'm fairly certain my friend ( who has moved away now) had it done in his Tdi.

Thanks in advance,

Nick :chicken:

ps. Doesnt have cd stacker either  :sick:

Title: Re: Ipod to standard headunit
Post by: Russ_leeds on September 22, 2010, 09:50:37 pm

i may be wrong on this but dont they have a jack in the glove box?

Title: Re: Ipod to standard headunit
Post by: big al on September 22, 2010, 10:57:50 pm

Quote from: Russ_leeds on September 22, 2010, 09:50:37 pm

i may be wrong on this but dont they have a jack in the glove box?

Some do. Though I am not sure the ipod is compatable with the RCD300.
I only listen to my ipod when driving, so decided that it would be worth my while buying the RNS510 which I had wanted for a while, and also got the ipod connector for that. Gives full control of it, though did cost £125 on top of the Sat nav setup.

Title: Re: Ipod to standard headunit
Post by: Mandy on September 23, 2010, 10:00:44 am

I bought a VW ipod kit (like this one (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-VW-iPod-Adapter-/310224516727?pt=UK_CE_MP3Access_RL&hash=item483ad27677)) for my GT TDI which only had the basic RCD300 head unit. It's like a lead that runs from the back of the head unit, into the glove box. So, you plug your ipod is plugged in and kept in the glove box compartment.

You can make up to 5 or 6 playlists (IIRC) on your ipod, which you can then control via the buttons on the head unit.

I thought it was quite good and worked pretty well.  :happy2:

Title: Re: Ipod to standard headunit
Post by: keano on September 23, 2010, 10:01:54 am

Thanks Mandy!

How much did that cost if you dont mind me asking? And where from?

Nick

Title: Re: Ipod to standard headunit
Post by: keano on September 23, 2010, 10:02:21 am

Oh you provided a link haha!

Thank you!!!!  :notworthy:

Title: Re: Ipod to standard headunit
Post by: Mandy on September 23, 2010, 10:15:51 am

The one in the link is £95 which is around what I paid but that was a good 2 years ago, lol. I think they may have dropped in price slightly since, I have seen them on ebay for about £75 before.

I think they are very straight forward to fit, I got a friend from VW to do mine and took him about 20mins.