MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: higher1 on March 25, 2011, 07:11:04 pm

Title: Sat nav - ipod connection help!! pics included
Post by: higher1 on March 25, 2011, 07:11:04 pm
Hi just bought a 06 plate gti it has factory sat nav and 6 cd changer in the arm rest also included is a vw ipod lead the lead was fitted by the 1st owner then the guy i bought it from had the cd changer conected insted of the ipod lead

my question is how and where does the ipod lead connect to ??? be good to know all about it before i start stripping everything out

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi52.tinypic.com%2F23jooi9.jpg&hash=f8a0e31ea2a9650c833d6f97fd2d199c4954622e)
Title: Re: Sat nav - ipod connection help!! pics included
Post by: vRStu on March 25, 2011, 07:12:08 pm
I guess there is an interface in there somewhere, needle and haystack time  :evilgrin:

Might have to remove the HU and follow the trail.
Title: Re: Sat nav - ipod connection help!! pics included
Post by: vRStu on March 25, 2011, 09:00:11 pm
This may help -

http://octavia-vrs.com/cms/content/ipod-adapter
Title: Re: Sat nav - ipod connection help!! pics included
Post by: mb on March 25, 2011, 09:02:45 pm
Hi just bought a 06 plate gti it has factory sat nav and 6 cd changer in the arm rest also included is a vw ipod lead the lead was fitted by the 1st owner then the guy i bought it from had the cd changer conected insted of the ipod lead

my question is how and where does the ipod lead connect to ??? be good to know all about it before i start stripping everything out

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi52.tinypic.com%2F23jooi9.jpg&hash=f8a0e31ea2a9650c833d6f97fd2d199c4954622e)

That lead plugs into a black box which will be behind the stereo somewhere. As Stu says, you'll need to remove the stereo and have a look round
Title: Re: Sat nav - ipod connection help!! pics included
Post by: higher1 on March 25, 2011, 09:15:22 pm
This may help -

http://octavia-vrs.com/cms/content/ipod-adapter

thats the one i think of course i only have the operating manual not the fitting guide lol but im sure thats the one my local dealer told me its probably part number 1K0051444A thanks guys il start stripping the hu out and the hunt tomorrow
Title: Re: Sat nav - ipod connection help!! pics included
Post by: vRStu on March 25, 2011, 09:16:12 pm
I'd say behind the glove box or HU.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Sat nav - ipod connection help!! pics included
Post by: johnhol78 on March 25, 2011, 09:17:32 pm
I'd say behind the glove box or HU.  :happy2:

Mines behind the headunit.......sat behind and below......then plugs into the HU