MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: shooter999 on March 30, 2011, 06:52:43 am

Title: MFD2 & Ipod
Post by: shooter999 on March 30, 2011, 06:52:43 am

It lloks like I'll go doen the route of MFD2 as an upgrade to the RCD300.

Can you kind people let me know what I'll need to get my Ipod working with this?

Will I be able to control the ipod from the head unit?

All replies and advice welcomed & sorry for the noob questions

Title: Re: MFD2 & Ipod
Post by: alexperkins on March 30, 2011, 10:34:17 am

Youll need the VW iPod kit which interfaces as a CD changer

Title: Re: MFD2 & Ipod
Post by: shooter999 on March 30, 2011, 10:58:30 am

Quote from: alexperkins on March 30, 2011, 10:34:17 am

Youll need the VW iPod kit which interfaces as a CD changer

Thanks Alex. Can you provide more info or a link?

You seem to be answering all my questions :happy2:

Title: Re: MFD2 & Ipod
Post by: alexperkins on March 30, 2011, 11:00:13 am

have you got an armrest CD changer?

Title: Re: MFD2 & Ipod
Post by: shooter999 on April 03, 2011, 07:49:44 pm

Hi Alex

Missed your reply. No I haven't got an armrest or a connection in the glovebox. I've got an 05 GT tdi.

I realise that I won't have the Id tags on the mfd2 and that it connects to the cd changer port, and that it will play the 1st 5 playlists.

I'd still appreciate if you could let me know my options. I want the best sound quality possible.

Thanks

Title: Re: MFD2 & Ipod
Post by: alexperkins on April 03, 2011, 07:56:02 pm

Thats correct

Best option would be to get a genuine VW ipod adapter and run it into the glove box as you dont need to access the iPod once its plugged in

Playlists 1 thru 5 work, and 6 is all songs

Sound quality through that kit is spot on, though I suggest enabling the EQ on Rock on the iPod for the best reproduction via the MFD2

Title: Re: MFD2 & Ipod
Post by: shooter999 on April 04, 2011, 07:02:46 am

THanks Alex.

You've been very helpful :happy2:

Title: Re: MFD2 & Ipod
Post by: shooter999 on April 05, 2011, 08:24:09 pm

I've had a look on the net & I'm not sure what cable I want  :rolleye:

Can someone point me in the right direction. I think I want a cable that connects my iPod to the cd changer port of the mfd2. I would like it to charge the iPod & leave the iPod in the glove box.

I've found two options:

1. The official VW cable (1K0051444), which seems to be well over £100 from the dealer.
2. Xcarlink, (£80) this seems the better option as it is still possible to use the iPod to control track selection etc.

All replies welcomed & appreciated.

Title: Re: MFD2 & Ipod
Post by: Norbreck21a on April 06, 2011, 06:44:14 pm

Damn it. Just remembered I forgot to remove the iPod kit from the centre console when I part exchanged the golf last week. If I'd had remembered, you could have had it with the MFD2.

Sorry about that Rob.

Title: Re: MFD2 & Ipod
Post by: dajackel12 on April 07, 2011, 07:16:48 pm

Hi mate

I'm in a very similar position, I've brought a iPod Armrest dock from eBay (got it for £24 and included the VW bottle opener!) anyway now I'm stuck because I don't know which cable I'll need!, If manage to find the right part number let me know mate!

Thanks

Title: Re: MFD2 & Ipod
Post by: shooter999 on April 07, 2011, 08:01:14 pm

Quote from: Norbreck21a on April 06, 2011, 06:44:14 pm

Damn it. Just remembered I forgot to remove the iPod kit from the centre console when I part exchanged the golf last week. If I'd had remembered, you could have had it with the MFD2.

Sorry about that Rob.

No worries & thanks for the gesture

Title: Re: MFD2 & Ipod
Post by: shooter999 on April 07, 2011, 08:02:05 pm

Quote from: dajackel12 on April 07, 2011, 07:16:48 pm

Hi mate

I'm in a very similar position, I've brought a iPod Armrest dock from eBay (got it for £24 and included the VW bottle opener!) anyway now I'm stuck because I don't know which cable I'll need!, If manage to find the right part number let me know mate!

Thanks

Decided to go with the xcarlink and a nano in a discreet position. This will allow me to control the nano.

Title: Re: MFD2 & Ipod
Post by: Fastmonkey on April 07, 2011, 10:07:33 pm

Hope I'm not hi jacking your thread but what about one of these from ebay, or am I barking up the wrong tree, I want IPOD as well so looking into options.

VW MFD2 / RNS2 Aux - In Adapter for to IPOD CONNECTOR

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-MFD2-RNS2-Aux-Adapter-IPOD-CONNECTOR-/140529237702?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Terminals_Cabling_ET&hash=item20b831fec6 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-MFD2-RNS2-Aux-Adapter-IPOD-CONNECTOR-/140529237702?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Terminals_Cabling_ET&hash=item20b831fec6)