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All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: MWM on February 10, 2012, 09:11:26 pm

Title: iPod Connector Won't Work
Post by: MWM on February 10, 2012, 09:11:26 pm
Got a 58 Golf Match TDI. It came with an iPod connector in the armrest.

I've tried my iPhone 4S, girlfriend's 3G, old iPods and everything. Nothing works. I'm wondering if it's just knackered or has a blown fuse or something?

Odd thing is for each one it says "Connected Accessory but not charging " (or something to that effect). Yet none of the playlists are appearing.

Know where I'm going wrong?
Title: Re: iPod Connector Won't Work
Post by: lippyx on February 11, 2012, 03:34:53 pm
Good question! I have just picked up my 2008 Golf GT with iPod dock in armrest and nothing happens when I put the iPod on it? I will keep an eye on this thread.
Title: Re: iPod Connector Won't Work
Post by: Scott_GT_TDI on February 12, 2012, 12:53:09 pm
Some of the newer ipod touch and iphones use a different voltage to charge the device which is maybe why it says it is plugged in but not charging. There are adaptors you can buy on ebay to allow them to charge but are quite bulky and then might not fit.

As to why the playlists are not working, I'm sure someone will be along soon to advise on that  :happy2:
Title: Re: iPod Connector Won't Work
Post by: Eddie-NL on February 12, 2012, 01:37:56 pm
you won't get track titles, the ipod adaptor can only access 6 folders and treats them like a 6cd changer.
Title: Re: iPod Connector Won't Work
Post by: MWM on February 15, 2012, 09:34:32 am
I'm aware of all of this however I literally receive no feedback now. I plugged in the iPhone last night and it didn't even prompt me with "accessory attached". Prior to that it did but I click 'CD' and no playlists appear i.e. says 'NO CD' rather than 'CD1'...

I tried to find the fuse location in the manual but nothing materialised.
Title: Re: iPod Connector Won't Work
Post by: maxload on February 15, 2012, 09:48:39 am
I think the general feeling is that the ipod connection is crap. I tried mine with two of the recomended devices from the VW manual and still no luck. 
Title: Re: iPod Connector Won't Work
Post by: MWM on February 15, 2012, 09:55:55 am
I think the general feeling is that the ipod connection is crap. I tried mine with two of the recomended devices from the VW manual and still no luck. 

I pretty much agree here. Might have to pay a visit to my VW dealer and yell at them. Joke of a product. Are they easy to remove? Might be able to get a few pence for it on eBay.
Title: Re: iPod Connector Won't Work
Post by: Phil Miller on February 15, 2012, 10:25:24 am
Ive got the charge adaptor for newer ipods and Phones if anyone want it, going cheeeaaap :happy2:
Title: Re: iPod Connector Won't Work
Post by: MWM on February 15, 2012, 10:27:24 am
Ive got the charge adaptor for newer ipods and Phones if anyone want it, going cheeeaaap :happy2:

If it actually worked I may have been interested...
Title: Re: iPod Connector Won't Work
Post by: Phil Miller on February 15, 2012, 10:45:18 am
Ive got the charge adaptor for newer ipods and Phones if anyone want it, going cheeeaaap :happy2:

If it actually worked I may have been interested...

Have you had a scan with VCDS? my OHs dock doesnt work and when scanned it brings this up
Address 56: Radio        Labels: 1K0-035-1xx-56.lbl
   Part No: 1K0 035 186 AD
   Component: Radio GR0       034 0033 
   Revision: 0003404S    Serial number: VWZ2Z2G3533680
   Coding: 0040402
   Shop #: WSC 01279 785 00200
   VCID: 68DBBC9322E3

2 Faults Found:
01044 - Control Module Incorrectly Coded
            000 -  -
00857 - CD Changer Unit (R41)
            004 - No Signal/Communication

the car had anew dock fitted Dec 11 by the dealers Dec 23 12 it stopped working, guess what VW dont wanna know as its out of warranty
Title: Re: iPod Connector Won't Work
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on February 15, 2012, 11:09:39 am
I've got one of the "connects2" ipod leads, works really well with my iPhone  :notworthy:
Title: Re: iPod Connector Won't Work
Post by: RENNTAG on February 15, 2012, 12:53:12 pm
I have an Ipod connector in the glove box. When i plug the ipod in it says "Connected Accessory but not charging'' but it then displays 6cd's to choose from.

Sometimes mine takes a few moments to work, may just need leving for 20-30seconds so it works out what its doing lol
Title: Re: iPod Connector Won't Work
Post by: SRC on February 15, 2012, 04:01:12 pm
If it's the older connector/ newer ipod issue, read this:
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,27431.msg351967.html#msg351967

You get six playlists, but you'll need to remember which is which.
HTH
Title: Re: iPod Connector Won't Work
Post by: krystof78 on August 07, 2015, 10:29:13 am
Hi all,

I bought a few weeks ago a used Golf 207 Match 1.9TDI. There is an iPod connector in the armrest but the dealer told me it does not work with this model. Indeed, it does not work at the moment but is it supposed to work? Is there anything I can do to make it work?

Thanks in advance for your help guys,

Christophe