MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: RobboGTI on April 14, 2012, 11:18:24 am

Title: Twin fakra?
Post by: RobboGTI on April 14, 2012, 11:18:24 am

Hi I'm looking to upgrade my rcd300 to a pioneer unit, do I need a twin fakra cable or a single??

Bit new to all this do would appreciate help!

Title: Re: Twin fakra?
Post by: RobboGTI on April 14, 2012, 01:04:26 pm

Anybody? Need to buy the bits today so can I just play safe and buy the double?

Title: Re: Re: Twin fakra?
Post by: jason_rmh on April 14, 2012, 02:48:53 pm

I believe there are two separate fakra connectors. I had to buy a twin one when upgrading from 310 to 510.
The 510 had a dual fakra in a single connector.
The 310 had 2 separate fakras. So will you need a two into one? Depends what's on your new head unit?

Title: Re: Twin fakra?
Post by: jameelno1 on April 14, 2012, 02:58:04 pm

these are the items needed iso connector and twin fakra antenna in one this one wont have steering wheel control i think
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Connects-2-Harness-Adapter-CT20VW04-VW-/360447414838?pt=UK_AudioElectronicsVideo_Video_TelevisionSetTopBoxes&hash=item53ec571236#ht_2070wt_1261 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Connects-2-Harness-Adapter-CT20VW04-VW-/360447414838?pt=UK_AudioElectronicsVideo_Video_TelevisionSetTopBoxes&hash=item53ec571236#ht_2070wt_1261)

or u can get them separate
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CONNECTS-2-CT27AA51-AUDI-VOLKSWAGEN-DOUBLE-FAKRA-DIN-AERIAL-ADAPTOR-ANTENNA-/150783423665?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item231b6474b1 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CONNECTS-2-CT27AA51-AUDI-VOLKSWAGEN-DOUBLE-FAKRA-DIN-AERIAL-ADAPTOR-ANTENNA-/150783423665?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item231b6474b1)

if u have steering wheel controls then u will need this and the above twin fakra antenna
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Connects-2-CTSVW002-VW-Passat-Golf-Mk5-Touran-/220986506887?pt=UK_AudioElectronicsVideo_Video_TelevisionSetTopBoxes&hash=item3373d27e87#ht_2070wt_1261 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Connects-2-CTSVW002-VW-Passat-Golf-Mk5-Touran-/220986506887?pt=UK_AudioElectronicsVideo_Video_TelevisionSetTopBoxes&hash=item3373d27e87#ht_2070wt_1261)

u can get the complete kit shown here
with steering wheel controls
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-VW-Caddy-Touran-Golf-MK5-Double-Din-Car-CD-Stereo-Fitting-Kit-Fascia-/270925353551?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f1468d24f#ht_2486wt_1261 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-VW-Caddy-Touran-Golf-MK5-Double-Din-Car-CD-Stereo-Fitting-Kit-Fascia-/270925353551?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f1468d24f#ht_2486wt_1261)

without sterring wheel controls
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-VW-Caddy-Touran-Golf-MK5-Double-Din-Car-CD-Stereo-Fitting-Kit-Fascia-/350542115139?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item519df03143#ht_2156wt_1261 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-VW-Caddy-Touran-Golf-MK5-Double-Din-Car-CD-Stereo-Fitting-Kit-Fascia-/350542115139?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item519df03143#ht_2156wt_1261)


all the above can be found cheaper ignore the prices i just used them as what u need
hope this all helps  you :happy2: