MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: DanoGTI on May 25, 2009, 03:51:49 pm

Title: Will this work for RCD300/ipod?
Post by: DanoGTI on May 25, 2009, 03:51:49 pm

Been looking at this - HERE (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/vw-ipod-mp3-adaptor-3-5mm-jack-plug_W0QQitemZ160331629508QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Terminals_Cabling_ET?hash=item25548283c4&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A2|294%3A50)

Will it work? just plug into rear of the stereo, and off we go?
Dan :)

Title: Re: Will this work for RCD300/ipod?
Post by: NotNormal on May 25, 2009, 04:57:33 pm

Its a bad photo but it looks like the right connector

Tom

Title: Re: Will this work for RCD300/ipod?
Post by: SteveP on May 25, 2009, 06:22:39 pm

Quote from: NotNormal on May 25, 2009, 04:57:33 pm

Its a bad photo but it looks like the right connector

Tom

x 2  :happy2:

Title: Re: Will this work for RCD300/ipod?
Post by: DanoGTI on May 25, 2009, 07:36:29 pm

Thank you  :happy2:

Title: Re: Will this work for RCD300/ipod?
Post by: DanoGTI on May 30, 2009, 04:01:27 pm

Just an update - plugged this cable in (thanks to the great FAQ)... however, can't get it to activate.

I thought you just had to press "CD" twice to enable the aux function......

There is a black connector in the packet - an 18-pin black block connector - I didn't actually see where this could go though.

Am I missing something?

Dan :)

Title: Re: Will this work for RCD300/ipod?
Post by: TomB on May 30, 2009, 08:36:45 pm

On the genuine iPod kits, it needs a wire from the loom splicing into it.

The instructions are on Google, it may be worth looking at that.

Title: Re: Will this work for RCD300/ipod?
Post by: DanoGTI on May 31, 2009, 06:37:50 pm

I've got the distinct impression that the cable won't work on its own.  :sad:

Which is a bit annoying as I took the dash to pieces to install this cable!!LOL!! :grin:

Shame as all I want to do is listen to my Ipod - I'm not going to spend much as I'm saving for my new HU..... no point in spending money unnecessarily.....

Any thoughts on how to get this cable working?

Dan :)