MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: Toast on May 25, 2009, 07:16:08 pm

Title: Changing the Vw head unit to an aftermarket unit
Post by: Toast on May 25, 2009, 07:16:08 pm

Hey guys looking for some info on the above as I currently have the six disc vw unit in the ed30 and have saw a nice alpine double din screen! 8)  My questions are would the new unit basically be a plug in and play method obviously a new fascia will be needed but do I need a canbus adapter or such like?! :confused:  And I'm also thinking of putting a sub and amp package in the boot along with uprating the speakers :wink: 

Any info on these would be great  :happy2:

Title: Re: Changing the Vw head unit to an aftermarket unit
Post by: SteveS on May 25, 2009, 07:17:59 pm

yes u need an ISO adaptor for the car, for external amps/sub u need outputs from ur headunit which u should get with that one

Title: Re: Changing the Vw head unit to an aftermarket unit
Post by: bacillus on May 25, 2009, 07:25:17 pm

Do it and your VW dealer may not want to use their machine to scan your car for fault codes...   :sad:

Title: Re: Changing the Vw head unit to an aftermarket unit
Post by: SteveP on May 25, 2009, 07:28:16 pm

It you want plug and play then a CAN BUS iso adapter is needed, this will supply the switched 12v+ and lights on/dimmer signal/wires that aren't present on the standard loom.

Other wise you will need to run at least the 12v+ switched from one of the spare points in the fuse box.

The difference is about £50 for the CAN BUS ISO adapter or a £10 for the standard adapter.  :happy2:

PS - I will move this to the Car Audio section  :smiley:

Title: Re: Changing the Vw head unit to an aftermarket unit
Post by: Toast on May 25, 2009, 07:37:58 pm

Been on Car Audio Security.com there and found this

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product_list/c_path/48_670_684/spd/vw-can-bus-adaptors.html

Is this what I need? :confused:

Title: Re: Changing the Vw head unit to an aftermarket unit
Post by: SteveP on May 25, 2009, 07:51:39 pm

^^ Yep that's the exact one you need for a Plug and Play install  :happy2:

It's also the one I have used previously and can recommend.

Title: Re: Changing the Vw head unit to an aftermarket unit
Post by: Toast on May 25, 2009, 07:53:49 pm

Cool cool  :happy2:  I'll see about sorting me sounds out once the car is back from the paint shop :jumpmove:

Title: Re: Changing the Vw head unit to an aftermarket unit
Post by: Alexander on May 26, 2009, 10:52:49 pm

i used the standard adapter and ran a switched live from the fuse box took about 15 mins to do!only thing it doesnt have is a dimming when the lights are on feature which the canbus adapter will provide.
If you choose uprated speakers make sure the mids arnt too deep as there isnt much depth there.
Sub wise I can recommend the vibe active subs which take the hassle out of choosing an amp and save space. I have a 10" whic sounds awesome and you can plug the port for tighter sounds.
pics here http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4670.0 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4670.0)

Title: Re: Changing the Vw head unit to an aftermarket unit
Post by: Toast on May 27, 2009, 07:26:10 pm

Cool thanks for the info buddy :happy2:  Had a look at your sub looks good I used to have the twin 12" vibe cbr's in my mk4 golf  along with infinity's all round Very Very LOUD  :jumpmove: :rolleye: