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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Lee01 on November 28, 2012, 08:45:54 pm

Title: Genuine VW iPod Connector help
Post by: Lee01 on November 28, 2012, 08:45:54 pm

Hi Peeps,

I've tried the search function and google but to no avail.
I have purchased the genuine VW iPod connector kit (1KO 051 444 E) as I would like to function of being able to listen to my Ipod in the car. The supplied instructions are next to useless, does anyone have any experience of installing this equipment or if you point me in the right direction I would be grateful.
Also, my radio is a RCD300 (single CD player) do I still retain the use of the single cd player function?

I've no doubt some knowledgeable member could shed some light on this for me  :happy2:

Cheers

Lee

Title: Re: Genuine VW iPod Connector help
Post by: Eddie-NL on November 28, 2012, 08:49:44 pm

it is fairly easy

remove 2 wires from the quadlock and insert them into the plug that is supplied with the kit

Then insert the wires from the loom into the quadlock

more of an issue is that the end result is rather poor

No track titles, only 6 folders, and doesn't charge newer ipods

Title: Re: Genuine VW iPod Connector help
Post by: Lee01 on November 28, 2012, 09:01:38 pm

Quote from: Eddie-NL on November 28, 2012, 08:49:44 pm

it is fairly easy

remove 2 wires from the quadlock and insert them into the plug that is supplied with the kit

Then insert the wires from the loom into the quadlock

more of an issue is that the end result is rather poor

No track titles, only 6 folders, and doesn't charge newer ipods

Thanks Eddie!

Any idea which two wires?

Thanks,
Lee

Title: Re: Genuine VW iPod Connector help
Post by: Eddie-NL on November 28, 2012, 11:08:37 pm

Brown Earth


sorry my mistake it is only the earth, you could tap in somewhere else if you don't want to mess with the radio wiring

Title: Re: Genuine VW iPod Connector help
Post by: Lee01 on November 30, 2012, 01:09:16 pm

Cheers for the help Eddie.

I don't susspose anyone has a link to a step by step guide on how to do this?
I am slightly concerned about removing / altering the wiring to the radio unit.

Any further help would be really good.

Cheers Chaps.

Title: Re: Genuine VW iPod Connector help
Post by: JStav on November 30, 2012, 01:23:07 pm

I had one and the sound quality was horrendous with my rcd510.  Followed the instructions on moving the pin which made absolutely no difference at all.  Ended up pulling it out.

Title: Re: Genuine VW iPod Connector help
Post by: Lee01 on November 30, 2012, 01:44:11 pm

Quote from: JStav on November 30, 2012, 01:23:07 pm

I had one and the sound quality was horrendous with my rcd510.  Followed the instructions on moving the pin which made absolutely no difference at all.  Ended up pulling it out.

That doesn't sound good  :surprised:

I'm rapdily losing confidence!

Title: Re: Genuine VW iPod Connector help
Post by: Lee01 on December 02, 2012, 11:11:37 am

Chaps,

I'm half way through doing this. I can not release the brown wire from the main wiring harness, the wires appear to be held in place with some form of purple safety locating trim.

Any help would be gratefully received.

Thanks,
Lee