MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: Golfgirl on February 01, 2013, 06:31:43 pm

Title: iPod connector in armrest - questions.
Post by: Golfgirl on February 01, 2013, 06:31:43 pm
When I bought the car I didn't have an ioPod so didn't spec it.  But I do now and have a few questions.

1). Can it be retro-fitted easily?
2). How much am I looking at for parts and fitting (approx).
3). Will the armrest lid shut completely with an iPhone docked in it?
4). I assume it charges the iPod/iPhone when docked?
5). Is there full functionality from the MFSW ie. able to skip through tracks and albums?

I currently have an auxiliary lead from the back of the stereo into the glovebox but it doesn't charge the device so I'm keen to get something that does.
Title: Re: iPod connector in armrest - questions.
Post by: Baz300 on February 01, 2013, 06:48:18 pm
If you have a newer generation stereo (Rcd510/310 rns510) you can add a MDI kit in the armrest if you have a slot for it there (originally for a cd changer)

Not too sure about the older stereos but their is an iPod lead and dock for them too.

With the MDI kit I can select what album etc to play from the head unit and use the MFSW to skip tracks.

My iPhone fits into the cubby hole on the MDI dock.

The MDI kits are under £100 deliverd
Title: Re: iPod connector in armrest - questions.
Post by: doylebros on February 01, 2013, 07:05:07 pm
This may help to give you an over view.

Click on the link below.

http://www.my-gti.com/42/volkswagen-media-device-interface-mdi
Title: Re: iPod connector in armrest - questions.
Post by: Golfgirl on February 01, 2013, 07:23:30 pm
If you have a newer generation stereo (Rcd510/310 rns510) you can add a MDI kit in the armrest if you have a slot for it there (originally for a cd changer)

Not too sure about the older stereos but their is an iPod lead and dock for them too.


What do you class as newer generation? My car is a 2008 model.
Title: Re: iPod connector in armrest - questions.
Post by: Baz300 on February 01, 2013, 07:26:44 pm
If you have a newer generation stereo (Rcd510/310 rns510) you can add a MDI kit in the armrest if you have a slot for it there (originally for a cd changer)

Not too sure about the older stereos but their is an iPod lead and dock for them too.


What do you class as newer generation? My car is a 2008 model.

I think it's only of you upgrade to the mk6 golf or scirocco stereos
Title: Re: iPod connector in armrest - questions.
Post by: marko on February 01, 2013, 11:46:57 pm
demon666 is selling mdi kits or glovebox kits!!!
few other guys dealing in them and the looms also
 :happy2:
Title: Re: iPod connector in armrest - questions.
Post by: DamoP on February 02, 2013, 06:56:27 am
When I bought the car I didn't have an ioPod so didn't spec it.  But I do now and have a few questions.

1). Can it be retro-fitted easily?
2). How much am I looking at for parts and fitting (approx).
3). Will the armrest lid shut completely with an iPhone docked in it?
4). I assume it charges the iPod/iPhone when docked?
5). Is there full functionality from the MFSW ie. able to skip through tracks and albums?

I currently have an auxiliary lead from the back of the stereo into the glovebox but it doesn't charge the device so I'm keen to get something that does.

ill send you a pm
Title: Re: iPod connector in armrest - questions.
Post by: DamoP on February 02, 2013, 06:56:43 am
demon666 is selling mdi kits or glovebox kits!!!
few other guys dealing in them and the looms also
 :happy2:

thanks dude  :happy2:
Title: Re: iPod connector in armrest - questions.
Post by: Golfgirl on February 02, 2013, 05:41:13 pm
Got this all sorted now and have parts on the way thanks to Demon666 :happy2:  Thanks everyone for your help :smiley:
Title: Re: iPod connector in armrest - questions.
Post by: DamoP on February 03, 2013, 08:12:01 am
Got this all sorted now and have parts on the way thanks to Demon666 :happy2:  Thanks everyone for your help :smiley:

 :happy2:
Title: Re: iPod connector in armrest - questions.
Post by: Fands on February 27, 2013, 08:58:44 pm
demon666 is selling mdi kits or glovebox kits!!!
few other guys dealing in them and the looms also
 :happy2:

thanks dude  :happy2:

Interested in your armrest MDI kits, how do i contact you? assume i don't have enough posts to PM you?
Title: Re: iPod connector in armrest - questions.
Post by: DamoP on February 27, 2013, 09:00:41 pm
My email is on my profile dude
Dtpitman@gmail.com