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All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: Rich on August 30, 2009, 08:58:30 pm

Title: IPod Touch - Losing Connection With ArmRest Up
Post by: Rich on August 30, 2009, 08:58:30 pm
I've an Ipod Touch... when i connect it in the under the Armrest it works fine... however... if i leave the Armrest up when driving... my Ipod rattles loose and disconnects and i keep having to nudge push it back in...

Its really irritating as i like to have the Armrest up...

It works fine when the Armrest is down because its kept in place then...


Hope someone knows the answer to solving this problem ? :sad1:
Title: Re: IPod Touch - Losing Connection With ArmRest Up
Post by: cuzmk5 on August 30, 2009, 09:09:31 pm
have you got the correct plastic insert in, to suit your ipod.
Title: Re: IPod Touch - Losing Connection With ArmRest Up
Post by: Phil Mcavity on August 30, 2009, 09:23:59 pm
 It does sound like it has the wrong base. Could be a problem as the car when new comes with all the different bases AFAIK  and there are not available from VW.My touch was a tight fit when used with the 60 ipod.(largest one)

 :confused:
Title: Re: IPod Touch - Losing Connection With ArmRest Up
Post by: SteveP on August 30, 2009, 09:27:37 pm
have you got the correct plastic insert in, to suit your ipod.

Correct but they don't do them for the iTouch as yet  :sad1:
Title: Re: IPod Touch - Losing Connection With ArmRest Up
Post by: Rich on August 30, 2009, 09:30:30 pm
have you got the correct plastic insert in, to suit your ipod.


Ahh - i've all these plastics things and i didnt know what they were... i thought they were for Ipods.. but none seem to fit the Ipod Touch...

I've got a plastic bit where its just a square/rectangle... it doesnt seem to slot in anywhere...



I've an Ipod Touch... when i connect it in the under the Armrest it works fine... however... if i leave the Armrest up when driving... my Ipod rattles loose and disconnects and i keep having to nudge push it back in...

Its really irritating as i like to have the Armrest up...

It works fine when the Armrest is down because its kept in place then...


Hope someone knows the answer to solving this problem ? :sad1:


lol - i meant the Armrest being up 7 clicks ( highest it will go )  - if that makes sense :stupid: I'm really sh*te at when it comes to explaining :ashamed:
Title: Re: IPod Touch - Losing Connection With ArmRest Up
Post by: Rich on August 30, 2009, 09:31:59 pm
have you got the correct plastic insert in, to suit your ipod.

Correct but they don't do them for the iTouch as yet  :sad1:


Ahhh - so is there anyway i can solve this problem ?? :sad1: Anyone sussed out a way themselves   ??
Title: Re: IPod Touch - Losing Connection With ArmRest Up
Post by: Top Cat on August 30, 2009, 09:36:01 pm
My car car came with a packet of different inserts and one fitted perfect with my touch.  :happy2: So the dealer should be able to supply you with the same.  :happy2:
Title: Re: IPod Touch - Losing Connection With ArmRest Up
Post by: Phil Mcavity on August 30, 2009, 09:39:13 pm
My car car came with a packet of different inserts and one fitted perfect with my touch.  :happy2: So the dealer should be able to supply you with the same.  :happy2:
Good luck, i tried 3 dealerships, non would oblige, due to that kit being no longer made.
Title: Re: IPod Touch - Losing Connection With ArmRest Up
Post by: Rich on August 30, 2009, 10:03:47 pm
waaa - im defo looking tommorrow for the right plastic bit then :)


Just hope the previous owner hasnt kept it :mad:
Title: Re: IPod Touch - Losing Connection With ArmRest Up
Post by: Top Cat on August 30, 2009, 10:07:13 pm
I think the design changed or something did after i bought my ipod because mine charges as well, and i have been told that most dont.

Rich if you dont get any luck sorting it out. I will bring all of the other fitments that it came with to the next meet for you to try out.  :happy2:
Title: Re: IPod Touch - Losing Connection With ArmRest Up
Post by: Rich on August 30, 2009, 10:08:55 pm
TopCat... Thanks greatly for this ! :drinking:
Title: Re: IPod Touch - Losing Connection With ArmRest Up
Post by: ub7rm on August 31, 2009, 07:17:35 pm
I had the same trouble when I was using my nano as I didn't have any of the inserts.  The dealer told me they didn't supply them and that I should contact Apple.  I bought a bigger Ipod instead.  Ironically i bought a touch which fits a treat in whatever the insert thats in it is but I keep the armrest down.

Title: Re: IPod Touch - Losing Connection With ArmRest Up
Post by: bacillus on August 31, 2009, 07:44:50 pm
Good luck, i tried 3 dealerships, non would oblige, due to that kit being no longer made.

hmm, I got an ipod adapter pack off my dealer a couple of months ago.   :confused:

Part number is 1KO 868 003 B 9B9
Title: Re: IPod Touch - Losing Connection With ArmRest Up
Post by: Phil Mcavity on August 31, 2009, 07:48:16 pm
Good luck, i tried 3 dealerships, non would oblige, due to that kit being no longer made.

hmm, I got an ipod adapter pack off my dealer a couple of months ago.   :confused:

Part number is 1KO 868 003 B 9B9
good luck then, i was fobed off then.
Title: Re: IPod Touch - Losing Connection With ArmRest Up
Post by: Rich on August 31, 2009, 09:23:11 pm
Good luck, i tried 3 dealerships, non would oblige, due to that kit being no longer made.

hmm, I got an ipod adapter pack off my dealer a couple of months ago.   :confused:

Part number is 1KO 868 003 B 9B9

Is this the Ipod Touch adaptor though ???
Title: Re: IPod Touch - Losing Connection With ArmRest Up
Post by: bacillus on August 31, 2009, 11:17:30 pm
Is this the Ipod Touch adaptor though ???

I doubt that the pack contains an adapter made specially for the Ipod Touch.
Seeing how long VW took to get out an adapter for the second generation nano , I would just try to see if one of the available adapters matches up to your Ipod Touch.

If you are in Manchester sometime in the future, I could let you see if one of the adapters could be made to work.
Title: Re: IPod Touch - Losing Connection With ArmRest Up
Post by: Phil Mcavity on September 01, 2009, 08:20:00 am
The large ipod base fits the Touch very snug, but you cant fully close the armrest down when its inserted.
Title: Re: IPod Touch - Losing Connection With ArmRest Up
Post by: cuzmk5 on September 01, 2009, 05:50:06 pm
ipod classics fit perfect with no adaptor
Title: Re: IPod Touch - Losing Connection With ArmRest Up
Post by: Rich on September 01, 2009, 08:58:30 pm
It works fine with the Armrest down since the Touch is a little high.. and the armrest keeps it in place.

I'm gonna head to VW garage when i next fill up to ask for this Part No. 1KO 868 003 B 9B9
Title: Re: IPod Touch - Losing Connection With ArmRest Up
Post by: Andy on September 01, 2009, 09:47:12 pm
i also have a few of the adaptors-if you want them Rich