MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Lyall on April 12, 2014, 10:05:04 am

Title: iPod cables
Post by: Lyall on April 12, 2014, 10:05:04 am

So my ed30 came with the iPod docking in the arm rest, I have a vw cable  up it won't fit as the cable comes out at a 45degree angle. Is there other cables vw do or a way to fix it ?

Title: Re: iPod cables
Post by: DamoP on April 12, 2014, 10:23:02 am

im guessing you have an MDI lead. VW don't make any "standard iPod dock" leads. if you can post a pic i can confirm for you

Title: Re: iPod cables
Post by: Lyall on April 12, 2014, 10:28:18 am

This is what I have http://www.vagcars.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?13605-MK5-Golf-Armrest-iPod-Dock

And the cable I have but for the 5s

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-MEDIA-IN-MMI-MDI-IPOD-CABLE-SCIROCCO-GOLF-POLO-TOUAREG-TIGUAN-EOS-RCD-310-510-/160845975351?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item25732acf37

Title: Re: iPod cables
Post by: DamoP on April 12, 2014, 10:30:20 am

won't work I'm afraid, thats an MDI lead. what head unit do you have?

this is the dock that lead works on

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,78110.0.html

Title: Re: iPod cables
Post by: Lyall on April 12, 2014, 10:32:53 am

I have just the standard head unit , 310 I think ?

So there's no cable that will attach at all , I need a new console part ?

Title: Re: iPod cables
Post by: DamoP on April 12, 2014, 11:16:40 am

If you just have the standard head unit it's an RCD300. You have very limited options for iPod attachment  on the head unit

Title: Re: iPod cables
Post by: xjay1337 on April 12, 2014, 11:38:26 am

You can buy an easy to use and install iPod connector that allows for Head unit controls... Xcarlink, Connects2 and VW all make one around £80.

Title: Re: iPod cables
Post by: DamoP on April 12, 2014, 11:46:19 am

Does the connects work with the iPhone 5
What do vw do for the 5? For £80

Title: Re: iPod cables
Post by: Lyall on April 12, 2014, 11:49:51 am

So realistically id be better saving for a 510 etc head unit ?

Title: Re: iPod cables
Post by: DamoP on April 12, 2014, 11:51:48 am

Quote from: Lyall on April 12, 2014, 11:49:51 am

So realistically id be better saving for a 510 etc head unit ?

If you just want to get a better head unit maybe start with the RCD310.you can pick one up on eBay for £50-80

Title: Re: iPod cables
Post by: J400uk on April 12, 2014, 08:49:16 pm

RCD 510 is worth a look, if you get a good sized SD card it's just like having a big iPod touch built into the dashboard. Can be had quite cheaply of eBay these days.