MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: Tomm on April 21, 2014, 04:20:00 pm

Title: Connecting Ipod to MFD2
Post by: Tomm on April 21, 2014, 04:20:00 pm: Hey

I know this has probably been asked many times before. I currently have an mfd2 dvd version fitted in my car, i want to connect my ipod to my unit and be able to change tracks on the unit. I have heard i can get a unit from xcar links that will allow me to connect my ipod and have functionality. Is their any other options i have i.e. original VW ipod connectivity? and what functionality will i have?

Thanks
Title: Re: Connecting Ipod to MFD2
Post by: DamoP on April 21, 2014, 04:21:27 pm: i have this vw iPod kit in the for sale section if your interested
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,82326.0.html
Title: Re: Connecting Ipod to MFD2
Post by: Tomm on April 21, 2014, 05:17:51 pm: Quote from: demon666 on April 21, 2014, 04:21:27 pm
i have this vw iPod kit in the for sale section if your interested
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,82326.0.html

Hey

What functionality would i get with this kit? and would it fit my mfd2?
Title: Re: Connecting Ipod to MFD2
Post by: DamoP on April 21, 2014, 05:35:59 pm: its basic functionality, track change ect, yes direct fit mate :happy2:
Title: Re: Connecting Ipod to MFD2
Post by: Tomm on April 21, 2014, 08:20:27 pm: sounds good, oh what about charging? does the unit also charge the ipod?
Title: Re: Connecting Ipod to MFD2
Post by: DamoP on April 21, 2014, 08:21:21 pm: no mate, only the MDI kits charge. but they won't work on the earlier head units
Title: Re: Connecting Ipod to MFD2
Post by: Tomm on April 21, 2014, 08:24:27 pm: damn :( i really want something that can charge my ipod too, looks like i will have to buy the aftermarket one.

Thanks allot for the advice
Title: Re: Connecting Ipod to MFD2
Post by: xjay1337 on April 21, 2014, 08:32:38 pm: Xcarlink and some VW iPod kits will charge your device... I have an old Connects2 which charged it when I was using it.
Title: Re: Connecting Ipod to MFD2
Post by: DamoP on April 21, 2014, 08:34:43 pm: none of the VW kits charge on the MFD2, only one that charges is MDI but not on that model of head unit
Title: Re: Connecting Ipod to MFD2
Post by: xjay1337 on April 21, 2014, 09:09:32 pm: I had an MFD2 on my old Golf
It had a VW iPod kit but the 8pin mini-din cable that came with it broke. I bought an XCarLink 8pin to iPod mini-din connector which had a small box on it but no extra cables (plugged right into the VW ipod control box) and it charged my iPod Touch and iPhone 4
Title: Re: Connecting Ipod to MFD2
Post by: DamoP on April 21, 2014, 09:16:21 pm: half and half may work, but VW don't do one "per say"