MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: big al on October 15, 2009, 11:26:26 am

Title: Can MFSWwork with aftermarket Stereos?
Post by: big al on October 15, 2009, 11:26:26 am

I have an aftermarket Kenwood stereo, and have recently been thinking about getting a MFSW as my normal one has worn leather all over the place (ans isnt Multifunction!)
Would this work, or is it too much hassle?
Thanks

Title: Re: Can MFSWwork with aftermarket Stereos?
Post by: SteveP on October 15, 2009, 11:58:10 am

I am pretty sort there are some convertors available for this, but expect these won't be cheap as the Golf uses Can Bus.

Title: Re: Can MFSWwork with aftermarket Stereos?
Post by: SteveP on October 15, 2009, 12:03:11 pm

Taken from Kenwood's website: -

Golf V/Jetta/EOS
Without 'Star' button    2005    ---->    Part No. = CAW-VW1281

Golf V/Jetta/EOS
With 'Star' button
including bluetooth operation    2007    ---->  Part No. = CAW-VW1530

Look like there are around 80 Euro's from a quick search.

Title: Re: Can MFSWwork with aftermarket Stereos?
Post by: big al on October 15, 2009, 03:22:41 pm

Thanks dude,
Think I will throw a bid in, can just use it as a normal steering wheel and then get the MF fitted when got the other parts fitted,
You guys really know how to help out!  :happy2:

Title: Re: Can MFSWwork with aftermarket Stereos?
Post by: SteveP on October 15, 2009, 03:23:30 pm

Yes, this can be added to the headunit after install once you have the MultiFunction wheel  :happy2:

Title: Re: Can MFSWwork with aftermarket Stereos?
Post by: big al on October 19, 2009, 10:16:32 am

Just realised that the wheel I was bidding on is from a GT, Does anyone know how that is different to the GTI wheel, apart from the GT/GTI badge?

Title: Re: Can MFSWwork with aftermarket Stereos?
Post by: danishmkvgti on October 19, 2009, 10:34:16 am

not flat in the buttom???

Title: Re: Can MFSWwork with aftermarket Stereos?
Post by: big al on October 19, 2009, 11:32:09 am

Quote from: danishmkvgti on October 19, 2009, 10:34:16 am

not flat in the buttom???

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180421778943&ssPageName=ADME:X:SCO:GB:1123
Oh yeah, not too keen on it now, also looks like the actual wheel part doesnt have the bulges in like the GTI one.