MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: stuupnorth on October 17, 2009, 07:13:36 pm

Title: i-pod to vw
Post by: stuupnorth on October 17, 2009, 07:13:36 pm

Hi guys
I'm looking to use my i-pod in my golf which is fitted with a standard h/u
RCD 300
will my lead from my mk4 fit???

Cheers
Stu

Title: Re: i-pod to vw
Post by: SteveP on October 17, 2009, 07:35:08 pm

Was an original VW one on the Mk4?

If so then you might be able to get hold of the different interface cable that is required for the Mk5. But still the functionality is very poor  :smiley:

Title: Re: i-pod to vw
Post by: 108 on October 21, 2009, 09:34:03 pm

what equipment do I need to use my ipod/iphone with the standard VW stereo?  Can the changer still be used?

Title: Re: i-pod to vw
Post by: DanoGTI on October 26, 2009, 05:57:04 pm

Probably not what you want to hear, but I gave up in the end - VERY expensive for a sh1t sound. The RCD is quite possibly THE worst Head Unit on the market :sad:

I've resorted to a Griffin FM adaptor, as it didn't make ANY difference to the woeful sound of the RCD.

Advice?

Bin the RCD? Go aftermarket. Even the RNS might be OEM, but it still isn't very good (all imho, of course!)

If you want proper functionality, go aftermarket.

The other options to you are -

Dension ICE Link
Parrot ik9200

There are two of the top of my head, BUT they won't get around blue-screened box of sh1te in the dash!!! LOL!! :grin:

Good luck either way :smiley:

Dan