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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: eagy on 12 February 2009, 23:39
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I know this is an ICE/tech query but its specifically mk5 so i'll post it here.
Will my 08 Ed 30 with optional armrest be pre-wired to take the i-pod dock? Seen a few 2nd hand but reluctant til i know whats involved.
Is it a straight forward DIY job to fit one?
Cheers in advance
Eagy
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I suspect that the cable will be there. Best bet is to lift out the cubby and have a look. When I looked at my car at the dealer prior to buying it I looked in the armrest and there was nothing there but a connector at the bottom. I pointed out to the salesman that there was something missing from it and he said yeah we'll get you an ipod connection. When I checked later it wasn't listed as one of the options that the car had from new.
So I don't know what happened to the original cubby but I think i managed to score an ipod dock that wasn't supposed to be there.
All that said, don't bother. Its OK but there will be better aftermarket kits out there that will be easier to fit in the event that the wiring isn't there.
(If the wiring is in the armrest you could put a CD changer in there too - same wiring)