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Title: Golf GTI MK6 - MDI Port - Where is it?
Post by: nuketronic on 17 October 2009, 17:02
Hi,

Im am about to pick my golf 6 gti, but i live in South Africa, and i have been in the car locally and cant find any MDI Port! sucks! can anyone send picks of it in the MK6?

Thank you!
Title: Re: Golf GTI MK6 - MDI Port - Where is it?
Post by: Snoopy on 17 October 2009, 17:11
Its under the armrest.

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/AudioNetPhoto/Photo067web.jpg)
Title: Re: Golf GTI MK6 - MDI Port - Where is it?
Post by: nuketronic on 17 October 2009, 17:31
 :cry:

Definately South African spec doesnt come with MDI then.
I ordered mine with RCD510, how can i upgrade?
Title: Re: Golf GTI MK6 - MDI Port - Where is it?
Post by: nuketronic on 17 October 2009, 18:11
Just visited UK's configurator, when you add the RCD510 in place of the RCD310, it says the MDI will be removed?
So does this mean you cant use a RCD510 with MDI? can anyone confirm please
Title: Re: Golf GTI MK6 - MDI Port - Where is it?
Post by: Snoopy on 17 October 2009, 18:16
^ Its a mistake on the configurator. Yes you can use it with the 510
Title: Re: Golf GTI MK6 - MDI Port - Where is it?
Post by: nuketronic on 17 October 2009, 18:19
How do i ask the dealer to get me the MDI then? anyone know what i need? is the integration easy?
Title: Re: Golf GTI MK6 - MDI Port - Where is it?
Post by: Snoopy on 17 October 2009, 18:23
Dealer supplied accessories

its from the price list for the mk6 golf listed under dealer supplied accessories. Not sure exactly what you will need with it.

Media- in-interface (plays Ipod,MP3,USB) part number 5N0 057 342   £150.20 in the UK including taxes.

They also list the cables seperate at £31.50 each
Title: Re: Golf GTI MK6 - MDI Port - Where is it?
Post by: nuketronic on 17 October 2009, 18:28
Thank you! ill try and ask!
Title: Re: Golf GTI MK6 - MDI Port - Where is it?
Post by: Snoopy on 17 October 2009, 18:32
https://www.volkswagen.co.uk/assets/common/pdf/pricelists/golf-vi-pricelist.pdf
Page 12.
Title: Re: Golf GTI MK6 - MDI Port - Where is it?
Post by: nuketronic on 17 October 2009, 18:55
Just checked on the configurator, the RCD510 with Dynaudio says it only includes aux-in:

"RCD 510 touch screen radio system with 'Dynaudio' soundpack, including dash-mounted 6 CD autochanger, 6 1/2" colour touch-screen, SD card reader, MO3 and WMA data files compatibility and Aux-in socket for connection to external audio source (i.e. iPod or MP3 player)."

The same with the RNS 510

"DVD touch-screen navigation/radio system With 6 1/2" colour touch-screen - DVD based planning and route guidance with live traffic updates, multifunction computer (highline), 30 GB hard drive, SD card reader, MO3, WMA and DVD video data files compatibility and Aux-in socket for connection to external audio source (i.e. iPod or MP3 player) and 6CD autochanger in lieu of MDI"

Does anyone have a golf 6 gti with the RCD510 or RNS510 with MDI, working 100%? wonder why they would take it out when upgrading from a RCD310 to 510.. did it come standard? did you upgrade?  :huh:
Title: Re: Golf GTI MK6 - MDI Port - Where is it?
Post by: mac7 on 17 October 2009, 19:37
and 6CD autochanger in lieu of MDI"

The 6CD takes the place of the MDI in the armrest. You only lose the MDI if you have the CD changer
Title: Re: Golf GTI MK6 - MDI Port - Where is it?
Post by: Snoopy on 17 October 2009, 20:12
Does anyone have a golf 6 gti with the RCD510 with MDI, working 100%?
wonder why they would take it out when upgrading from a RCD310 to 510.. did it come standard?
Yes, yes.
As i said earlier its a mistake on the configurator.
Title: Re: Golf GTI MK6 - MDI Port - Where is it?
Post by: keelaw on 17 October 2009, 20:21
and 6CD autochanger in lieu of MDI"

The 6CD takes the place of the MDI in the armrest. You only lose the MDI if you have the CD changer


i thought the 6CD was built in into the RCD10 unit.  I have the RCD510 and there's no separate CD changer.  Prob is that I don't play CDs!  a few gig SD card is all I need!!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Golf GTI MK6 - MDI Port - Where is it?
Post by: p3asa on 17 October 2009, 20:32

The 6CD takes the place of the MDI in the armrest. You only lose the MDI if you have the CD changer

Maybe I've misread you but the 6CD doesn't take the place of the MDI. The 6 CD player is part of the RCD510 which you can have with the MDI.
Title: Re: Golf GTI MK6 - MDI Port - Where is it?
Post by: Snoopy on 17 October 2009, 20:43
^ The 6 disc CD autochanger when added to the satnav unit is fitted in the centre armrest in place of were the MDI is fitted.
Title: Re: Golf GTI MK6 - MDI Port - Where is it?
Post by: p3asa on 17 October 2009, 20:50
^ The 6 disc CD autochanger when added to the satnav unit is fitted in the centre armrest in place of were the MDI is fitted.

Ah right that makes sense.  :wink:
Not sure why anyone would want to add a 6 CD player as an extra though when there are loads of other options to play music.
Especially when there is a big hard drive to add your music.
Title: Re: Golf GTI MK6 - MDI Port - Where is it?
Post by: DDRFan on 17 October 2009, 20:53
^ The 6 disc CD autochanger when added to the satnav unit is fitted in the centre armrest in place of were the MDI is fitted.

Ah right that makes sense.  :wink:
Not sure why anyone would want to add a 6 CD player as an extra though when there are loads of other options to play music.
Especially when there is a big hard drive to add your music.
i suppose it's a little like the argument between manual and DSG  :tongue: some people may not have a computer for iPod or MP3s and are more 'old-skool' and prefer just buying a CD from a shop and then they can play it straight away in the car.
Title: Re: Golf GTI MK6 - MDI Port - Where is it?
Post by: p3asa on 17 October 2009, 20:59
Yeah that's true.
We just seem spoiled for a music source
CD
Ipod
SD card
USB drive
Streaming from mobile if you have the telephone facility installed.
Title: Re: Golf GTI MK6 - MDI Port - Where is it?
Post by: Snoopy on 17 October 2009, 21:04
Some audiophiles hate compressed music with a passion even when played through such a crap stereo as the golf has. As they can hear it.
I refuse to play anything thats not a lossless type format because of this. Even then you can hear a slight difference but i can put up with that for the conveniance.

Maybe also the cd changer maybe MP3 compatiable so you could burn quite a few discs rather than have to shell out for an ipod or fiddle with memory sticks that you may not be able to play at home.
Title: Re: Golf GTI MK6 - MDI Port - Where is it?
Post by: nuketronic on 17 October 2009, 21:50
OK, i will have to get the MDI then, my armrest doesnt have a 6cd changer its empty and has an AUX IN port oposite where the MDI would be..
Title: Re: Golf GTI MK6 - MDI Port - Where is it?
Post by: nuketronic on 17 October 2009, 22:10
OK, i just reviewed the configurator and this is what is on offer.

RCD510 + 6CD AUTOCHANGER DASHMOUNTED
Touch screen radio system with dash-mounted 6 CD autochanger, 6 1/2" colour touch-screen, SD card reader, MO3, and WMA data files compatibility and Aux-in socket for connection to external audio source (i.e. iPod or MP3 player).
£350

RCD 510 + 6CD AUTOCHANGER DASHMOUNTED + DYNAUDIO
Touch screen radio system with 'Dynaudio' soundpack, including dash-mounted 6 CD autochanger, 6 1/2" colour touch-screen, SD card reader, MO3 and WMA data files compatibility and Aux-in socket for connection to external audio source (i.e. iPod or MP3 player).
£700

RNS510
With 6 1/2" colour touch-screen - DVD based planning and route guidance with live traffic updates, multifunction computer (highline), 30 GB hard drive, SD card reader, MO3, WMA and DVD video data files compatibility and Aux-in socket for connection to external audio source (i.e. iPod or MP3 player).
£1620

RNS510 + 6CD AUTOCHANGER IN PLACE OF MDI
DVD touch-screen navigation/radio system With 6 1/2" colour touch-screen - DVD based planning and route guidance with live traffic updates, multifunction computer (highline), 30 GB hard drive, SD card reader, MO3, WMA and DVD video data files compatibility and Aux-in socket for connection to external audio source (i.e. iPod or MP3 player) and 6CD autochanger in lieu of MDI
£1885

RNS510 + DYNAUDIO
DVD navigation/radio system and 'Dynaudio' sounpack , with 6 1/2" colour touch-screen - DVD based planning and route guidance with live traffic updates, multifunction computer (highline), 30 GB hard drive, SD card reader, MO3, WMA and DVD video data files compatibility and Aux-in socket for connection to external audio source (i.e. iPod or MP3 player).
£1960

RNS510 + 6CD AUTOCHANGER IN PLACE OF MDI + DYNAUDIO
DVD touch-screen navigation/radio system With 6 1/2" colour touch-screen - DVD based planning and route guidance with live traffic updates, multifunction computer (highline), 30 GB hard drive, SD card reader, MO3, WMA and DVD video data files compatibility and Aux-in socket for connection to external audio source (i.e. iPod or MP3 player) and armrest-mounted 6 CD autochanger in lieu of MDI
£2225

Now i got the RCD 510 + 6CD AUTOCHANGER DASHMOUNTED + DYNAUDIO, so why wouldnt it come with the MDI!!! VW! Grrr  :angry:
Do you guys in UK get the MDI with the above?
Title: Re: Golf GTI MK6 - MDI Port - Where is it?
Post by: gossa on 17 October 2009, 22:12
^ The 6 disc CD autochanger when added to the satnav unit is fitted in the centre armrest in place of were the MDI is fitted.

Ah right that makes sense.  :wink:
Not sure why anyone would want to add a 6 CD player as an extra though when there are loads of other options to play music.
Especially when there is a big hard drive to add your music.
i suppose it's a little like the argument between manual and DSG  :tongue: some people may not have a computer for iPod or MP3s and are more 'old-skool' and prefer just buying a CD from a shop and then they can play it straight away in the car.

You don't need a computer or bother going to a shop. I can connect to itunes on the iphone and download an album directly to the phone and then plug it in and play.  I'm 40 and drive a manual so I'd say i'm old school!!!  I do also have CD's in the 510 though!
Title: Re: Golf GTI MK6 - MDI Port - Where is it?
Post by: DDRFan on 17 October 2009, 23:04
....
You don't need a computer or bother going to a shop. I can connect to itunes on the iphone and download an album directly to the phone and then plug it in and play.  I'm 40 and drive a manual so I'd say i'm old school!!!  I do also have CD's in the 510 though!
oh yes forgot about that too... thanks for pointing that out, i guess i'm pretty old skool when it comes to these things - i used to be a bit of a gadget freak, but that side of things doesn't interest me that much anymore. i still use a 3 year old PC, my mobile phone is 5 years old (and still works somehow...) and i still play PS2
Title: Re: Golf GTI MK6 - MDI Port - Where is it?
Post by: p3asa on 17 October 2009, 23:08
OK, i just reviewed the configurator and this is what is on offer.
Now i got the RCD 510 + 6CD AUTOCHANGER DASHMOUNTED + DYNAUDIO, so why wouldnt it come with the MDI!!! VW! Grrr

Do you guys in UK get the MDI with the above?

Yes, but I doubt you will believe me as you have been told that several times now on this thread :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Golf GTI MK6 - MDI Port - Where is it?
Post by: nuketronic on 17 October 2009, 23:18
Yes i know.. just making sure lol! cant wait to find out why they screwing us over here.. on monday!
So do you guys have an AUX-IN?
Title: Re: Golf GTI MK6 - MDI Port - Where is it?
Post by: Rolfe on 18 October 2009, 17:50
Yes, that too.

Rolfe.
Title: Re: Golf GTI MK6 - MDI Port - Where is it?
Post by: Snoopy on 18 October 2009, 19:43
Yes, but I doubt you will believe me as you have been told that several times now on this thread :rolleyes:
Im glad someone on the forum today can see my replies to questions. I thought i must be set to global ignore.
Title: Re: Golf GTI MK6 - MDI Port - Where is it?
Post by: p3asa on 19 October 2009, 22:36
Yes, but I doubt you will believe me as you have been told that several times now on this thread :rolleyes:
Im glad someone on the forum today can see my replies to questions. I thought i must be set to global ignore.

Hey, I don't seem to have that "option"  :grin: