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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Carl Fredricksen on 08 February 2010, 14:19

Title: RCD 510 Ipod Connection
Post by: Carl Fredricksen on 08 February 2010, 14:19

Gentlemen,

Apologies in advance if this has been covered but I can't seem to find an exact answer.

I'm collecting my car at the end of the week and the sales guy (who has admitted limited knowledge on this issue) is suggesting that the Ipod can be connected without any issue use the MDI - all I need to do is buy an AUX cable to attach to my ipod which goes via the headphone socket. 

Can anyone confirm if it's as simple as this, or would you recommend purchasing the official Ipod cable?

Thanks in advance....

CF

Title: Re: RCD 510 Ipod Connection
Post by: AlanH on 08 February 2010, 14:30

You don't need to buy anything. An iPod cable should be supplied as part of the package, allowing you to connect your iPod to the port inside the armrest The cable uses the multi-pin connector on the iPod, not the earphone socket. The cable is a dealer-supplied part - insist on this!!

Title: Re: RCD 510 Ipod Connection
Post by: Carl Fredricksen on 08 February 2010, 14:35

Not in Hong Kong apparently!

Title: Re: RCD 510 Ipod Connection
Post by: AlanH on 08 February 2010, 14:38

Apologies - didn't realise you are in HK! Over here (UK) iPod cable should be supplied FOC as part of the RCD510.

Title: Re: RCD 510 Ipod Connection
Post by: Carl Fredricksen on 08 February 2010, 17:58

Thanks AlanH

Title: Re: RCD 510 Ipod Connection
Post by: p3asa on 08 February 2010, 22:05

There is no headphone socket on the RCD510. You connect the cable from the MDI which is situated in the armrest.

If the lead doesn't come free of charge in HK then you need to order part no 000 051 446 C

Title: Re: RCD 510 Ipod Connection
Post by: AlanH on 08 February 2010, 22:50

OP is referring to the headphone socket on the iPod.

Title: Re: RCD 510 Ipod Connection
Post by: keelaw on 09 February 2010, 08:36

To clarify, don't don't don't settle for connecting your ipod to the rcd510 via the headphone socket. Frankly that would be a **** solution. You would still have to use the ipod to control music which would be dangerous and old fashioned.

The ipod cable mentioned above will allow you to control the ipod from your rcd510 touch screen and also from your MFSW.

It should cost less than 200HKD, prob even cheaper since stuff in HK usually cheaper than here, ie should be an easy point to negotiate with your dealer to give it to you for free. Good luck :)

Title: Re: RCD 510 Ipod Connection
Post by: Carl Fredricksen on 09 February 2010, 20:30

Thanks KL.....

I'm being told it's HK$520....which seems hideous for a cable (approximately 40squid).

Any ideas how much this part costs in the UK to buy separately?

Cheers

CF

Title: Re: RCD 510 Ipod Connection
Post by: Rolfe on 09 February 2010, 21:23

I think they originally said £15, before they decided just to throw it in on request.

Rolfe.