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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Hulmie on 16 March 2010, 14:44

Title: Ipod radio connector
Post by: Hulmie on 16 March 2010, 14:44

Right may have been covered before

Does anyone know the part number for the cable to connect an ipod to standard radio?

Also does it plug in via the back of the headunit?

Title: Re: Ipod radio connector
Post by: boyob32 on 17 March 2010, 10:33

You need to have the cd player fitted i believe. A cable can then be fitted into the multi-disc connection.

Title: Re: Ipod radio connector
Post by: barry-gti on 17 March 2010, 10:54

What about if you got the standard tape head-unit with 6-disc changer? would this work?

Title: Re: Ipod radio connector
Post by: Hulmie on 17 March 2010, 10:59

thats what im thinking barry as i have that setup

Title: Re: Ipod radio connector
Post by: Rhyso on 17 March 2010, 11:06

it uses the connection for the CD changer

only way to have both would be have have the single slot CD changer

I had a single slot cd player with a Phatnoise system

Title: Re: Ipod radio connector
Post by: brendan on 17 March 2010, 11:12

Quote from: Rhyso on 17 March 2010, 11:06

it uses the connection for the CD changer

only way to have both would be have have the single slot CD changer

I had a single slot cd player with a Phatnoise system

Does anyone know where to get one from?

Title: Re: Ipod radio connector
Post by: Rhyso on 17 March 2010, 11:15

Quote from: brendan on 17 March 2010, 11:12

Quote from: Rhyso on 17 March 2010, 11:06

it uses the connection for the CD changer

only way to have both would be have have the single slot CD changer

I had a single slot cd player with a Phatnoise system

Does anyone know where to get one from?

dealers or Ebay

Personally for the money it costs you'd be better off getting a headunit which gives you full iPod control as the VW system is rubbish

Title: Re: Ipod radio connector
Post by: Hulmie on 17 March 2010, 11:19

Just spoke with TPS

£98.36 inc VAT for the cable. will plug into back of radio to ipod

Title: Re: Ipod radio connector
Post by: Rhyso on 17 March 2010, 11:27

Quote from: Hulmie on 17 March 2010, 11:19

Just spoke with TPS

£98.36 inc VAT for the cable. will plug into back of radio to ipod

Fook that!!  :shocked:

Title: Re: Ipod radio connector
Post by: barry-gti on 17 March 2010, 11:39

Quote from: Rhyso on 17 March 2010, 11:27

Quote from: Hulmie on 17 March 2010, 11:19

Just spoke with TPS

£98.36 inc VAT for the cable. will plug into back of radio to ipod

Fook that!!  :shocked:

You took the letters right off my keyboard!

Title: Re: Ipod radio connector
Post by: radz on 17 March 2010, 11:54

Rhyso where did you get your phatnoise from?

Been looking for a decent second hand phatbox for ages, can never find one that works!

Yeah that is a bit pricey >.<

Title: Re: Ipod radio connector
Post by: Rhyso on 17 March 2010, 11:56

Quote from: radz on 17 March 2010, 11:54

Rhyso where did you get your phatnoise from?

Been looking for a decent second hand phatbox for ages, can never find one that works!

Yeah that is a bit pricey >.<

An Ebay seller but that was 4 years ago.  2 years ago i sold it and went for a double din unit.

In all honesty if I had the chance to choose again i wouldn't bother with the Phatnoise - its functionality is limited and its a bit slow scrolling through tracks, playlists etc

Title: Re: Ipod radio connector
Post by: radz on 17 March 2010, 12:01

Quote from: Rhyso on 17 March 2010, 11:56

Quote from: radz on 17 March 2010, 11:54

Rhyso where did you get your phatnoise from?

Been looking for a decent second hand phatbox for ages, can never find one that works!

Yeah that is a bit pricey >.<

An Ebay seller but that was 4 years ago.  2 years ago i sold it and went for a double din unit.

In all honesty if I had the chance to choose again i wouldn't bother with the Phatnoise - its functionality is limited and its a bit slow scrolling through tracks, playlists etc

Ah fair enough, I'll have to keep my eye out for a nice double din, the VW unit does make me sad now and then. No way would I splash out £100 just to plug the ipod in though.

Title: Re: Ipod radio connector
Post by: boyob32 on 17 March 2010, 13:36

Depending on what you want, caraudiocentre are selling a decent sony unit for £70 including the ipod cable for the back. Apparently reduced from 150. My missus has one and for the money it's real good! Very good ipod control as well as track/artist and playlists.

Title: Re: Ipod radio connector
Post by: radz on 17 March 2010, 14:08

I'm assuming that's not a double din unit? If it is id be amazed ;o

Title: Re: Ipod radio connector
Post by: boyob32 on 17 March 2010, 14:33

Single but good value!

Title: Re: Ipod radio connector
Post by: Hulmie on 19 March 2010, 10:17

found this, abit cheaper than the VW lead

http://www.awesomeautomotive.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=50_68&products_id=536