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Title: Ipod connector for OEM radio
Post by: gjroe78 on 01 April 2010, 21:21
Has anyone tried one of these ???
Thinkin of getting one as want to keep the car oem for now
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Connects-2-VW-MK4-Golf-iPod-Interface-Adaptor_W0QQitemZ370336964284QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_3?hash=item5639cd9ebc (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Connects-2-VW-MK4-Golf-iPod-Interface-Adaptor_W0QQitemZ370336964284QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_3?hash=item5639cd9ebc)
Title: Re: Ipod connector for OEM radio
Post by: gjroe78 on 01 April 2010, 22:42
oh and how many cd connections are in the back of the head unit(gamma i think?)
Title: Re: Ipod connector for OEM radio
Post by: Stronz on 01 April 2010, 22:48
It's just one connection at the back isn't it? Hence why you can only access the first 5 playlists as it uses where you would normaly plug the in-dash multi disc player?

I maybe wrong though  :undecided:
Title: Re: Ipod connector for OEM radio
Post by: gjroe78 on 01 April 2010, 23:40
hmmm yeah maybe, not sure i want to lose the cd player as the wife is ipod illiterate  :undecided:
or i might just say fook it and tell her to just use the radio  :laugh:
Title: Re: Ipod connector for OEM radio
Post by: Stronz on 01 April 2010, 23:44
I might have it wrong mate. There might be a connection on the back of the single disc cd player for the cd changer. I will check tomorrow for you as My original units are in storage.

MP3 Headunit with bluetooth streaming FTW!
Title: Re: Ipod connector for OEM radio
Post by: gjroe78 on 01 April 2010, 23:54
yeah mate if you could check that would be a huge help.

yeah saving up for a new head unit but got sooooooo much other stuff to do first, service next week, new tyres for TT comp alloys that i need to also get refurbed and painted, ARB's, better coilovers etc.............  when will i ever have the spare cash  :cry:
Title: Re: Ipod connector for OEM radio
Post by: dub268 on 02 April 2010, 09:35
Have A look for a system called x-link, it will allow you to keep cd changer and connect iPod/iPhone to head unit, best of both worlds   :grin:
Title: Re: Ipod connector for OEM radio
Post by: dubcruiser on 02 April 2010, 10:35
I might have it wrong mate. There might be a connection on the back of the single disc cd player for the cd changer. I will check tomorrow for you as My original units are in storage.

MP3 Headunit with bluetooth streaming FTW!

There is a connection on the back of the single CD, the select button on the front of the player toggles between the two  :wink:
Title: Re: Ipod connector for OEM radio
Post by: Hulmie on 02 April 2010, 10:56
If you are running a single disc player and a multichanger, then to use this cable you lose the mutlichanger and keep the single CD.
The single cd plugs to the Headunit and there is an output on the back of the single disc for the changer.

Was going to do this myself but i dont have a single disc player.
Title: Re: Ipod connector for OEM radio
Post by: gjroe78 on 02 April 2010, 13:51
Ahh right, cheers guys
Yeah just got a single shot cd player at the moment so gonna give it a go
Title: Re: Ipod connector for OEM radio
Post by: OP on 02 April 2010, 16:53
How about one of these?

http://www.gameseek.co.uk/pd/iPodq08bkr0kq/#prodimg
Title: Re: Ipod connector for OEM radio
Post by: boyob32 on 02 April 2010, 17:55
I have one of these. In my previous golf it connected to the multi changer slot on my single cd player.

Currently i have only the tape deck, but this also connects to that. Fully controlable through the radio although once you start using playlists you have to use the ipod to get back to shuffle. Also you can have more than 5 playlists.
Title: Re: Ipod connector for OEM radio
Post by: gjroe78 on 09 April 2010, 16:34
Just fitted it in less than 20 min, really easy and works great  :cool:
Works well with my Touch and my mates iPhone works on it too