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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: MK4_20VT on 12 June 2011, 22:02

Title: Fitting my aftermarket stereo help
Post by: MK4_20VT on 12 June 2011, 22:02

Quick question

Will this adaptor allow me to fit my aftermarket JVC stereo without needing to find an igniton live source

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Golf-MK5-radio-stereo-wiring-harness-adapter-lead-/130508966982?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Terminals_Cabling_ET&hash=item1e62f0cc46

As it says  some vehicles may require an extra power feed, this is readily available on the harness -  Red wire


Thanks

Title: Re: Fitting my aftermarket stereo help
Post by: _Adam_ on 13 June 2011, 09:15

thats not what i have for mine, but that's not to say it won't fit.

you need to join the red and yellow wires from the Cd player side, to the yellow wire from the car side. this should give you constant feed.

Title: Re: Fitting my aftermarket stereo help
Post by: MK4_20VT on 13 June 2011, 17:22

Thanks _Adam_

So I take it you didn't need to run an ignition wire from the fuesbox to the stereo?

Jay

Title: Re: Fitting my aftermarket stereo help
Post by: _Adam_ on 13 June 2011, 21:46

nope, i used what was already in the loom. if you're desperate it's piss easy to pull it out and take a pic if you like

Title: Re: Fitting my aftermarket stereo help
Post by: dTEA on 16 June 2011, 01:10

Out of interest what's the radio reception like? Mine ain't great...and was wondering about the fuse of feed...

Title: Re: Fitting my aftermarket stereo help
Post by: AlanD on 16 June 2011, 10:42

Ive got an aftermarket Alpine unit and the radio reception is pony even with a signal booster. Given up and just accepted that its going to be crap, mainly us MP3 CDs anyway.

FYI mine is an early model GTI without the roof antenna (looks so much cleaner and better) which might explain it?

Title: Re: Fitting my aftermarket stereo help
Post by: _Adam_ on 16 June 2011, 10:55

Quote from: AlanD on 16 June 2011, 10:42

Ive got an aftermarket Alpine unit and the radio reception is pony even with a signal booster. Given up and just accepted that its going to be crap, mainly us MP3 CDs anyway.

FYI mine is an early model GTI without the roof antenna (looks so much cleaner and better) which might explain it?

same and same

Title: Re: Fitting my aftermarket stereo help
Post by: dTEA on 16 June 2011, 22:05

^yup early 05 so no antenna either. Ah well. SD card or 32gb iPod 16gb and DVD should keep me happy  :grin:

Title: Re: Fitting my aftermarket stereo help
Post by: MK4_20VT on 18 June 2011, 15:27

Ok the Stereo is installed, but I now have to turn it no/off myself plus it doesn't autodim when the lights go on

Looks like I am going to have to buy a Can-Bus adaptor

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-TOURAN-GOLF-V-PASSSAT-CAN-BUS-ADAPTOR-CAN-01-/290380689686?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item439c09b116

Oh well, least I get my MP3 & DAB back
Jay

Title: Re: Fitting my aftermarket stereo help
Post by: dTEA on 18 June 2011, 17:57

Canbus is the only way to auto dim unless using OEM units. You may also have permanent live feed instead of ignition live?

Title: Re: Fitting my aftermarket stereo help
Post by: AlanD on 20 June 2011, 11:21

Yeah, you need to canbus. Mine doesnt do any of that as it doesnt have the canbus but it doesnt bother me.

Title: Re: Fitting my aftermarket stereo help
Post by: _Adam_ on 20 June 2011, 12:47

Quote from: AlanD on 20 June 2011, 11:21

Yeah, you need to canbus. Mine doesnt do any of that as it doesnt have the canbus but it doesnt bother me.

same. i preffer constant feed, and my head unit has a dimmer that you can set a timer for. all good :laugh: