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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Mr_Ed_35 on 19 May 2013, 06:42

Title: MDI Cable for Galaxy S4?
Post by: Mr_Ed_35 on 19 May 2013, 06:42

Hi

I've been trying to find an MDI cable  with a micro usb connector so I can connect it to my Galaxy S4. Volkswagen don't appear to do it, the closest they do is to a mini USB connector which of course isn't the same.  Does anyone know of a third party manufacturer that would do one of these please?  Not only would it need to be able to charge the phone but  it would also allow me to play music through the cable too (I believe it needs 11 pins connected for this to work?). I have tried plugging a USB to micro USB adapter onto the standard USB MDI cable that came with my car but the problem with this is 1) it won't play the music through the cable and 2) the extra length means it won't fit into the compartment into the central console and allow me to put the armrest down.

Thanks very much for any help you can give.

Title: Re: MDI Cable for Galaxy S4?
Post by: andyr on 19 May 2013, 08:23

Having spent a few minutes Googling it would appear that VW *DO* supply an MDI- Micro USB cable.

Here's an Ebay auction title for one....

Genuine VW BEETLE MDI 000051446C MP3 PHONE MICRO USB Cable replacement

Whether it works with the S4 is another matter  :undecided:

Title: Re: MDI Cable for Galaxy S4?
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 19 May 2013, 10:12

Quote from: Mr_Ed_35 on 19 May 2013, 06:42

Hi

I've been trying to find an MDI cable  with a micro usb connector so I can connect it to my Galaxy S4. Volkswagen don't appear to do it, the closest they do is to a mini USB connector which of course isn't the same.  Does anyone know of a third party manufacturer that would do one of these please?  Not only would it need to be able to charge the phone but  it would also allow me to play music through the cable too (I believe it needs 11 pins connected for this to work?). I have tried plugging a USB to micro USB adapter onto the standard USB MDI cable that came with my car but the problem with this is 1) it won't play the music through the cable and 2) the extra length means it won't fit into the compartment into the central console and allow me to put the armrest down.

Thanks very much for any help you can give.

I think I've got one of these at home, give me till next weekend as we're on holiday at the moment and if it is you can have it.

Title: Re: MDI Cable for Galaxy S4?
Post by: Mr_Ed_35 on 19 May 2013, 12:30

Quote from: andyr on 19 May 2013, 08:23

Having spent a few minutes Googling it would appear that VW *DO* supply an MDI- Micro USB cable.

Here's an Ebay auction title for one....

Genuine VW BEETLE MDI 000051446C MP3 PHONE MICRO USB Cable replacement

Thanks for the pointer. VW's UK website don't list it in their accessories section.  Maybe its something that's only available outside the UK??

Title: Re: MDI Cable for Galaxy S4?
Post by: jonesltd on 23 May 2013, 20:58

I had to get a mhl cable for me s4 and works....

Title: Re: MDI Cable for Galaxy S4?
Post by: Snoopy on 09 June 2013, 22:31

Genuine VW BEETLE MDI 000051446C MP3 PHONE MICRO USB Cable replacement

That says I need the 3rd generation how do I tell and will I need a upgrade of firmware or software?