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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: richandhazel on 17 February 2006, 09:29
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I've noticed many of the mk4's have a CD player above the radio/cassette. Mine just has the cubby hole.
Is it possible to remove the cubby hole and fit another stereo above the radio/cassette and if so, is the wiring already there? Reason I ask is that I would really like to keep the original head unit but it would be great if I could fit my MP3/CD player above it. I'm hoping all I would need is some standard ISO adapters if the wiring is already there.
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you can indeed remove the cubby hole as my Single CD (factory fitted) player sits above the stock unit.
as for the wiring I can't be any help as I haven't got any tools to remove the radio :embarassed: Though i would have thought that the wiring is in place :undecided:
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I need to get hold of some pins to remove my head unit and have a look. Think I'll try the stealership today.
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had mine in and out quite a few times, it is ISO plugs to accept a diff head unit in place of your gamma unit. but as for fitting one in the cubby hole place you would need to
butcher adapt your original wiring to get all your feeds and just use one of the head units at once !?.
one thing though: i think you mite struggle to keep the new head unit in the cubby hole slot as there isn't a surround to lock the stereo cage into on the top and bottom - u'll see what i mean when you remove your gamma unit.
keith
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I've just had a quick look in there and the only connectors I can see go straight into the back of the gamma unit. I assume the CD units must daisy chain off the radio/cassette so I'd need to get hold of an original gamma CD unit with wiring, I reckon.
I don't want to lose the original gamma unit and I certainly don't want to butcher the wiring so Hazel gets to keep the MP3 player in the Polo.
I may have the offer of an 'in dash' original 6 disc changer that I can buy and fit so that may be the better option.
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i think its the cable below you use to connect the in-dash CD changer
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-CD-player-lead-New-VAG_W0QQitemZ4612488477QQcategoryZ9889QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
also - were you able to get the pins from the dealership?? if so how much were they??
Cheers
Rhys :smiley:
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That looks like it doesn't it. With any luck any 2nd hand unit I pick up will have the lead with it.
I didn't get the pins, I managed to the whole fascia out enough to see behind, with radio still installed. Will have to get them at some point though I guess.
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you wil need one of these if you havent already got one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Gamma-Beta-radio-shelf-for-radio-cd-player_W0QQitemZ5868215486QQcategoryZ75307QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Plenty of changers on eBay.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/genuine-vw-golf-mk-5-6-disc-cd-changer-dash-mounted_W0QQitemZ5869585519QQcategoryZ75307QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Plug N Play, cant go wrong.
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Just make sure it has the Yellow, Blue and Green connector on the changer cause that will plug straight into the Gamma unit. The correct changers have a molded changer lead and cannot be removed.
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Bet that ends up going for £150+
I'll keep my eye on that plus a few others that are about.
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ay, those CD changers go for a stupid amount. Just as well pay an extra £50 and get a brand new one from the stealers :undecided:
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These VAG/Sony boot changers that are on ebay - I don't suppose the wiring is already in place for them is it?
Just wondering if they might go a bit cheaper :undecided:
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its not on mine I'm afraid mate :cry: best thing to do is to pull back boot carpet behind the passenger rear light and have a look :undecided: you might be lucky :smiley:
apparently a new lead is a lot from the stealers and most new leads go for around £30 plus on Egay :sad:
Boot changers do tend to be a bit cheaper though :smiley:
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Cheers, I'll have a look later on - might be lucky.
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No such look, nothing there at all, just a spare wheel, jack etc. lol
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Have a look here www.connects2.co.uk/ you can get an interface to plug into your Gamma unit and run a
Sony or Kenwood changer.
Then on eBay buy a Sony CDXT69 or Kenwood KDCC469 6 disc changer, make sure it comes with the lead and magazine and job done.
Probably got the whole lot for under £100.
The VW changer is far easier and more professional looking though.
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gutted mate :sad:
although you could try and get one of these:
www.phatnoise.com
but then it all depends on your budget lol :smiley:
I'm about to order one from a bloke off Ebay :smiley:
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Juat spoken to my parts dept and they reckon that a CD changer lead for Gamma - Boot is only £35. Sounds a bit too cheap but they've checked it and it's right! For once us stealers aren't robbing ba$tards!
VWmd
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that does make a change :grin: :grin:
glad i lost out on those auctions the other day!!!! :grin: :grin:
any idea how much the brackets are? :wink:
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Juat spoken to my parts dept and they reckon that a CD changer lead for Gamma - Boot is only £35. Sounds a bit too cheap but they've checked it and it's right! For once us stealers aren't robbing ba$tards!
VWmd
That is a good price. Nice one :smiley:
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picked up my CD changer cable, bracket and radio keys for just over £36 :cool:
cable was £35 was VMD quoted, bracket was £1.40 and the radio removal keys were free :smiley:
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Hurrah - Stealers 1 - Egay 0 :shocked:
Makes a change.... :wink:
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ay it does lol
lost out on the Phatnoise though so I'd call that 1-1 :laugh:
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Yeah, yeah, whatever! :rolleyes:
:grin: :grin:
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now realised i need the main CD Changer bracket part no - 1J6 035 235 B DOH!!!!! :sad:
anyone have an idea how much these are??
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Have decided (for now) to go a different route, much simpler.
I already have a 20GB MP3 player. Have coupled that with one of those cassettes that have a lead and plug into the earphone socket of a playing device. Jobs a good 'un, works fine. Now just need to transfer all my latest CD's to MP3's :smiley: