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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: clive on 23 October 2008, 14:47
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Does anyone have one of these or know if it will work in UK cars with a factory phone kit?
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My car is fitted with a factory phone kit but the cradle I have is not compatible with my handset (there seems to be a poor range of cradles available through VW). The existing cradle has bluetooth built in so I can use my phone in the car but its a bit unsightly being so big and I was wondering if the above bluetooth adaptor is compatible? It certainly looks to me like it would fit physically but having supplied the part number: 3C0051435PA to my local stealer they assure me that it is not available through VW UK?!? I can however get one on ebay from Germany but would like to know it is compatible before parting with cash.
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Yes these adapters do work with the original VW factory fitted cradle based car kit :smiley:
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Yes these adapters do work with the original VW factory fitted cradle based car kit :smiley:
Cheers Steve! Pity they're not available through VW UK.
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I've seen one working myself, so just to echo Steve's comments it does work.
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I've seen one working myself, so just to echo Steve's comments it does work.
Hi Stu,
How much is the Skoda bluetooth kit, if its not much more than this adaptor I might chose it instead as I understand that it offers better integration with the MFD (phonebook etc). Also is it easy to fit as i'm in Northern Ireland and it wouldn't be feasible for me to have it fitted by yourself. Are there any parts of my existing factory phone prep that I can re-use or does it all go in favour of the Skoda kit?
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Clive
I have a feeling you can use the existing wiring. Send me a PM/email with your chassis number so I can see what's in your car at the moment.
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PM sent
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Does anyone have one of these or know if it will work in UK cars with a factory phone kit?
(http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:XZ6kbAJrKtbQTM:http://di1.shopping.com/images/di/58/65/41/485672485f4e627a58703074374b6968423151-100x100-0-0.jpg)
My car is fitted with a factory phone kit but the cradle I have is not compatible with my handset (there seems to be a poor range of cradles available through VW). The existing cradle has bluetooth built in so I can use my phone in the car but its a bit unsightly being so big and I was wondering if the above bluetooth adaptor is compatible? It certainly looks to me like it would fit physically but having supplied the part number: 3C0051435PA to my local stealer they assure me that it is not available through VW UK?!? I can however get one on ebay from Germany but would like to know it is compatible before parting with cash.
Clive
I got one from ebay and it works perfectly with my nokia n95,....I would be interested to hear what Stu has to say about your wiring as I would seriously be tempted if there wasn't too much work/cost involved especially noting that most of the wiring should be there considering it's a factory fit bluetooth unit,....let us know how you got on.
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I would be interested to hear what Stu has to say about your wiring as I would seriously be tempted if there wasn't too much work/cost involved especially noting that most of the wiring should be there considering it's a factory fit bluetooth unit,....let us know how you got on.
Conversely it might be you are the one better placed to help tel, as you are reasonably local you could try plugging one into yours before Clive has one sent to Ireland.
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I would be interested to hear what Stu has to say about your wiring as I would seriously be tempted if there wasn't too much work/cost involved especially noting that most of the wiring should be there considering it's a factory fit bluetooth unit,....let us know how you got on.
Conversely it might be you are the one better placed to help tel, as you are reasonably local you could try plugging one into yours before Clive has one sent to Ireland.
True, don't mind trying it out on my car if it helps Clive?? Besides if the price is right I may just be tempted to go for it too??? But then I'd need to go for the 510 sat nav unit, don't suppose you can get them cheap Stu,...???
Clive,...let me know mate if you want it tested out on my car first,...I have the factory fit bluetooth unit on my 08 ed30.
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I'm 99.9% sure it is plug and play with the existing wiring so you shouldn't have any issues.
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True, don't mind trying it out on my car if it helps Clive?? Besides if the price is right I may just be tempted to go for it too??? But then I'd need to go for the 510 sat nav unit, don't suppose you can get them cheap Stu,...???
Clive,...let me know mate if you want it tested out on my car first,...I have the factory fit bluetooth unit on my 08 ed30.
Hi tel,
I don't have the 510 sat nav unit either, is it a requirement for Stu's bluetooth unit? If it's convenient for you to test it out then I would appreciate the info. Is it just the unit under the drivers seat that needs to be replaced?
Cheers,
Clive
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True, don't mind trying it out on my car if it helps Clive?? Besides if the price is right I may just be tempted to go for it too??? But then I'd need to go for the 510 sat nav unit, don't suppose you can get them cheap Stu,...???
Clive,...let me know mate if you want it tested out on my car first,...I have the factory fit bluetooth unit on my 08 ed30.
Hi tel,
I don't have the 510 sat nav unit either, is it a requirement for Stu's bluetooth unit? If it's convenient for you to test it out then I would appreciate the info. Is it just the unit under the drivers seat that needs to be replaced?
Cheers,
Clive
Clive
No, the 510 isn't necessary although comes with a host of features that would really benefit the bluetooth unit and its functionality,.....
My unit is under the drivers seat too so if it is just a quick plug and play, this might make things a tad cheaper,...will have to wait for Stu to comment though on that one.
Signing off for now, let us know what you think you'd like to do.
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Cheers for the help guys! I'll have to read up on what features I will gain with the Stu's bluetooth unit as I didn't realise that some require the 510.
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As above really clive, it doesn't need the RNS510 but compliments it perfectly. You will heed Highline computer though.
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Im interested to know why you need the Highline computer to fit the OEM bluetooth?
As above really clive, it doesn't need the RNS510 but compliments it perfectly. You will heed Highline computer though.
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As above really clive, it doesn't need the RNS510 but compliments it perfectly. You will heed Highline computer though.
Im interested to know why you need the Highline computer to fit the OEM bluetooth?
If you don't have the highline but do have the RNS-510 then it will still work as you can control the kit from either the highline display (via MFSW or Highline controls on the end of the wiper stalk) or from the Touchscreen of the RNS-510 :smiley:
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cheers steve :smiley:
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What Steve said - One or the other, either Highline or RNS510.