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General => Car audio => Topic started by: Obbzi on 01 December 2008, 14:50

Title: Ipod connectivity options
Post by: Obbzi on 01 December 2008, 14:50

I've just bought a Mk5 R32 with the uprated head unit (6 disc in head unit 510?)

Is there any leads I can buy to connect an ipod?

Title: Re: Ipod connectivity options
Post by: troublestarter on 01 December 2008, 15:36

you can buy an ipod adapter to work with the factory h/u but you will lose the changer i'm afraid

Title: Re: Ipod connectivity options
Post by: Obbzi on 01 December 2008, 20:04

Quote from: troublestarter on 01 December 2008, 15:36

you can buy an ipod adapter to work with the factory h/u but you will lose the changer i'm afraid

Changer is part of the head unit, its all in one unit. You just keep feeding 6 CD's into the slot

Title: Re: Ipod connectivity options
Post by: troublestarter on 01 December 2008, 20:40

in that case it should not be a problem
i can supply this delivered for £84.99
http://www.awesomeautomotive.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=545&osCsid=cb86af60b6bcdf511c82cec6b3dd4cb4

Title: Re: Ipod connectivity options
Post by: Obbzi on 01 December 2008, 20:50

I think its an RCD 500

Title: Re: Ipod connectivity options
Post by: troublestarter on 01 December 2008, 20:53

check my last post

Title: Re: Ipod connectivity options
Post by: Obbzi on 01 December 2008, 20:55

Cheers for that!

How easy is it to remove the factory fitted HU?

Title: Re: Ipod connectivity options
Post by: troublestarter on 01 December 2008, 21:01

its a bit fiddly
you need to remove the sensor in the top centre dash trim (pops out)
there is a T20 torx screw inthe hole
then you need to unclip that
and also unclip and remove the lower trim surrounding the heater controls
then there is 4 T20 torx screws holding in the h/u

Title: Re: Ipod connectivity options
Post by: Obbzi on 03 December 2008, 20:10

Will this ipod adaptor display song details on the head unit?

Title: Re: Ipod connectivity options
Post by: troublestarter on 03 December 2008, 20:45

i could not say for definite
i will ring my suppliers tomorrow and let you know

Title: Re: Ipod connectivity options
Post by: Obbzi on 03 December 2008, 21:19

Quote from: troublestarter on 03 December 2008, 20:45

i could not say for definite
i will ring my suppliers tomorrow and let you know

Cheers mate! Whats the difference betwen Beta and Gamma? :embarassed:

Title: Re: Ipod connectivity options
Post by: troublestarter on 03 December 2008, 21:22

the beta is the more basic of the 2 units usually no fader control

Title: Re: Ipod connectivity options
Post by: Yuley on 04 December 2008, 23:36

you could always buy an IO. wirelessly streams music from your phone or ipod via bluetooth, no messy wires ect all hiden in dash. £150 fully fitted from halfords. this dobles as a handsfree kit and you can connect your ipod and phone at the same time, so you can stream music from your ipod then when you get a call the music cuts out and you can answer your cal.