Lead from new iPod to VW?

[p3eps]

When I bought my car I got 2 leads in the armrest.  One that had a USB connector on it, and one with an iPod connector.
Obviously Apple have changed their connector over the last year or so.
I just bought a new iPod which has the 'lightning' connector on it, and am going to get a new iPhone 5S(?) when they come out in the next month or two.
Do VW do a lead that connects the lighting connector - or do I just have to buy one of those naff adapters?

[Ginge 35Edition]

No they don't do one yet. Mine was fine with the adapter but it does make it a bit of a tight fit in the arm rest, you will have to have the arm rest up a touch.

[p3eps]

Thanks...
I wonder if / when they will take one out?
I don't fancy the idea of having to cram it in the armrest!

[Ginge 35Edition]

It won't be crammed mate, just a bit snug. VW told a few of us its imminent, so keep in touch with ya local parts lads.

[Booth11]

When I bought my car I got 2 leads in the armrest.  One that had a USB connector on it, and one with an iPod connector.
Obviously Apple have changed their connector over the last year or so.
I just bought a new iPod which has the 'lightning' connector on it, and am going to get a new iPhone 5S(?) when they come out in the next month or two.
Do VW do a lead that connects the lighting connector - or do I just have to buy one of those naff adapters?

As said, VW don't do a lightning lead yet.

Just make sure you buy a genuine Apple Lightning to 30 pin adaptor as some third party ones do not work properly and are a false economy.  Apple do two versions of adaptor- one has a little lead (about 5") and the other doesn't.  Both work fine so it's down to personal preference.  It is a snug fit but mine goes in cubby hole ok and I can get arm rest all the way down.

[bbewekim]

I rang VW the other week and they just recommended the apple adapter, saying they had no plans or info on a new cable... BUT some VW dealerships around here are useless.

What ever you do don't look on eBay, the fake adapters don't support audio just charging.

[devilscaff]

Bit of a div when it comes to this sort of thing, what benefits are there other than charging of useing the cable rather  than Bluetooth?

[Booth11]

Bit of a div when it comes to this sort of thing, what benefits are there other than charging of useing the cable rather  than Bluetooth?

My understanding and experience is that connection via the cable gives full access to everything just as it is on your ipod/itunes i.e. artists; songs; playlists etc, they are selectable as they are on the device.

Connecting via BT audio gives a more random selection of music which streams from the device, but you have much less control over selections and you have to scroll through tracks.  I could be wrong but this is how it is in mine.

[Ginge 35Edition]

Bit of a div when it comes to this sort of thing, what benefits are there other than charging of useing the cable rather  than Bluetooth?

We all know that battery life is sh!te for the iPhone and using the mmi charges it too.

Quote from VW:-

"Thank you for your recent contact in relation to the availability of a connection for the iPhone 5. Please accept my apologies
for the delay in my response.

Our Accessories Team is working closely with Apple representatives in order to develop a connector which is compatible in our
vehicles. As soon as this product has been developed and tested to our satisfaction, it will be available to purchase through
our Retailer Network. No specified date has been released of this product.

I would recommend keeping in touch with the Parts Team at your local Volkswagen Retailer who will be happy to keep you informed
as to the availability of this accessory."