Ipod doesn't function correctly with RNS510

[MAW73]

This has been bugging me a while. As per the pictures below, my Ipod is connected the RNS510 through the AUX in. However no track names are displayed on the head unit and I can't change tracks etc on the touch screen? Is this the norm? At the moment I just change tracks and albums on the ipod.

I've tried resetting the Ipod but no joy. Any ideas?

[feivel]

Yes that's normal. If you want to control the iPod over the RNS you need the MEDIA-IN.

[MAW73]

Thanks Whats the MEDIA-IN? Is this retrofittable etc

[feivel]

Just checked on volkswagen.co.uk, it's called Multi-Device Interface (MDI). You can connect iPod, iPhone, USB-Sticks and other stuff to the RNS.
This is the factory solution:


Yes you can retrofit it, but for the solution like in the picture above you have to remove the CD-Changer.

There is a retrofit-kit from VW with a cable that you put in the glovebox. Same function and you can keep the CD-Changer.

I can post the part numbers today evening.

[Exonian]

Do you not have the ipod connector in the armrest Martin? Should be standard fit in the GTI, but it's not unknown for them to go missing before the car is delivered. You can buy new ones from VW.

[MAW73]

^^^ Thanks all for the replies.

Under my armrest is a 6 Disk Autochanger which you can just about see in the photo. I guess here in lies the problem as there is no IPod connection present or MEDIA-IN interface I'd rather have this than an Autochanger tbo as I don't really play CD's in the car. Oh well that's annoying really but I brought the car X-Demo and therefore that's how it came.

[MAW73]

Just checked on volkswagen.co.uk, it's called Multi-Device Interface (MDI). You can connect iPod, iPhone, USB-Sticks and other stuff to the RNS.
This is the factory solution:


Yes you can retrofit it, but for the solution like in the picture above you have to remove the CD-Changer.

There is a retrofit-kit from VW with a cable that you put in the glovebox. Same function and you can keep the CD-Changer.

I can post the part numbers today evening.

Thanks very much feivel.... I would be grateful if you could post me the part no.the glovebox cable retrofit kit when you get a chance.

[feivel]

Here are the part numbers:

5N0 057 342 - MDI, installation in glove box
5N0 057 342 A - MDI, installation in center arm rest

000 051 446 A - connector MDI - Mini USB
000 051 446 B - connector MDI - USB
000 051 446 C - connector MDI - iPod/iPhone
000 051 446 D - connector MDI - 3.5mm audio

I'm not sure if you really can keep the CD-Changer. But I'll check it.

[MAW73]

Here are the part numbers:

5N0 057 342 - MDI, installation in glove box
5N0 057 342 A - MDI, installation in center arm rest

000 051 446 A - connector MDI - Mini USB
000 051 446 B - connector MDI - USB
000 051 446 C - connector MDI - iPod/iPhone
000 051 446 D - connector MDI - 3.5mm audio

I'm not sure if you really can keep the CD-Changer. But I'll check it.

Wow that was quick....... Thanks for the info. I would have thought the MDI install could go in the glove box and I could keep the use if the CD changer in the armrest? I look forward to hearing from you later with regard to this..... thanks again.

 

[gitsy]

Bear in mind that the MDI is far from flawless. Navigating through songs is painfully slow, there is no search feature and you don't seem to get gapless playback on an iPod like you will be doing through the aux input.