iPOD Connection

[illyun]

Does the iPOD option on the GTI allow for connection only to the iPOD Nano, the iPOD Video thingy or both?  I have one of the newly released iPOD video mp4 players with 80GB storage... will this connect to the iPOD connection or will I have to go out a buy an iPOD Nano?

[wantmygti]

I tried the dealer's car with my old fashioned 40gb Ipod and it works fine. I believe from other posts that the Ipod link comes with a fitting kit to all accept different sized ipods. Can't confirm yours will def fit though....

[dalgleish00]

I have the one in the glovebox and can plug in either of my ipods (video and nano). Not sure about the armrest one though.

[Paul-GTI]

I have the one in the glovebox and can plug in either of my ipods (video and nano). Not sure about the armrest one though.

As far as i know, there are 2 types of Ipod connector.

The basic glovebox one that provides connectivity, but you still controll it therough the Ipods controls.

And the ipod kit that will charge the pod, and you can also (to some extent) controll it through the stereo controls. I have researched ans I have not been able to find a way off getting track info displayed on ANY standard VW head unit. BOO!!!

[illyun]

Thanks for all the help guys...   

[The Doc]

I think the armrest one should be controlled and displayed on / by the head unit 

[08micsta]

Hey guys

Recently chatted to my dealer about the Ipod connection. We been having difficulty with sound quailty and playback from our Ipod NANO and he reckeons the reason for this is because its the wrong Ipod

We pointed out that we were told to buy that Ipod and he said that the dock (inside the the armrest) was not compatible and we should rather upgrade to teh Video woch now comes standard with teh system when you buy the car

He also mentioned that the system comes with a bunch of plastics fittings that you plug into the dock for the differant Ipods. So I reckon you should speak to your dealer and maybe see if you can test differant Ipods before getting it. 

Wouldnt suggest playing it through teh NANO cos ours sounds crap. But there might be something wrong with teh car though so dont take my word for it.

Cheers all

[illyun]

Hi, thanks for that.  I've got one of those Video iPOD's - not a Nano... so hopefully it should work.  If not, then I could always get the right one and sell my video one.  I think that the USB option might have been a better one if it means that anything with a USB connection could be used on it... 

[08micsta]

Hey again.

Was thinking the same thing. Just get a cheap flash drive or something. Have you tried using the Itrip on your Ipod yet???
That might be a better option than selling it. Also rather cheap.

Let me know
Cheers

[BradHarris]

I originally speced the USB connection - ordered my car last Friday
- see http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=50021.0

But on questioning salesman and the post just referred to, have changed the spec to an IPOD connection - seems a lot more popular.
It seems that only flash type USB devices (no moving parts) can be plugged straight in and any other USB device (hard drive types) "may not" work and if they did, may jump.
But haven't got any definitive answers.

I don't have either sort of device at the moment so will wait till car arrives and do some more finding out nearer the time.