MFD2 and the Local Stealers !!

[mafri]

I have an mfd2 sat nav cd rom type and can comprehensively say mine runs music cds in the nav cd rom slot, and mines an 05[

That's better than I thought, thanks - but does that mean you can use nav OR the CD, but not both? Presumably it would be better to have a CD changer or iPod connection....?

[Phil mcavity]

i have a 6 disc changer in the arm rest but if i remove sat nav cd- rom, i have the option of a 7th slot! and no you cant use nav system with no disc in drive 

[Cass]

Got DVD Sat Nav with iPod link in mine because I like the standard integrated look to the car. Yes it was somewhat costly and you can no doubt get a better specced aftermarket system, but it was factory fitted and is fully covered by VW warranty. It can play CD's in the DVD slot (but not at same time as using Nav, obviously) and the iPod allows up to 6 playlists, the first 5 in the iPod and the 6th is the whole iPod content. No track or artist information can be displayed and it will only show track numbers up to 99, then reverts back to 1 again, but it works fine and can be controlled via the MFSW without any problem. The Docs Nokia threads shows it should be an easy DIY install. I like it

Cass

[maxamus]

ive made my decision and will be buying from dj Kolia the cd version 

[maxamus]

Placed the GPS antenna in a gap between the top air vent and the dash (where there is a bulge) and put everything back together. 

any pictures mate of the above?
Is the antenna totally hidden under the top air vent or is it resting on the dash?

[maxamus]

can u guys with MFD2 confirm the following for me please:

The display turns off when you go above 10mph?

Is that true? and if so, can this be bypassed?

[DaveN]

The AUX video in will as far as I know but Denison do a AV adapter http://www.dension4u.de/shop/product_info.php?products_id=1466 and a bypass that allows in motion video http://www.dension4u.de/shop/product_info.php?products_id=1699. But at €149 + €169 to get the two its a bit steep for an in-car video interface.

I have also seen this one that claims to do both,
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AV-Multimedia-Interface-Adapter-for-VW-MFD2-RNS2_W0QQitemZ120112349755QQihZ002QQcategoryZ139823QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem and at £80 its a bit better though I have no experiance if its any good.

Dave N

[Dogbucket]

The 10mph thing is only for the video input whilst driving, map display and everything else is always there.

I made my own aux audio input cable using a cutdown IDC plug out to a 3.5mm jack, otherwise they are about £20 to buy. Ipod sits in the little cubbyhole under the headlight switch.

[maxamus]

How do you guys attach the iPod to the MFD2 ?
I wouldnt mind hooking my ipod video upto it

[Pintman]

Placed the GPS antenna in a gap between the top air vent and the dash (where there is a bulge) and put everything back together. 

any pictures mate of the above?
Is the antenna totally hidden under the top air vent or is it resting on the dash?

The picture below, taken from the Doc's Nokia guide, shows the location where I placed my antenna, see red arrow.  Once the air vents are removed, there is a hole where you can neatly slide the gps antenna into and out of view.



I have had no problems regarding loss of signal as there isn't any metal above it.  Once reassembled, the antenna is out of view. (My dash below)



Hope this helps.