Retro fitting VW Aux-in Lead Golf MK5

[Kevster140]

Hi,

Note to moderators - I recommend this is somehow added to the directory of post #1 of this thread: https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...ad.php?t=10505
Thanks.

I have recently spent a lot of time an effort sourcing a VW retro fit lead for the Aux-in feature on the Delta head units, rather than an after market 'connects2' or similar.

I found the dealer I used quite vague and not very helpful, firstly being told i CANNOT buy the Aux-in lead, kit of any sort to fit - only from new. I was even quoted that VW have said you cannot buy it.

Anyhow after a lot of searching I found a promising part number and bit the bullet and ordered it. I was pleasantly surprised when in fact it turned out to be not only the wire but the whole kit that would be fitted from new;

This is what came in the kit "rep.set" part No: 1K0 998 940 It costs £28.63 plus the VAT

- Instructions

- The radio to socket lead that goes in cd changer port/Aux-in put with plug for RCD300/500 Part No: 1Q0 974 940 A

- Plug for Sat Nav radio Part No: 3D0 035 131

- Female jack moulding socket that replaces the glove box light (mk5 golf) Part No: 1K0 035 724 B

- Male to male 3.5mm Jack lead Part No: 1Q0 971 656

Some piccys:






As far as fitting is concerned it's not too hard.

- Follow the guide on this site to remove the radio.

- You have to wire the plug as per your radio.

- The instructions state to fit the earth remove the existing earth pin from the Falka block and join in the earth for the lead. I did not have a pin remover tool, nor could I get it out any other way. I however was fitting a bluetooth phone kit so I cut in to the harness adaptor and crimped in the earth joint but I didn't cut in to any factory fitted wire!

- The blue or black plug fits in to the radio harness in the cd changer/ipod port or radio directly as applicable.

- The only last thing is to 'activate' the radio, if you have previously had an Ipod input or CD changer input I believe it will work. Just press CD mode button twice.
If you have not had these inputs you have to pay a little visit to VW to activate it with VAS computer, I have been quoted half hours labour it get it working. I will be going in the next few weeks and will watch with an eagle eye!

In relation to my bluetooth kit I fitted at the same time (a Bury CC9060) I can use my phone as A2DP advice and from the kits out put plug in the Aux-in lead and listern to my phone music on the car radio.

Hope this has helped anyone looking ot fit Aux-in, any questions please ask!
Kev.

[a8 tech]

you should have asked,done this ages ago for vw and Audi gen 2 +radio and rnse units
code changes enable AUX that's it doddle
Better fitting ipod 6 disc simulator so you can control the ipod (dension 100/300 shows id tags)and it charges as aux in will not charge your media player and you have no control over the player with mfsw or the radio

[Kevster140]

you should have asked,done this ages ago for vw and Audi gen 2 +radio and rnse units
code changes enable AUX that's it doddle
Better fitting ipod 6 disc simulator so you can control the ipod (dension 100/300 shows id tags)and it charges as aux in will not charge your media player and you have no control over the player with mfsw or the radio

I did try and search best I could. So nice when a dealer says NO.
I've never heard of a ipod simulator, but no use to me as i dont have an ipod. I'm quite happy with 6disc mp3 and SD card on my mobile. I wanted the Aux in mainly so I can hear my phone music, oddly the Bury unit outputs it to a jack socket rather than through the radio like a phone call.

It's a shame the headunit has to be 'talked to' to turn the AUX mode on!

[a8 tech]

To be honest Kev i take more aux connections out and replace them with ipod,i have a few aux sockets in my tool box.The problem with AUX is no charging and no control

[Kevster140]

To be honest Kev i take more aux connections out and replace them with ipod,i have a few aux sockets in my tool box.The problem with AUX is no charging and no control

That's a shame I didn't know that before as I could of made use of one of them lol!

What I have now is perfect for what I want, the bluetooth kit was the important thing and the aux-in was a while I was at it job so the music works on it.

[a8 tech]

good stuff Kev and well done

[Kevster140]

good stuff Kev and well done

Thanks.

I took the bury kit out of my dads golf, he has the VW ipod input (not great I gather?) but then I haven't used it.

I did look at the Conncet2 usb input but It seemed (IMO) a little flaky, with the way it says you have to save files on usb - no offence to anyone who may correct me...

Just looking at the dension stuff, it does look like a nice bit of kit, the 300 is quite expensive thou. I nearly went down the ipod and dension route many years ago when they first came up with the ipod kit.

[softpruebas]

Hello Kev,
Where did you purchase the kit (1K0 998 940)? It looks like it's exactly what I need...
Thank you

[Kevster140]

Hello Kev,
Where did you purchase the kit (1K0 998 940)? It looks like it's exactly what I need...
Thank you

Hi,
It was from the main dealer here in the UK, although i had to find it for them as they couldn't on their own system, but it is quite hidden.

[Ben]

Hi,

Note to moderators - I recommend this is somehow added to the directory of post #1 of this thread: https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...ad.php?t=10505
Thanks.

Just seen this thread. Added to the directory as requested.