Coding VW Ipod Adaptor on RCD300

[onzarob]

Well I've had the iPod adaptor in the garage for too long and finally decided to fit it...well after 3 hours of fiddling with the Damn thing is finally installed.

Coded the radio to have a CD player and I get an error about the CD changer and no options to play the iPod

I have a 4th gen Ipod Nano, which maybe the problem...but i just thought it didnt charge them...well I'm lost please help. PS the ipod does go into adaptor mode with a VW symbol.:aargh4:

[phil miller]

hi mate hmm i thought the ipod dock was plug and play and it was only the cd changer that needed coding, my other half has the ipod dock in her golf and even tho her iphone doesnt charge it still plays fine, sorry i havent really helped, i was thinking of getting one for mine but if its grief then think i will give it a miss

[onzarob]

Thanks for that the reply. I was going to use mine with my iphone too. It might be a cable issue. I not sure really. But good to know that it will work eventually:D

As for the install its not too bad just routing the wire as I had no MutliCD player before ;)

[onzarob]

No one got a suggestion?

[onzarob]

More info:


Thursday,12,August,2010,20:41:46:34667
VCDS Version: Release 10.6.0
Data version: 20100630


Address 56: Radio Labels: 1K0-035-1XX-56.LBL
Control Module Part Number: 1K0 035 186 P
Component and/or Version: Radio BVX 016 0023
Software Coding: 0040402
Work Shop Code: WSC 01279 785 00200
VCID: 334BD1072B5D
1 Fault Found:

00857 - CD Changer Unit (R41)
004 - No Signal/Communication

I changed the software coding from 0040400 to 0040402
and i get the above error!

[phil miller]

after reading this im now worried as i have just got an ipod adaptor for mine, was gonna get a connects2 but thought id keep that standard look

[onzarob]

Don't panic yet..it maybe the cable I used, it one i bought from a 3 party. currently checking if its wired correctly ;)

[phil miller]

well if you want you can try mine in your car, that should say if its the cradle or not bud, what part of cornwall are you in?

[onzarob]

Bodmin. thanks for the offer i will let you know. I'll wait for the cable peoples reply first.

do you have a cable for your install?

[phil miller]

Bodmins not that far, I haven't got a lead yet I was gonna get one from TPS cos there bout £25 them hopefully it will be the right lead

[onzarob]

The lead I have is wrong :( if I can getthe pin outs I should be able to move them around. Anyone have this info?

[phil miller]

i dont mate but if you can hang fire till the weekend i will have mine and can go from there, if you dont mind me asking where did you get your lead from?

[onzarob]

I got the cable off ebay, I bought the one i assumed would run the CD player hence the ipod adaptor. So i have cable that fits just need to rearrange the pins hopefully. Your help is fully appreciated.:D

Which part of Devon are you in? I do make a daily commute to Plymouth.

[phil miller]

I got the cable off ebay, I bought the one i assumed would run the CD player hence the ipod adaptor. So i have cable that fits just need to rearrange the pins hopefully. Your help is fully appreciated.:D

Which part of Devon are you in? I do make a daily commute to Plymouth.

i live in tavistock and work just outside of plymouth, the second my lead arrives i will pm you and can get it sorted from there mate

[onzarob]

Excellent, I await you cable arriving. Rob:D

[phil miller]

good news mate the ipod adaptors are NOT coded, mine plugs in and works on rachels car, but i do have a problem with mine and that is i dont always get sound , its a connection in the adaptor fault im hoping some brake clean, air line at work will sort this, what im getting at is when i plugged my ipod nano into it it said cd error and went to radio, gave it a wiggle and got it working with abit of feedback thro the speakers so fingers crossed an air line will fix it, if you want mate you could try rachels adaptor in your car to check your wire is working properly, who knows it could be the dock has got loads of dust init

[onzarob]

Well the people who I bought the cable off said its not compatible, Im not convinced as it supposed to directly replace the CD Player. I need the pin outs as I dont want to remove my console or radio again, if i can avoid it. Just pull the ipod adaptor out and rearrange the connector wires. The power ones are definitely correct as the ipod recognises it, so does ,y ihone (tight fit)

I will try some electrical cleaner on it tomorrow and see what happens ;)

[onzarob]

Right as I though when i bought the cable...It IS the right one. I went into the car and removed the radio to see what was connected where. wrote it all down to work out what is wrongand plugged it back together. BINGO!! iPod work now!!
So the answer is the cable that connects the CD player to the radio works with this adaptor.

Phil you've been a star and so helpful thanks.I may need your help yet with something else ;)

*** If A8 Tech Reads this...yes I failed to plug a cable in properly again ****

[phil miller]

glad its all sorted mate, give me a shout whenever mate :beerchug: