USB Interface

[DaveB666]

Picked up my Golf GT this morning. Asked to swap the Iphone lead for a USB one and was told that wasn't possible.

The salesman was a bit useless to be honest. I've tried the USB MDI cable from my old MK6 and it doesn't work.

Can anyone give me the part nr for the new USB lead for the mk7 please?

[h5djr]

According to ETKA there is an "adapter wiring set for MDI interface" and the part number is 000 051 446 B and the cost is listed as £31.97.

There also seem to be some units which are called "connection for usb and aux-in" which have 3 differenr part numbers - 5G0 035 222, 5G0 035 222 C and 5G0 035 222 D which seem to be for different models and they are priced at £21.48.

I suggest a visit to the dealer and a word with the parts department and they can then show them to you on their copy of ETKA and work out which item is most suitable for your particular car. Perhaps you could then inform the salesman and suggest he pays for which one you need.

Any problems come back to me and I will send you a print out from my copy of ETKA.

[DaveB666]

According to ETKA there is an "adapter wiring set for MDI interface" and the part number is 000 051 446 B and the cost is listed as £31.97.

There also seem to be some units which are called "connection for usb and aux-in" which have 3 differenr part numbers - 5G0 035 222, 5G0 035 222 C and 5G0 035 222 D which seem to be for different models and they are priced at £21.48.

I suggest a visit to the dealer and a word with the parts department and they can then show them to you on their copy of ETKA and work out which item is most suitable for your particular car. Perhaps you could then inform the salesman and suggest he pays for which one you need.

Any problems come back to me and I will send you a print out from my copy of ETKA.

Thanks for the info. Can you confirm those leads are different from the mk6 USB lead? - Just to make sure that the issue is with the lead and not the USB flash-drive I have.

[h5djr]

Thanks for the info. Can you confirm those leads are different from the mk6 USB lead? - Just to make sure that the issue is with the lead and not the USB flash-drive I have.

The illustration and part number for the lead IS the same as for a 2012 Golf - 000 051 446 B. So perhaps it's the lead that is the problem.

[Hotspur]

Dave B,

I have tried the USB lead from my Mk6 in My 7 and one that my dealer sent me foc but find that my Samsung mp3 player isn't recognised. Interestingly a USB stick loaded with music works with the same lead and I'm wondering if it has something to do with the USB2 standard. I'll be interested to hear how you get on (and the part number for the lead if you find one that works).

[DaveB666]

Dave B,

I have tried the USB lead from my Mk6 in My 7 and one that my dealer sent me foc but find that my Samsung mp3 player isn't recognised. Interestingly a USB stick loaded with music works with the same lead and I'm wondering if it has something to do with the USB2 standard. I'll be interested to hear how you get on (and the part number for the lead if you find one that works).

Are the 2 leads you have the same?

[Hotspur]

Are the 2 leads you have the same?

I'll have to check the part numbers to confirm but I believe they are likely to be the same number altough one was manufactured in China and the other Slovenia I believe.

[DaveB666]

I've had abit of a play this weekend with mine. Using the MK6 lead a 2GB USB stick works, as does a 4GB stick.

An external 500GB HD and 32GB USB stick does not.

All were formatted to FAT32.

I think I might just buy a large SD Card, but need confirmation of the largest compatible one that will work first before I do. I want a 64GB one ideally.

[HHGTTG]

Before I bought my MK6, I purchased a Zen mp3 player/radio and then realised, from those who know better, that all I needed was a USB memory stick. I think the one I bought was 8GB and so put all my classical albums on that and that was plugged into my car, using the lead already there under the armrest. It works fine and means I don't have to leave an expensive (or cheap) mp3 player baking in the summer heat or freezing in winter, in the car.
I hope that, if I buy the MK7, this USB stick can be snucked away in the appropriate place and used again with the correct lead. I believe this is behind the spring loaded flap by the gear lever.

[DaveB666]

I hope that, if I buy the MK7, this USB stick can be snucked away in the appropriate place and used again with the correct lead. I believe this is behind the spring loaded flap by the gear lever.

I hoped the same, but using a 32GB USB stick; doesn't work.