DVD Unit. please help

[nig]

Hi guys. Im new here so please bare with me .

Just bought my Golf mk5 last week (very happy). That same day i went and bought a dvd unit to replace the stock RCD 300.

I think im over my head a bit on instaling it though. Removing the stock stereo is ok thanks to golfmk5gttdi's how to guide 'cheers'

but when i had a look at the cables provided i realized that i might have to conect up wires myself (bad). electrics are not realy my thing being an amatuer. what can i expect when i go to fit this unit

Any information is good, or any links to good threads

Can anybody please help. much appriciated

[GDEvans]

The wiring loom that came with the head unit will almost certainly have and ISO standard plug on it. You will need to buy a VW to ISO adaptor lead. That will get it hooked into the power and speakers. In the photo it looks like it comes with phono leads - these will either be to connect another item to view on the screen, or as an aux output to view the DVDs on a second display. Prob not need initially.

[Ben]

don't forget the fascia adapter to convert the double din mk5 dash to a single din.

available on ebay.

[nig]

thanks for the help lads. Getting the iso adapter and fascia tomorrow and having a go on friday. Will send news and picks when its sorted. Cheers again.

[Jimp45]

don't forget the fascia adapter to convert the double din mk5 dash to a single din.

available on ebay.

I've heard stories about some ebay fascia's not being the right shape. Is this much of a worry or are they perfectly fine?
Also, if you don't trust ebay you can get a replacement fascia from the parts department of a VW dealer.

[nig]

i ordered a ford focus fascia from ebay a couple of months ago for my mate. Went to fit it and noticed it was a bit rough around the edges and also down the cubby holder from the manufacturing process. Not a huge deal for him but never in my car. My experiences have thought me never go for cheap in ebay. Just spend the extra 10 quid in the local shop.

[nig]

Just fitted it this morning. went in no problem even got a cable to hook up my n95 for sat nav and music. only thing now is trying to get my hands on a tv ariel for it. f'n a hole i bought it off told me one came with it. any sugestions? I was looking at this on ebay seems right to me, 3.5mm jack. And cheers again for the help.

[GDEvans]

What make of fascia adaptor did you buy? Is it a good match for the dashboard?

[nig]

bought an autoleads fascia. a good snug fit but had to file down the inside where the stereo fits in. but that could be my stereo in general , might be different for other models, but still inconvenient