The Radio, Auxiliary, Ipod, and Leads Thread Directory

[Ben]

EDIT: Since this directory was created, we have introduced the ICE section. This has been moved from the "How To" section to here for ease of reference.

Many times the same question is asked so i thought i'd collate all the threads i know of in to one handy place for ease of reference. In no particular order.

The questions in these links maybe asked about a particular car but all the problems and answers tend to be universal.

EDIT ON 28/06/2007 - Just called it to VW TAMWORTH on my way home and enquired in to VW car audio and MP3 compatibility. AS OF NOW assuming 07 plate cars, all RCD300 and RCD500 are able to read MP3 discs. This feature can be identified by the text mp3 in white italic printed below centre of the CD slot. Should you be thinking of upgrading your radio, the cost of a brand new RCD500 mp3 is £649.75 ish.

EDIT ON 15/06/2009 - Newer radios are available from Vw now, the rcd310, rcd510 with and without HDD. They can all be retro fitted but you may require a firmware upgrade to combat battery drainage. See this thread. https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...ad.php?t=69325

Your Equipment

Types of radio - https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...ad.php?t=10373

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Accessing your equipment / mods

RCD300 / 500 / SAT NAV removal from MK5 Golf (possibly similar with other models) - VWAF own guide https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...ad.php?t=21273 also https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...ead.php?t=8315 and http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/thread/170547.aspx with thanks

audi double din replacement / mod - https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum//...ad.php?t=10502

Inputting radio code on RCD300/500 series radios - https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...ghlight=button

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VW 6 disc armrest changer information

2005 golf cd changer - https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...ead.php?t=9480

Fitting a cd changer golf mk5 - https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...ad.php?t=10110

Retreiving a stuck cd from the above ^ thread - https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...ed=1#post47768

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Ipod information

Which ipod? - https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...ad.php?t=20814

Ipod connection - https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...ead.php?t=7788

Another ipod connection - https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...ighlight=radio

Ipod query - https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...ead.php?t=3657

Eos & Ipod - https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...ighlight=radio

Ipod dock connection with which ipods - https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...ad.php?t=11096

Ipod Dock size and looks - https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...2641#post52641

A successful self install of the Ipod interface in an 07 passat - https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...ad.php?t=11546

A successful self install of the Ipod interface in an Audi A3 - https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum//...ad.php?t=11698

another Ipod thread - https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...ed=1#post52911

Ipod connectivity lead. Heard of zero reviews of this product - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...3100&rd=1&rd=1

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Other connectivity information

Retro fitting the 3.5mm aux input jack to listen to any phone or mp3 music - https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...ad.php?t=70812

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SAT NAV information

This place seems to be the Gospel when it comes to information relating to VAG Sat Nav - http://vwnavi.com/forums/index.php

Some interesting sat nav info from another forum - http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15206

Even more interesting sat nav info including an interesting HOW TO which isn't quite perfected yet. - http://www.mytreg.com/viewtopic.php?...er=asc&start=0

TMC in the UK - https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...596#post102596 and more helpful http://www.mytreg.com/viewtopic.php?...er=asc&start=0

Even more sat nav info! - http://www.mytreg.com/viewtopic.php?...er=asc&start=0

TV / DVB in your car anyone? - http://www.mytreg.com/viewtopic.php?p=36925#36925

Making a backup for personal use only - https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...sat+nav+backup

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Retailers & outlets of leads & ancillary equipment

Xcarlink are a VWAF supporting company

The Xcarlink website - http://www.xcarlink.co.uk/

Ebay search for Xcarlink - http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/sear...trypage=search

Running a SUB when you have no standard pre-outs. - https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...330#post104330

The Connects2 website - http://www.connects2.co.uk/c2home.as...ptsCookies=yes

Ebay search for connects2 - http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/sear...trypage=search

Halfords car to radio wiring harnesses - http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...ortResults=yes

Golf MK5 Centre armrest on ebay (a guide to its cost) it houses the ipod dock or the 6 disc changer also other arm rests- http://search.ebay.co.uk/golf-arm-re...ageNameZRC0023

Sat Nav DvDs - http://www.navshop.com/index.php

another car audio supplier - http://www.neocaraudio.com/index.php

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Bright Ideas

Will this work? Ipod and cd work around. - https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...ad.php?t=11348

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Miscellaneous articles & problems

Bora related - https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...ighlight=radio

Gamma replacement in Bora - https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...ead.php?t=9594

power supply to aftermarket radio - https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum//...ad.php?t=10012

Leads on passat - https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...ighlight=radio

Audi A3 6 disc / sub query - https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...8251#post48251

Passat radio safe mode and code entry - https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=381

MK5 kit working with MK4 kit? - https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...ad.php?t=11449

Polo in dash and boot changer compatibility - https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum//...ad.php?t=11478

Car audio connector leads - https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...ad.php?t=16070

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Operating Manuals

MFD2 Sat Nav instructions http://www.octavia-vrs.com/downloads/VW_MFD2.pdf