Rattlesnake
Scandinavian Flick Master
- Location
- California
- Car(s)
- MKV GTI
I have a 09 gti without Bluetooth, just the iPod in the center. Just wondering what the name or part # is of the Bluetooth add on I can do (or even if I can add bluetooth)
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Bluetooth?
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nrsource19
New member
- Location
- Las Vegas
OEM Style Bluetooth: http://www.icarkits.com/products/BEEVW36
Rattlesnake
Scandinavian Flick Master
- Location
- California
- Car(s)
- MKV GTI
Will I be able to use the steering wheel controls with the kenwood?
nrsource19
New member
- Location
- Las Vegas
Adapter & Wiring harness available at Crutchfield:
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_249SWRVW52/CRUX-SWRVW-52-Wiring-Interface.html?tp=3486
Zach L
VR junkie
- Location
- Austin, TX
I put in OEM factory Bluetooth. Yes you can use steering wheel controls, stream music, see song info and skip songs from the radio screen, and use your phone book and dial from the radio screen.
Rattlesnake
Scandinavian Flick Master
- Location
- California
- Car(s)
- MKV GTI
X2. And part #?
Zach L
VR junkie
- Location
- Austin, TX
I had a plain ole Premium 7 head unit with not even an AUX input in my 2006, so the upgrade got me far more than just Bluetooth. In addition to BT, I got a 6.5" touchscreen, 6 disc changer, HD radio, 32gb SD card reader which I absolutely love, and an AUX input. I installed the factory mic in the factory location next to sunroof controls. The radio data displays in the MFD dash display. Plus nothing matches the sleekness of an OEM unit in the dash IMO ...that is actually a huge deal to me.
OEM Bluetooth can be done for around $200 all in, if you're fine with 9w2 and not being able to dial out from your radio screen. With 9w2, you have to use the phone to start a call, but you can still answer calls and hang up calls using your steering wheel buttons. You can stream stereo Bluetooth audio too.
But I thought the extra cost to have the on screen dialing with 9w7 and the latest 2013+ unit was worth it. All in my cost was under $350. That price includes the "AF" version radio itself, 9w7 Bluetooth module, complete wiring harness and mic, new CAN gateway module, and antenna adapter. Of course if you just go buy the first one you see on eBay or pay what BarryT is asking on the forums, it's going to cost a bit more.
I originally went the cheaper route with the 9w2 setup then upgraded to 9w7 parts. They use the same wiring harness so upgrading is super easy. I patiently watched eBay, craigslist, and the forums until I felt like I got a great deal. That is the trick.
OEM Bluetooth can be done for around $200 all in, if you're fine with 9w2 and not being able to dial out from your radio screen. With 9w2, you have to use the phone to start a call, but you can still answer calls and hang up calls using your steering wheel buttons. You can stream stereo Bluetooth audio too.
But I thought the extra cost to have the on screen dialing with 9w7 and the latest 2013+ unit was worth it. All in my cost was under $350. That price includes the "AF" version radio itself, 9w7 Bluetooth module, complete wiring harness and mic, new CAN gateway module, and antenna adapter. Of course if you just go buy the first one you see on eBay or pay what BarryT is asking on the forums, it's going to cost a bit more.
I originally went the cheaper route with the 9w2 setup then upgraded to 9w7 parts. They use the same wiring harness so upgrading is super easy. I patiently watched eBay, craigslist, and the forums until I felt like I got a great deal. That is the trick.
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VEE-DUBBER
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- Covington, WA
- Car(s)
- CW 09 Gti
www.gromaudio.com
Thats what i did to add full bluetooth to my premium 7. $150 for everything needed, and 20 minute install, steering controls work, and no big screen in my dash adding unessisary negative attention to people walking past. You lose CD changer ability, but why would you drive around with CDs anymore anyways?
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Thats what i did to add full bluetooth to my premium 7. $150 for everything needed, and 20 minute install, steering controls work, and no big screen in my dash adding unessisary negative attention to people walking past. You lose CD changer ability, but why would you drive around with CDs anymore anyways?
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