quailallstar
WOB DJ496
- Location
- Florida & our Nation's Capital
- Car(s)
- MY19 MK7.5 GTI Bunny
After reading this post http://forums.vwvortex.com/zer...age=1, It got me thinking and I did some research on my own. I was able to dig up the part numbers from ebay.de. It is for the factory order option to have the iPod controller mounted in the center armrest for cars that have the 6-disk option/opening. This option is for the Europe only "Volkswagen Individual Program", more info here http://www.volkswagen.de/vwcms....html
iPod unit
From what I can see, this modification will only be available on Navigation equiped US GTI's because of the center console being different size openings. You could probably go around this by ordering a new center console from your local dealer, and then the cable needed to run from the headunit back to the new console. Since navi cars already come with the cable, cd changer and correct console...this mod is truly plug-n-play. This is by far superior to the unit sold at dealerships now here in the US. No need to run wires, take the unit out and the ipod sits in its own little cradle nice and snug. This will also allow you to use all steering wheel controls, charge the ipod and controll the iPod from the head unit as well. By the way, VWOA you stink for not offering this to the US buyers (yet??)
But its fun to order Euro only parts and install them anyways.... =) Part numbers needed
iPod Center Console unit : 1KO 857 925A 1QB $159.00 USD
Sleeve adapter for the ipod :1KO 868 003 $10.00 USD (Nano, Mini, Photo, Video and other models. You must order this to make it work correctly and have the unit sit flush so it does not rattle)
Now the fun part!!! Pictures.....
Unit before install
Where the unit installs into
Here is how easy it is to install!!!!!
Insert removal tools into cd changer and pull up
You will see this
Then unplug the unit from the car harness. You will see this.
No plug in the iPod cradle in the same way you removed the cd changer
Once it is connected, drop it into place and thats it! (before you snap it into place, make sure you notice the irientation of the ipod screen because the unit can be installed for L and R hand drive cars)
Insert iPod, and start up the car and radio
You will see the iPod say Volkswagen then the LOGO comes up (COOL!)
On the radio screen the playlists come up as CD numbers 1-6, and you can also use the shuffle and scan modes.
Pictures of the MFA in action
Finished product
Im happy I could help all you Audiophiles who miss the iPod intigration that other car manufactures offer out of the box/factory
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