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iPod cable / armrest dock - What do I need?!
« on: January 19, 2016, 11:33:01 am »
Hello all. 

I've just purchased a Mk5 GT TDI (07) and it has the factory iPod cradle in one of the armrests.   I have a touch and it isn't compatible with this and I thought I'd be able to get an adapter cable from eBay and I ended up getting this one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-VW-Volkswagen-Golf-mk7-mk6-mk5-ipod-iPhone-Charger-Lead-Cable-Media-In-/262234356586?

The iPod end is fine, but the connection to the dock seems to large and doesn't fit.   Can anyone tell me which cable I should be looking for please?

The cradle in the armrest looks like this: http://i.imgur.com/iLIKBl.jpg

Thanks very much,
Jordan

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Re: iPod cable / armrest dock - What do I need?!
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2016, 01:54:31 pm »
Okay so a little update after some investigation.   It looks like the previous owner may have cocked up the iPod connector, it is the same as the one I have bought but it is integral to the MDI unit obviously - I have had it out of the car but it looks like various parts are glued together and wouldn't release, I was thinking I'd be able to replace the connecting cable myself and feed it back through the unit. 

Has anyone had any experience doing this or can I get the unit refurbished somewhere or it is a case of spending 150 and getting a replacement from eBay?

Thanks again
Jordan

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Re: iPod cable / armrest dock - What do I need?!
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2016, 02:29:05 pm »
Okay one more question if you don't mind (and my post gets allowed by a moderator ....)

The current unit looks very much like this: http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a1/baz_doc/Image0037.jpg

Would I be able to remove the unit with the duff iPod connector and swap it for the one below?  Would all the connectors simply plug in with no issues etc?
The one I am considering is below. 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-VW-MDI-MEDIA-IN-IPOD-IPHONE-MP3-USB-ADAPTOR-INTERFACE-DOCK-5N0035729-/252244893416?hash=item3abaf79ee8:g:VtMAAOSwQJhUkbS7

Thanks very much guys. 
Jordan