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Weirdest Connections I've EVER seen....HELP
« on: March 25, 2011, 05:46:48 pm »
Right, got my car back from the bodyshop  :happy2:

Set about stopping the rattle in the top vent which I'll test tomorrow though while it was all out I removed the headunit to try and connect an MDI cable and swap pins 2 and 3 as someone suggested this will stop the buzzing I get as I accelerate.

Was present with this mess  :surprised:






Now from I can tell... the proper connector is not being used and it's been bypassed....

Anyone shed any light or tell me if the soundpack is actually being bypassed  :surprised:

Wanted to sort this tomorrow so any help would be much appreciated.

Also anyone know what this is and if it's a reason for the special setup???


« Last Edit: March 25, 2011, 05:57:36 pm by johnhol78 »
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Re: Weirdest Connections I've EVER seen....HELP
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2011, 06:07:11 pm »
There will be another quadlock connector further back under the dash.

That looks to me to be a parrot installation cable.

Edit - The OEM Quadlock is connected to the radio, the second one with the 2 blue strips is aftermarket and I think would be the Parrot setup.
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Re: Weirdest Connections I've EVER seen....HELP
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2011, 06:10:15 pm »
I can't make it out but it looks like there is another retrofit cable in there - is MDI already fitted?
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Re: Weirdest Connections I've EVER seen....HELP
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2011, 06:15:29 pm »
Quote from: vRStu on March 25, 2011, 06:10:15 pm
I can't make it out but it looks like there is another retrofit cable in there - is MDI already fitted?

No a box called an Ipod Connector........was going to remove this and plugin the MDI cable i was given though can't see where it fits.
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Re: Weirdest Connections I've EVER seen....HELP
« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2011, 06:19:24 pm »
Also the two blocks aren't connected just the other one......

Need someone to come and investigate for me.  :drinking:
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Re: Weirdest Connections I've EVER seen....HELP
« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2011, 06:22:44 pm »
Looks relatively easy you just need to take note of the pins on the Parrot lead and make sure they pass through to the radio.

I'm sure you'll be fine.
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Re: Weirdest Connections I've EVER seen....HELP
« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2011, 07:40:14 pm »
Quote from: vRStu on March 25, 2011, 06:22:44 pm
Looks relatively easy you just need to take note of the pins on the Parrot lead and make sure they pass through to the radio.

I'm sure you'll be fine.

Just that confused me  :ashamed:

There are two blocks not connected......then the retrofit? one connected to HU.\


Should I connect the other block to the HU and discard the current one?
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Re: Weirdest Connections I've EVER seen....HELP
« Reply #7 on: March 25, 2011, 07:49:31 pm »
You need to ascertain what you want to get working.  If you don't want what I'm assuming is the Parrot then take it all out it will make things much easier for you.
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Re: Weirdest Connections I've EVER seen....HELP
« Reply #8 on: March 25, 2011, 08:16:02 pm »
Quote from: vRStu on March 25, 2011, 07:49:31 pm
You need to ascertain what you want to get working.  If you don't want what I'm assuming is the Parrot then take it all out it will make things much easier for you.

Right so i assume the connector being used at the moment is wired to use the phone kit, the other one not connected will be the original one which should connect the speakers and soundpack up......??

How does the MDI cable usually connect to the headunit?
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Re: Weirdest Connections I've EVER seen....HELP
« Reply #9 on: March 25, 2011, 08:18:52 pm »
Yes the one with the Blue and Sand coloured plugs is the original.

MDI connection depends on what kit you bought but generally power, CAN and sound.
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Re: Weirdest Connections I've EVER seen....HELP
« Reply #10 on: March 25, 2011, 08:35:30 pm »
Was just given a cable.......iPhone one end........some other connector the other....

one of these

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-SEAT-SKODA-MEDIA-MP3-USB-LEAD-ADAPTER-GENUINE-MDI-/250780556664?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a63af9d78#ht_1718wt_907

Do i need more?
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Re: Weirdest Connections I've EVER seen....HELP
« Reply #11 on: March 25, 2011, 08:36:53 pm »
Quote from: johnhol78 on March 25, 2011, 08:35:30 pm
Do i need more?

Just a little, yes  :evilgrin:
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Re: Weirdest Connections I've EVER seen....HELP
« Reply #12 on: March 25, 2011, 08:39:12 pm »
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Re: Weirdest Connections I've EVER seen....HELP
« Reply #13 on: March 25, 2011, 08:39:49 pm »
RCD310....
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Re: Weirdest Connections I've EVER seen....HELP
« Reply #14 on: March 25, 2011, 08:41:10 pm »
That's alot missing  :grin:

Can I just have the ipod in the glovebox rather than armrest?
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