IPOD doc won't play ipod....... Set up help required !

[Fastmonkey]

Got my new ipod doc in the post today, got some auto leads removeal tools, removed the USB dock and installed the ipod. Looks like the plastic ipod holder thing is for a nano so removed that and just wedged my ipod in for a trial. But I get nothing.......... No charge  no music........

Is there work to do on the MFD2 to set it up or is my ipod not compatible. According to Apples website it is an IPOD Classic 80gb from 2007 to 2009 ?

[Richn83]

have you got the ipod in the right way round?  the holders are designed to ensure they go in the right way.

I'm also not sure if that gen ipod was firewire chargin compatible or not thats about the time they switched, the ipod dock itself doesnt support usb chargin like the new ones so make sure your ipod has charge.

[Fastmonkey]

Prett sure the ipod is in the right way round as per this pic ?



Also ipod is fully charged and the AUX setting is set to Audio ?



When I go back to the aux screen it shows all the play fast forward icons but nothing happens ?

[Richn83]

yeah I would have to agree thats in the right way! 

Not used the changer with the MFD before only RNS510, does pressing CD twice give you different options?  And I assume the USB one worked before removal 

[Fastmonkey]

USB worked fine before ......... :-(

[alexperkins]

Ipod is right way around

When you plug it in, does a VW logo show on the screen?

iPod doesnt use AUX in. It uses the CD changer input, so you need to press the CD button at the bottom of the unit

That iPod will work as thats what I used on my Ipod dock before upgrading to MDI

[Fastmonkey]

Thanks for all the help so far, I don't get a VW logo on the ipod at all ?

[alexperkins]

Then its not working

Did you plug the loom into the bottom of the dock securely?

Its possible you may need to change the cable to the CD changer variant.

[Fastmonkey]

Yep and took it all out to double check it and it's clipped in perfectly. Is it worth trying another ipod or something ? I thought they were all interchangeable ?

Any info on the cable, cost, fitting etc........... blimey it's never easy is it :-(

[alexperkins]

You could try another iPod, but it could be either a faulty dock or it wont work with that lead

[Fastmonkey]

Ok thanks I'll borrow another ipod to try first.

If it is the lead, any ideas what I would need to get and is it a major job to fit ?

[alexperkins]

Aye I can sort the part number and yes reasonably easy

[Fastmonkey]

Oh ok well that leaves me feeling a bit happier that it might work out then........ Thanks for your help, let me know if you can find a part number then or point me in the right direction.

[alexperkins]

Are you sure the dock works?

[Fastmonkey]

I contacted the guy who sold it and he said it was working fine in his car before it came to me so not sure where I can go from there ?