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usb v ipod dock/cd changer cable
« on: April 27, 2011, 05:20:37 pm »
Hi All

Am i right in thinking that all the above use the same cable ? I have only ever seen one cable listed for vw head unit to armrests... does anyone know different??
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Re: usb v ipod dock/cd changer cable
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2011, 05:28:06 pm »
Yes, the CD/iPod/USB use the same interface lead

They changed it when it came to MDI  :happy2:


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Re: usb v ipod dock/cd changer cable
« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2011, 05:38:24 pm »
Yes, the CD/iPod/USB use the same interface lead

They changed it when it came to MDI  :happy2:
what is MDI?? Is that the usb dock??
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Re: usb v ipod dock/cd changer cable
« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2011, 05:39:44 pm »
Mdi is the newer interface for rns510 etc units which gives full iPod control etc


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Re: usb v ipod dock/cd changer cable
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2011, 05:48:01 pm »
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Re: usb v ipod dock/cd changer cable
« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2011, 06:25:01 pm »
Yes thats an MDI kit. Allows an AUX/USB/iPod interface with full control and file browsing etc


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Re: usb v ipod dock/cd changer cable
« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2011, 06:26:23 pm »
cool , ive got a load of them coming up soon. ill need to look at getting that cable too i guess
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Re: usb v ipod dock/cd changer cable
« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2011, 06:27:54 pm »
Kufatec sell them  :happy2:


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Re: usb v ipod dock/cd changer cable
« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2011, 06:37:25 pm »
Any idea how much?
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Re: usb v ipod dock/cd changer cable
« Reply #9 on: April 27, 2011, 06:39:15 pm »
Works out to £46ish delivered


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Re: usb v ipod dock/cd changer cable
« Reply #10 on: April 27, 2011, 06:47:33 pm »
cheers mate. just testing the water. i think i can get the dock and cable and sell for around the £100 mark. do you thing thats a good deal??
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Re: usb v ipod dock/cd changer cable
« Reply #11 on: April 27, 2011, 06:58:28 pm »
cheers mate. just testing the water. i think i can get the dock and cable and sell for around the £100 mark. do you thing thats a good deal??
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I think you have to get the dock, the cable, and the usb and ipod interface leads for £100 for it to be a good deal

You can get those two together for under £100 through ebay


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Re: usb v ipod dock/cd changer cable
« Reply #12 on: April 27, 2011, 07:02:47 pm »
thats what i mean
the dock
usb lead
and harness

all for £100. would that be a good deal?
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Re: usb v ipod dock/cd changer cable
« Reply #13 on: April 27, 2011, 07:08:21 pm »
Usb Lead AND iPod lead then yes it would


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Re: usb v ipod dock/cd changer cable
« Reply #14 on: April 27, 2011, 07:14:53 pm »
sorry dude... usb and ipod lead?? it only comes with a usb lead dosnt it? this is what im thinking of selling?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-MDI-AV-Multimedia-Interface-MFD2-RNS2-SEAT-SKODA-/330555291234?pt=UK_CE_GPS_Accessories_Software_ET&hash=item4cf6a17662
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