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Offline deebow

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Installing mfd2
« on: August 21, 2011, 04:12:26 pm »
Hi
im in the process of upgrading the mfd2 from a rcs300. now ive wired it all up and everything works except that it doesnt seem to pick up my ipod thats in the factory fit ipod dock in the armrest.
was wondering do i have to activate this and if not what could be the problem
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Re: Installing mfd2
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2011, 01:43:09 pm »
As long as its all wired properly, its just a case of going into CD and choosing the changer disc 1-6 then it should work


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Re: Installing mfd2
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2011, 02:13:08 pm »
There may be a coding change required in VCDS. After I fitted an MFD3, I needed to recode to get the iPod lead recognised again.
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Re: Installing mfd2
« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2011, 02:14:02 pm »
MFD2 shouldn't need a VCDS change as its detected as a CD changer


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Re: Installing mfd2
« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2011, 01:16:35 am »
As long as its all wired properly, its just a case of going into CD and choosing the changer disc 1-6 then it should work

dumb question but how do you choose the cd changer. also on other stereos e,g pioneer when i connect it the pioneer logo comes on the screen. should the same happen with the vw one
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Re: Installing mfd2
« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2011, 10:02:28 am »
The same should happen - you should get a VW logo on the iPod screen


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Re: Installing mfd2
« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2011, 01:16:09 am »
thanks gonna try it with another ipod and see what happens.

last question
when listing to cds im hearing a crackling noise in the background.
googling people are saying this is due to the earth wiring and then theyd include a link on what to do. the links are outdated. does anyone know what your meant to do to get rid of it
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