Make a donation
« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Connecting my iPhone to RCD310  (Read 3237 times)

Offline sundance

  • Always Involved
  • ****
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 9
  • -Receive: 1
  • Posts: 94
Connecting my iPhone to RCD310
« on: November 27, 2011, 08:09:43 pm »
Hi all

Let's just say I have an RCD310 and the latest Canbus and aerial adapter in my 2006 Mk5...

What other components do I need in order to connect my iPhone/iPod up to my head unit so I can navigate through the songs on my iPhone and play music through the car's speakers?  I would like to be able to connect my phone through the armrest.


Sorry if this is a dumb question  :ashamed:


Ash
Logged

Offline GLIDN

  • Won't Shut up.
  • *****
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 12
  • -Receive: 19
  • Posts: 552
Re: Connecting my iPhone to RCD310
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2011, 05:07:47 am »
Either Glovebox MDI or Arm rest MDI kit.

simple plug and play.
Logged

Offline sundance

  • Always Involved
  • ****
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 9
  • -Receive: 1
  • Posts: 94
Re: Connecting my iPhone to RCD310
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2011, 06:50:59 am »
Cheers bud!   :happy2:

So on the eBay I have seen this item here:  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-SEAT-SKODA-MEDIA-IPOD-LEAD-ADAPTER-GENUINE-MDI-/250940489944?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item3a6d3800d8#ht_1948wt_1156

Will that work?  It just seems to be a lead but its only £12   :surprised:  Can't I just use that cable?

A couple of traders have quoted an MDI for £250 - that being the case then why is the eBay link so cheap???
Logged

Offline GLIDN

  • Won't Shut up.
  • *****
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 12
  • -Receive: 19
  • Posts: 552
Re: Connecting my iPhone to RCD310
« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2011, 08:25:02 pm »
Quote from: sundance on November 28, 2011, 06:50:59 am
Cheers bud!   :happy2:

So on the eBay I have seen this item here:  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-SEAT-SKODA-MEDIA-IPOD-LEAD-ADAPTER-GENUINE-MDI-/250940489944?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item3a6d3800d8#ht_1948wt_1156

Will that work?  It just seems to be a lead but its only £12   :surprised:  Can't I just use that cable?

A couple of traders have quoted an MDI for £250 - that being the case then why is the eBay link so cheap???

the link you have here is only the iphone for the MDI kit, demon666. He should be able to sort a complete kit for much less than approx £210. His kit will have everything you need.
you will need the whole kit. Have a chat to
Logged

Offline DamoP

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 5
  • -Receive: 115
  • Posts: 2452
  • 2007 Edition 30 number 1242
    • Email
  • My Ride: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,86073.0.html
Re: Connecting my iPhone to RCD310
« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2011, 10:58:29 pm »
thanks GLIDN

ive PM'D HIM
Logged
MDI Armrest & Glovebox kits
MDI looms , iPod, USB & lightening Iphone 5 leads
Armrests, cloth and leather
Retro fit Armrest 6 CD changer/Ipod dock kits

Offline GLIDN

  • Won't Shut up.
  • *****
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 12
  • -Receive: 19
  • Posts: 552
Re: Connecting my iPhone to RCD310
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2011, 09:48:57 pm »
Logged

Offline edition_30

  • Always Involved
  • ****
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 5
  • -Receive: 3
  • Posts: 253
Re: Connecting my iPhone to RCD310
« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2011, 05:03:51 pm »
Does this lead allow you to control the iphone via its controls., Currently with the lead i have my phone displays accessory connected
Logged

Offline GLIDN

  • Won't Shut up.
  • *****
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 12
  • -Receive: 19
  • Posts: 552
Re: Connecting my iPhone to RCD310
« Reply #7 on: December 04, 2011, 01:33:25 am »
Quote from: edition_30 on December 03, 2011, 05:03:51 pm
Does this lead allow you to control the iphone via its controls., Currently with the lead i have my phone displays accessory connected

You will require the MDI box too. But to answer your question,

If you have full MFD2/3 FIS display then you will be able to access the playlist, music etc. from the display with steering wheel controls.

Otherwise from the rcd310. It works surprisingly well.
You will need to upgrade to the latest firmware on the MDI, otherwise you might loose a couple of seconds from the begin of songs or the song name that does not always update.
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »