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Apple/iPod dock in armrest
« on: August 05, 2013, 08:48:55 pm »
Hi all,

I've bought a Mk5 GTI which I notice has an Apple type connector in the arm rest. I have googled this and wasn't really sure how it works.

I see people say that it fools the head unit into thinking it has a CD changer.

In my current car I have a bluetooth headunit which I stream my music through spotify on.


Will I be able to plug in my iPhone (4s) and play music through Spotify? And if not, is there a decent kit that can give you iphone connectivity?

Sorry if there's already a thread like this - I haven't found one yet  :smiley:

I should point out that I haven't actually got the car yet  :happy2:



Thanks :)

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Re: Apple/iPod dock in armrest
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2013, 03:18:11 pm »
I now have the car - the iPhone works with it. It plays music through spotify just as I wanted. However it does not charge the phone.

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Re: Apple/iPod dock in armrest
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2013, 05:49:01 pm »

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Re: Apple/iPod dock in armrest
« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2013, 07:26:33 pm »
Thank you! I went to Maplin, Currys and Carphone Warehouse to look for one and they all just looked at me a bit 'gone-out' :P

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Re: Apple/iPod dock in armrest
« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2013, 09:56:53 pm »
Online purchase I'm afraid.
Yes it does work. Although you might need to find a way to secure it as it's a bit loose.

Charged my iphone4 and now iphone 5.

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Re: Apple/iPod dock in armrest
« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2013, 10:06:16 pm »
There's also an eBay copy you can get for about £7 delivered. :wink: