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iPod cables
« on: April 12, 2014, 10:05:04 am »
So my ed30 came with the iPod docking in the arm rest, I have a vw cable  up it won't fit as the cable comes out at a 45degree angle. Is there other cables vw do or a way to fix it ?

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Re: iPod cables
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2014, 10:23:02 am »
im guessing you have an MDI lead. VW don't make any "standard iPod dock" leads. if you can post a pic i can confirm for you
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Re: iPod cables
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2014, 10:30:20 am »
won't work I'm afraid, thats an MDI lead. what head unit do you have?

this is the dock that lead works on

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Re: iPod cables
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2014, 10:32:53 am »
I have just the standard head unit , 310 I think ?

So there's no cable that will attach at all , I need a new console part ?

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Re: iPod cables
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2014, 11:16:40 am »
If you just have the standard head unit it's an RCD300. You have very limited options for iPod attachment  on the head unit
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Re: iPod cables
« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2014, 11:38:26 am »
You can buy an easy to use and install iPod connector that allows for Head unit controls... Xcarlink, Connects2 and VW all make one around £80.

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Re: iPod cables
« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2014, 11:46:19 am »
Does the connects work with the iPhone 5
What do vw do for the 5? For £80
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Re: iPod cables
« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2014, 11:49:51 am »
So realistically id be better saving for a 510 etc head unit ?

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Re: iPod cables
« Reply #9 on: April 12, 2014, 11:51:48 am »
So realistically id be better saving for a 510 etc head unit ?
If you just want to get a better head unit maybe start with the RCD310.you can pick one up on eBay for £50-80
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Re: iPod cables
« Reply #10 on: April 12, 2014, 08:49:16 pm »
RCD 510 is worth a look, if you get a good sized SD card it's just like having a big iPod touch built into the dashboard. Can be had quite cheaply of eBay these days.
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