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Offline Skonex

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Which CANbus do I need?
« on: February 14, 2015, 09:40:01 pm »
Hey there!

I own a 2005 MK5 2.0TDI 4motion golf and got myself an RCD 310.

I knew beforehand I could have power drain issues, but i had it fitted as is just to see if my CANbus would work with it.

Long story short, it didn't!

The VW agent where I live said I would need a new CANbus which costs 250euros not including the coding and fitting costs.

I'm here to see if there are any other or cheaper solutions?

I heard i can make a switch for the stereo to cut off its current.
Can change the wiring to be with the key, so that the stereo only works once the key is turned ->>> I was told this method might only work if you dont have parrot bluetooth.
ALso I saw that there is a sort of CANbus adapter or something?

Thanks for the help!