Media Device Interface - MDI & AUX Questions

**Swallowtail** · 10-07-2009, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by Maverick

The original kit can be retrofitted as well and can be removed from the cd housing to fit elsewhere in the car.

Maverick - do you know what's involved in moving it (MDI) from the glovebox to the centre console? Mine (factory fitted I assume) is in the glovebox of my Passat, but I'd prefer it located in the centre console. Does it take the whole of the console cavity?

**Highlander** · 22-07-2009, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by twotribez

I have the ipod connector and its not the easiest thing to control. Good thing is that it charges it. The sound is crystal clear.

Just some gripes as in when you play from your playlist, the stereo will not remember to start back on that playlist when you next plug it in. It does remember however if you play from the all songs list.

Our car came with factory MDI and wouldn't work with ipod. After much dealer chasing they came back with. You have the wrong cable. We can supply you the ipod cable at cost (around $85, retail over $100). Anyone specifying MDI beware. Get the accessory price including the cable you need. To be fair to our dealer he has said he will "buy the cable for us with discounted servicing".

The Golf 6 brochure said MDI

This sophisticated new interface facilitates connection to USB audio devices, data storage devices and apple ipod.

**Swallowtail** · 22-07-2009, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by Highlander

Our car came with factory MDI and wouldn't work with ipod. After much dealer chasing they came back with. You have the wrong cable. We can supply you the ipod cable at cost (around $85, retail over $100). Anyone specifying MDI beware. Get the accessory price including the cable you need. To be fair to our dealer he has said he will "buy the cable for us with discounted servicing".

The Golf 6 brochure said MDI

This sophisticated new interface facilitates connection to USB audio devices, data storage devices and apple ipod.

MDI comes with only USB cable included. iPod or mini-USB cables are extra. This is specified in either the manual or the parts order, can't remember which, as I have had this discussion with my dealer. Note that the manual quote you have provided only says "facilitates" not "provides". Unfortunately they have you with that wording...

You can buy them from overseas MUCH cheaper than from VW dealers here. oempl.us is one place to look.

**Highlander** · 22-07-2009, 01:32 PM

I did note the subtlety in the use of "facilitates". German thoroughness when it comes to English.

The dealers were not aware of the subtlety though. They attached the supplied cable which didn't recognise the ipod. Then went back to VWA for advice

Thanks for the tip on overseas sourcing of the cable.

**Swallowtail** · 22-07-2009, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by Highlander

I did note the subtlety in the use of "facilitates". German thoroughness when it comes to English.

The dealers were not aware of the subtlety though. They attached the supplied cable which didn't recognise the ipod. Then went back to VWA for advice

Thanks for the tip on overseas sourcing of the cable.

No probs. My dealer tried to charge me $180 for the USB cable. I pointed out in no uncertain terms that it comes included with the MDI. LOL.... They backed down.

**coastie** · 22-07-2009, 02:30 PM

When I went back to my dealer to ask for the Ipod connection cable they provided free as I ordered the vehicle specifying I wanted it to play the Ipod. So I got both cables. Dealer price about $85 was on the invoice supplied. I wouldn't pay any more than that for it in Australia. It does however make all the difference for the Ipod to be charged and to allow random songs to be played.