Rcd510 mdi ipod cable

[marcs]

I bought the audio pack and I got some cable MDI -> USB but was told it would only charge my iPod not work on rcd510. Anyways went on ebay and got this for just over $10...VW MDI IPOD CABLE SCIROCCO GOLF POLO SKODA LEAD media (eBay item 260768699670 end time 21-Apr-11 05:20:06 AEST) : Vehicle Parts Accessories

Not sure if you can see it but was a great buy and I'm now able to control my iPod Touch on the stereo.

awesome thanks dude!
annoyed I wasted $40 on the cable though argghh

[Frostee]

To the OP, I wonder whether it's the iPod rather than the cable that's an issue? Per the last post an iPod touch works, I'd suggest you try to borrow one from a friend and see how that works just so as to rule out a hardware to hardware issue between the iPod and the head unit.

Just a thought

[marcs]

To the OP, I wonder whether it's the iPod rather than the cable that's an issue? Per the last post an iPod touch works, I'd suggest you try to borrow one from a friend and see how that works just so as to rule out a hardware to hardware issue between the iPod and the head unit.

Just a thought

yeah thanks. I also tried my iphone 4 also. Which didnt work. The phone displayed something along the lines of not compatible with iphone message. The cable does charge both the classic and the iphone4 however i might add.

[Tibsy92]

The iPod cable doesn't come with the sound pack unfortunately yet I got mine for $60 from the dealer, a bit of a rip considering the rcd510 seems to freeze and not recognize the iPod when it can't handle too many songs. Especially with the newer iPods and iPhones.

[Frostee]

The iPod cable doesn't come with the sound pack unfortunately yet I got mine for $60 from the dealer, a bit of a rip considering the rcd510 seems to freeze and not recognize the iPod when it can't handle too many songs. Especially with the newer iPods and iPhones.

Mmmm interesting thought. What's the deal re RCD510 and firmware updates to keep track with hardware connected via the medi interface?

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I got this one off ebay, arrived today and works perfectly with my iPod (2009 model)

VW SEAT SKODA MEDIA IN IPOD LEAD ADAPTER GENUINE MDI (eBay item 250812575237 end time 30-May-11 23:53:51 AEST) : Vehicle Parts Accessories

About $20 with shipping, good deal. Only took a week to arrive.

[GTI JOE]

Excellent price, any issues with iPods?

[Guest]

Guys just talk to your dealers when I went to pick up my car yesterday I just told them I was under the presumption it came with it and the dealer told me it's usually like $85 but he'd just chuck one in for me , maybe I just had a great dealer but most people can get them for nothing all u have to do is ask

[JaneAusten]

Guys just talk to your dealers when I went to pick up my car yesterday I just told them I was under the presumption it came with it and the dealer told me it's usually like $85 but he'd just chuck one in for me , maybe I just had a great dealer but most people can get them for nothing all u have to do is ask

The cable should be part of the audio pack. Check sales brochure. My dealer said the same thing as if he was doing me some great big favour but I didn't burst his bubble.

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No issue GTI JOE, it's the legit VW cable from what I can tell. Works a treat with the iPod, but only tested it for 15 minutes or so. Will report back if anything goes wrong.

Definitely worth asking your dealer about it though, as Geoff said. I was under the impression an iPod cable would come with an $800 audio pack, and I'd never pay $80 through the dealer for something I can get off ebay for $20. They might just throw it in for free if you look annoyed.