Mk7 iPod Compatibility (MDI, Bluetooth etc)

[kennyc]

Hi all, bit off topic but I have a question regarding the "media center" connections on the mk7 golfs.
In my mk6 the MDI connection is in the center console, so when I want to charge the phone I can rest the phone on where the cup holders are or on the passenger seat.
With the Mk 7 can u plug in the phone, close the glove box but still manage to have the phone on the passenger seat or on the center console? Or do you have to keep it in the glovebox?

[scobb]

The MDI connection in the Mk7 is located in a cubby in front of the gear lever. There is room inside the cubby for the phone to be connected to the MDI to allow streaming/charging and for the door to the cubby to be closed. It's a nice, discreet solution in my opinion.

[kennyc]

The MDI connection in the Mk7 is located in a cubby in front of the gear lever. There is room inside the cubby for the phone to be connected to the MDI to allow streaming/charging and for the door to the cubby to be closed. It's a nice, discreet solution in my opinion.

Yeah I saw where it is today after test driving one, really happy where they put it.

[jdbrown1953]

Yeah but for Australian models it's not a MIDI port, just a USB charging port only! Buying MIDI cables for the Australian model MK 7 Golf is just a waste of money. They won't work!

[kennyc]

Yeah but for Australian models it's not a MIDI port, just a USB charging port only! Buying MIDI cables for the Australian model MK 7 Golf is just a waste of money. They won't work!

True, but for me I have an Android phone and can do a lot more with it. All I need it for is charging anyway as all my music will be on an SD Card

[GeckoZAO]

Yeah but for Australian models it's not a MIDI port, just a USB charging port only! Buying MIDI cables for the Australian model MK 7 Golf is just a waste of money. They won't work!

not only a charging port, you can use memory sticks to play music!

[JC76]

I've just bought a vii highline, with a Discover Media system in it. Reading up in the instruction book it says:

The vehicle may be fitted with a MEDIA-IN multi-media interface...

REQUIREMENTS
Compatible Data Storage Devices... IPods and IPhones of various generations...

Adapter for connecting a data storage device. An external data storage device should be connected to the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface via an adapter. AN adapter is supplied with the interface. Other adapters are available from a Volkswagen dealership. Do not use memory card adapters, USB extension cables or USB hubs.

I've tried to use the Apple cable and the phone will charge but will not play music. I have also attempted to contact the VW dealership to find out where the supplied cable is but they are yet to call me back...

[readerr0r]

I've just bought a vii highline, with a Discover Media system in it. Reading up in the instruction book it says:


I've tried to use the Apple cable and the phone will charge but will not play music. I have also attempted to contact the VW dealership to find out where the supplied cable is but they are yet to call me back...

Key word is 'may' in that section of the manual. The AU-spec Golf 7s are not fitted with a Media-in interface.

[JC76]

Vexing, but thanks for pointing that out. I wish the sales guy had done the same.

*edit* the port is labelled "media in" in the multi media interface picture in the manual and the car just has a USB symbol. So I guess we missed out.

[scobb]

Completely bizarre that au-spec cars don't have this but the nz-spec cars just across the ditch do. Why would they bother differentiating in such a minor way? You'd think it would be more trouble than it's worth.