Iphone connection cable

**bruster** · 26-09-2011, 07:01 PM

Hi, I'm a new passat owner and took the passat for it's first road trip this weekend. I tried connecting my iPhone to the stereo via the the glove box connection.
The stereo says it does not recognize connection.

Now do I connect my iPhone with my standard USB cable that came with the phone or do I need some special cable??

Cheers
Bru

**Rob Burns** · 26-09-2011, 07:27 PM

You need to buy a special cable for the iphone. I believe they're a bit under $100 from VW. I heard a rumour they're cheaper from Audi. They're obviously a lot cheaper from ebay.

**frozze** · 26-09-2011, 11:47 PM

Most dealers are quite happy to give them for free. Just gotta ask them (nicely). I asked my dealer about mine and he said he'll throw it in for free

**martinp** · 27-09-2011, 12:09 AM

My dealer threw one in for my iphone.
I just plug it in and it works, the phone says it is not optomised or something but I just ignore that and play any song on my itunes and charging the phone.
I think they charge $100 for the cable!!!!
You should be able to get one on ebay or the like for less $$$.

**bruster** · 27-09-2011, 07:01 AM

Hi thx for the quick responses. I did ask the dealer and she said it was only a $5 cable that I need to buy. So no offer from the dealer.
Given the final driveway price I got maybe she wasn't willing to give anything else.

I'll check eBay, but would be nice to have it now as I'm going back home tomorrow.

Cheers
Bru

**Candyman** · 27-09-2011, 07:05 AM

If you want to pick one up from me - no problem. I bought an OEM one but dealer gave me one. I live in Castle Hill area. Will be home today Let me know mate

**bruster** · 27-09-2011, 07:49 AM

I would be keen on that, but won't be able to come there as I live down south and currently on holidays.
Any chance of posting?? Let me know how much you want for it. Cheers
Bru