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So I hear VW connector is rubbish,
What do you guys do?? (08 TDI without NAV)
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Not at all. It depends if your talking about the MDI or not. If you have a MY08 then I guess you cant get the MDI (which gives you full control of the ipod through the head unit). The older one is rubish (it operates as a cd stacker I believe and has very limited connectivity). What about an FM transmitter ?
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I use an IGRIFFIN, they are awesome.Originally Posted by bennobee
They have a website and Australian outlets. well happy with it.
1993 MK1 CAB ! Work in Progress........
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I have the 08 without Nav, and have an ipod connection in the glovebox.
Sound is fine.
Problem is you cannot use the ipod controls when it is plugged in. It comes through the headunit and your top 5 playlists are selected using the buttons on the side of the screen. 6th button is all songs on your ipod.
Apart from being able to shuffle using the "mix" button there is little control.
I like having the connection, but just thought anyone should be aware of the shortcomings of the connector.
Burning MP3's onto CDs is a better option IMO.
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Yeah the VW connector with the 6 buttons sounds very useless to me.
FM transmitter is a no go - SQ too poor.
This little guy looks the goods..
http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_s..._MLINK1_5.html
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I have the 09 R36 Passat and the new standard sound system allows for direct access to iPod controls and music lists, although you cannot use the iPod controls themselves whilst it is connected.
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With the Media Device Input option... ?
I have speced my new R36 with the MDI for iPod connection.
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I have the MDI with the iPod cable interface in the glovebox as I had installed post delivery. You can get a cable for any media device that will interface with the standard head unit.
If you get it as a factory option, which is cheaper, and I think the MDI is installed in the centre console storage.
Having said that, with mine, I think they could have installed the MDI cable into the centre console for me as well, but it would mean they would have to cut a hole inside the centre console storage box big enough for the connector and this may look a little unsightly to some people. I think they could still do it this way and then use a grommet to cover up the hole, so I may investigate that option.
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Cool. I just wanted to clarify as you said the "standard sound system" and MDI is not standard equipment. Once you have the access method in place (MDI) then yes, the standard VW sound system in the Passat will work seamlessly with an iPod.
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Sorry for the confusion.
Yes, the MDI connection capability can be a factory option which is installed at the factory during manufacture, or post delivery by a VW workshop.
I am so glad that I had the iPod connection installed as it really gives a great option for what music you want to listen to. Using the CD's makes it very limited as to the music you can listen to in car as it means that you are limited to the CD's you have in your car. With the iPod interface all of my extensive collection of CD's can be accessed easily and quickly and the sound quality is very good.
I am sure that you will also find the iPod connection very valuable.
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