Glove box MDI cable swap

[m3103]

Any way to buy a longer cable (ipod one)?
I stick my iphone in and it gets annoying if i want to read a message when stopped at lights or if i pull over. It forces me to unplug and everything and it's so short it ****s me up the wall.
thanks

[Ryan_R]

Extension Cable for VW Audi

You plug this into the MDI, then you plug the iPod/USB cable into this extender.

[sVWatt]

Extension Cable for VW Audi

You plug this into the MDI, then you plug the iPod/USB cable into this extender.

Well spotted - looks good

[Ryan_R]

I used one for my retro fit, since I've got the MDI thing under my seat (as opposed to in the center console or in the glovebox, and obviously I'm not going to be placing my phone or USB drive under my seat
I routed the cable so the plug comes up next to the seatbelt 'plug' (forget the proper name), where it's out of sight until I need it, and can be pulled up if needed.

I asked 2 dealers (parts dep't) about the extension lead, even giving them the code and showing one guy the website, and they had never heard of it and couldn't find it in their system.

[Squiggles]

Just wanted to update this thread with a conclusion. After have been quoted anywhere from $75 - 95 to buy the USB cable to replace the ipod one (after leaving my ipod on a plane)... I am pleased to report that I bought a cable off ebay:

VW RCD510 RCD310 RNS510 MEDIA-IN MDI USB ADAPTER CABLE | eBay

$22 delivered - works a treat..!!! Had a 8gb usb flash drive lying around that is now loaded with music and living in the glove box of my car..!

A small win for the price gouged Aussie consumer..(yay).

[Ryan_R]

Good to hear.