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Audi iPod guide A6 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

We sell and install everything on this page at out store in NJ.

We ship worldwide.

We offer lifetime technical support for you and/or your installer.  But do not offer any support for units not purchased from us.  We have installed over 500 of these units and sold thousands worldwide. No one knows how these units work in your A6 better then us except the guys at Dension.

Here at Enfig Car Stereo we answer the same questions every day so I figured that if I made this guide it would clarify most of the questions and let us get back onto the forums. We specialize in Volkswagen & Audi. We also carry all the relevant iPod interfaces on the market and have been selling Auxiliary AUX interfaces for over 10 years since they were just used for people who wanted a direct audio input for their in-car TV’s. Everything on this page is for sale on our website EnfigCarStereo.com or you can click on the image of the item for a direct link to the item. PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE PAGE BEFORE CALLING US WITH QUESTIONS. It will help you make the best decision as to what interface you need and help keep us from answering repetitive questions. But if you do have questions after reading this please feel free to call us. We will be more than happy to speak to you.

Lets start with the car.
A6 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 (yes it works with the years that the dealership has nothing for)

What type of audio system you have does not matter with the 2005-2009 A6. All of these cars have a CD changer in the glove box.  The adapter connects to the fiber optic cables behind the CD changer.  The only other connection needed is a constant +12V and ground (for power).  These connections can be made at the passenger side fuse box without cutting any wires or making any permanent modifications to the vehicle.  This unit will not have any effect on any existing system in the car including factory Blue Tooth and satellite Radio.

Dension GW51M02

Dension GW51MO2

Dension GW51MO2

http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/DENSION_GW51MO2.html

The unit includes the main unit (silver box), iPod Cable (blue connector), 2 pairs of fiber optic cables (orange), aux/switcher box, power cable (red & black wires) & USB extension cable.

Audi Dealership Setting: The switcher box turns off the Dension unit.  When you need to take your car in for service put the switch into the off (empty circle) position and the Dension unit will disappear off the fiber optic loop.  This will prevent any interference with the Audi diagnostic equipment.

Aux audio input:  The switcher box also has red & white RCA ports.  This is a direct audio input that can be connected to your phone, rear seat TV’s or just about anything you can imagine.  I have a customer that connects his DJ equipment to the port so he can perform in parking lots out of his trunk.

USB:  This unit has a dual purpose USB port.  It will be used to update the software in the unit in under 5 minutes using a portable memory stick with software downloaded off the Dension site.  It can can also play music copied onto a Portable memory stick or hard drive. ID tags will be displayed on the display on the center of the dash.

iPod cable:  The iPod cable will charge your iPod (see the web site for supported models). It will transfer CD quality music & data to your cars audio system. In iPod GW mode this unit will let you see all the the song info from your iPod on the screen in your center console and offer full iPod control from the radio controls. The iPod controls are locked out in this mode. In iPod UI mode you have full control from the iPod but no text on the radio. Its an apple limitation.  You can also use your internet radio stations in this mode.  This mode allows song up & down controls of the iPod from the radio & Steering wheel controls. See the following page for more info on audio quality http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/faqs/answers/which-bitrate-should-i-choose

Power cable: The power cable supplies the Dension brain with power.

Fiber optic cables: These cables carry all the data & audio from the Dension brain to your audio system.

Below is a video that demonstrates how the unit works in your A6 (4 Years old)

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This is a newer video in an A8.  The function is the same but it is a better demonstration.

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Installation

I usually get power from the top row of the fuse box.  There are usually a few open fuses that you can tap into.  I put a spade connector on the end of a fuse holder and connect the other end of the fuse holder to the red Dension power cable.  I use the bolt that holds the bottom of the fuse box as a ground.  This way the entire unit can be taken out of the car without any evidence of the unit being installed.  The wires can be run to the back of the CD changer without having remove the glove box.

There is a pocket directly to the right of the CD changer.  On the back top left & right there are holes that fit the round end of the iPod cable perfectly.  We also sell a few dash mounts and an ashtray mount. (see below for more info)

I usually mount the aux/switcher box and the USB extension cable to the bottom of the glove box.  If you look under the glove box there is a black plastic panel that just snaps off.  I take it out of the car and mount them on the work bench.  You can also tuck them behind the top of the passenger side carpet if you don’t think you are going to use them regularly.

Now to get the the fiber optic cables on the back of the CD changer I usually take out the CD changer.  You can also just disconnect the CD changer connections from underneath the glove box once you take out the black plastic panel.

Follow the wiring instructions in the installation manual for the fiber optic connections and connections at the Dension brain.

I mount the main unit to a plastic grid directly behind the CD changer using long Zip Ties.

Below are the keys you will need to take out the CD changer.

Metra 86-9001 Radio Removal Keys

Metra 86-9001 Radio Removal Keys

http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/86_9001.html

Below are videos that show the entire installation.

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Mounting
Most of my customers leave their iPod in the glove box.  If you only have an iPhone or perfer to control your iPod using the iPod controls you may want your iPod to be easily accessible.  We offer an ashtray mount and a few mounts. Or lest face it the spec.dock does look pretty cool.  The dash mounts just give you a mounting surface so you don’t have to make holes on your dashboard.  Look at our iPod holders for ways to mount your iPod at the following link: http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/ipod_holders.html

2point5 spec.dock AUDIC6V2I

The spec.dock is the cleanest way to mount your iPod.  It replaces your ashtray and gives you the cleanest possible way to mount your iPod.

2point5 spec.dock AUDIC6V2I

2point5 spec.dock AUDIC6V2I

Click here for installation instructions: http://www.tunertricks.com/guides/install_pdfs/audi/A6_install.pdf

Panavise 75102-705

Panavise 75102-705

Click Here for installation instructions: http://panavise.com/pdf_indash/75102-705.pdf

ProClip 853480

ProClip 853480

Click here for installation instructions: http://www.proclipusa.com/media/documents/pdf/853480.pdf

ProClip 853508

ProClip 853508

Click here for installation instructions: http://www.proclipusa.net/media/documents/pdf/853508.pdf

If you still have questions contact us at numbers below. Remember it’s always best to call. E-mails may not be responded to immediately because we are busy answering phones.

Thanks for reading and let me know if I forgot something,
Christian
info@enfig.com
888-Yo-Enfig (Not a joke we actually got it )
888-963-6344

iPod iPhone AUX USB Guide Volkswagen GTI 2006-2010 – Jetta 2005.5-2010 – R32 2008 – Rabbit 2006-2010

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Here at Enfig Car Stereo we answer the same questions every day so I figured that if I made this guide it would clarify most of the questions and let us get back onto VWVortex.com.  We  specialize in Volkswagen & Audi.  We also carry all the relevant iPod interfaces on the market and have been selling Auxiliary AUX interfaces for over 10 years since they were just used for people who wanted a direct audio input for their in-car TV’s.  Everything on this page is for sale on our website EnfigCarStereo.com or you can click on the image of the item for a direct link to the item.  PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE PAGE BEFORE CALLING US WITH QUESTIONS.  It will help you make the best decision as to what interface you need and help keep us from answering repetitive questions.  But if you do have questions after reading this please feel free to call us.  We will be more than happy to speak to you.

Lets start with the cars.

Golf 2010

GTI 2006 2007 2008 2009

Jetta 2005.5 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 ( the 2005 Jetta’s body was changed mid year so only the later half is covered on this page)

R32 2008

Rabbit 2006 2007 2008 2009

All the cars above have the same audio systems. There are  three different types of radios as far as iPod adapters are concerned.  Non Satellite ready, satellite ready and the Navigation radio.  All of these radios have an external CD changer port that is tricked into thinking that there is an external CD changer attached so that the audio port is activated and opened to allow the transfer of audio from your  iPod to your radio. NONE OF THESE INTERFACES WILL DISABLE YOUR IN DASH CD CHANGER OR CD PLAYER.

There are 4 different radios in these cars (us market) Not Satellite Ready single CD/Not Satellite Ready 6CD/Satellite Ready 6CD/Navigation

Single CD, AM/FM  not satellite ready radios

6 Disc in dash CD Changer, AM/FM,  Not Satellite Ready Radios

mk5 radio 6 disc black

mk5 radio 6 disc

6 Disc in dash CD Changer, AM/FM,  Satellite Ready Radios

The navigation radio also known as MFD2

There is also the RCD 500 that is not available in the United States

(RCD500 img)

Radio Removal

Lets start with how to take out the radio. The video below will show you how to take out the radios in a Rabbit but the removal is the same for all cars listed.

 

You will need 2 tools to remove that radio.  A T-20 Torx screwdriver and a Trim removal tool to pop off the trim around the climate controls.  We sell the both.  Click on the pictures below to go the purchase pages of the tools.

This product is currently not available.

Profit International DM-40-22 Dash Trip Removal Tool

Profit International DM-40-22 Dash Trip Removal Tool

Connection Locations

There are 2 places to connect your interface.  To the “VW12” CD changer port behind the radio or to the “VWT” CD changer connection in the center console between the seats.  All cars have the connection behind the radio.  Usually only the cars with factory installed navigation radios have the connection between the seats because all cars equipped with a navigation radio also come equipped with a CD changer in that location.  You may also have a factory iPod adapter between the seats.  Cars with a factory iPod dock between the seats also have this connection.

The video below will show you how to remove a factory iPod dock and locate the “VWT” connection.

Factory Satellite Radio

If you have factory XM or Sirius satellite radio it will be plugged into the CD changer port.  If you don’t plan on using the XM or Sirius satellite radio you can just unplug it and disable it.  If you plan on using the factory XM or Sirius satellite radio there are 2 options.  You can take apart the connector and move pins around or for $9.99 (on sale)we have designed a complete plug and play splitter.  The Enfig VW SAT PASS 1 http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/ENFIG_MK5_SAT_PASSTHRU.html.  We recommend the splitter because the pins are small and fragile therefore can easily be damaged if you have never removed one before.  If you have the navigation radio with the “VWT” CD changer connection or “VWT” factory iPod dock between the seats the splitter is built into the car so as long as you connect it at the black plug between the seats the satellite radio will not be disturbed.

Internet radio: Some iPods like the touch &  iPhone are capable of internet radio like AOL radio & Pandora. All of the iPod adapters below will allow you to play the audio through your factory radio.  All adapters that control the iPod from the radio will also control internet radio apps.

Charging

All the interfaces below with the exception of the generic  auxiliary aux audio input charge the iPod the new 5V USB charging that is required for the 4th Gen nano, Touch 2nd Gen, iPhone 3G , iPhone 3Gs iPhone4 &

 

BlitzSafe AUX Adapters

An aux adapter is a universal audio only input.  It does not charge or control any device but it can be used with any device.  These units have an RCA input so extra cables are necessary.

BlitzSafe VW/AUX DMX V.5  connects behind radio to the VW12 connector – includes XM & Sirius satellite splitter

BlitzSafe VW/AUX DMX V.3A connects to the VWT connector in the center console

BlitzSafe VW/AUX DMX V.3A

BlitzSafe M-Link adapters

BlitzSafe is the entry level iPod adapter.  It works through the external CD changer port.  The radio displays disc 1 track 99.   The iPod is charged while the radio is on and for 20 minutes after you turn off the ignition.  The only control from the radio and steering wheel controls is volume.  The iPod controls are never locked.  The Satellite splitter is built into the behind the radio interface. Notes: Does not work with the Non US RCD 500 radio.

BlitzSafe VW/M-Link1 V.5  connects behind radio – includes XM & Sirius satellite splitter

BlitzSafe VW/M-Link1 V.3A connect in center console

BlitzSafe VW/M-LINK1 V.5

BlitzSafe VW/M-LINK1 V.3A

BlitzSafe VW/M-LINK1 V.3A


Enfig CIP-AUX adapters

The Enfig CIP-AUX adapters are both a iPod and an aux adapter.  When on CD1 you can control the iPod from the iPod as well as track up and down controls from the radio and steering wheel controls.  When you switch to CD2 you select the AUX.  The aux audio is switchable so the iPod and aux can be connected at all times.  It works through the external CD changer port.

Enfig VW12 CIP-AUX  connects behind radio to the VW12 connection – includes XM & Sirius satellite splitter

Enfig VWT-CIP-AUX connect in center console to the VWT connection

USA Spec

USA Spec adds a secondary Auxiliary Aux audio input via a left and right RCA plugs on the side of the unit.     Disc 1 is your first, disc 2 is your second, disc 3 is your third  playlist on your iPod in alphabetical order.  Disc 4 is all the songs on your iPod in one playlist.  On disc 1-4 the controls on the iPod are locked but you still have track up & track down controls from the radio and steering wheel controls. Disc 5 unlocks the  iPod controls and you have track up & track down controls from the radio and steering wheel.  Disc 6 is the Auxiliary Aux audio input.

USA SPEC PA11-VW6 connects behind radio

USA Spec currently does not have a unit that uses the connector in the center console.

USA Spec PA11-VW6

USA Spec PA11-VW6

Dice Electronics

We are currently not selling the dice units because their latest DUO units are very confusing to use even for us with 10+ years experience.  We look forward to adding them back to the site when they update the software on their units.

 

Enfig VW12-CIPS-AUX

The Enfig VW12-CIPS-AUX adapter is the bes available for your car.  It is an iPod an aux unit that works through the satellite port.  The unit has the option of displaying text on your radio.  Your radio must have the sat button and it is not compatible with the navigation radio.  Does not disable any functions on the radio (this means it retains your satellite radio).

Call for more info.

iPod Mounting

Now that we have the iPod adapters out of the way. Some of you may want to keep your iPod mounted inside of the cabin instead of inside the glove box.  There are several ways to do this.

2Point5 Spec Dock VWMKVV2I is my favorite.  It replaces your front cup holder and turns it into a iPod dock.  Very good especially if you have an iPhone.  We also give you a $20 credit for your iPod cable if you order an adapter at the same time.  Since Dension units are sold without the iPod cable the $20 credit does not apply to Dension interfaces.

2point5 spec.dock VWMKVV2I

2point5 spec.dock VWMKVV2I Custom iPod dock all MK5 Volkswagens

ProClip also makes custom Dash Mounts that clip onto 3 different locations on your dash to give you a universal mounting surface for any purpose.  When you use these dash mounts along with an iPod holder it places the iPod at a location that is convenient to you.  ProClip makes 3 different ones for your car.

ProClip 853689 Center Dash Mount

ProClip 853689 Center Dash Mount

ProClip 853689 Install Instructions:

http://www.proclipusa.com/media/documents/pdf/853689.pdf

ProClip 853359 - Angled Mount

ProClip 853359 - Angled Mount

ProClip 853359 Installation Instructions:

http://www.proclipusa.com/media/documents/pdf/853359.pdf

ProClip 833690 - Console Mount

ProClip 833690 - Console Mount

ProClip 833690 Installation Instructions:

http://www.proclipusa.com/media/documents/pdf/833690.pdf

Panavise is another company that makes a dash mount.  They make a dash mount that is made of metal and bolts into the car.

Panavise 75138-405 Dash Mount

Panavise 75138-405 Dash Mount

Link to Panavise 75138-405 installation instructions:

http://panavise.com/pdf_indash/75138-405.pdf

iPod Holders

We have many different iPod holders depending on your need. Some are just holders that do not incorporate the iPod cable.  Then there are what we call cradles that hold the iPod cable in the holder so it does not get run over by the seat track or get wet on the floor. The best bet is to go on our website and browse your iPod model at the following link.  http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/ipod_holders.html

If you still have questions contact us at numbers below.  Remember it’s always best to call.  E-mails may not be responded to immediately because we are busy answering phones.

Thanks for reading and let me know if I forgot something,

Christian

info@enfig.com

201-490-5015

888-963-6344