Below we will go over the parts needed to replace the radio in you GTI 2006-2010, Jetta 2005.5-2010, R32 2008 & Rabbit 2006-2010.
Radio Harness
The first thing you will need is a radio harness. The radio harness will connect the power and audio wires from your new radio to your car without cutting the factory wiring.
The basic radio harness is the Metra 70-9003 http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/70_9003.html. This harness will connect all your speaker leads (whether amplified or not) between your new radio and your car. It will also connect the constant +12v & ground power cables. Since your car has a can-bus system the ignition, illumination, reverse & Vehicle Speed Sense / VSS wires have to be located in other parts of the car.
The best radio harness is the Connects 2 CTSVW002 http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/CONNECTS2_CTSVW002.html. This harness will give you all your speaker leads, constant +12V, ground, switched ignition +12 power leads. It will also give you your illumination, VSS / vehicle speed sense, reverse (gives you a signal when you put the car in reverse to activate a back up cam) wires. If you add the radio specific steering wheel control lead this adapter will also enable your factory steering wheel controls to work with your car without any programing or additional modules.
Antenna Adapter Your car will need is an amplified antenna adapter. Your car has an amplified antenna system. If your car came with the single CD radio you have a single roof mounted antenna system. The Metra 40-EU55 http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/40_EU55.html antenna adapter will convert your factory antenna into the aftermarket radio industry standard Motorola antenna connection. It will also provide power to your antenna amplifier . You must use the amplified antenna adapter or you will have a severe loss in reception. All other radios came with a dual window mounted antenna system. The Metra 40-EU 55 will also work in this application but it will only use one of your antennas. The Connects2 CT27AA25 http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/CONNECTS2_CT27AA25.html antenna adapter is a better option because it will use and power both of your antennas.
Radio Installation Dash Kit
A radio installation dash kit will take the Volkswagen specific opening in your dash and convert it into a aftermarket radio industry standard opening.
We offer 2 other kits. They are made of a much cheaper plastic that does not match the dash but they they can both be used as single or double din kit. The American International kit does not come with a double din trim ring and must be cut in order to fit a double din radio. The Metra 99-9011 has recently been coated with a spray coating that closely resembles the factory dash. We used to recommend the American international kit over the Metra kit but since the Metra kit has been coated we now think that it is a better looking kit and prefer it. Metra 99-9011 http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/METRA_99_9011.html & American International VW-K1017 http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/AI_VW_K1017.html.
We have designed and manufactured several products that allow you to add an iPod adapter or an Auxiliary AUX input to your factory Audi radio while not disabling your factory installed XM or Sirius Satellite radio module. We worked with the Audi Dealership in Manhattan for several months to engineer the products below. (Just wanted to mention them since they are a great group of people that went out of their way to work with me on this)
The Products
Enfig Audi Sat Pass 1
Enfig AUDI SAT PASS 2
Enfig Audi Sat Pass 3
Enfig VW SAT PASS 1
The Cars
Audi A3 2006 with Concert single CD or Symphony II 6 disc CD radio
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
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
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 1http://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.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
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 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.
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,
