Is the hiss from the Ipod-specific MDI cable?
The cable that came with the car seems to be faulty. I can only hear a muted hiss. There is another cable for USB thumb drives which when plugged into the same socket transfers audio fine. Where can I get a replacement and how much are they?
Is the hiss from the Ipod-specific MDI cable?
'07 Transporter 1.9 TDI
'01 Beetle 2.0
They're on eBay for ~$30 but wouldn't you rather take it back to the dealer to diagnose (i.e. try your cable in another car). Could possibly be faulty wiring behind the head unit.
If mp3s play fine from a USB thumb drive through the same connector (under the centre armrest) then would that mean the problem is with the iPod cable?
The salesman doesn't rate my chances (I bought the GTI second-hand) and suggested that I contact his manager.
So you're not using an Ipod USB cable?
Just to clarify, you need to connect it up MDI>Ipod Cable>Ipod.
Not MDI>USB Cable>Ipod USB Cable>Ipod.
'07 Transporter 1.9 TDI
'01 Beetle 2.0
Yes the cable I'm using is MDI at one end and iPod at the other.
I purchased this cables from eBay: VW MDI IPOD CONNECTION CABLE GENUINE VW 000051446C
The seller was dave250166
It's a genuine MDI iPod cable and works perfectly, took about a week to arrive.
Hope this helps.
2012 GTD, DSG, White, RVC, RCD510 Dynaudio, R LED Tails
In my quotation, this was an 80 buck item from VW Australia!!!
I didn't manage to strike a big bargain when I bought the car but at least I got them to throw it in for free
Don't want to spend $80 for something that offers little benefit over a USB thumb drive. Just wish it was working. eBay showing $20 seems reasonable.
Got the Genuine iPod one with my car before finding out about the eBay ones. Subsequently bought an eBay USB one as well and it works fine.
MY12 VW Golf 90TSI DSG, MDI, Towbar
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