Ipod into Polo. Give it to me straight.

[Stuwey]

OK, so I wanna get the trusty Ipod into my Polo. It's a 2007 GTI. Standard boring headunit.

Without reading 59 pages of the various other threads, what do I need to make this happen?



Cheers.

[kaanage]

If you don't want to upgrade the head unit, then your only option is to use an FM transmitter of some sort (and injector will give the best quality)

[jasn78]

Stuwey if you are running the factory head unit I am pretty sure you just need this cable.

VW MDI IPOD CABLE SCIROCCO GOLF POLO SKODA media in | eBay UK (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-MDI-IPOD-CABLE-SCIROCCO-GOLF-POLO-SKODA-media-/170597270822?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27b863c526)

[Stuwey]

Was there not a cable plug in?

<sorry, late reply>

[noone]

If you are happy to use the headphone jack, the Connects2 device and a RCA to Minijack cable does the job for <$50. Works for me...

[seangti]

If you are happy to use the headphone jack, the Connects2 device and a RCA to Minijack cable does the job for <$50. Works for me...

How would you rate the sound quality? Similar to radio? Better than radio but not CD?

I'm currently using a Belkin FM transmitter. It's generally pretty good, particular when on the open road, but in the polo it's quite temperamental depending on where the ipod is sitting. In rental commodores and camry's it's been perfect wherever it fell. Seems to work best when sitting on the passenger seat, so not ideal when you have a passenger. I'm also running the stubby antenna, so that may be contributing... I haven't tried the factory antenna.

[kaanage]

Stuwey if you are running the factory head unit I am pretty sure you just need this cable.

VW MDI IPOD CABLE SCIROCCO GOLF POLO SKODA media in | eBay UK (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-MDI-IPOD-CABLE-SCIROCCO-GOLF-POLO-SKODA-media-/170597270822?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27b863c526)

Doesn't work with the RCD-200 headunit that was fitted to 9N3 Polos - only RCD-310/510, RNS-510 in 6R Polos

But I was wrong in my 1st post - you can use one of these
http://cdchangeremulator.com/vw-audio-auxiliary-input/vw-rcd-200-audio-auxiliary-input/prod_68.html
http://www.xcarlink.co.uk/product.php?productid=4
http://www.caraudiosupermarket.co.uk/441-iPOD-OEM-Interfaces-VW-IPOD-ADAPTOR-(2003-2010)-RCD200---RCD300---RCD500-~-IPOD---IPAD---IPHONE.html - maybe noone's one?

[Stuwey]

How would you rate the sound quality? Similar to radio? Better than radio but not CD?

I'm currently using a Belkin FM transmitter. It's generally pretty good, particular when on the open road, but in the polo it's quite temperamental depending on where the ipod is sitting. In rental commodores and camry's it's been perfect wherever it fell. Seems to work best when sitting on the passenger seat, so not ideal when you have a passenger. I'm also running the stubby antenna, so that may be contributing... I haven't tried the factory antenna.

I've got the standard aerial, and have also noticed that it works less than half the time at less than average quality.

Hence why I want to plug it in properly.

[Stuwey]

Doesn't work with the RCD-200 headunit that was fitted to 9N3 Polos - only RCD-310/510, RNS-510 in 6R Polos

But I was wrong in my 1st post - you can use one of these
VW RCD 200 Audio Aux Input - VW Audio Auxiliary Input - VW RCD 200 Audio Auxiliary Input - CD Changer Emulator Store Audio Auxiliary Input (http://cdchangeremulator.com/vw-audio-auxiliary-input/vw-rcd-200-audio-auxiliary-input/prod_68.html)
VW iPod Interface for DELTA6 RCD 200/300/310/500/510/RNS510 :: VW :: XCarLink (http://www.xcarlink.co.uk/product.php?productid=4)

Brilliant, thankyou!

[noone]

Think I'm using this one: CONNECTS2 CTVVGX004

[kangfu]

Yeh i have a Connects2 as well. Line out into my iPhone mounted in an aircon vent holder. Works well as it charges my phone too so its never flat. :)

[End User]

You can charge your iPhone from Aux In?

[Blitzen]

Go to this site...

http://www.xcarlink.co.uk/product.php?productid=13&cat=2&page=1

Pay the price plus postage...

Install takes about 10min... It comes with the removal tools.

Enjoy... I have had the Xcarlink iPod adaptor in for 2 years. It plugs into your cd changer plug at the back of the cd player. You only have to use the stereo controls once installed and connected. Play lists can be acceded by the number buttons on the face of the sterio.

[kaanage]

Isn't that the one for the 9N radio?
The one that I linked to specifically states that it supports the RCD-200 unit which is what the 9N3 Polos have.

[Ralfi]

Doesn't work with the RCD-200 headunit that was fitted to 9N3 Polos - only RCD-310/510, RNS-510 in 6R Polos

But I was wrong in my 1st post - you can use one of these
VW iPod Interface for DELTA6 RCD 200/300/310/500/510/RNS510*::*VW*::*XCarLink (http://www.xcarlink.co.uk/product.php?productid=4)


I've had this one open in a web page for weeks! Just waiting for the exchange rate to drop the price below a certain point (including bluetooth & delivery) & i'll snap it up..

If anyone knows of any discount coupons for that site, it'd be great..thanks.

[kangfu]

Yeh i have a Connects2 as well. Line out into my iPhone mounted in an aircon vent holder. Works well as it charges my phone too so its never flat. :)

Oops sorry i meant the Xcarlink not Connects2. I bought mine from eBay for quite cheap i think. Hardest thing is getting the stock headunit out with only 2 keys.

[Blitzen]

Isn't that the one for the 9N radio?
The one that I linked to specifically states that it supports the RCD-200 unit which is what the 9N3 Polos have.

Forgive me, I'm currently doped up to the eyeballs in pain killers after a shoulder reco today...

Regardless of the above link, just go to the 'Home' option on the page and look up the 9N3's stereo (the model number escapes me ATM)

Anyway, it's a great produce, a simple install, and a 1/3rd of the price of the OEM iPod cable with more capability... The only problem I have with it is that while it will play off my IPad, it won't charge it, only because it bought out before the iPad.

[kaanage]

Forgive me, I'm currently doped up to the eyeballs in pain killers after a shoulder reco today...

Not further fall out from the roo hit is it? Hope you recover soon so you can enjoy your nice shiny car.

[Blitzen]

Not further fall out from the roo hit is it? Hope you recover soon so you can enjoy your nice shiny car.

Nah man. This has been planned for a while... Old age getting to me!!

[pologti18t]

I have the connects2 option and it works a charm.