The iPod adapter replaced the CD shuttle, to switch between CD and iPod is just a matter of pressing the CD button twice. You then cycle through the sources.
I dont use this unit anymore, installed an Eclipse AVN 726… much better than the stock unit
My parents have a Passat that has the same CD player in it, but we don’t have the iPod dock. I noticed that even when you were playing song from the iPod the machine was acting as if you were playing CD’s, so how do you switch to different albums, artists etc on the stereo. Do you need to remove all the CD’s in order to use the iPod? Can you switch from iPod to CD easily? Why doesn’t the display on the radio show the name of teh currently playing track instead of Track 01?
So does the VW iPod adapter ONLY work with iPods or can I use a Sansa mp3 player? That’s probably a dumb question, but I need to know whether to get one or not.
I just got a new car & I specified the iPod interface expecting it to work like the SD Card with artists/track names etc. Considering the price I had to pay, I find it very unacceptable that VW offers this as an interface – it’s wasted money
Yeah I agree, it kinda sucks. You expect this from 3rd party adapters that don’t have a choice but to work with whatever interface the radio has, but VW designed the damned radio *and* iPod adapter. You’d think they’d work better together, unless the iPod adapter was an afterthought and was never envisioned when the radio was designed? FWIW, I paid about $150 for the Dice Electronics adapter instead. Best I can tell it’s a better choice, unless you just hafta have that VW logo on your iPod.
That makes sense to me, but to be real, COME ON, for two hundred dollars, you would think they would design a quality interface for it and allow it to link into an Aux input, not the generic CD input….. sheesh!!
I suspect the reason these adapters don’t show artist/track names is because it plugs into the CD changer interface on the back of the radio. Since the CD changer doesn’t provide the capability for artist/track names, the iPod adapter won’t either. Basically, this adapter is translating iPod remote control to VW CD changer.
And likewise, probably the reason you can’t navigate by album/artist is that without a display of album/artist names, it would be almost unusable.
I just got one of these adpaters and find it really annoying how you can’t choose the Artist or Songs. Can only choose playlists… Anyone know how to fix it or ammend it??? Or a double back flip to pike followed by a 180 split?
25 Responses to VW iPod Adapter
sebasthecat
April 30th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
The iPod adapter replaced the CD shuttle, to switch between CD and iPod is just a matter of pressing the CD button twice. You then cycle through the sources.
I dont use this unit anymore, installed an Eclipse AVN 726… much better than the stock unit
Lachlant1984
April 30th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
My parents have a Passat that has the same CD player in it, but we don’t have the iPod dock. I noticed that even when you were playing song from the iPod the machine was acting as if you were playing CD’s, so how do you switch to different albums, artists etc on the stereo. Do you need to remove all the CD’s in order to use the iPod? Can you switch from iPod to CD easily? Why doesn’t the display on the radio show the name of teh currently playing track instead of Track 01?
decoy4000
April 30th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
No, this is purely an iPod Adapter. And I don’t think you get an iPod to 3.5 Adapter?
It would be an expensive AUX input if you do get it to work?
Moridar1
April 30th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
if you buy an adapter to connect it to a 3.5mm jack in a BlackBerry will it play?
decoy4000
April 30th, 2010 at 8:48 pm
Yes, VW supplied and fitted, it is the same adapter used by Audi
amanesikim
April 30th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
is it a service off VolksWagen or do you have to buy ist
decoy4000
April 30th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
iPod Only
skippySJB
April 30th, 2010 at 10:26 pm
So does the VW iPod adapter ONLY work with iPods or can I use a Sansa mp3 player? That’s probably a dumb question, but I need to know whether to get one or not.
FlyingNifo
April 30th, 2010 at 11:18 pm
lol, WAIT.
decoy4000
May 1st, 2010 at 12:15 am
I agree, to be honest, this works great compared to other vehicles in its class…. Others just provide AUX in.
mg4015
May 1st, 2010 at 12:50 am
I just got a new car & I specified the iPod interface expecting it to work like the SD Card with artists/track names etc. Considering the price I had to pay, I find it very unacceptable that VW offers this as an interface – it’s wasted money
ikks19
May 1st, 2010 at 1:13 am
does this works on Radion MCD ( on my 2002 Bora )
uk1885
May 1st, 2010 at 1:43 am
in the playlist are fleet wood mac
kagerry2007
May 1st, 2010 at 1:43 am
It does not charge the 4th gen nano.
cewilk00
May 1st, 2010 at 1:57 am
Yeah I agree, it kinda sucks. You expect this from 3rd party adapters that don’t have a choice but to work with whatever interface the radio has, but VW designed the damned radio *and* iPod adapter. You’d think they’d work better together, unless the iPod adapter was an afterthought and was never envisioned when the radio was designed? FWIW, I paid about $150 for the Dice Electronics adapter instead. Best I can tell it’s a better choice, unless you just hafta have that VW logo on your iPod.
dsimmelink04
May 1st, 2010 at 2:06 am
That makes sense to me, but to be real, COME ON, for two hundred dollars, you would think they would design a quality interface for it and allow it to link into an Aux input, not the generic CD input….. sheesh!!
xxfm12xx
May 1st, 2010 at 3:04 am
it does surely.
loiscy
May 1st, 2010 at 3:30 am
yes the i-pod charges it.
buvarp1
May 1st, 2010 at 4:27 am
Does anyone know if this ipod connector cable charges the ipod?
cewilk00
May 1st, 2010 at 4:51 am
I suspect the reason these adapters don’t show artist/track names is because it plugs into the CD changer interface on the back of the radio. Since the CD changer doesn’t provide the capability for artist/track names, the iPod adapter won’t either. Basically, this adapter is translating iPod remote control to VW CD changer.
And likewise, probably the reason you can’t navigate by album/artist is that without a display of album/artist names, it would be almost unusable.
JJRRossi
May 1st, 2010 at 5:41 am
Where do you buy this adapter kit?? Apple? VW???
smokeygsi
May 1st, 2010 at 5:54 am
The part number for the ipod adapter kit is 1k0 051 444 for those interested
knicks1
May 1st, 2010 at 6:15 am
what the hell is the cable you need to get for this?
semoersepa
May 1st, 2010 at 6:49 am
You’d think on a AUD55 k car it would be included and if not, at least install it for free
Zubtec
May 1st, 2010 at 7:08 am
I just got one of these adpaters and find it really annoying how you can’t choose the Artist or Songs. Can only choose playlists… Anyone know how to fix it or ammend it??? Or a double back flip to pike followed by a 180 split?