My Jetta FSI

[platzie]

Picked up my Blue graphite Jetta FSI yesterday. 2L 4 cylinder petrol with 15,000kms. Optioned with leather.

My main issues are a lack of ipod integration and a lack of bluetooth (also a lack of power but i'll have to put up with that). I understand there are a couple of ways of doing this. However i'm unsure of the best way. I know you can get ipod integration dealer fitted for about $400(?). I don't know what there is to do in terms of bluetooth so i was thinking of just getting a parrot bluetooth system. Ideally id like it to all be integrated rather than having a separate bluetooth unit. Is there some way i can get dealer fitted bluetooth? And what would be the best way of going about getting ipod integration?

Thanks in advance guys.

[wokwn]

Which radio/nav unit did you get, that affects your options for bluetooth and ipod.

[platzie]

Im not sure how you tell which one it is. i think its an RCD300.

[platzie]

Anyone know?

[maca]

You'd most likely have the RCD300. The stock standard head unit in the Jetta (that I'm quite fond of).

Both installations are simple. You're in Brisbane so that's a benefit... I got my Aux. input installed by Northfield Car sound at Macgregor for $300 I think, I definitely know it was no where near $400. In saying that, iPod integration could be a little more expensive but I'd advise to steer clear of the dealer unless if you want to pay a premium.

The Bluetooth system on a new car is about $1,000 from Volkswagen, but I know Harding Performance do install some genuine Bluetooth kits so it might be worth checking them out (they reinstalled the premium package for my mum's Tig). They might offer a more basic integration kit for the RCD300 that is completely invisible.

[platzie]

Thanks for the info.
Yeah i think i do have the RCD300. The aux sounds good but the bluetooth is a bit expensive. Would you recommend the aux or would you say i should spend the extra and get the full integration? I'm thinking of getting the new garmin nuvi which has bluetooth, or should i try and get an RNS510 fitted to the Jetta. I cant seem to make these decisions for myself haha.

[team_v]

Thanks for the info.
Yeah i think i do have the RCD300. The aux sounds good but the bluetooth is a bit expensive. Would you recommend the aux or would you say i should spend the extra and get the full integration? I'm thinking of getting the new garmin nuvi which has bluetooth, or should i try and get an RNS510 fitted to the Jetta. I cant seem to make these decisions for myself haha.

RNS510's can be had on ebay for 1150 but i don't know if they are a direct swap for the RCD300, i believe you may need a canbus upgrade that will add another $100 or so.

Then you will still have to fork out for MDI and blutooth.

Check out the My-gti website for upgrading to an RNS system.

[platzie]

Hmm do you know if anyone on here has swapped an RCD for an RNS? I've done searches on here but i haven't found anything.

[banger2]

RCD300 to RNS510

Hi Platzie,
I swapped my RCD300 for an RNS510 last month in my 06 Jetta. Straight swap. However, as mentioned here I did have to change the gateway due to the known battery drain issue on pre 08(??) cars with an older gateway.
I got the RNS510 off ebay for $1150...received it in a week but i suspect it was refurbished, but the facia was new looking. I got the gateway (version AD) off ebay also, a guy in Taiwan, had it installed by my workplace and battery drain problem eliminated.
The bluetooth modules sold thru my workplace(VW dealership) are rather pricey, but integrated. We sell 2 of them, with the cheapest being a Kufatec(around 1k). The option I have is the Parrot 3200LS, but it only mutes the radio and does have a small external module, so not integrated. Got that from ebay for about $200, plus about $60 for the ISO cable adaptor.
Hope some of the helps
Ashley