Mk7 iPod Compatibility (MDI, Bluetooth etc)

[Nauend]

Volkswagen National eStore

Looks very similar. Wow, the solution of buying a (expensive) cable and then some vcds recoding seems simple. Must mean the golfs have whatever hardware or software needed to interact with the iPhone built in?

[AdamD]

Where's the best place to buy a VCDS for Aussies?

Dub Addiction sells them locally and at a good price; that's where I got mine:

VCDS (VAGCOM Diagnostic System) License with Micro-CAN Interface - $349.00 : Dub Ad·dic·tion [duhb uh-dik-shuhn]

[zardoz]

Volkswagen National eStore

Looks very similar. Wow, the solution of buying a (expensive) cable and then some vcds recoding seems simple. Must mean the golfs have whatever hardware or software needed to interact with the iPhone built in?

This appears to be the mark 6 cable if the website is to be believed.

[Nauend]

This appears to be the mark 6 cable if the website is to be believed.

Yeah, the Mk6 built between 2010 and 2014 based on what the website says.

[readerr0r]

Yeah, thats the Mk6/Mk5/Polo etc. version.

[Blybo]

Okay maybe somebody can help me copy files across to my SD card... in folders.

I've now got Apple lossless and AAC versions of all my tracks in iTunes. Problem is finder (I use mac) sees every track as mpeg4 audio. Is there a short cut to only copy the AAC versions out of multiple folders and keep the folder structure?

[AdamD]

Okay maybe somebody can help me copy files across to my SD card... in folders.

I've now got Apple lossless and AAC versions of all my tracks in iTunes. Problem is finder (I use mac) sees every track as mpeg4 audio. Is there a short cut to only copy the AAC versions out of multiple folders and keep the folder structure?

You would need to write a shell script or similar to do that. Quick Guide to Bash Shell Scripting

[readerr0r]

I heard on the grapevine that the Mk7 MDI allows for video playback (when paired with a red collared ipod 30pin -not blue-, no word on compatibiliy with the lightning) from the iPhone, not sure if this is compatible with the Discover Media or if its a Discover Pro only affair.

[Eaglehawk]

I heard on the grapevine that the Mk7 MDI allows for video playback (when paired with a red collared ipod 30pin -not blue-, no word on compatibiliy with the lightning) from the iPhone, not sure if this is compatible with the Discover Media or if its a Discover Pro only affair.

The problem is, the Mk7 doesn't come with MDI, they put a USB port in instead

[readerr0r]

The problem is, the Mk7 doesn't come with MDI, they put a USB port in instead

As mentioned prior, retrofit options are becoming available. I thought I'd mention it to help people evaluate the purchase
MEDIA - IN MDI - Golf 7 5Q - iPhone / iPod

[zardoz]

As mentioned prior, retrofit options are becoming available. I thought I'd mention it to help people evaluate the purchase
MEDIA - IN MDI - Golf 7 5Q - iPhone / iPod

Has anyone actually installed this thing? I'd like to know how well it still works when powering USB devices with a USB cable eg if I decide to migrate to a portable drive.

[steve2209]

Ipod Y cable connection to Mk7 Golf. Does it work?

Hi guys,

This is my first post (other than the intro post). I pick up my 103 TSi Highline Golf on Friday and I have had conflicting reports from sales staff at the stealership regarding connecting the ipod to the car. I have a BMW X3 which uses the cable below to connect the ipod classic so that I can stream my music in apple lossless to the stereo. I have been told that it will work and I've been told it doesn't work. Does VW supply a similar cable and has anybody tried this and seen it work? Thanks in advance.

Steve

[Lucas_R]

My MK6 uses a specific VW cable which plugs into the MDI in the centre console. Im assuming your Mk7 has been ordered with MDI (Media Device Interface)?

If so, then you will want the proper MDI to iphone cable. Golf Audi VW AMI MMI Media IN MDI Interface Adaptor Cable FOR Ipod Iphone Ipad | eBay

Any non Genuine cables do not work properly in my Mk6 - so im sure it will be much the same in the Mk7.

[Amalgam]

If so, then you will want the proper MDI to iphone cable. Golf Audi VW AMI MMI Media IN MDI Interface Adaptor Cable FOR Ipod Iphone Ipad | eBay

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Just a word of caution that the 30 pin cables do not work with iPhone 5 /5S.

Have you tried streaming via Bluetooth??

[flight]

This is not a simple issue, according to another thread on this site.

Have a read through this: http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...olf-87352.html

Best of luck!