Mk7 iPod Compatibility (MDI, Bluetooth etc)

[kennyc]

I had a similar problem with my new 208GTI. Plug Android phone in and the ICE would complain bitterly. It was to do with the USB network and Sync settings on the phone. Disabled those and all was fine with the world.

Yeah cheers, I just disabled the MTP on the USB settings on my Nexus 5 phone and it started working. Stupid that you can't have it switched on at the same time.

[wasabiz]

I just realized that the USB does not charge my phone when I have Discover media turned off =/ is it only me or is this how the thing is supposed to operate?

[readerr0r]

I just realized that the USB does not charge my phone when I have Discover media turned off =/ is it only me or is this how the thing is supposed to operate?

The USB port is plugged directly into the headunit so it makes sense I suppose. If you need to charge, perhaps just mute the unit instead?

[wasabiz]

The USB port is plugged directly into the headunit so it makes sense I suppose. If you need to charge, perhaps just mute the unit instead?

Yep, that's what I do after figuring that out.

[Static]

Yes it should work fine with it, the kufatec system doesn't require VCDS either which is handy. Getting lightning MDI adapters can be expensive though.

There's an AU webstore for those guys too, not sure if it'll be cheaper or not.
Multimedia socket MEDIA - IN VW Golf 7-40000

Here are my notes on the different iphone MDI adapters and how they work, based on peoples experiences.
Blue Collar - 30 pin - Audio and selection (like Mk6/Polo MDI)
Red Collar - 30 pin - 4F0051510R, Video and Album artwork

White Collar - Lightning - Doesn’t work AVOID!
Green Collar - Lighting - 4F0051510AD

Ok ... so if I understand this correctly ... this will allow me to connect an iPod Classic without having to have recoding done and if I get the Red Collar 30 cable it will show Album Artwork. Have I got that right?

Also where would this socket be connected located? Would the dealer fit this or do they avoid this stuff?

As the car doesn't arrive for about another week I can't have a look at it myself ... but I'm not technical so wouldn't be keen playing with cables under the dash.

Is there anyone in Brisbane who does this stuff? I'm happy to pay for it if the price is likely to be reasonable.

[readerr0r]

Ok ... so if I understand this correctly ... this will allow me to connect an iPod Classic without having to have recoding done and if I get the Red Collar 30 cable it will show Album Artwork. Have I got that right?

Also where would this socket be connected located? Would the dealer fit this or do they avoid this stuff?

As the car doesn't arrive for about another week I can't have a look at it myself ... but I'm not technical so wouldn't be keen playing with cables under the dash.

Is there anyone in Brisbane who does this stuff? I'm happy to pay for it if the price is likely to be reasonable.

Doubt a dealer will want to do it because it isn't available on Golf's here and I imagine the dealer price/labour will be sky high. Its worth having a chat with audiupgrades.com.au, I've talked with him many a time and he's a smart guy and knows a lot about VAG retrofitting -he's at the sunshine coast.

As for the plugs, those are my notes from forums users in the UK so they should work but I can't guarantee it. I've chatted with Martin about the retrofit before (because I thought the Octavia needed it but they don't) and he knew that the red collar showed artwork for audi's.

From the factory the MDI socket sits where the USB/Aux plug is, not sure if the retrofit cable does the same.

[anduril]

Just rang up the dealer about the USB MDI Cable for iPhone 5 on the Mk7 R and all I got told was "That is not released or available to Australia as far as I'm concerned. I'll find out more from VWA on Monday and keep you posted."

[readerr0r]

Just rang up the dealer about the USB MDI Cable for iPhone 5 on the Mk7 R and all I got told was "That is not released or available to Australia as far as I'm concerned. I'll find out more from VWA on Monday and keep you posted."

Even if you had MDI, the MDI -> USB cable wouldn't work with the iphone. You'd have to use MDI -> Lightning.

[anduril]

Even if you had MDI, the MDI -> USB cable wouldn't work with the iphone. You'd have to use MDI -> Lightning.

Sorry, what I meant was the USB > Lightning cable that would work like the MDI cable. Am I making sense lol?

[readerr0r]

Sorry, what I meant was the USB > Lightning cable that would work like the MDI cable. Am I making sense lol?

The Golf 7 doesn't come with MDI at all in Aus, and iPhones are incompatible with the standard USB port fitted.

[anduril]

Hmm I get it now.. I was looking at this (GOLFMK7 - VW GTI MKVII Forum / VW Golf R Forum / VW Golf MKVII Forum - View Single Post - Iphone 5s mdi cable) and thought someone found a USB > Lightning cable that can work like a MDI cable..

What about this, has anyone seen or tried?

Multimedia socket MEDIA - IN VW Golf 7-40000

[readerr0r]

Hmm I get it now.. I was looking at this (GOLFMK7 - VW GTI MKVII Forum / VW Golf R Forum / VW Golf MKVII Forum - View Single Post - Iphone 5s mdi cable) and thought someone found a USB > Lightning cable that can work like a MDI cable..

What about this, has anyone seen or tried?

Multimedia socket MEDIA - IN VW Golf 7-40000

I was talking about that a page ago...

http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/f197/mk7-ipod-compatibility-mdi-bluetooth-etc-87352-post1052647.html#post1052647

[Josh1403]

Album artwork help!

Hi does anyone know how to display the artwork on the media unit via an iPhone 5 also with playlists?
cheers!

[AdamD]

See these threads:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/f197/mk7-ipod-compatibility-mdi-bluetooth-etc-87352.html

http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/f197/album-artwork-usb-sd-96462.html

http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/f197/multimedia-unit-radio-station-logos-album-art-87734.html

[Josh1403]

Thanks Adam, I've tried the sd card as recommended, copied straight fro
iTunes but it still doesn't cone up, am I missing something? Also there is only 1 radio station icon (kiss fm) which is on the today fm station- do you know how to change it around? Cheers