has anyone upgraded their stereos?

[marco polo]

I didnt have to use the cigarette lighter. There is an accessories wire there that switches on and off the head unit.

[morbo2000]

I didnt have to use the cigarette lighter. There is an accessories wire there that switches on and off the head unit.

Mine didn't have an accessories wire. Only a CAN-BUS connection that looks a bit like an accessories wire.

[Adam]

Thanks for all the people's help in making this possible. This started off as a budget install became aN over expenditure! HOWEVER!, it's almost done! As of today, amp and crossover and all wiring are installed I think I'll give myself a bit of a rest as the stealthy boot took the better 9 hours of today's time.......

I shall present you with S-T-E-A-L-T-H

[PeterHBne]

Won't the amp get too hot being covered?

[gti_freak]

just wondering why my stock cd player cant play mp3 file cd. Mine is 06 polo gti
Thanks for answering that

[BL33SU]

Won't the amp get too hot being covered?

he has raised the floor a couple of inches so doesnt overheat

[ACTGTI]

just wondering why my stock cd player cant play mp3 file cd. Mine is 06 polo gti
Thanks for answering that

'06 Polo here and mine can play mp3 cd.

[BRU51N]

headunit pin out diagram?

anyone got the headunit pin out diagram for the standard headunit?

[Gti Dave]

Has anyone had problems with installing a single din head unit like an alpine one similar to ADAMS one and had a gap between the unit and the single din pocket? I've been wanting to get one installed but have been told differently with every place I go to i.e. JB, Autobarn, and other CAMS dealers. Some say I have to fit a double din in order to ensure there's no unsightly spaces, while another says I need a fascia kit and another says that a single din with a single din pocket will work just fine and no spacing would occur. So which one is correct?

Opinions, experiences and guidance would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[ACTGTI]

One of the older (2004) Polo models had a single din stereo and pocket. I'd be getting that kit from Volkswagen.

Look at the pic of dash in this car.

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/dealer/details.aspx?R=7281524&__Qpb=true&Cr=1&__Ns=pCar_R ankSort_Int32|1||pCar_Price_Decimal|1||pCar_Make_S tring|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__N=1216%20 1246%201247%201252%201282%204294962746%20429496274 5%204294950265&SearchAction=N&silo=1011&seot=0&tsr c=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=29&__sid=121FFCDE7205

The dash looks the same but it has a single din with pocket. Ring your dealer with the VIN in that ad and they should be able to find the part number and give you a quote. I'm guessing about $90

[Chuck]

Has anyone had problems with installing a single din head unit like an alpine one similar to ADAMS one and had a gap between the unit and the single din pocket? I've been wanting to get one installed but have been told differently with every place I go to i.e. JB, Autobarn, and other CAMS dealers. Some say I have to fit a double din in order to ensure there's no unsightly spaces, while another says I need a fascia kit and another says that a single din with a single din pocket will work just fine and no spacing would occur. So which one is correct?

Opinions, experiences and guidance would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

i got a single din with pocket - no gaps...just gotta find the right pocket i guess

be sure whoever does your install that they guarentee they will not scratch the facia on install!!!

[naughty]

ive always been using a single din headunit - no gaps at all nor any need for any fascia kits or anything like that - just remove the standard headunit - and dump the new one in after sorting out the wiring harness

[philthy]

anyone got the headunit pin out diagram for the standard headunit?

Theres a sticker on the back of the unit.

[Gti Dave]

Thanks for everyone's helpful input. I couldn't decide on whether to get a head unit or upgrade the suspension so I think I'm better off doing the suspension upgrade to improve handling and probably just get the ipod adapter kit installed.

Cheers and thanks again. Everyone's been very helpful.

[hazrd]

thread revival...

trying to install a pioneer f900bt in my gti but with all the canbus talk i can now see why i get nothing when i turn the car to accessories... and i cant go and splice into the cig because mine is permanent with the ign off aswell

can anyone help me with where i can source a canbus adaptor? ive searched all over ebay and can only find results for all vw cars except the damn polo!

cheers
adam (yeah, another one lol)