T5 transporter aftermarket radio options

[Sunny43.5]

Can I suggest that because those Chinese suppliers were catering for the early model T5 2012 to 2016 and have not updated their compatibility to the T6 . If I remember correctly from looking at a T6 the opening in the dash is still the same as the T5 so they will still fit and if so I would imagine the plug will be the same . Not sure about the Bluetooth already in the car but your phone would only sync with one at a time anyway , at home if I am working in the driveway I use a Bose Bluetooth speaker with my phone . If I turn the van on to move it the head unit will take the bluetooth away from the bose . Steering wheel functions should also work as the units come with the low output impedance wires for that standard . Our vans did not have steering wheel controls which I overcame with an aftermarket one same as this Car SUV Wireless Steering Wheel Button Remote Control Universal for DVD GPS Kits | eBay Does the green plug have two sort of socket connections as I suspect it is the diversity radio antennae connector as VW use each side mirror for GPS and Radio .

[vwT5]

Thanks Sunny43.5. I made a typo in the post, the car is MY15 T5. Here is the image of the green plug


Here is the wiring diagram on the rcd


I think the green plug is bluetooth related. If I don't disable the onboard bluetooth, the steering wheel may not be able to control the bluetooth in the Android head unit.

[Sunny43.5]

After looking at those photos I think you must have a newer version as the Tel Mute button must be specific to that model RCD210 , now the plugs on the back of the RCD unit are they the only ones or is there another plug just abit further back in the harness . With the Chinese ones normally you just unplug the original and it connects to the new headunit plug directly . I,ll do some more checking for you .

[vwT5]

Thanks Howard. I didn't check the other end of that cable. I'll pull it out again this weekend to check. Thanks for checking.

BTW, love your work on those vans. I'll be going down similar path with mine. Might need your advice then. Thanks again.

[Silver Caravelle]

Hi all,

Referring to this old thread and apologies in advance if I should have started a new thread.

I am seeking views on latest options for T5 preface 2009 lift models with Double Din shape. ( not slightly rounded off or wider at top than bottom etc on later T5.1/T6 models. Could be latest Chinese versions that Howard has advocated, VW oem or aftermarket known brands such as Pioneer etc.

factoring in reverse camera and Sat nav.

My understanding is latest VW Discover Media infotainment does not fit or is not compatible pre face list T5, correct? So what are the latest viable VW oem units that can retrofitted to the earlier T5s if at all?

It would be good to have an up to date list of options for in dash for full functionality ( or above dash options for camera/sat nav).

Regards,

Scott

[Sunny43.5]

Hi Scott Erisin have the new units for both model T5,s I have this new model only fitted a few weeks back 9" DSP GPS CarPlay Android 10.0 Car Stereo BT For VW Golf 5/6 Polo Amarok Passat | eBay , probably one of the best I have seen with 24 channel DSP built in huge 9inch screen with all the bells and whistles GPS / Bluetooth able to connect front and rear cameras but NO DVD or CD slot as most people use USB or SD cards or Bluetooth for music these days anyway {I do }or you can go this model for the earlier T5 Android 10.0 CD Autoradio DAB+GPS For VW Polo Passat Golf 4 Jetta T5 Sharan Bora | eBay It still has slot for discs . If your really brave you could do what I did , my work van is the first generation T5 with the square cornered opening so I bought the later T5.1 facia and top cover which then allowed me to fit the very latest models with larger screens . So now both our old and newer model T5,s have the latest Android 10 OS and all the
features and best of all no coding just plug in and go .

[Silver Caravelle]

Thanks very much Howard. Good to know the latest versions including the Double Din pre facelift T5 model. Just to clarify something, the second item for Double din slides straight in without the need for facia adapter surrounds? Scott.

[Sunny43.5]

Both models specific to each T5 fit straight in and screw into the original holes , you cant pick the difference oh wait yes you can both models have bigger screens than any of those $3000 VW ones !!

[Silver Caravelle]

Thanks Sunny. Re pre face lift, many aftermarket sites indicate typically needing a facia surround for Double Din units. I guess unit 'double din' dimensions must vary slightly to fitting exactly in the T5 slot to some being a tad smaller and needing a facia surround to fill the space? I would be interested to see photos of your double din install if you have available.

Regards, Scott.

[Sunny43.5]

The units on Erisin site are VW specific so no facia required , both ours fitted straight in with no mods required .

[Silver Caravelle]

Thanks Sunny.

The link below is another possibility. More expensive and probably higher end components, but cheaper than the main steam brands and with local support. I am interested in opinions.

Android For Volkswagen VW Transporter T5 01-09 Multivan Passat GP GPS Bluetooth Car Player Navigati

[Silver Caravelle]

Thanks Sunny.

The link below is another possibility. More expensive and probably higher end components, but cheaper than the main steam brands and with local support. I am interested in opinions.

Android For Volkswagen VW Transporter T5 01-09 Multivan Passat GP GPS Bluetooth Car Player Navigati

[Silver Caravelle]

Hi all,
If say a head unit is running the latest version of Android 10, does this mean an Android phone with a slightly early version of Android, say version 8 is or isn't comparable with the head unit to use Android Auto and various functions? I.E a question of backwards and forwards interoperability? Thanks, Scott

[Sunny43.5]

Shouldn,t be any issues , I would imagine the phone would have to be Android 4 or 5 less to be a compatibility issue .

[Silver Caravelle]

Thanks Howard. I have an Android version 8.
Regards, Scott.