Ipod/Iphone MDI Retrofit advice needed!

[tim107]

My Roc doesn't have MDI Connector installed from factory.
I do want to have it installed though. What are the things I need other than the MDI Control Unit?
New Center Colsole?

[bianco]

MDI box must connect to CANBUS. Your MDI box may come with one, if not then this is one option, if You can solder and fidle with wires:
http://www.kufatec.de/shop/product_info ... N-MDI.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

or this plug n play
http://www.kufatec.de/shop/product_info ... ess--.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Please note they are not exactly the same thing.

PS Do not expect any usable after-sale service from Kufatec...

[tim107]

MDI box must connect to CANBUS. Your MDI box may come with one, if not then this is one option, if You can solder and fidle with wires:
http://www.kufatec.de/shop/product_info ... N-MDI.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

or this plug n play
http://www.kufatec.de/shop/product_info ... ess--.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Please note they are not exactly the same thing.

PS Do not expect any usable after-sale service from Kufatec...

I'm a soldering "God".

But I'll stick to the plug and play Where do I install the MDI harness? Retrofit to the armrest compartment?
I see there isn't a spot for the armrest compartment to put the MDI harness.

[tim107]

Does that mean I also need to buy the MDI cable?:
http://www.kufatec.de/shop/product_info ... W-MDI.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[bianco]

Does that mean I also need to buy the MDI cable?:
http://www.kufatec.de/shop/product_info ... W-MDI.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Yes. There is also one that fits MDI to USB.

I hooked mine up behind the radio, and fitted the MDI box between the glovebox and the door (left hand drive) so I can have the iPod in the glovebox.

[tim107]

Thanks for the help.

I called VW and asked for the MDI factory fitting issue and they quoted me $500USD (approx. currency conversion from HKD) for fitting the MDI harness + iPod/iPhone/USB/MP3 cable. ALL IN 1!
I have decided to let them take the cash to save me some fiddling. BTW, it will be covered by warranty

Sorry for wasting your time.

[bianco]

Sorry for wasting your time.

No worry - The info helped You make a decission, so it wasnt wasted