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I have purchased a mdi cable to be used with an iPhone 6 although it doesn't seem to connect to the unit, I have a 2010 scirocco does the system need updating ??

What stereo have you got? My car is your age running an rcd & the lightning adapter doesn't work

I use a genuine VW 30 pin Apple MDI lead but with a genuine 30 Pin to Lightning converter, does the job. (2010 Scirocco RCD510 - White MFD)

I done this on my 2009 with an rcd510 you need to update the firmware in the mid unit using a flash drive. The softwares on a mk5gti forum

Might have to try this,wasn't aware you could update the rcd

Shaun1982 wrote:Might have to try this,wasn't aware you could update the rcd

You can't update an rcd unit just the mdi unit. Have a look at this link http://www.my-gti.com/category/in-car-entertainment/mdi" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks mate, so this should be available to put on any age old mdi then?

Just note the VW MDI kits are not compatible with early RCD510 units. Updating firmware doesn't help either. If your RCD510 is part number 1K0057195AA or 1K0057195AB then MDI doesn't work.

I've no way of fi ding out which mine is now as I gave vcds back to my mate & I'm not taking out to find out lol. No doubt it will be a very early one with the car having a production date of 28.10.09

If you have mdi already hooked up to an rcd510 the right firmware to get a lightning iPhone lead working will be on that link I posted.

Ah so I might be lucky then, the mdi in it is the factory fitted one not something I've retrofitted [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]

Yeh you should be fine. My cars a 2009 and I just chose the 2009 firmware from that link and it worked no problem

I've got a Sept 09 registered car ... my iPhone 6 works fine with the MDI with iphone/ipod cable from VW and the lightening converter from Apple

I did this with the apple converter and the sound is rubbish ! Anyone know why ?


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VW made a couple of these leads with different coloured collars on them, 1 colour works with the newer cars bases on the golf vii platform and won't work with older cars.

I have one I won't use if anyone wants it, it came with the car and its a late 2014 (Facelift) which has the RNS315 fitted

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Sorry to be a pain... could someone link me to the correct MDI firmware update for my 2010 rocco? My iPhone 5 will only charge and not play audio, i have a genuine lightening lead from vw just need the right firmware !

Mine worked initially but when swapped from iPod with old connector to iPhone6 the MDI had a shit fit ... I had to reset everything just to get the old iPod working ...

Goughy wrote:...i have a genuine lightening lead from vw just need the right firmware !

What is the colour of the band on the MDI end of your lead?

The dealers tried to sell me one with a green band which from reading on here only works with the Golf VII.
I bought one with a white band which worked straight away without having to upgrade any firmware.

Part number for the white band lead: 000 051 446 Q

cheers mate ! I'll try get my hands on one of those !