MK4 MP3 Radio, with Volk-L Bluetooth Basic Handsfree

[JC@DouglasVW]

Current sale is over.

[JC@DouglasVW]

their will be a DIY install on Patryk's car next week

[skennedy1023]

thats so sick! does it have and options to run subs?

[JC@DouglasVW]

Quote, originally posted by skennedy1023 »

thats so sick! does it have and options to run subs?

don't think so but when the radio is in my hands tomorrow i will check the back side.

[1Point8TDan]

Quote, originally posted by JC@DouglasVW »

MK4 cars with Double DIN P6 radio. REQUIRES EXTRA PARTS. Fits: Golf, GTI, Jetta, GLI 2001.5 - 2006, Passat 2001.5 - 2006 Plug and play.

I have a 2003 Passat, does it require extra parts or is it plug and play?

[JC@DouglasVW]

Quote, originally posted by 1Point8TDan »

I have a 2003 Passat, does it require extra parts or is it plug and play?

2003 Passat will be a P6 radio so yes it will require the additional connectors

[JC@DouglasVW]

Quote, originally posted by skennedy1023 »

thats so sick! does it have and options to run subs?

i checked the back of the radio it does not have RCA outs, you need to stick with the old school way and take signal for the speaker wires with an amp that excepts the input.

[JC@DouglasVW]

Quote, originally posted by 1Point8TDan »

I have a 2003 Passat, does it require extra parts or is it plug and play?

isntalled one today and will be posting a DIY, you need an adapter harness that is plug and play with the exception of 2 wires that we wired to the headlight switch for switched ignition and illumination and their is also an adapter for the antenna wire. Sound quality is awesome.

[JC@DouglasVW]

ok here we go with a quick DIY, install will take about 15-20 minutes for cars with premium 6 radios that require a wiring harness adapter and antenna adapter.

This is the wiring harness adapter

This is the antenna adapter

Their is a white zip tie holding a bundle of wires together in the wiring harness, Their are a few extra wires in their we want to remove because we don't need them so cut the zip tie off. The wires we are removing are for cars with factory installed phones and factory installed navigation. Remove the white/blue wire, brown/red, and blue/black and then re-zip tie the harness back together

Removed wires

Now you are left with 2 wires left loose on the harness that are aimed towards the black 8 pin connector. Push the yellow locking tab out of the black connector so you can insert the 2 wires. Insert the all red wire into labeled position 4 on the black connector, this wire is for switched power. Insert the red/white wire into labeled position 7 on the black connector and reinsert the yellow locking tab into the black connector to lock them in. Now you are ready to plug the harness into the back of the new radio.

Some pics of the new radio

Next you want to remove the factory radio.

Plug the new antenna adapter into the old wire

Now plug the new adapter harness connector into the original connector that plugged into the factory wiring harness, you will also have 2 loose wires on the new harness that will be all red and grey/blue. Remove the under dash cover and run the 2 wires down from the radio hole in the dash to the floor by the gas pedal.

now tuck the connector and antenna wire back into the dash and push the new radio into the dashboard to lock it into place

Now run the 2 wires by the gas pedal up under the dash and towards the headlamp switch, push the knob in on the headlamp switch and twist to release it from the dashboard. Now push the tab to release the connector from the headlamp switch. We wanted to scotch tap the wires for a quick install. Tap the grey/blue wire into the illumination wire on the headlamp switch connector, the wire you want to tap is blue/white.

Now take the all red wire and tap that into the black/white wire on the same connector. This is for switched ignition. The black/white wire comes direct from the ignition switch and is on a 15amp fuse so you are good to go. (if you feel better about it you can go direct to the ignition switch but it is more work for no reason)

Slide the harness back into the headlamp switch hole in the dashboard and reconnect the headlamp switch and remount the under dash cover and your install is complete!!!

Enjoy your radio!!!

equalizer options

paired with the Iphone

illuminated pics

[1Point8TDan]

If you plug in the USB into the radio, will it also charge the iPhone? Does it display the artisit/song name in the radio too?

[JC@DouglasVW]

Quote, originally posted by 1Point8TDan »

If you plug in the USB into the radio, will it also charge the iPhone? Does it display the artisit/song name in the radio too?

it does not charge the iphone while plugged in (bummer i was excited too).
I didn't notice if it displayed artist/song but i know on most FM radio stations it did so i would think so but we need to check next time we have the car here.

[Egged]

This requires a 2 din opening, correct? 1998-2001 Passats have a single DIN radio, and the console requires modification to be able to accept double DIN stereos. There are a couple of writeups on Passatworld about the procedure. I've already done the double DIN conversion, will this work with my Phatbox?


Modified by Egged at 11:23 AM 10-13-2009

[JC@DouglasVW]

Quote, originally posted by Egged »

This requires a 2 din opening, correct? 1998-2001 Passats have a single DIN radio, and the console requires modification to be able to accept double DIN stereos. There are a couple of writeups on Passatworld about the procedure. I've already done the double DIN conversion, will this work with my Phatbox? Modified by Egged at 11:23 AM 10-13-2009

This is be a direct bolt in to your 98-01 passat that already has a double Din conversion, it will not work with the phatbox however you can put your phatbox music on a flash drive and use the USB port on the radio.

[Steve@Douglasvw]

Official review by one of our customers has been posted here: http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4609986

[JC@DouglasVW]

all pm's replied to, if i missed anyone shoot me another!!

[wreckedcorrado]

Can you tell us specifically the cost and what you sell/don't sell for an install into:

99 Passat. Single DIN Radio in dash, with cd changer in trunk.

Do you sell the double din conversion kit? Does this include parts to move the AC controls down?

Thanks, this is my current setup (stock).



Modified by wreckedcorrado at 2:31 PM 10-21-2009

[JC@DouglasVW]

hmmm interesting, once i get a 98-01 passat in here to play with i will be able to answer your question, if anyone has a car willing to try let me know.

[Egged]

This is what has to be done for a '99:

http://www.b5one.com/howto/doubledin.pdf

[JC@DouglasVW]

Quote, originally posted by Egged »

This is what has to be done for a '99: http://www.b5one.com/howto/doubledin.pdf

Wow thanks for the info, looks like alot of work!!

[4Motion_in_the_Ocean]

What about my 2001 B5 GLX 4 Mo?

What kind of mods need to be done?

I am so keen to have my iPhone connected to my stereo again.

[JC@DouglasVW]

Your car should be a direct fit, all you will need is the radio for $349.95 plus shipping.

[wreckedcorrado]

Quote, originally posted by Egged »

This is what has to be done for a '99: http://www.b5one.com/howto/doubledin.pdf

If you look at this link, the guy did a bunch of extra stuff which is pretty optional and probably more expensive (aluminum trim and ashtray).

Does anyone know if a double din from any other vehicle would work? Such as the factory one from a newer passat into my car? Would the wiring harness adapter be the same as the one in this thread? thx.

[JC@DouglasVW]

Thanks for you order Tim.

[j_real]

So I got this radio in my Jetta, no problem. Love it. So does my Mom.

My mom has an '04 Passat with the Monsoon radio (no Onstar). Home dealership says this radio isn't compatible, your R32 thread says it is... have you actually done the install on a Monsoon car?

[JC@DouglasVW]

Quote, originally posted by j_real »

So I got this radio in my Jetta, no problem. Love it. So does my Mom. My mom has an '04 Passat with the Monsoon radio (no Onstar). Home dealership says this radio isn't compatible, your R32 thread says it is... have you actually done the install on a Monsoon car?

Yes it will work in your moms 04 passat no problem All you will need is the Radio, adapter harness and antenna adapter because she will have a P6 factory radio.

[JC@DouglasVW]

all 4 radio orders that were placed saturday afternoon via email will ship today and you will all have tracking numbers in your email.

[JC@DouglasVW]

[flygliii]

I like it, I like it!!!

[JC@DouglasVW]

[AJB]

I have an 04 Passat with a monsoon and ON-star. I also have controls on my steering wheel. I don't use the on-star and I could live without the volume controls on the steering wheel too.

[JC@DouglasVW]

Well then we can make it work, i know VW was looking for an onstar car that we could work with them on and try to get it to work if you are interested.

[AJB]

Will it support the factory 6-disc changer?

[JC@DouglasVW]

Quote, originally posted by AJB »

Will it support the factory 6-disc changer?

No it does not, VW felt it was no longer needed with the BT radio.

[AJB]

So this unit supports a single MP3 CD, and has bluetooth and will play mp3's off off a USB drive?

Where does the bluetooth audio come out? The car's speakers? And where is the Mic for the bluetooth as well?

[JC@DouglasVW]

So this unit supports a single MP3 CD, and has bluetooth and will play mp3's off off a USB drive?

yes

Where does the bluetooth audio come out? The car's speakers? And where is the Mic for the bluetooth as well?
BT audio comes out the speaker just like as if you were playing a CD in the CD changer. The radio has 2 mic's built into the face plate of the radio, if you look at the picture real close you can see them.