MK5 golf GTI head unit upgrade
Discussion
I’m aware there is a lot on this subject already and that’s the problem in that I’m struggling to find a definitive list of head units that don’t drain the battery.
I have read that there is a handful of head units created by pioneer and kenwood that do not require a live feed wire being run. Eg you can just simply swap the original head unit for one of these because the unit was designed to work with Vw etc.
Does any one have such a list of units that will do this so I can stream music and either have nav built in or apple car play?
I have read that there is a handful of head units created by pioneer and kenwood that do not require a live feed wire being run. Eg you can just simply swap the original head unit for one of these because the unit was designed to work with Vw etc.
Does any one have such a list of units that will do this so I can stream music and either have nav built in or apple car play?
I believe Mk5s prior to 2007 need a fuse tap or CAN bus gateway upgrade if you want to avoid battery drain when ignition is off. This stands for the VW OE head units such as RNS-510, RCD-330. As far as I know they both have DAB and the RNS has nav, touch screen and hard drive so you can store music.
I’m not sure whether the above applies for Kenwood, Pioneer units. I’m looking to fit a Pioneer SPH-DA120 as it also has carplay which I could do with.
I’m not sure whether the above applies for Kenwood, Pioneer units. I’m looking to fit a Pioneer SPH-DA120 as it also has carplay which I could do with.
Just update the can gateway. I did it for less than £20, then problem solved.
It was quite easy! Just followed the guide on the mk5 gti forum. If that's too much, quite a few of the people who supply the stereos can also supply a pre coded can gateway, so all you have to do is fit it. If that is still too much most will also fit as well as supply, but of course you'll have to travel to them.
It was quite easy! Just followed the guide on the mk5 gti forum. If that's too much, quite a few of the people who supply the stereos can also supply a pre coded can gateway, so all you have to do is fit it. If that is still too much most will also fit as well as supply, but of course you'll have to travel to them.
I've a feeling the 310 (much like MFD2 and other 'period' units) don't suffer this issue.
If you want Carplay and are happy to rely on GSM data for most things then a 330+ is excellent value. Even if you do end up paying someone to code a new CAN gateway for you these units are so cheap that the total spend remains low.
If you want Carplay and are happy to rely on GSM data for most things then a 330+ is excellent value. Even if you do end up paying someone to code a new CAN gateway for you these units are so cheap that the total spend remains low.
Yes, anecdotal evidence only on that one.
It appears that the 'period' MK5 head units are fine but anything newer will need an updated CAN gateway.
Remember that a 310 is an older unit now; how much are you thinking of spending? If you've got a few hundred to do the job you could look at a newer unit and the CAN upgrade within the budget still.
It appears that the 'period' MK5 head units are fine but anything newer will need an updated CAN gateway.
Remember that a 310 is an older unit now; how much are you thinking of spending? If you've got a few hundred to do the job you could look at a newer unit and the CAN upgrade within the budget still.
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