Golf phone prep (mk5)

[chr15b]

Just had a look at a golf, next to the stereo attached above the glovebox was what looked to be a flat faced phone cradle about the same dimensions as the old nokia 6310.

it wasnt like a cradle to sit the phone in, there was a plastic cover towards the top which when removed there was some form of conector, though most phones this would be upside down

what is this kit, is it the basis for different phones and you need other parts?

[Alfa_75_Steve]

Sounds like a THB Bury car kit.

You buy a cradle to match the phone and you're set to go.

(I have a couple of cradles here, so I can use my personal phone in my company car)

[chr15b]

Hi, thanks for the info, is that something fitted as standard by vw? i've seen a few cars with them and get the impression these are..

this is the best picture i can find

[Alfa_75_Steve]

Hmmm, don't recognise that setup.

Any chance of getting a close-up of it?

[chr15b]

Managed to find a brochure online, its factory fit by the looks of it, doubt there will be an iphone adapter for it

http://www.aylis.com/temp/new_golf_r32.pdf

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Edited by chr15b on Monday 4th May 22:46

[Alfa_75_Steve]

Ahhhh, you're out of luck, then.

However, if the car has the Bluetooth kit, then you can connect via Bluetooth.

[chr15b]

this i'm trying to find out, i'm presuming from what little i've been able to find that the telephone prep doesnt include bluetooth - unless anyone knows otherwise..?

cheers for the help

[7ommy]

Bluetooth kit is not avilable in the uk iirc, however the parts are available from vrstu on briskoda circa £300 some infor here http://www.octavia-vrs.com/technical/bluetooth.htm...

Edited by 7ommy on Thursday 7th May 14:48

[chr15b]

Thanks, very useful link, will see whats in there when the car arrives and go from there