Single DIN in-dash CD radio installed today
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garciapiano
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Holy zombie thread.
But I would LOVE to put an OEM stereo into my Mk3... I am aware that there was a pretty rare OEM single-DIN head unit that is Bluetooth and/or USB-enabled which would bring my car into the 21st century... but it was Euro-only I believe and the model number evades me.
But I would LOVE to put an OEM stereo into my Mk3... I am aware that there was a pretty rare OEM single-DIN head unit that is Bluetooth and/or USB-enabled which would bring my car into the 21st century... but it was Euro-only I believe and the model number evades me.
hskrdu
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There's a few 1DIN with USB, including the SA market. The BT ones I've seen have been Mexico/Euro (Euro radio freqs will be different). I'm guessing any of these will need wiring work for a MkIII, but most of the connectors are available.
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=461456&highlight=radio
1VM057440A
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine...40-mirrorlink-bluetooth-radio/1vm057440a~oev/
https://forums.vwvortex.com/showthr...MM440-Head-Unit-with-Bluetooth-and-Mirrorlink
http://www.golf4.de/car-hifi-telefo...d-dieses-vw-radio-brasilien-mexiko-china.html
MM460BT
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-AR70-si...843618?hash=item23c7bc05e2:g:pBYAAOSwVHpcEfQd
RMT200
https://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-VW-Clarion-stereo-bluetooth-usb-aux-mk3-mk4-jetta-golf-passat-gti-gli/153648150527?hash=item23c624b7ff:g:5lsAAOSwmUBbyqlw
garciapiano
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That RMT 200 is sweet, but not $270 sweet.
DucMike
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Had to build a connector harness to make it work. Also, Derek at Chubbs Auto in addition to converting my instrument cluster to MFA, also changed the lighting on this VW radio so now it lights OEM green.
VW Part # VWZ4Z3D5087138
Instructions are in Spanish and Portuguese so probably made for the South American market. Found mine on ebay.
Finally, I also installed a short antenna on a new B4 base and the fit is OEM. It looks good and functions well. I used a BMW Z3 optional antenna. Bought mine on ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E46-E81...5c502f&pid=100011&rk=6&rkt=10&sd=121678712754
Zombie thread indeed. Just installed what I assume is the same deck in my Mk3 (his photos aren’t showing up for me) but mine looks like this.
Only problem is my display lights up in red. I was interested in this Chubbs Auto that was mentioned by OP and info on the changing of the illumination color. Price; timeframe etc.
Abacus
That helpful B4 guy
Chubs Auto is out of business due to a fire. Sorry.
jhax
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DucMike
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No; he and I are very familiar with one another. Had him set up the pre-out on my unit. He was not comfortable with doing the LEDs since he had nothing there to compare color temperature to. Was hoping for someone who had already done this for a VW since they would have a better idea of exactly what units they soldered in. Bummer about Chubb’s though. Never good to hear about a business ending in such a manner.
ToddA1
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Steve Addy
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Abacus
That helpful B4 guy
I just looked them up and perhaps I’m mistaken. I thought the fire years ago took out his electronics capability but perhaps not. I know he stopped working on clusters due to it.
ToddA1
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I thought it was a hard drive crash, but at least the place didn’t burn down.
I called about a month ago to see if they still had my cluster. They did and they mentioned they were still looking for parts, although I’m unsure what their plan is since Dave bought everything, from them. The cluster has been there probably 2 years....
-Todd
I called about a month ago to see if they still had my cluster. They did and they mentioned they were still looking for parts, although I’m unsure what their plan is since Dave bought everything, from them. The cluster has been there probably 2 years....
-Todd
jhax
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TDIL3Dad what is the backlight color for that stereo of yours?
jhax
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What about a DIY like this? https://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?7350042-HOWTO-MkIV-OEM-radio-into-Corrado