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I am about finished sourcing and install of the items needed to add aux input & usb plug ins using the factory console blank switch knock outs.
NOTE: I ran 2 usb, 1 TRRS aux. (a/v in), 1 TS aux. (2nd microphone)
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I have continuity checked for correct cable/plug wire positions on most but I have not finished final install. Constructive criticism is appreciated I will slowly post completed pictures as I have time.
Its very vital to know the factory VW RNS 315/510 radios uses a 3.5mm plug in with only 3 connections or technically known as TRS (tip/ring/section) vrs. aftermarket audio/VIDIO (any A/V unit) requiring an additional connection. The a/v style is a 3.5mm, 4 connection TRRS (tip/ring/ring/section). see below pics
NOTE: I found when buying cables
1) don't expect the seller to understand the "TS, TRS, TRRS" difference and especially the difference in, say TRRS that is a "audio or stereo extension" vrs. a TRRS "a/v extension". The wire placement IS different. Believe me I've been buying, testing and learning the language for months
2) China cables are crap, take months to get and are last resort. Ive found US cables good quality and usually arrive in a week. They do cost 3x's the $ though
3.5mm TRS, 3 connection or 3 pole... "audio/stereo" use
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3.5mm TRRS 4 connection or 4 pole... A/V use
This VW specific cable end fits RNS 315/510
Both usb and aux. require modifying for aftermarket.
The usb was a simple cable conversion, (below pic) plug n play.
As for the aux., it requires simple housing disassembly. The back cover splits/ pops off, you then pull/slide the inner (TRS with factory cable) jack guts out in one piece. I took my dremel tool to hollow out the housing. From there I took the TRRS male to TRRS female (a/v) extension and fit it to the existing hole, hot glued and snapped cover back on. Filling the rest with hot glue. Incredibly solid.
Gutted/hollowed housing
NOTE: I trimmed apx. 1/8" of cable housing which perfectly fit existing hole size & depth
positioned and filled with hot glue
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USB was just plug in appropriate cable. (VW or aftermarket).
PARTS LIST:
Aux switch $6.21
TRRS to 3 way TRRS extension to convert for 4 connection a/v $6.95
usb switch with out OE cable $5. TRRS male to TRRS female cables $1.78
NOTE: I ran 2 usb, 1 TRRS aux. (a/v in), 1 TS aux. (2nd microphone)
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I have continuity checked for correct cable/plug wire positions on most but I have not finished final install. Constructive criticism is appreciated I will slowly post completed pictures as I have time.
Its very vital to know the factory VW RNS 315/510 radios uses a 3.5mm plug in with only 3 connections or technically known as TRS (tip/ring/section) vrs. aftermarket audio/VIDIO (any A/V unit) requiring an additional connection. The a/v style is a 3.5mm, 4 connection TRRS (tip/ring/ring/section). see below pics
NOTE: I found when buying cables
1) don't expect the seller to understand the "TS, TRS, TRRS" difference and especially the difference in, say TRRS that is a "audio or stereo extension" vrs. a TRRS "a/v extension". The wire placement IS different. Believe me I've been buying, testing and learning the language for months
2) China cables are crap, take months to get and are last resort. Ive found US cables good quality and usually arrive in a week. They do cost 3x's the $ though
3.5mm TRS, 3 connection or 3 pole... "audio/stereo" use
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3.5mm TRRS 4 connection or 4 pole... A/V use
This VW specific cable end fits RNS 315/510
Both usb and aux. require modifying for aftermarket.
The usb was a simple cable conversion, (below pic) plug n play.
As for the aux., it requires simple housing disassembly. The back cover splits/ pops off, you then pull/slide the inner (TRS with factory cable) jack guts out in one piece. I took my dremel tool to hollow out the housing. From there I took the TRRS male to TRRS female (a/v) extension and fit it to the existing hole, hot glued and snapped cover back on. Filling the rest with hot glue. Incredibly solid.
Gutted/hollowed housing
NOTE: I trimmed apx. 1/8" of cable housing which perfectly fit existing hole size & depth
positioned and filled with hot glue
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USB was just plug in appropriate cable. (VW or aftermarket).
PARTS LIST:
Aux switch $6.21
TRRS to 3 way TRRS extension to convert for 4 connection a/v $6.95
usb switch with out OE cable $5. TRRS male to TRRS female cables $1.78
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