Is there an aux connection on Sat Nav DX??

GBDave · 07-09-2008, 09:49

Just finally picked up a 55 Superb Elegance 130tdi yesterday after selling my 03 Octy VRS estate about a month ago!! (There aint to many about is there!!)

I'm now trying to get my head around the settings on the sat nav head unit.

Through the menu settings there seems to be an AUX setting which is set to OFF.
Does this mean that there is a connection on the back of the unit that I could plug into with a suitable lead to listen to my Ipod??
I know you can get a lead to replace your CD changer connection but I'd like to retain that if I can?

Anyone know please??

Baker21 · 07-09-2008, 17:10

There is indeed an AUX input mate as I run me PS2 through the AUX input on the back of my DX........

GBDave · 08-09-2008, 07:12

Ok thanks Dude

But I've since been browsing around the forum and it looks like you can't easily connect to it with an Ipod.

Best option I believe I've found so far seems to be this iPod CD changer adapter, VW iPod, Music Link, xCarLink which looks promising as it seems you retain the changer.

But I dunno what the back of my unit looks like to tell if I have a "2 x 6 pin connector" or an "8 pin ISO connector". (or could one be for the cd changer socket and the other for the AUX socket???)

Are the units quite easy to get round the back of or to get out to look??

Baker21 · 08-09-2008, 08:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by GBDave

Ok thanks Dude

But I've since been browsing around the forum and it looks like you can't easily connect to it with an Ipod.

Best option I believe I've found so far seems to be this iPod CD changer adapter, VW iPod, Music Link, xCarLink which looks promising as it seems you retain the changer.

But I dunno what the back of my unit looks like to tell if I have a "2 x 6 pin connector" or an "8 pin ISO connector". (or could one be for the cd changer socket and the other for the AUX socket???)

Are the units quite easy to get round the back of or to get out to look??

I am not aware of this system above mate so your best bet is to get the unit out and then have a look?

It's simple to get out but you need 4 removal keys that you can source off Ebay if you don't have any? They fit into the 4 rectangular slots in each corner of the DX unit..........

Update this thread if you do anything mate as I am sure others would be interested?

Bluefox · 08-09-2008, 08:29

If the input is an AUX then I suspect your only option would be to connect your iPod through this and not have any control over it from the head unit.

The only systems that offer iPod control on OE head units are those which make the unit think the iPod is a CD changer... like the Dension Ice Link Plus or the Connects2 version.

What I'm saying is... I think with the DX you have no choice but to either loose the CD changer if you want control, or put up with no control and keep the changer.

Erm, did that make sense?

Baker21 · 08-09-2008, 08:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluefox

Erm, did that make sense?

Yes mate, I was under the impression you can only use an Ipod through the Changer port..........

Bluefox · 08-09-2008, 12:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baker21

Yes mate, I was under the impression you can only use an Ipod through the Changer port..........

Thank you, cheque's in the post.

GBDave · 11-09-2008, 18:47

I pretty much think the cd changer port is probably gonna be the only way to connect it too now.

The reason I was looking at the xCarLink one is that it looks like it plugs into the cd changer port to power/control the iPod but also has an input connector to replug the cd changer into (i think)

this:

(if it's the right connector??)

The way I read the website was that in the little control box it senses if your Ipod is plugged in and if so will read from that but if not will read from the cd changer??? Does that sound possible??

P.S. Yes Baker21 I think I need to get hold of a removal tool. If you know what they look like any chance could you point me at a suitable one on Ebay please so I can check it out. Thanx

Baker21 · 11-09-2008, 21:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by GBDave

P.S. Yes Baker21 I think I need to get hold of a removal tool. If you know what they look like any chance could you point me at a suitable one on Ebay please so I can check it out. Thanx

Radio removal 4 keys.Audi VW Skoda RNS-E MFD MFD2 0142 on eBay, also, Terminals Cabling, In-Car Entertainment GPS, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 12-Sep-08 12:13:38 BST)

GBDave · 19-09-2008, 21:58

Got the keys from eBay in the post today, Woo Hoo!! (bought from your link from HONG KONG!! - cheers dude

)

Will pull the unit out over the weekend and have a look at the back now. I'll try and take some photo's an post em up incase it helps anyone else too ok

Baker21 · 19-09-2008, 22:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by GBDave

Got the keys from eBay in the post today, Woo Hoo!! (bought from your link from HONG KONG!! - cheers dude

)

Will pull the unit out over the weekend and have a look at the back now. I'll try and take some photo's an post em up incase it helps anyone else too ok

Photos would be good mate.................

GBDave · 21-09-2008, 14:27

Right.........
This is how far I've got now on the iPod mission.

Skoda DX Navi unit in dash:

Insert removal keys:

And out it pops:

Sticker on top tells you which connector does what:

Hence from this above and down shot you can see the Blue part of the triple connector is for the cd changer

Hence I now think I need to buy one of these: Skoda iPod Interface 8 pin ISO Connector*::*SKODA*::*XCarLink as it comes with an input and output to replace and then reconnect the blue part of the triple connector:

I'll let you know when I've bought one and tried it OK

(Might be next month now though as I'm still mega skint from buying the car!!)

kynastonp · 21-09-2008, 22:05

The aux input is on the 10 pin round connector,there is a setting for audio,audio+video,or off on the dx unit .

Baker21 · 22-09-2008, 18:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by kynastonp

The aux input is on the 10 pin round connector,there is a setting for audio,audio+video,or off on the dx unit .

Sure is, that is where my PS2 is plugged in......

Brian Mc Cann · 08-11-2008, 16:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by GBDave

Right.........
This is how far I've got now on the iPod mission.

Skoda DX Navi unit in dash:

Insert removal keys:

And out it pops:

Sticker on top tells you which connector does what:

Hence from this above and down shot you can see the Blue part of the triple connector is for the cd changer

Hence I now think I need to buy one of these: Skoda iPod Interface 8 pin ISO Connector*::*SKODA*::*XCarLink as it comes with an input and output to replace and then reconnect the blue part of the triple connector:

I'll let you know when I've bought one and tried it OK

(Might be next month now though as I'm still mega skint from buying the car!!)

The first time using a forum! i have got the same problem.
Have you made and progress?

mikes · 08-11-2008, 16:50

Dension Icelink 300 does the job for me.
Retains CD changer functionality.
Charges ipod and steering wheel controls forward/back tracks on Ipod. No track naming though.
Does the job with very little fuss.

sam2000 · 17-11-2008, 15:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikes

Dension Icelink 300 does the job for me.
Retains CD changer functionality.
Charges ipod and steering wheel controls forward/back tracks on Ipod. No track naming though.
Does the job with very little fuss.

Hi Mike,

I have just bought a 2005/05 superb. I want to buy the dension but not sure if it will work with my radio unit.

The radio unit face says 'Skoda Audio DX' on top . It looks just like the picture GBDave has posted. It has a colour screen, satnav and a 6CD changer.

I was wondering if you have the same radio unit. If you do then that means mine will work with dension.

sam2000 · 22-11-2008, 13:55

GBDave,

From the picture it looks like my radio is identical to yours. Did you manage to get the ipod connected? If you did could you please post the details.

I am trying to do the same but I am very frustrated because I am not sure if the dension stuff will work with this unit.

Any comments from anyone who managed to get the satnav dx to connect to an ipod would change my life!

Please guys! Someboy help me! I am going crazy!

GBDave · 22-11-2008, 14:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by sam2000

GBDave,

From the picture it looks like my radio is identical to yours. Did you manage to get the ipod connected? If you did could you please post the details.

I am trying to do the same but I am very frustrated because I am not sure if the dension stuff will work with this unit.

Any comments from anyone who managed to get the satnav dx to connect to an ipod would change my life!

Please guys! Someboy help me! I am going crazy!

Hi Sam,

Bad news I'm afraid!

I bought the Xcarlink kit for £75 (including postage) as it looked like it should work! Tried fitting it and it didn't!

. It played the Ipod OK but even though I'd plugged the cd changer back into the new adaptor it still didn't see the cd changer.

i.e. When I disconnected the Ipod from the flylead to use the cd changer instead (as this is how it should opperate) the headunit would kinda jam saying it is selecting cd3 and the timer would go but you'd only get silence.

I've just sent the unit back to get my refund but they did say that they would look into it as they believed it should have worked!?!

So for the time being I'd say don't buy a Xcarlink Ipod adaptor for a Skoda DX SatNav Headunit as from my personal experience "It Don't Work!"

So yeah I'm also going nuts still without my Ipod of tunes so please someone if they've sussed it with a DX Satnav headunit then please share the knowledge!!

GBDave · 22-11-2008, 14:34

P.S. Check out this thread too:

http://briskoda.net/superb/dension-i...perb-dx/77896/

Looks like we're fighting a loosing battle

Bluefox · 22-11-2008, 17:45

Harmon/Kardon Drive+Play, connect it to your AUX-IN... job done

The Drive+Play II's are a little, er, expensive at the moment so I'd have a look for the first version on eBay.

Either that or speak to your local Halfords store - we used to stock this and I'm sure some stores will have residuals

sam2000 · 23-11-2008, 00:43

Thanks very much GBDave for sharing your experience! I really appreciate it.

Has anyone tried the dension stuff? or is it simply incompatible?

And Thanks very much Bluefox for the information about Harmon/Kardon. That looks pretty promising. I am going to take a look at it. I will post if I make any progress. And if anyone of you find anything about this I would love to hear.

Hope our search for the perfect ipod solution for the dx will succeed!

Brian Mc Cann · 23-11-2008, 23:54

I bought the Xcarlink kit and it didnt work same problem. the ipod worked but the cd didnt. called the shop and Jan said to tried it again i did 5 times. finally it worked and now im a happy camper any problems give me a ring 07887840434

sam2000 · 27-11-2008, 10:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Mc Cann

I bought the Xcarlink kit and it didnt work same problem....

So surely the Xcarlink is not an option. But any ideas about if Dension will work with our DX units anyone?

I wrote to dension and got the following reply

Quote:

Dear Customer,

If I'm right you have Satkompass Navi DX which is compatible with the following products:

- GW100 (GW16VW8)
- GW300 (GW33VW8)

Please note: Text will not be visible on your Head Unit's screen.

If you have further questions, please feel free to contact us again.
Please confirm that our reply was satisfactory.

Kind regards,

Dension Support Team

But the reply starts with the words "If I'm right" so I am still not sure about it. I have asked them if there is any way to make sure it is a Satkompas.

But I have a feeling that maybe I should just wait. Becaues mine is an iphone, not an ipod. And all the kits out there are built with only the ipod in mind. I think soon there will be new ones built for iphones which would help us make handsfree calls as well as listen to music using just a single kit. But when such units do come out wheather they are going to be compatible with our old DX head units or not is another question. I will continue the search and please post if you have any info about these things.

AxelF · 30-11-2008, 14:23

Thank you all for this brilliant Thread.

Just a quick question, pricipally to (Brian Mc Cann who got the XCarlink Kit to work) but I'll take sugestions from anyone, where / how are you feeding the Ipod connector

07-09-2008, 09:49	#1
GBDave Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Reading, Berks Posts: 14 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Is there an aux connection on Sat Nav DX?? Just finally picked up a 55 Superb Elegance 130tdi yesterday after selling my 03 Octy VRS estate about a month ago!! (There aint to many about is there!!) I'm now trying to get my head around the settings on the sat nav head unit. Through the menu settings there seems to be an AUX setting which is set to OFF. Does this mean that there is a connection on the back of the unit that I could plug into with a suitable lead to listen to my Ipod?? I know you can get a lead to replace your CD changer connection but I'd like to retain that if I can? Anyone know please?? Last edited by GBDave; 07-09-2008 at 09:55.

07-09-2008, 17:10	#2
Baker21 OEM+ SUPERB Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northants Posts: 3,148 Members Car: Skoda Superb PD TDI 130 Comfort Thanks: 2 Thanked 102 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Is there an aux connection on Sat Nav DX?? There is indeed an AUX input mate as I run me PS2 through the AUX input on the back of my DX........ __________________ Best regards, Baker21 - 'OEM+' SKODA SUPERB PD TDI 130 Need you motor 'Detailing'?? Then drop me a PM...

08-09-2008, 07:12	#3
GBDave Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Reading, Berks Posts: 14 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Is there an aux connection on Sat Nav DX?? Ok thanks Dude But I've since been browsing around the forum and it looks like you can't easily connect to it with an Ipod. Best option I believe I've found so far seems to be this iPod CD changer adapter, VW iPod, Music Link, xCarLink which looks promising as it seems you retain the changer. But I dunno what the back of my unit looks like to tell if I have a "2 x 6 pin connector" or an "8 pin ISO connector". (or could one be for the cd changer socket and the other for the AUX socket???) Are the units quite easy to get round the back of or to get out to look?? __________________ 2005 Superb Elegance 130tdi 1967 VW Beetle ~160BHP 1963 VW Splitscreen ~30BHP

08-09-2008, 08:29	#5
Bluefox Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire Posts: 1,090 Members Car: 53-plate Skoda Superb 130 TDI Thanks: 67 Thanked 51 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Is there an aux connection on Sat Nav DX?? If the input is an AUX then I suspect your only option would be to connect your iPod through this and not have any control over it from the head unit. The only systems that offer iPod control on OE head units are those which make the unit think the iPod is a CD changer... like the Dension Ice Link Plus or the Connects2 version. What I'm saying is... I think with the DX you have no choice but to either loose the CD changer if you want control, or put up with no control and keep the changer. Erm, did that make sense? __________________ 2003 Superb Classic TDI 130 - Project Diary - Updated 22/11/08 2006 Fabia vRS - Project Diary - Updated 11/10/08

11-09-2008, 18:47	#8
GBDave Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Reading, Berks Posts: 14 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Is there an aux connection on Sat Nav DX?? I pretty much think the cd changer port is probably gonna be the only way to connect it too now. The reason I was looking at the xCarLink one is that it looks like it plugs into the cd changer port to power/control the iPod but also has an input connector to replug the cd changer into (i think) this: (if it's the right connector??) The way I read the website was that in the little control box it senses if your Ipod is plugged in and if so will read from that but if not will read from the cd changer??? Does that sound possible?? P.S. Yes Baker21 I think I need to get hold of a removal tool. If you know what they look like any chance could you point me at a suitable one on Ebay please so I can check it out. Thanx __________________ 2005 Superb Elegance 130tdi 1967 VW Beetle ~160BHP 1963 VW Splitscreen ~30BHP

19-09-2008, 21:58	#10
GBDave Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Reading, Berks Posts: 14 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Is there an aux connection on Sat Nav DX?? Got the keys from eBay in the post today, Woo Hoo!! (bought from your link from HONG KONG!! - cheers dude ) Will pull the unit out over the weekend and have a look at the back now. I'll try and take some photo's an post em up incase it helps anyone else too ok __________________ 2005 Superb Elegance 130tdi 1967 VW Beetle ~160BHP 1963 VW Splitscreen ~30BHP

21-09-2008, 14:27	#12
GBDave Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Reading, Berks Posts: 14 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Is there an aux connection on Sat Nav DX?? Right......... This is how far I've got now on the iPod mission. Skoda DX Navi unit in dash: Insert removal keys: And out it pops: Sticker on top tells you which connector does what: Hence from this above and down shot you can see the Blue part of the triple connector is for the cd changer Hence I now think I need to buy one of these: Skoda iPod Interface 8 pin ISO Connector::SKODA::XCarLink as it comes with an input and output to replace and then reconnect the blue part of the triple connector: I'll let you know when I've bought one and tried it OK (Might be next month now though as I'm still mega skint from buying the car!!) __________________ 2005 Superb Elegance 130tdi 1967 VW Beetle ~160BHP 1963 VW Splitscreen ~30BHP

21-09-2008, 22:05	#13
kynastonp Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: south wales cardiff Posts: 197 Members Car: octavia vrs Thanks: 3 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Is there an aux connection on Sat Nav DX?? The aux input is on the 10 pin round connector,there is a setting for audio,audio+video,or off on the dx unit .

08-11-2008, 16:50	#16
mikes Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 80 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Is there an aux connection on Sat Nav DX?? Dension Icelink 300 does the job for me. Retains CD changer functionality. Charges ipod and steering wheel controls forward/back tracks on Ipod. No track naming though. Does the job with very little fuss.

22-11-2008, 13:55	#18
sam2000 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5 Members Car: ? Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Is there an aux connection on Sat Nav DX?? GBDave, From the picture it looks like my radio is identical to yours. Did you manage to get the ipod connected? If you did could you please post the details. I am trying to do the same but I am very frustrated because I am not sure if the dension stuff will work with this unit. Any comments from anyone who managed to get the satnav dx to connect to an ipod would change my life! Please guys! Someboy help me! I am going crazy!

22-11-2008, 14:34	#20
GBDave Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Reading, Berks Posts: 14 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Is there an aux connection on Sat Nav DX?? P.S. Check out this thread too: http://briskoda.net/superb/dension-i...perb-dx/77896/ Looks like we're fighting a loosing battle __________________ 2005 Superb Elegance 130tdi 1967 VW Beetle ~160BHP 1963 VW Splitscreen ~30BHP

22-11-2008, 17:45	#21
Bluefox Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire Posts: 1,090 Members Car: 53-plate Skoda Superb 130 TDI Thanks: 67 Thanked 51 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Is there an aux connection on Sat Nav DX?? Harmon/Kardon Drive+Play, connect it to your AUX-IN... job done The Drive+Play II's are a little, er, expensive at the moment so I'd have a look for the first version on eBay. Either that or speak to your local Halfords store - we used to stock this and I'm sure some stores will have residuals __________________ 2003 Superb Classic TDI 130 - Project Diary - Updated 22/11/08 2006 Fabia vRS - Project Diary - Updated 11/10/08

23-11-2008, 00:43	#22
sam2000 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5 Members Car: ? Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Is there an aux connection on Sat Nav DX?? Thanks very much GBDave for sharing your experience! I really appreciate it. Has anyone tried the dension stuff? or is it simply incompatible? And Thanks very much Bluefox for the information about Harmon/Kardon. That looks pretty promising. I am going to take a look at it. I will post if I make any progress. And if anyone of you find anything about this I would love to hear. Hope our search for the perfect ipod solution for the dx will succeed!

23-11-2008, 23:54	#23
Brian Mc Cann Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2 Members Car: Superb 2.0 TDI PD Laurin + Klement Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Is there an aux connection on Sat Nav DX?? I bought the Xcarlink kit and it didnt work same problem. the ipod worked but the cd didnt. called the shop and Jan said to tried it again i did 5 times. finally it worked and now im a happy camper any problems give me a ring 07887840434

30-11-2008, 14:23	#25
AxelF Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1 Members Car: Superb Elegance 130 TDi Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Is there an aux connection on Sat Nav DX?? Thank you all for this brilliant Thread. Just a quick question, pricipally to (Brian Mc Cann who got the XCarlink Kit to work) but I'll take sugestions from anyone, where / how are you feeding the Ipod connector