This is the simplest install video out there, thanks a lot

Great video, thank you. Someone should donate you a go pro for being so thorough and helpful!

I managed to successfully fit a dab radio into my mkV golf thanks to your helpful video.

Fair play to you bud, great video thinking of upgrading to a new Anvison RNS510 DAB + in my old MK5 golf TDI. This video will help loads 👍

Good work sir and Explanation even a 10 year old will be able to this with the help of your video.

Mate thanks for that video. Am looking at changing stereo in my sons vw mk5 and this has helped massively. Champion

Exactly what I needed. Thank you!

very helpful thanks. Attempting my Avic install in my GTtdi this afternoon.

REALLY HELPFUL! thank you! I am a complete novice when it comes to cars and I've recently been given a 2005 Gold Plus as a run around. The VW stereo is awful so this has really helped me get the confidence to give swapping it for an updated one a go. Thank you!

@deotten2

3 жыл бұрын

Just bought a VW Golf Plus MK5 myself and I feel the same way, no Aux Bluetooth or anything! Even my CD Disk reader is not functioning. Time to replace it

@fionn.merrigan

3 жыл бұрын

@@deotten2 that’s why I’m here too just bought my first car and after driving my mothers for a year I got way too used to having her bluetooth radio I searched for ages for an aux in my mk5 and couldn’t find one. If you have any suggestions on radios that work well would you mind sending them my way

@deotten2

3 жыл бұрын

@@fionn.merrigan i use an aftermarket 2dim touchscreen one. Real cheap, like 60 euro's. Easy istall, works like a charm

This video has just saved me a lot of money and head scratching. Thanks!

Thanks big time. You made it easy and simple to follow. I’ll be doing that to my gold. Thanks again.

Thanks PJ. I've been poking around trying to find the ignition switched live... Off to the fuse box.

Thank you this is the best video i have seen as most skip the fuse box requirements.

@MidnightAssass1n

4 жыл бұрын

The other tutorials might be using OEM radios and might not need to

If anyone is planning on installing a double din head unit to their Golf I'd recommend getting a Connects2 CT23VW01 and using that instead of the Autoleads Fascia as you'll get a much nicer fit, however you'll need to buy the Quadlock to ISO and Fakra to DIN Adapter separately, but well worth it.

Great video thanks for taking the time to show this.

Best instruction video I have seen... Thanks, keep up the great work

Out of all the videos on here this one was literally the most informative x

Is it necessary to run the ignition cutoff wire into the fuse box? Or could one just manually power off the radio after removing the key?

Excellent guide, Mate.

Hello mate. This is a really really useful video and thank you for that! I just bought a Desay RCD330 187A and installed it on myself using your video. I have a MK5 1.6 FSI 2004 and my problem is, it won't properly switch on and off with the ignition, it does it sometimes but not always. Also this radio's bluetooth requires ignition to work and it also doesn't recognize. Do you have any idea what's happening? Is it the fuse (although this one didn't have an adaptor, it went directly into the quadblock connector) or do you think maybe it's the can-bus gateway? I would really appreciate your help. Thanks in advance!

Thanks for the video my friend. ✌🏼

Great video. Learnt alot👍

Very helpful, thanks for this

Does it matter which fuse you take off from the top row, since they are off when you turn the ignition off. So is there any specific one?

Is there something else you would need to do to get the buttons on the steering wheel to still work or would they still just work via this method?

I have replaced my 2009 VW Eos radio with a Pioneer AVIC 5000 radio. It works fine, but now I want to add a Sirius XM tuner to it. I won't have any problem taking it out and putting the tuner in. It is the antenna I'm stuck on. It comes with a magnetic antenna that I am supposed to run to the outside of my car and attach to the hood or fender. I don't see a path to do that. Since my original VW radio had Sirius, can I attach the original antenna wire to my AVIC 5000 and have it work?

Great video, very informative

Hi just watched your video on replacing the radio with an aftermarket unit , how will this affect the CAN-Bus , and will it have the dreaded drain Problem ,

Great video. simple steps! Deserves a subscribe & thumbs up 👍

Excellent video thank you keep it up

Does it swith off when you turn the ignition off or when you take the key out?

Swapping my rcd300 for an rcd310 golf radio. Using the standard harness connector I’m going to cut the constant 12v feed and use your method to wire it to the 15amp fuse for the wiper. Do you think that will be okay.

Would this work on a 2006 Jetta TDI?

Great video very helpful

I upgraded Vw Jetta same model with same unit but can’t get my Bluetooth to work. I can see it on my phone it comes up but it’s stays grey on unit . I am guessing that it doesn’t work because there is no option on my steering wheel to press ok and confirm it as it’s older car ? Any suggestions

I got a rcd330 plus what else do I need to connect it up or will it work without extra kit

Very helpful. Thanks a ton!

Hello there, this is a great video. I was wondering what you call the electical fuse holder that you used to bypass the ignition with? Or part number? Many thanks

With my harness I also have a dimming wire, where would you advise to wire that?

Hey! I have problem with removing radio unit out from the spot. All screws are loose but still radio isn't removable. Have you any ideas how to remove my radio? I used force, I tried To slide knife under the radio.

what one did you get for your car? what size is it? bout to pass my test but car not at my house trying to order to fit it in. thanks

With regards to the fuse. Is there an iso connector i can use to save connecting to the fuse. Cracking video. Just have to wait for the bits ordered to arrive. Cheers.

would you have a kink to the original wiring diagram by any chance?

Hey mate I have a golf mk5 gt tdi 2.0 I have wired everything in on my pioneer sph-da160dab no power and I’m not sure what fuse is the ignition. Please help

Would have appreciated info on how to connect the wires as thats the only thing i'm stuck on.

Hey mate, I got a pioneer Bluetooth touch screen 2nd hand, what kit do I need to fit it or how can I find that information please?

If you don't do the fuse will it drain your battery or do u just havta manually turn off the radio?

Hi PJ , appreciate this video was posted a long time ago but you seem like a man who knows what he's talking about, hope you don't mind the question, got a 2008 mk5 golf , intending to swap Rcd300 for Rcd310 will this be a straight plug and play swap or will there be more wiring to be done, canbus / aerial adapter etc, talk of this swap draining batterys in older golfs but think/hope my 08 would be ok , any thoughts gratefully received 👍

Sound info thanks mate 👍👍👍👍

I've had a new battery in my Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (2004 - 2008) 1.4 S and now the radio won't work. Someone suggested changing the fuse - which fuse to I change?

Hello this radio display was lightening on green or blue ?

Thanks! Verry useful video. //H

Nice. Good show.

I have brought a wiring kit from Halfords for my head unit don’t suppose you could help me with some advice please 🙏

Hey any suggestions over there for my golf mkV? I want a new radio with screen and bluetooth, between 100-140€, anyone please?

I got the unit from lightinthebox for £132 but after fitting the airbag light is on. Tried disconnecting the battery but no luck.

Many thx mate .... top man 👍🏽

How would I connect a 12v stereo to the fuse box?

Hi PJ, great video thank you! I’m going to be doing this in an 09 plate Caddy, one question I have is would the top line of fuses in the fuse box work to run the ignition switch spur wire to the stereo? If not, which fuse would you recommend? Your caddy video doesn’t show it unfortunately. Thanks, Duncan

@PJsprojects

4 жыл бұрын

Try looking in the owners manual for the fuse that runs the vans heater,this is a switched power source and is not a critical system.

Hello there, thanks for sharing this tutorial, it is brilliant! But I desperately need your help. I have a Volkswagen Polo 5th gen 6R, stock radio. I've bought a Sony DSX-A410BT, and also the cable for the power. All went smooth, but as soon as I plugged the power cable into the new radio, the 10A fuse would burn. I had some spare ones, and I tried switching the cables, as follows: 1 try: red on red, yellow on yellow; fuse burnt. 2 try: red and yellow on yellow, as also stated on the radio manual (if the car has no ACC), there was indeed a built in splitter on the connection of the yellow, so you could easily plug the red one aswell; fuse burnt. 3 try: again with red and yellow on yellow, but I also unplugged the red one on the other side, the one closer to the car; fuse burnt. As of now I plugged again the stock radio and it works, so no faulty components at least until the power cable (and antenna of course). Now, the new Sony radio is brand new, so I'd put that away. Could be de harness adapter at being faulty, what do you think? Or, maybe I did something wrong. I have some pictures to show, if anyone wants to help. It would be very much appreciated; I'm basically desperate.

How did u fix the draining battery problem?

Was it hard to feed the red ignition cable through the dash also where do I get one of the ignition plugs you used

@PJsprojects

4 жыл бұрын

It's not to hard to thread the cable under the steering area and across to the fuse box,just take your time with it. As for the fuse spurs you can get them from car shops or Ebay/Amazon. Example - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2Pcs-Add-A-Circuit-Piggy-Back-Fuse-Tap-Mini-Blade-Fuse-Holder-ATM-12V-24V/223539332324?hash=item340bfb84e4:g:~dMAAOSw93Zau1Xp

Could anyone recommend a decent modern Bluetooth radio , preferably an android one with a screen interface that would fit into a 55 plate golf mk5?

Mate how do u turn off the system? I dont want it to always be on

Hi very informative video I got just a question though as I’m looking at potentially upgrading my headunit on my mk5 golf the thing is it’s got a factor fitted cd changer in the armrest I was wondering if you knew of a aftermarket unit the would allow the changer to still work. Any help much appreciated thanks

@PJsprojects

5 жыл бұрын

The factory cd changer will be a spare part with any aftermarket radio,you may be able to get a rather expensive interface but it may not be worth it due to cd's rapidly becoming a thing of the past.

wich cable from antena i chose?

Thank you very much for this video mate!!!!!! One question. Where does the blue cable for the antenna need to be connected? Also did you have an orange cable as well????

@filipstevanovic9422

19 күн бұрын

every aftermarket stereo has blue wire which is used for powering the antenna or/and external amplifier(s) (not used if you dont have antenna amplifier or external amplifier) also the orange (display dim) wire is not necessary for stereo to work

hi great video just one question what fitting kit do you need for a Volkswagen Golf plus 2007?

@PJsprojects

6 жыл бұрын

If your radio has curved corners then this one - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-MK5-MKV-Stereo-Radio-Fitting-Kit-Facia-Panel-ISO-Wiring-Aerial-Adaptor/270755950030?epid=1688242728&hash=item3f0a4fedce:g:8FUAAOSwuYVWn8-n If it has normal squared corners then this one - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CT20VW03-Skoda-Fabia-Mk2-2007-on-Radio-ISO-wiring-adaptor-and-Aerial-Adaptor/381834512448?epid=1804431640&hash=item58e71c4840:g:46cAAOSw4GVYGMVQ

Liked it. Thanks, very very helpfull!! Two things: where is your gopro? 😁 Your voice is Michael Bispingsssz

I have a problem. When I try to pull the radio out (the stock one) it doesn't come out. I Pulled out the 4 T20 Torx that's holding it yet it doesn't come out. If anyone knows a fix to this please help.

Hey PJ, what's the name of the parts I need in order to make the radio switch off when the engine goes off? Do you have any videos showing how you feed this behind the dash board ? Thanks

@PJsprojects

6 жыл бұрын

The part is called a fuse spur and to tun the cable it's best to just drop the lower trim down which is held in place with three tx20 screws. Example of part - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pack-Of-2-Add-A-Circuit-Mini-Blade-Spade-Fuse-Holders-15-Amp-Rating-Easy-Spur/111149841394?hash=item19e10bfbf2:g:PV4AAOxyvuVSF3QF

Hi PJ - I have been reading about aftermarket radios and battery drain. I assume this occurs when the radio does not turn off when the ignition is switched off. Are you able to confirm that this battery drain issue is prevented by the step in your video whereby you redirect the wire to the fuse box? Thanks.

@edstastephenson9386

3 жыл бұрын

Yes the only way there will be a power drain is if there is a fault or the stereo is left on. Connecting the red wire with a fused spur to a switched live in your fuse box will turn the stereo off when you pull the key so no power drain. But most of the time if you use a connects2 harness it will do all that for you, just plug and play and your steering wheel controls will work.

I recently got a Aftermarket Radio & Speakers installed in my 08 VW R32. After they installed everything and the backup cam. My airbag light is on. ABS light is on, Traction Control Light is on and I plugged my ob2 in and im getting TCM Communication Circuit Range/Performance & Lost Communication with ECM/PCM A. Any ideas how this may have happened? Any help would be great.

@PJsprojects

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the company in question has taken a switched live from the wrong circuit in the fuse box or have tried a wrong circuit. I would advise taking it back ASAP and if they can't clear the faults/repair the problems then they will need to pay the repair bill from a VW main dealer. Good luck.

Is it ok to use the blue wire from the stereo (switched 12v) to power the fakra aerial and an amplifier (switch on) for my sub in the boot or will this overload the stereo ?

@PJsprojects

5 жыл бұрын

Yep that will be fine.

What type of head units can I install (and how can I tell it will work) that don’t need the ignition wire connected? I.e why does the factory fitted headset get away with it not connected? Thanks!

@PJsprojects

5 жыл бұрын

Every aftermarket unit I have ever seen needs two power sources,one constant power for the memory and one switched power for the unit to function. So yes you will need to run a power cable from a switched source. Without getting in to complex detail the factory unit runs in tandem with the cars electrical system as it was designed to where as after market systems are designed to run in all makes of car.

Can you please add the links of the parts you have used please 🙏

How did you run the red wire from the stereo to fuse box? Trying to look for a way to do so myself but can't seem to be able to or I'm just being dumb. Great video though and really helpful with the installation of my stereo!

@PJsprojects

5 жыл бұрын

Try going from the radio slot to the gap under the steering wheel and then up to the fusebox,if your struggling tape the cable to some sort of flexy rod like a thick cable tie or maybe some thick soldering wire to help guide the wire along.

Top video! Is it a ball-ache to feed the red wire to the fusebox?

@PJsprojects

6 жыл бұрын

Not really,tape the end of the wire to some garden wire or thick solder wire and run it down from the head unit slot to where the pedals are and if needed use the gap where the steering column goes to feed the wire across to the fuse box.

Hi mate, thanks for the video, very useful! i’m thinking about upgrading my radio to a bluetooth, carplay unit but have heard it causes battery drainage on the mk5 golf. how would you go about stopping this?

@James__bond007

2 жыл бұрын

Use canbus simulator

will the wire fuse box method work for other radios such as rns510?

@PJsprojects

6 жыл бұрын

Yes any radio really.

If you don't connect the ignition switch cable through the the fuse box like you have done the radio will stay on when turning the car off... But my question is can you just turn the radio off manually just like you can with the standard radios by clicking in the volume button? Will it still drain the battery like this? Sorry if this is a hard comment to follow I'm extremely new to this and would prefer to avoid any wire changes etc. Thanks

@idreammodzukeastengland1793

6 жыл бұрын

depends on the head unit as my Avic still shows a screen saver when wired up without the accessory wire going to the fuse box

Hello ! I can't manage to route the cable from the radio to the fuse box, how can i do this in an easy and elegant manner? Thanks!

@PJsprojects

6 жыл бұрын

Try going down from the radio hole to the lower steering area then drop down where the pedals are and then back up to the open side panel where the fuse box is located.

I used a JVC and never did the the wire it just switches off completely like the MK4 but everything resets such a time CD and start of memory stick? I didn't even know about it does it matter now?

@PJsprojects

6 жыл бұрын

Yes,you will need a constant supply from the fuse box to allow the radio to keep it's settings when the ignition key is removed.

Does it affect the battery if u dont connect the red wire to the fuse box.

@PJsprojects

6 жыл бұрын

It would effect the battery is you left the red wire and the yellow wire both connected to a constant live,the battery would go flat over night. You need a switched live to stop this happening.

Salute you Sir👌👍

Will this work on a 2004 1.4 FSI

@PJsprojects

5 жыл бұрын

Yes it will.

Just purchased a touch screen radio for my vw caddy 2007.and the arness for fitting there is a red and orange wire not connected to the block connector. The red would go to the ignition fuse box that you did. But where does the orange wire go to please

@PJsprojects

Жыл бұрын

Not needed in this figment. It’s for illumination.

What grade of cable did you run from the fuse to the stereo?

@PJsprojects

5 жыл бұрын

10 amp for one. Just check the fuse rates in the rear of your new radio.

What tool did you use to take the screws out at the top

@M00DS87

5 жыл бұрын

T20

Spot on, this

Paldies par informaciju…

Question if I may. I'm going to fit an Alpine UTE 72BT to replace the factory fitted unit in Her Ladyship's '07 Golf and was wondering why I need to run a spur from the fusebox because, shouldn't it already be in the loom? I have all the bits for the job, it just dawned on me that it doesn't seem necessary.

@PJsprojects

5 жыл бұрын

The 2007 model should need the fuse spur,when testing it you should find it only has a constant live.

@lordtumbleweed4817

5 жыл бұрын

Ta.

I think you forgot to mention that when you use a fuse tap of any sort you must make sure the load that your adding is on the post-fused side of the circuit protector because if you have it on the fuse feed side you are essentially now running unfused as you are feeding the load from the pre-fused/feed side of the circuit protection direct to your load even though there's fuses in your circuit tap.... Other than that excellent video! :)

@PJsprojects

5 жыл бұрын

True,as long as people put it in the same way around as this guide shows they will be fine.

@tobiasnilsson3933

5 жыл бұрын

@@PJsprojects Do you really have to use the fuse thing? Kind of puts me off tbh!

Hi mate... brought an RCD 330... Apparently if I dont change the gateway the battery will drain... however you’ve done it differently... also can I ask how you’ve managed to feed that wire behind and also have you just got a plain red wire extension?

@PJsprojects

5 жыл бұрын

The switched wire from the fusebox only works with none oem spec aftermarket radios,from what I can tell the RCD330 is some sort of a copy unit of a genuine VW radio and so works in the same way as the original which means you will need to look in to a gateway fix. I will point out that I have never even seen one of these Chinese RCD330 units so it's hard to give any detailed help,but I have heard of one chap who is bit of a VW nut who managed to splice the cambus feed +/- from the ac control panel to run a upgraded VW radio.

Do you need to add a fuse connector on a 2004 mk5 golf or not,thanks in advance.

@PJsprojects

4 жыл бұрын

Yes for switched power.

been looking everywhere for that fuse connector, where did you get yours from and what size of wire did you use for the switched live? cheers

@PJsprojects

6 жыл бұрын

I have them supplied being in the trade but you could try this - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pack-Of-2-Add-A-Circuit-Mini-Blade-Spade-Fuse-Holders-15-Amp-Rating-Easy-Spur/111149841394?hash=item19e10bfbf2:g:PV4AAOxyvuVSF3QF

@zChriissLadd

6 жыл бұрын

thanks for the fast reply. What size of wire did you use to go to the radio?

@PJsprojects

6 жыл бұрын

Well if use a ten amp fuse your wire needs to be a bit higher then that so fifteen amp would be good.

Any help please. I followed all the steps. I have an orange wire too where do i have to connect it please rest is the same

@Alliat6364

3 жыл бұрын

Late reply, but maybe it helps others. For me at least, the orange wire is for reverse in case you have installed a reverse camera.

Thank you!

Where do I buy the kit from?

I don't have anywhere to connect the Blue Arial lead Is it impossible to install the stereo (with working radio) without that lead? I can't find anything to connect it to

@PJsprojects

5 жыл бұрын

Most radios do not really need that blue wire connected so it should get a good enough signal without it.

@ThatGreatGuyJesus

5 жыл бұрын

@@PJsprojects Thanks very much, installed the whole thing without the blue wire and it works perfectly Good video