IPOD connection to Golf radio

[tvr keith]

My daughter has a Mk 4 Golf with the standard fit Beta radio. Anyone know whether there is a socket on the back that I can use to connect to her IPOD, and if so , what lead do i buy and from where?
Keith

[DennisTheMenace]

If its basic no frills connection your after this will do the job , you will need a charger for the i pod though .
www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=77

[tvr keith]

Dennis,
thanks for that. is the Beta radio made by Blaupunkt then?

>> Edited by tvr keith on Tuesday 18th April 23:03

[catso]

Don't know about your model but Audi sell an Ipod cable to connect into the CD changer plug (I think VW & Audi radios are virtually the same) which not only powers the ipod but you can control tracks etc from the head unit. I'd be surprised if VW don't offer one.



Edited to add, here's one (little on the pricey side though);

www.caraudiodiscount.com/acatalog/volkswagen_apple_ipod_car_installation.html

>> Edited by catso on Wednesday 19th April 16:08

[leonski]

An "itrip" works, all you have to do is tune it into your radio, no wires no hassle!
Try apple.com.

[adrianr]

DennisTheMenace said:

If its basic no frills connection your after this will do the job , you will need a charger for the i pod though . www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=77

Dennis - are you sure? Some of the VW radios require the connected device to identify itself so just wiring up the audio doesn't work. VW certainly make a nice neat iPod kit for the MkV at about £100, alternatively look at the Dension IceLink which has been around for longer and is defintely available for the MkIV (Gamma radio at least).

For a realy cheap solution, get one of those cassette shaped adaptors with a flying lead on. I use one with my iRiver, not superb sound quality but OK for the car.

AdrianR