DHA Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Ok when I was 17 I fitted a stereo in my Escort. Worked fine. Last year I fitted an iPod connector in our mini. Works fine as well I am considering fitting a single DIN unit into my golf to replace the RCD 500 that I have. I have looked at various sites and some mention a VW/Seat wiring adaptor which is a simple plug and play option to connect a new stereo to the wiring loom of the car. Is it really that easy? It does mention no ignition or illumination feeds in the main loom that will need hard wiring if required. Eh???? So what I want to do is fit an Alpine unit, with bluetooth into my golf. I have the RCD500 upgrade if that will make any difference??? What do I need to buy and am I likely to fook the car doing so? Oh and also I want the steering wheel controls to work with the new headunit too!! You help is much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolDave Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 [ QUOTE ] It does mention no ignition or illumination feeds in the main loom that will need hard wiring if required. Eh???? [/ QUOTE ] Most VAG factory fitted radios receive many signals like ignition, illumination, etc over the CAN bus. If your aftermarket radio doesn't have a CAN bus then you'll either have to add wires to get the signals (if they exist!) or use a box that decodes the messages off the CAN bus and generates the signals needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted March 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Do Alpine units have a CAN bus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolDave Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Do Alpine units have a CAN bus? [/ QUOTE ] I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 I'm fairly certain Alpine make a CAN bus adapter for most vehicles. Have a look at their website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 I am sure Alpine do a Canbus adapter as do Blaupunkt as I considered buying one when I installed my Satnav (VW MFD is non can but my MkIV Golf was) but was about 120 so I picked up the speed, ignition & illumination elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolDave Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 The question asked was "Do Alpine units have a CAN bus?" my answer to that was correct, and I had already said "use a box that decodes the messages off the CAN bus and generates the signals needed" i.e. add a CAN bus adapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Sorry Dave - I wasn't contradicting you - merely pointing out that the brand DHA was looking at made a suitable device. In fact this is it here : Alpine CAN doofer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted April 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Hmmm I think I need to get professionals to fit this for me!! Cheers for the help though guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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