USA SPEC PA11-VW6 iPod to Factory Radio Interface iPod to 1998-2007 Volkswagen Factory Radio Interface with Auxiliary Audio Input

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 2 x 8 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000ILFV2I
• Item model number: PA11-VW6
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Product Description

The PA11 series iPod interfaces provide direct connection for an iPod plus an optional audio source such as satellite radio, DVD, or video game system. Both the iPod and the additional audio source are selected from the factory radioâ?TMs front panel. The interface adapter connects the iPod to your factory radio as if it were a CD changer, allowing direct selection of iPod playlists through the radio preset (or disc) buttons and is compatible with iPod models featuring the dock connector, including the iPod nano and 5G iPod video. There are two operating modes available for the interface, Playlist Mode and Direct Mode. Playlist Mode uses the controls on the factory radio to provide basic navigation functions including song up/down, playlist up/down, repeat, shuffle, scan, and FF/REW functions. Direct Mode uses the iPod's click wheel to navigate through the iPod's menus and select songs, artists, playlists, etc. and the radio buttons are used only for volume, bass and treble. Both modes still charge the iPod while connected, and stops one hour after the iPod is paused to prevent over-charging. Note: Display of artist and song title information, track search by artist, song title, album or genre are NOT supported. Only the Playlist and track numbers are displayed.Applications:Cabrio - 1998-2004Beetle - 1998-2007Beetle Convertible - 2003-2007EuroVan - 2001-2004Golf - 1998-2006GTI - 1998-2007Jetta - 1998-2007Passat - 1998-2007Rabbit - 2006-2007Touareg - 2004-2007Special Note: PA11VW6 replaces the older PA11VW and IS compatible with vehicles equipped with Satellite radio tuner but NOT with vehicles featuring factory DVD, or CD changer. Also, some 1998-1999 vehicles equipped with Bose or Premier radios with 13-pin DIN cable in trunk are not compatible with PA11VW6.

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Cheap way to add ipod, January 17, 2012

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Bryan L. Badertscher (NV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: USA SPEC PA11-VW6 iPod to Factory Radio Interface iPod to 1998-2007 Volkswagen Factory Radio Interface with Auxiliary Audio Input (Electronics)

This thing works great! The only downside to it is when you have more than 5 playlists but that is due to the Jetta's stereo capabilities and you have to just skip on the stereo to move to the next song. If you follow the directions when creating playlists on the iPod it works just fine but I use my iPod for too many different environments. Installation was a breeze and it took me longer to drill the hole in the back of the cubbyhole under the drink holder than anything else. Total installation time was probably about 8 minutes. I have used it for about a year now and no issues so far. The iPod stays charged and hidden.

I have not tested it on the iPhone yet. I will see how it handles the 3GS and 4S sometime soon. It does work on the newest generation of iPod so they did pay attention to the charge pin changes from the older versions. I can also plug in the old Rio on the front RCA connectors. Next step is to see how it sounds with a pair of subs in the trunk and new door speakers since I blew the factory ones!

3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, March 27, 2011

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Paul - See all my reviews

This review is from: USA SPEC PA11-VW6 iPod to Factory Radio Interface iPod to 1998-2007 Volkswagen Factory Radio Interface with Auxiliary Audio Input (Electronics)

I've had this for probably 3 years now. Still works like a charm. The only thing that bothered me is it has a noticeable whistling noise.

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I was looking for!!!, October 27, 2010

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Brigitte I. Turner (Richmond, TX States) - See all my reviews
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I could not be happier with this product. I (female) installed it myself in less than 10 minutes (will require you to have the keys on hand to pop out the factory stereo). I did not want it installed inside the glove compartment since I am using it with my iPhone 4 and need to have access to my phone so I installed behind/under factory stereo. No problem whatsoever. The music sound is magnificent, radio and CD works well, too. Make sure you ground the black wire, though. I think it is the antenna. There are several videos on YouTube that will show you exactly how to install it. I like it so much in my 2005 VW Passat TDI that I ordered another one to install in our 2004 VW Touareg TDI. If you have an older vehicle that you can't just plug your iPod into, this is the way to go. You cannot go wrong with this one!! It also keeps my phone charged, which is an added bonus. Now you can watch movies on your iPad and listen through the speakers! I am very happy with this product.