robster Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Hey Guys,You may have seen another topic where I was struggling style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":wacko:" border="0" alt="wacko.gif" /> to get an RCD 200 stereo (VW) out from an 07 Fox. Also in an 06 polo. Seeing as you peeps seem to have your fingers on the pulse - does anyone know how the new VW wiring system works? I'm trying to add a pair of rear speakers. I know the unit and do it and the wiring appears to be there at the head unit but I can't see where it goes!!!Otherwise I shall simply have to start experimenting!All help gratefully received!Robster style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaRNi! Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 well there should have been 2 plugs going into the back of your stereo, one is for power etc. the other is just for speakers.there should be 8 cables 2 of each colour. just work out which is front and which is back! hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4T VW Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Does the fox have rear speakers?I thought it only has front? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blink:" border="0" alt="blink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robster Posted July 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 It doesn't have them when from VW but the first thing I heard about it was that VW Ireland were offering a rear upgrade for about 100 notes. VW UK are NOT! lol. THe RCD 200 specs state that if it has rears then it can do adjustment front to back which makes me believe that it can support them. (Pretty sure the RCD 200 in other models like polo had rears too).It seems that I shall have to run the cables myself but there is a mounting bracket and appropriate hole in the rear panels for speakers 6 1/2 inch ones I think. That's where I am at this point anyways!All good fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4T VW Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Normally with VW radios they do 2 different types.In the lupo and Polo they did a gamma and beta. They looked the same but the beta had the rear speakers, The gamma was front onlyIm not sure if this goes for the fox one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobG Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Normally with VW radios they do 2 different types.In the lupo and Polo they did a gamma and beta. They looked the same but the beta had the rear speakers, The gamma was front onlyIm not sure if this goes for the fox one.It's the other way around, beta is front only, gamma is front and rear *curses as he has a beta unit* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4T VW Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 It's the other way around, beta is front only, gamma is front and rear *curses as he has a beta unit*Sorry, Your right.I knew that myself. I dont know why i put it the other way style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blink:" border="0" alt="blink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robster Posted July 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Finally found the speaker wires for the rear speakers! So I just need to connect a pair of speakers to it!Anyone know if I'll have a problem chopping off the VW (Actually says Audi on it) speaker connector?I don't think there should be.Happy days - Sound system upgrade coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Anyone know if I'll have a problem chopping off the VW (Actually says Audi on it) speaker connector?Yes you'll void the warranty on anything that is connected to a wiring loom in your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L119 UPO Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Finally found the speaker wires for the rear speakers! So I just need to connect a pair of speakers to it!Anyone know if I'll have a problem chopping off the VW (Actually says Audi on it) speaker connector?Use an ISO adaptor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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