Upgrade Concert II CD-Player to AUDI MP3 player

[vsheremeti]

Hi all,

My car has an Concert II CD Player audio-system.
I would prefer to have MP3 playing feature too.

What is the cheapest way to achieve this? As I have MFSW I would like to retain MFSW features, so I guess I should look for AUDI brand player (not for FM transmitter or replacing AUDI radio with another band model) .

Your advices are welcome.
Thank you.

[Madangler]

Don't know about cheapest but have just fitted a Dension Gateway 300 to my B7 with Concert II. Takes a little to get use to controls, it takes on the functions of the CD Changer.
I don't have the MFSW but it can be controlled entirely from the radio/CD controls.
Had a few issues initially due to faulty USB stick, but now works well. You need the CAN text version GW33AC1 or GW33AC2.

Functionality can be viewed on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQvhIPLuY8E.

Hunt around, plenty on this site to help with install and advise on purchasing correct version.

[gblades]

2nd vote for the Dension Gateway 300. I have had one for about 6 months and very happy with it.

[vsheremeti]

Thank you very much for your replies. YouTube was very helpful and it gave me the confidence that it works with MFSW too. Any hyperlink with installation/programming instructions is highly welcome.

Thanks so much.

[SteveSmythe]

Thank you very much for your replies. YouTube was very helpful and it gave me the confidence that it works with MFSW too. Any hyperlink with installation/programming instructions is highly welcome.

Thanks so much.

I used this guide to help me take out the radio and install the wiring for my Dension 100.

[Madangler]

There is a guide on this site https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...ll+dension+100.

Albeit for a Dension 100 in a B6, still useful. You need a couple of keys to remove the Concert II, a couple of quid, 8mm socket to remove glovebox fasteners, and I velcroed the Dension behind the radio. There is an earth lead that HAS to be attached for the system to work.

I run the cable into the top right hand compartment of glovebox and it sits in there loose. If you want to fit the little USB stick holder, I would advise going into the main compartment below, but you'll find your own best way.

Shark90 on this site sells them I believe. If you don't want the iPod connector you can save yourself £30 on some sites, so £130 ish plus p&P.

[vsheremeti]

Thank you for your help.
I am planning to order: GATEWAY FIVE new model that is available here:
http://www.dension.com/product/iPod-...s/gateway-five
This one has a bluetooth capability too.

However, I am confused on the connector model.
I have AUDI 2005 TDI 2.0 with Concert II but I see two connector models available:
http://www.dension.com/downloads?fie...e=User%20guide

1) Dual CAN with Mini ISO connector
2) Dual CAN with Quadlock connector

Can someone advice please which one should I choose?

Many thanks

[gblades]

Honestly the best thing to do would be to remove the radio and take a quick picture of the connector on the back. Generally the II is ISO and the II+ are quadlock but its not always easy to tell the exact version of each model so best to be save and just remove the stereo anyway.

[Issac Hunt]

2005 car will not be Quadlock - That didnt appear until late 2006 when the Concert II+ was introduced.

Old Concert II will be the ISO type connectors.