2005 - 2010 VW Jetta Bluetooth Stereo Install

Parts used linked in the description of the video!
To see a newer version of this install, see this video here: • 2005 - 2010 VW Jetta R...
Watch a full tutorial as a 2009 VW Jetta (non factory amplified) will have a Pioneer AVH-2600BT Touch Screen Bluetooth Radio Installed. NOTE: If your model has the in-dash disk changer, or you have the factory NAV, you may have the factory amplified system. See parts list below.
This video applies to VW models for years 2005.5, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010. This video includes step-by-step on the installation process of the new Radio.
For the backup camera installed on this Jetta, click here:
• 2005 - 2010 VW Jetta B...
Parts Used (Amazon Associate / eBay Partner Paid Links):
*Scosche VW2317AB Double DIN/Single DIN with Pocket Installation Kit: amzn.to/3i7ZwHe
*Scosche VW03B Wire Harness: amzn.to/3BFhuZL
---Alternatively, for an easy plug and play harness (which also can retain the factory amplifier), use the Crux SOCVW-21: amzn.to/3jPXJrB
---Alternatively, for an easy plug and play harness (which also can retain the factory amplifier), retaining steering wheel controls, use the Crux SWRVW-52: amzn.to/3jQzmdE
*Antenna Adapter: amzn.to/2UKAuop
*Pioneer Parking Brake MicroBypass: ebay.us/RVf61w
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[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Parts used linked in in the description of the video!

[@codylane4874]

How about the radio itself?

[@bookwormsglo]

I was looking for the link to the actual radio?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

@@bookwormsglo It's a super old outdated radio that's been discontinued for years. If you want great radio recommendations, send me a message on our facebook page!

[@juniorcruz1016]

@@ProvoBeastAudiolooking for one

[@nickl2852]

Man the fitment on that dash kit certainly leaves something to be desired...

[@jaredfransis7601]

I woke up this morning and found that my aftermarket stereo had fallen backwards out of the housing and into the dash. I guess whoever installed it (I'm not the original owner) superglued it in place instead of screwing it in. This video is awesome. Thank you!

[@jakefoskett478]

One thing to keep in mind is the Power cable must not be strightly wired in or else it will constantly pul power 24/7 without an alternative to turn it off (no shutting down the radio manually wont do the trick) this is why he puts the fuse into the ignition so the radios power sourse is tied to the cars ignition power. Hopefully this helps someone!

[@r.t.7925]

Yes, it helps :) The problem I have with that is when you are parked you need to have the key on ignition in order to use the stereo. I don't think that's a good idea. On the original unit, you just push the knob, and is ON. Any idea how to work around that?

[@ayeyooo7008]

@@r.t.7925you find a solution?

[@r.t.7925]

@@ayeyooo7008 No, just driving around like that :) The only solution I can think of is to wire an on/off switch to the constant power and do it manually.

[@rocknral]

​@@r.t.7925 I've got the opposite problem. My unit won't turn off automatically when the key is taken out and car is locked. Will run the battery down if I forget to turn it off.

[@r.t.7925]

I found a fuse with contant power and run the red wire trough a switch that I mount just above the ashtray. This way I can turn it On/Of manually . :) however my wife furgot to do that couple times and it did tun down the battery :)@@rocknral

[@hectorjcm800]

Thank you for the video!! I also had the problem of the "immobilizer active" message. It should be noted that in the video the red wire coming from the add a circuit is also connected to the red wire (non switched power supply) of the OEM harness. My car went nuts, then I noticed the radio remained on regardless of the ignition switch. I just cut the red wire coming from the OEM harness, leaving a clean supply of 12v coming only from the fuse panel, and voila, problem solved. Now it works as it should, the only drawback being the fact that I cannot listen to the radio with the ignition switch off. Also please correct me if I´m wrong but I think that the position of the add a circuit in the video is reversed since the 12v come from the upper terminal of the fuse slot. Cheers!

[@Jozeemoss]

Thanks that's exactly what happened to me!

[@TStig39]

Hi, I'd like to ask some questions if you could answer me: 1. so to avoid the immobilizer issue, I should only use the power suppy from the fuse panel, and leave the red wire on OEM harness disconnected? 2. In this case, how do I connect the power antenna wire(red thin wire in the video)? Should I also connect it to the fuse panel? 3. What do you mean by saying you think that the position of the add a circuit in the video is reversed? How to connect the add-a-circuit? Thanks!!

[@nooby_pops2672]

@@TStig39 did you figure this out my friend?

[@Jenuin]

Great video. I would have never known about the ignition wire deal. Thanks.

[@jeremybrown2757]

I like your patience as you describe what to do.

[@Espadazorz]

Edit: I redid the janky wiring with a fuse tap adapter and it works just as it did before. Which means that I didn't break anything, but I also didn't fix anything lol. Still unsure why my locks don't work right. Original comment: I just bought a 2008 Jetta SE and whoever set up the aftermarket radio just jammed their red wire under one of the relays. I think it might be affecting my power locks. Do you think rewiring it with one of those "Add-a-circuit Fuse TAP Adapters" would allow my locks to work more reliably?

[@burnone1551]

I used the add a circuit but any where I plug it it all the dash lights come on and it beeps, it still doesn’t come on with the ignition please help thanks

[@katydunning6209]

This happened to me as well. I capped the red wire from the car and hooked the red wire from the radio and antenna to that accessory wire then plugged it with the add a fuse in to fuse #42 located on row up from the bottom and 3rd over from the left. It had a 15 amp fuse in it. Fixed it.

[@carldavid4121]

@@katydunning6209 hey I’m not really following when ya say the red wire from the car and all that. Also I checked the fuse location in my Jetta and there isn’t a connection there . Anyway ya can help me out thanks

[@adriansandoval9719]

Everything went great for me but don’t know where to get the perfect stereo kit . Can you tell me what kind of kit you used please ?

[@michaelgeorge7695]

Go pioneer

[@clarendonman3538]

@@michaelgeorge7695 crutchfield

[@KeithHamilton-i6s]

What size system should I get for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Psev 2.5

[@fixitall85]

what exactly is a factory amplified sound system, and how can i find out if my car has that?

[@jrmaggard8840]

Was wondering the same thing

[@gavinsumpter8573]

I’m the trunk look up on the passenger side on the top and you’ll see a silver box that is your factory amplifier as well as your Sirius xm module

[@ultimateclappage9109]

I know this is really late but some models will have the amplifier under the drivers seat ive heard

[@josephstowers3661]

How do I know if I need to do anything extra (fuse wire/adapters) or just simply plug up the harness?

[@redskijoanette9936]

How do you tell if you hav the amplified sound system ?

[@billy6639]

So if there is no amp there is no need for any interface box?

[@nickparry7821]

Where did you put the radio harness’s blue antenna wire? Since you connected the actual antenna to the red wire?

[@nrkst5]

I am not getting power to the radio. I believe need to run this back to fuse box. I have done everything else in this video. Can I just buy that?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

You need a smart harness for this vehicle. See the updated video linked in the description.

[@JonathanDCliff]

Is there a solution that keeps me from running a wire to my fuse box? I’ve got a non factory amplified system and found this video after having the issue of radio not turning off when car turns off.

[@etxdarion]

Any solution yet?

[@jakefoskett478]

@@etxdarion ^^^

[@BrandonLuna07]

It has happened to my 06 Jetta

[@rocknral]

​@@etxdarion Did you get a solution for this problem? Mine is the same.

[@rocknral]

Did you fix this? How? Thanks

[@rhoddin]

So my son has 07 Jetta with the amplified system. Called crutchfield and they new nothing about a different install harness. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for the video.

[@mrbosky710]

So I've done this and my stereo still stays on, any ideas why? Edit: I removed the accessory pin from the aftermarket/factory wiring harness adapter and now the accessory power works running through the fuse tap

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

The real solution would be to use the correct smart harness in the updated video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWPGeKODdpuAmsU

[@gvalencia28]

I'm about to put a double din stereo Joybring JOY-D008 did I need to run that wire to the fuse box?

[@mr.nobuzz9494]

Did exactly what was in the video but when I put the add a fuse in and started the car the car stayed on even when key was off and out but when I put just the fuse back in car shut off please help what can I do to fix this I have a 09 vw rabbit

[@katydunning6209]

This happened to me too. Someone posted a solution here that worked for me: I capped the red wire from the car. Only hooked the stereo and antenna to the accessory wire that goes to the fuse box. Plugged that into fuse #43 instead. One row up from the bottom and 3 over from the left. Fixed those issues.

[@ClassicCrazyChildren]

What wires do you connect the ILL wire to and the KEY wire? I have 3 brown “mute” wires on the harness that are just open

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

They car canbus wires, they don't connect to anything. Technically you need a smart harness for your jetta, and this video is the updated version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWPGeKODdpuAmsU

[@stevenhicks3321]

How did you snake the USB cables into the glovebox?

[@justinellis5265]

Did this exactly the way you did.... I think....Not only does the radio not turn off when I turn the key off, the motor continues to run even if I pull the key out of the ignition. I wish I could find the actual fuse diagram for my TDI

[@sleepyGe1986]

I have it if u still need?

[@katydunning6209]

I had the same problem. Someone posted a solution here that worked for me: I capped the red wire from the car. Connected the wire from the radio and antenna to that extra wire. Plugged the add a fuse in to fuse # 42 instead. One row up from bottom. 3rd over. Handle a 15 amp fuse in there. Fixed it.

[@devinbetz5755]

I have a 08 Wolfsburg how do I know my interface of the power supply?

[@frankseguinot5053]

Extremely helpful! Well explained! I'm just havin problems finding the correct diameters for my 05 VW Jetta! The reason I'm trying to put another touchscreen in, is b/c the touchscreen I have right now is not allowing me to "touch" the buttons on the screen. Do you think you know why are should I just replace it?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Standard double din will fit just fine.

[@tristinmolinari1888]

What are you connecting the generic harness to? Where did the harness that isn't packaged come from??

[@xpinchx]

There's really no accessory wire behind the head unit? I've never had to run anything to the fuse box before, I'm about to install a stereo in my gf's car.

[@tristinmolinari1888]

Are you connecting a generic VW wiring harness to the aftermarket radio harness??

[@bigsqueezy661]

Is the dash kit required for all Double-DIN installs on this vehicle? Thanks.

[@sergiimartsynkevych2414]

How would you know for sure if you have factory amplified radio? I have basic 2006 VW Jetta but factory radio has indash CD player. How can you check?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Check under the passenger front seat, or pull the radio, grab your wiring harness adapter, and put a 9v battery on one of the speaker leads. If you hear a small pop, you do not have an amplifier.

[@rachelsouza3547]

It mentioned something about a rear view camera my car I don't believe has a rear view camera is there a certain kind of stereos I should buy to match up my Volkswagen 2009 Jetta dealer in SE and SEL

[@ricardoolaya1241]

Great video! I just did mine and everything works!

[@stanlyipkiss8303]

Does your car have the 10 speaker set up I have a 09 jetta s 2.5 got a harness but only the 4 main door speakers work but I lost 6 factory speakers tweeter ect..? Are they hooked to the factory amp and how would I get them to work..?

[@willpfrommer9110]

So I have the same car as in this video, my question is, for the add a circuit wire does that power the radio on it’s own because it looks like you connected the power to power “red wires “ with the add a circuit wire as well , if still connected to the harness power wire won’t it still draw power?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

There is an updated version of this video In the description. Check that one out.

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Also there is a difference between the red accessory wire on the radio and the yellow power 12v constant wire on the radio. Yellow wire is on constantly, powers the radio, and keeps saved data in the radio. Red wire is the accessory or ignition wire to trigger the radio to turn on when the key is on. Because this specific video didn’t use a smart harness, there is no accessory wire behind the radio (vehicle runs in a canbus data system) so this is why we ran a red wire to the fuse box for accessory power to trigger the radio to turn on with the key.

[@jonperryman3747]

Hi great video, followed your directions and ran the wiring including the add-a-circuit in my 2009 EOS, but got the "immobilizer active" message. Started the car with the key and then when I turned the key to the off position and pulled the key out the engine kept running! Should I try a different fuse location other than #4?

[@austincook6368]

Did you ever figure this out I have same problem

[@jakefoskett478]

@@austincook6368 its in the wrong fuse position

[@katydunning6209]

Same problem I capped the red wire from the car. Connected the red wire from the radio and attend to the extra wire that goes to the add a fuse and plugged it into I believe it was fuse #42 it’s a15 amp three over from the left and one row up from the bottom. Fixed the issue.

[@michaelshoulders7748]

@katydunning so you capped the red wire behind the harness and are drawing all power through the add a fuse? I have my wiring set just how he has in the video to the #4 fuse and my head unit still turns on with no ignition or key, and does not fire up when ignition is cranked.

[@kamrynhanes6805]

You can’t just put the new radio in ? Why do you have to do all of this stuff to the new radio when you already had all those wires in the old radio

[@nonplayablecharacter4815]

Seriously. Stupid ass Volkswagen

[@troyalt1387]

Great vid! I just did an install following everything in here, but the stereo loses power completely when the car is off instead of drawing enough power hold things in memory (i.e. time). Any idea what the resolution to this would be?

[@jimmy180sx]

You need to switch the yellow and red wires as you dont have a permanent live feed to the radio

[@johnwhitaker9672]

Did switching the wires resolve your problem?

[@nooby_pops2672]

did you find a solution?

[@marxbeard7224]

My AVH 4100NEX would not turn off when I turned my 07 Jetta off, and because of your video. I finally got that problem fixed. Thank you! Question though, it seems that my unit asks for the password every time I turn the car on. Any ideas why?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Sounds like you still have a wiring issue as it's losing memory / constant 12v each time you turn off your vehicle. Get yourself a multi meter, and check to make sure the yellow wire is constant 12v (on all the time), and red wire of the radio is only getting power when you turn the key on.

[@marxbeard7224]

@@ProvoBeastAudio thank you!

[@mrblanco1]

Hello, my stereo got stolen from my Jetta MK5 2.5 Wolsfburg Edition (2007) and they cut the wires instead of unplugging the harness and the antena. I am trying to find the original harness part # since my local VW dealer is having a hard time finding the right one. Any idea what the part # is? Thanks! Oh, they messed up the air controls as well since they probably cut some wires from the back as well.....

[@sleepyGe1986]

Junk yard bro that way u get the original harness to ur radio and ac controls

[@roadies195]

Does anyone have a problem with their radios? Mine stops every 30 second with a message saying cdc hardware error and It doesn’t go away. I have a Jetta 2005 and it’s really annoying when I want to hear music

[@rawatack2]

Ricardo R same bro. I just don’t know what size to get when I buy a new stereo

[@byronmead1834]

I bought a scosche VWA4B Harness for my amplified antenna and the wire with it was blue labeled "power antenna" with a light blue plug-in. Does that matter? The part number is the same. Thank you for anyone's help!

[@dennik8374]

If your memory does not work then you will need to have a second add a cercit from the fuse box to have the 12V constant(instead of having a 12V constant from the wiring you by pass that and get the 12V from the fuse box and if you have the other switch power add a circuit NEED 2/BOTH then you will have memory and turn off when you turn the car off)

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Or just watch the updated video and no manual wiring connections to the fuse box is needed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWPGeKODdpuAmsUfeature=shared

[@dennik8374]

I dont know I tested to wires and there is no constant in a 2006 jetta so I had to provide it with a external source not from the harness@@ProvoBeastAudio

[@omargonzalez-uw5ow]

Hello. What is the link for the fuse adapter to run power?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

See the updated video linked in the description. That video has everything needed.

[@dennik8374]

What happens if I dont route the red wire to the fuse box?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

See the updated version of this video linked in the description. The right way to do this would be using the correct smart harness which provides the accessory red wire which turns the radio on when the key is on.

[@MrReveloution]

Hey, is there a certain size of fuse for the fuse for the add a curcit

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Id run up to a 10amp fuse. Since this wire isn't a main current wire and only a trigger accessory wire, it will not pull much current so you could get away with something as small as a 3 amp fuse.

[@zacjac99]

Will this cause battery drain on a 2007 Jetta TDI MY07?

[@jakefoskett478]

if you have power wired directly into the radio and not powered fro the fuse box ignition fuse... than yes. it should ONLY draw power from the fuse box

[@MyJeremy79]

Do I need 7inch stereo or the 10inch.witch did u install

[@Wrensspeedshop]

What did you do to account for the CANBUS system to keep from draining the battery?

[@simpledriph2o694]

wiring it to the fuse box

[@erichill7560]

Screwdriver to take up panels?

[@aja1749]

What are the two type of fuse's used in the add a circuit? I've got a 2006 2.5L Jetta.

[@rohitreddy8965]

I wired everything the exact same way but when I plug in the add a circuit the radio stays on and the car doesn’t turn off when I take the key out?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Sounds like a wiring issue to me...

[@Jordan2SK]

Lol I’ve got the same thing happening to me

[@rohitreddy8965]

Jordan Sass I wired it again using the axxess adapter and everything works as it should. I had the 6 cd changer so I guess it needed the axxess harness

[@Jordan2SK]

I don’t know what the axxess adapter is lol

[@Jordan2SK]

But why does that work and not the way In the video work? Doesn’t make sense

[@aaronallen7789]

Do you have a video that shows how to connect to the parking brake switch in this vehicle? Thanks

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

In our updated video (link in description), we show you the smart harness used that provides that wire for you. Other instances you can just ground it (except for Alpine's and Pioneers)

[@aaronallen7789]

I apologize if I didn’t see it but I rewatched both videos. I’m using the Crux adapter and I think you just said connect wire for wire I have a really long green wire from the pioneer DMH 1770 which says connect to the parking brake. Is there actually a wire In The Crux I attach to or must I figure out how to get the handbrake assembly apart? I’ve read elsewhere the little bypass devices don’t work on this model. Thanks for your help! I’m so close to getting this completely set up.

[@byronmead1834]

I just installed a double pin radio in my 2008 volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg edition car. And I used a generic wiring harness with an antenna power adapter and the car radio will turn on when plugged in but will not shut off.. i messed something up haha any help would be greatly appreciated! Also idk which plug in to use for the antenna adapter.. ill post a pic.

[@byronmead1834]

Its not letting me post a picture of it.. but on the generic wiring harness I have there is a SWC input cable and I plugged the Antenna wire on that and then I plugged the other side of that onto the yellowish colar input. From what I saw in the video that was the one he used aswell but its hard to tell.

[@ctaktak]

Do I connect the red and yellow from my Wiring harness to the radio and then red to the extra fuse (seems like that would short the system 12v constant + 12v from the new accessory fuse) or do i just run the red from the radio to the new fuse and not red to the cars wiring harness?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Don't combine wires...If you have question on how to wire up a radio, check out our video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp3EkGOMpa2HrNU

[@hughclarke8504]

I install my new radio but it doesn’t power on. What could be the cause?

[@jakefoskett478]

bad crips... incorret wiring. bad unit.. theres a lot of causes try to diagnose where your power should come from and go from there

[@jon91385]

Does it matter which antenna wire you use? I see you used the single antenna adapter like what I have. But my stock wire harness has two leads.

[@r.t.7925]

If you only use one lead the reception will be poor and only FM. I replaced mine with one with two leads from Aliexpress. Now it works good and I have the AM also.

[@tanovw]

I installed a radio on a 06 Jetta but when I turn off the car radio stays on still what can it be ? Do I need that smart harness the 9006 nav one?

[@renene76ar]

I'm having the same problem, did you figure out a solution?

[@tanovw]

@@renene76ar yes I did it's called pac rp4-vw11 it's on Ebay for like 90 dollars you have to run the red wire from your radio to that pac rp4-vw11 and you'll be good.

[@johnknight4065]

I had my TPMS light come on after radio install anyone else? And to why it happened?

[@alexgreen7459]

For the red wire that you used for the fuse does it matter the gauge size of the wire?

[@remidale3032]

??

[@larsk7708]

Green with black together? Why?😀

[@joheewrx5278]

My stereo blew out, super sad to know its this much work to replace :((

[@roamin_ronin]

This is really not that much work. This is pretty painless compared to some stereo installs.

[@jimgoinham6878]

Yea this is simple mine was crazy with using a factory head unit from a 2010 (rcd510) and having to install a bluetooth module since my 06 never had one... what a joke I highly recommend never doing it🤣🤣

[@issa430]

What size the Radio .?

[@Timbzz]

What was that song playing at 9:35

[@CactusRain23]

Fantastic video, helped me a ton! Love that you linked the items in the description and explained everything in detail!

[@sergio5440]

Hi does anyone know if a single din radio requires a wire running to the fuse box? And also do I need an extra adapter for steering wheel controls?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

No, not required to run an additional run to the battery / fuse box as long as you use the proper wiring harness adapter. For steering wheel controls, yes, i'd use the PAC SWI-RC module.

[@shqipebehluli3247]

You’re very talented.

[@konto_nieznane]

My dad have the same car!

[@LoserDub]

Great job man!

[@waltermaake7667]

Thank you very much

[@loganjohnson2586]

What size double din works with 08?

[@devinbetz5755]

I’m wondering the same

[@kissmyaskew9844]

Only have gotten to 2:37 and just having a description of where the screws are isn't quite getting it. I'm a Penthouse pictures kind of guy, not Penthouse Letters,,,,lol

[@christophersiguencia7073]

Can u do this to a 2006 Jetta ?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Title does say 2005 to 2010...

[@miltonortiz6697]

I have a 08 idk where to begin

[@kelvinchannel9592]

Are you in Alabama?

[@jimmywen2105]

Shit looks confusing lol just pick up 06 Jetta and need after market head unit .

[@Timbzz]

9:36

[@sambennett1659]

BubUO NJ

[@Sci-Mon1]

Really shouldn’t be using a screwdriver to pop out the panels

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

You really shouldn't pick your nose with a switch blade but some people do anyways.

[@floridaboys13]

Where did you connect the illumination wired from the pioneer?

[@dragonmaster0656]

Great video, Thanks for the help. Works like a charm.

[@cl8nxx]

What gauge wire did you use to run to the fuse box?

[@mrilujm1262]

Im wondering the same thing, I have a 06 mk5 gti, and need the same fuse device to connect the red wire to the fuse box

[@brandongagnon7829]

@@mrilujm1262 14 to 16 gauge wire would be just fine.

[@troyalt1387]

I just used 14