Best Radio Head Unit For the MK5 GTI (RCD330 CarPlay + AndroidAuto)

[@HimiJ]

Thanks for watching! Unboxing: 0:18 Installation: 2:37 Quick overview: 5:28 Instagram: instagram.com/himi_gti

[@Ziziqh]

Looking forward to more of this Mk5 mod series :)

[@emadalbohamdan4447]

Hey bro, can I ask where did u buy the carbon fibre sticker from?

[@HimiJ]

Bought the whole trim piece off someone who had it professionally wrapped.

[@emadalbohamdan4447]

Himi do they still have more?

[@HimiJ]

Nope, if you want the best finish I'd say take your car to a place that does wraps and see if they can do it for you. I've also seen stickers on ebay not sure how good they are though.

[@MrHussain1998]

Bro once changed over do all the speakers work as the should and do you need any other adapter for the BT or android auto?

[@HimiJ]

Yes all speakers work and no other adapters needed simply plug and play. For Android auto your phone has to be plugged into the head unit using a USB cable.

[@MrHussain1998]

@@HimiJ my g

[@campbellrocksagain]

I'm needing this stereo. The kid jammed 2 CDs into standard model a few years back. We been using a Bluetooth FM transmitter ever since

[@anton30aug]

Hey bud, how much did this cost and do you maybe have a link to buy it? I'm thinking of buying a 05 GTI and this is definitely something I'd do to it if I end up buying one!

[@ragusiva220]

I have a MK5 Golf with steering controls too, do I need to do any additional works to make the steering controls work with the system? Do I need to do something with the Canbus gateway (I do not know what that is)? Can Spotify work with this system? Thanks! Great vid!

[@ragusiva220]

MK5 From 2008. If i do need an adapter for the steering wheel control and the canbus change, could you leave me a link to where i could get a good one. Thanks

[@hamzakhalid4106]

ragu siva I have this same head unit in my 2006 MK5 GTI and you need an adapter that connects with the main big plug behind the head unit to make steering controls work. Buy from eBay- search “ RCD330 Multifunction Steering Wheel Simulator Adapter Cable Fit For VW Golf 5 mo”

[@phil5]

Did you find a Solution?

[@LOLJokes9]

Hi man, great informative video. I need some advice about retro fitting an RCD330 or 360 (360 more likely as prices are better rn) on my mk5 golf (06, 1.6 FSI). I’ve seen conflicting reports about battery drainage and if i would need another programmed canbus adapter. do you know if this is the case or will the steering wheel control adapter be enough to reduce this? thanks in advance!

[@HimiJ]

I don't have any experience with the steering wheel controller but seen TRHamza do if in one of his videos to stop battery drain. For my car I changed the canbus gateway. So there are a few options..

[@JP-cn2tj]

I have the same 1.6 FSI 07 and was wondering the same, did you ever find out? Thanks

[@x.Thao.x]

Love the vid, what trim piece is that around the head unit? Could u link it for me?

[@HimiJ]

Thanks for the comment 👌🏼, trim piece is the original one but it's been carbon wrapped.

[@isaactarling820]

Does Spotify work with these? and if the golf is 2007, what does upgrading the Canbus gateway mean/involve?

[@HimiJ]

It might need the Canbus gateway changed - 2007 might be okay. Changing it is straight forward just annoying as it is awkwardly placed and will need VCDS to code the new one. Never tried Spotify but Amazon Music works perfectly.

[@clfehr08]

Spotify works great with CarPlay. The Canbus thing is a pain, but worth researching a solution. This head unit is awesome. Makes my mk5 Golf feel like a new car.

[@gipsweb4475]

Hi, Did you need to change the gateway? Because I have seen on some site that for the models before 2009 it is necessary to change it. I have a 2007 Golf 5 GTI. Thanks for your help

[@HimiJ]

Yes, I had to change mine as my car is a 2005. I can't say for sure if you'll need a new one - only way to find out is by connecting VCDS and finding out what canbus the car currently has.

[@Devil-dt9vc]

Himi how did you change it?

[@HimiJ]

Mine was above the clutch pedal. Took me a good hour trying to get it out as it is awkwardly placed. If you try it you will eventually get it out. It is placed differently on different year cars I think

[@jperez1083]

I want this for my mk5 GLI but I’m terrified of the battery drain issue. Where about are you from? What part of Scotland??

[@HimiJ]

Battery drain is annoying, there's a lot of information on the forums.

[@HimiJ]

I'm from Glasgow 😀

[@jperez1083]

Ma granny lives in Greenock

[@user-jy1gm1lp1z]

Could you make a video of how to code the new canbus gateway via VCDS, the steps taken etc?

[@MrAndicap]

Bikram Matharu yeah 100%

[@RichipaIdi]

Please. I just got the RCD330+ and I bought a canbus adapter. Great video.

[@Simpleman1078]

@@RichipaIdi if you bought one and don't hook it up and it works right away without coding you got a PROBLEMO!! You got the right canbus there should be no battery drain or anyting straight plug and PLAY!! 😉

[@TheHbillington]

Hi I’ve just installed one of these but the red lights don’t work on the buttons, do you have any idea how I would sort this? Thanks

[@HimiJ]

Hmm not came across that before, are your lights on the second position? Should light up with the rest of the interior buttons... only other thing I can think of is to find the pin for illumination on the plug and check it's getting power. 🤔

[@TheHbillington]

@@HimiJ thanks mate, any chance you could send me a pic of the connection to my email? Thanks [e-mail]

[@lsherry565]

Hi. I’m going to buy this but wondering will it be compatible with the buttons on my steering wheel?

[@TuckerBeattie]

I have an 07 mk5 rabbit, will this also jut plug right in?

[@HimiJ]

Yeah it's made for VWs so just plug and play!

[@mohammedrahman4309]

Does it have screen mirror

[@MonkeyDLuffy-zv8sg]

is there a video that shows how Maps looks and works on this ? I'll get this depending on how it works

[@HimiJ]

Not sure of there is a video, it runs maps through Android Auto or Apple Carplay which means your phone has to always be plugged in. Could be worth look up Android Auto/Carplay to get an idea.

[@shouldigetit]

100% agree, love the RCD330 in my MK6 GTI!

[@TheKimakkolah]

hi man.. thanks for the video.. do unhave issues with your car batery drain faster after using new radio

[@HimiJ]

No issues but I upgraded my canbus

[@davidpalen04]

Did you all get the brightness issue? That you can’t adjust it on a golf mk5. And every time you come back to the car it has low brightness? Is there a solution?

[@Helghan23]

I did a head unit install but, had to uninstall it because the radio kept having parasitic draw and killed my battery multiple times. Even with the car completely off, the radio stayed on.

[@HimiJ]

This is common on Mk5s, you have to either change the Canbus Gateway to the latest revision or there is a fuse box mod you can do. If you search "mk5 battery drain" on Google you'll find more info

[@Helghan23]

Himi I went and got a fuse box mod but that didn’t work out at all. I’ll definitely look into getting a new canbus.

[@HimiJ]

Good luck, I put a new canbus into mine, wasn't too difficult!

[@Helghan23]

Himi did you have to code it?

[@hamzakhalid4106]

I had this same problem. I just got an electrician to rewire the unit from the battery to the ignition and that solved the problem. At the time, I didn’t know what the issue was and that it could be resolved with revised canbus.

[@Lonely_Goat]

I have edition 30. It is bog standard everywhere. I had to put after market scorpion back box on it and I just need one of these. Hoping it will play my KZbin playlist. I'm looking on Amazon and seems to be different sizes.

[@asbomk5683]

I want to do this to my Mk5 but everyone has battery drain issues Apparently you need a new canbus gateway and then u need to code it in with vcds. Annoying idk how to do it

[@HimiJ]

Yeah I had to change my canbus gateway - it is annoying to do. Coding isn't too hard if you have VCDS. Canbus gateway itself is very awkwardly placed. I've heard of a few fusebox mods that stop the battery drain which are a lot easier.

[@HimiJ]

www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=37977.0

[@sorad901]

@@HimiJ please send me a link to the canbus gateway u got I'm struggling badly

[@HimiJ]

rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F263618919689 This is the one I got. It's a newer revision but works fine. Will need re-coding through VCDS

[@asbomk5683]

@@HimiJ any battery issues after all this time yet ?

[@baerlandidosbrland46]

where did you buy the aftermarket stereo ?

[@HimiJ]

Ebay. I think aliexpress is cheapest right now

[@cianomurchuharris3462]

Himi is the Ali express one legit?

[@nikkomo82]

Hi, do you have a link as to where you purchased you unit please?

[@HimiJ]

Ebay from this seller : www.ebay.co.uk/usr/eodaworld Aliexpress seems to be cheaper now.

[@MatthewTaylor3]

Does the RCD330 track content show on the multi function display on the instrument cluster?

[@HimiJ]

No track info 😓

[@Abdul.3]

Hi apparently some people have battery draining issues with years below 2008. Are you experiencing any problems?

[@HimiJ]

Nope, but I changed my canbus when I installed it to avoid battery drain.

[@andrefreitas5514]

@@HimiJ Which index letter did you install? Is this unit mirroring waze/google maps as well? Cheers André

[@HimiJ]

I installed the latest revision and re-coded the installation list. Yes Google Maps and Waze both work through Android Auto

[@timnelson9838]

Nice vid, thanks for making.!!

[@danlevine4052]

Did you need to use the adapter it came with? Mine didn’t come with the double port for the aerial

[@HimiJ]

In the end I didn't use the adapter and radio works fine

[@benhaumann1415]

Will I need to do anything differently for a 2006 Golf to prevent battery leak?

[@Abdul.3]

Did you find out anything about this I heard you need a decoder for a gateway or something like that .

[@YmoOnline]

Hi, can you put the link from where you bought it? Thanks.

[@HimiJ]

Ebay from this seller : www.ebay.co.uk/usr/eodaworld Aliexpress seems to be cheaper now.

[@adrianfalk_]

Does it work in the VW Amarok?

[@samwood4654]

Himi did you have any problems with battery drainage? I’ve been told to buy an adapter canbus cable

[@HimiJ]

Yeah battery drain can happen, I updated my Canbus gateway to the latest revision so haven't had any issues. The cable might be worthwhile, I don't have any experience with them though.

[@adis5380]

Hi friend. Which radio cable did you use. The brown or white one - thanks

[@HimiJ]

Can't remember sorry, just try each one and see what works best!

[@adis5380]

@@HimiJ ok thanks for the fast answer

[@andiebandy123]

does it fit with a 2008 vw rabbit?

[@dUb_SPIDER]

Thank you for the tutorial! What did you do to avoid battery drain???

[@m.allmark]

Mine seriously needs upgrading. Buttons are worn as well

[@abedrahman7348]

What year is your car? And did u need a can bus or can gateway so the battery doesn’t drain?

[@HimiJ]

My car is 2005, I changed the canbus at the same time I fitted the radio.

[@raymondo5893]

Thinking of getting one but unsure due to it not being original Vw. Hows yours going after a couple years, would you recommend it? Thanks man

[@HimiJ]

Still going fine, had no problems at all 🙏🏼 would definitely recommend it.

[@DANO79000]

Would this work on my mk5 2007 golf seen people say there can be battery drain problems on older cars

[@HimiJ]

There might be battery drain but you can change the canbus to avoid it, also a few other ways to stop battery drain.

[@DANO79000]

Thank you!

[@baidoc1633]

Do you need to update CANBUS or change the CANBUS module or something like that for the battery not to drain? I have a g5 2006, can I just plug it in and it will work correctly?

[@HimiJ]

Depends on what revision canbus you have, you might have to change your Canbus, some rcd330 sellers also sell an additional harness alongside to keep everything plug and play and stop battery drain without updating the canbus.

[@baidoc1633]

@@HimiJ Can I find whay my revision canbus is, without physically looking at the module, like in my owners manual or something else?

[@HimiJ]

Hmm, should be able to find out with a good scan tool like vcds

[@davidl.s.v2360]

From what year is your mk5? Did you need to put an adapter for the radio? Thx

[@HimiJ]

2005, no adapter needed it was plug and play

[@technoman500]

Can I put this into a vw polo 2010 S? Basic steering wheel and stereo and really want to upgrade. Will it work?

[@HimiJ]

Here is a link to a list of all compatible cars: rcd330plus.com/showthread.php?tid=891 Polo seems to be one of them 👍🏻

[@gavinowen4093]

Hi Himi, was there any issues with battery drain with this head unit?

[@HimiJ]

No issues all this time, but I changed my canbus to the latest revision when I fitted the radio.

[@qazihussain5848]

Hey Himi, did you have to do any coding? I wanna install this on my Mk5 1.6 golf

[@HimiJ]

It's just plug and play no coding. You might need a new canbus gateway to stop battery drain.

[@hpbboss]

@@HimiJ Hi, Did you need it for your mk5 Golf ? I'm thinking about such solution on my 2008 Eos and the battery drain worries me a bit

[@TheLife0025]

i wish this had built in gps and maps.. dont want to connect my phone with the unit.

[@HimiJ]

Yeah I'm the same, with inbuilt maps it would have been perfect.

[@JordyVNLK]

I just bought the rcd360, it looks exactly the same. Is it just plug and play? The seller is saying i need a decoder.

[@HimiJ]

Not sure about the rcd360

[@WhyblueOnRS]

do you have an ebay link? or where you bought it from sir?

[@HimiJ]

If you check the description of this video you'll find some links: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJnRlXeAi7Brhq8 A friend of mine ordered one from the same link recently and it came in 10 days. There's also a link for a harness that allows steering wheel controls to still work, all plug and play. Good luck.

[@gomanfong4077]

link us where you got it thx

[@kingchooet9966]

Can you play music via USB? I want the best audio quality possible so i would like to use USB instead of bluetooth.

[@HimiJ]

Yes, you can play music through Android Auto/Car Play via USB

[@HimiJ]

I'm not sure if you can plug a USB stick with music pre-loaded, but it also has an SD card slot so that might work

[@zaynkx]

aw mate love your vids thanks for saying hi in kfc

[@samierchoudhry5015]

I knew it was him i shouldve said hi absolutely gutted i was too busy watching the kfc worker banning a family

[@lewis-3631]

Do you need any additional bits for the bluetooth ?

[@HimiJ]

Nope, all inbuilt

[@janengel5335]

Can you play your music via Bluetooth without connecting android auto?

[@HimiJ]

You just play music through Android Auto, it has apps for Play Music, Spotify, Amazon etc..

[@HimiJ]

Phone has to be connected by cable to use Android Auto

[@mizanchoudhury9536]

Link for the RDC?

[@saadettinidikut6414]

hi, What have you done for component protection?

[@HimiJ]

Oem radio using the oem harness should be fine 🙏🏼

[@saadettinidikut6414]

@@HimiJ If yours is original equipment, didn't it ask for a password? When you plug in another device that is 2016 model and above, component protection problem arises. And authorized services want a lot of money for this?

[@paddeemusio]

Do you have to have the phone plugged in for Apple car play

[@HimiJ]

Yes

[@iMortalHQ]

Hey buddy, do you have the link for this unit? Thanks

[@HimiJ]

ebay.to/2AWLKkB This is from the same seller I got mine. Some come with only CarPlay so double check if you want CarPlay and Android Auto

[@falahabdul3487]

Van you watch KZbin with it?

[@PaulGuiry]

Can you add graphics for radio station logos? The original radio uses 2 aerial inputs, obviously for some good reason. The new one only uses one. What's the difference? And, does it make a difference which aerial lead from the car you used? (I'm assuming both have same connector) Thinking of getting one of these for a 2007 Caddy Thanks!

[@HimiJ]

I've seen some people add graphics on other videos and online but no idea how easy it is or if it works. I've never had graphics in the time I've had the unit. I'm not an expert so not sure why there are 2 separate inputs, the unit did come with an adapter that takes two inputs and puts them into one - but the inputs didn't fit the adapter for me. That being said I'm only using one input and sound quality from the radio is better than the stock headunit.

[@PaulGuiry]

@@HimiJ Thanks for the info. Guess I'll have to try one out. Mind you, they're expensive enough. You'd get a feature rich android unit for similar.

[@HimiJ]

Yeah prices have doubled since I bought mine - I think aliexpress is the cheapest place right now. Main advantage of these is the OEM look and feel, if that's important to you.

[@luisrosales6767]

Are the buttons on the steering wheel and the instrument cluster display working perfectly?

[@HimiJ]

I don't have steering wheel controls on my GTI 😪. I think there's an adapter to make them work

[@panisz4968]

Hello, where did you buy it? Can you provide the link please?

[@HimiJ]

Ebay - bought a while ago so don't have a link. Aliexpress is also a good place to buy it, slightly cheaper

[@stillalive--]

@@HimiJ thank you for your help. Should we order any particular brand? Is there any oem vw rcd330? Thank you?

[@jaycrallano]

what size is it bro did you need a facia

[@HimiJ]

Nope, fits perfectly into the mk5 Golf using all the old fittings, plug and play as well.

[@jaycrallano]

thankyou

[@Fbfu2]

What’s the link to buy it

[@HimiJ]

It's been nearly 3 years since I bought mine, worth checking eBay and AliExpress not sure where best to buy now though 🙏🏼

[@calm5183]

did u have to change ur canbus?

[@ibrahimjaved6020]

Yes since I've got an 05 gti. Doesn't need changed on later ones

[@calm5183]

Ibrahim Javed i have a 57 mk5 not a gti, i will be fine yeah?

[@HimiJ]

@@calm5183 Yeah 57 plate mk5 Golf should be fine!

[@calm5183]

Himi thanks alot mate, really helped me out there!

[@danielajike8044]

Where did you get it from

[@HimiJ]

From eBay, can also get on AliExpress

[@bumbaclat932]

Hey Himi just wondering what model rcd330 that is (no name/desei), also have you experienced any bugs in your ownership? I’ve got a 56 plate gti and think this will be my next mod, will need to do the canbus upgrade. Big fan of the channel btw👍

[@HimiJ]

Not experienced any bugs, not sure what model it is but I'd guess 'no name' as 'desay' wasn't on the market at the time I bought mine. You won't experience bugs when using the radio's in built OS for calls/radio/Bluetooth. Android Auto can be a little buggy though - but I haven't used it in a long time so not fully sure.

[@bumbaclat932]

Himi thanks for the reply, I only need CarPlay to work so should be fine- does the front usb charge your phone up as well?

[@Aadilf1]

Since the GTI doesn't have a multi functional steering wheel, how do you change music/volume without touching the head unit?

[@HimiJ]

I think the DSGs have a multifunctional steering wheel. I don't, so yeah I have to touch the head unit - with this one there is a physical button to turn so can change it pretty easy.

[@Aadilf1]

@@HimiJ Yeah ive got it in my mk5, pretty decent but much better since I have the mf steering wheel. From what Ive seen none of the mk5 gtis have a mf steering wheel, unless its retrofitted, but they would still have the lowline mfd cluster. Which is why Im thinking about getting an R32 which does have the option of a mf steering wheel, and then fitting this head unit

[@HimiJ]

Mf steering wheel is a nice addition, I'm sure I've seen GTI's with it could be wrong 🤔. R32 and GTI are two different beasts, trHamza just got one and it sounds crazy 👌🏼 Nothing like that built anymore 3.2 litre Vr6 in a Golf 😂

[@Aadilf1]

@@HimiJ Yeah I've seen his two videos of it. Disappointed he got one because now the prices of them will go up😂 they just sound so good. The downside is that it would do about 12-15mpg and drink fuel like nothing else

[@HimiJ]

😂😂

[@ibrahimal-jumaily8870]

Where did u buy this from?

[@HimiJ]

Ebay

[@jordyvandeven3954]

hey man, great video. I've got 2 quick questions. first, do i need to do something with the canbus? I've never heard of that term so I'm not sure what it is but I've got a mk5 gti from 2008 so if you happen to know more about it please let me know. also, can I use spotify over bluetooth on this radio? thank you in advance :)

[@HimiJ]

Some cars need a newer revision Canbus to stop battery drain, with an 08 car you might be fine since it's one of the later cars. Yes you can play anything over Bluetooth, can play Spotify, KZbin Videos etc ...

[@ninja_terdle8050]

@@HimiJ I have an 07 GTI. This looks like the simplest upgrade to my factory stereo. My display went out. Any clue if I need a new canbus? I have no idea what that is or how to install it. This is my first VW

[@nenadjelic747]

what year is it 2006?

[@HimiJ]

My car is 2005

[@DavidDavid-zo3yc]

How its holding up?

[@HimiJ]

Still going, not had any problems 💪🏽

[@DavidDavid-zo3yc]

@@HimiJ thanks for replying i was worried if it showed any problem but you clarified my doubts.

[@danlevine4052]

Did you not need a new Canbus

[@HimiJ]

Yeah I replaced it since I've got an 05 plate.

[@danlevine4052]

Himi could you send me a link for the canbus I’m not sure which to get? Cheers

[@HimiJ]

I bought this - (latest revision) and it's working perfectly. It will need coding on VCDS to match the original. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263618919689

[@danlevine4052]

Himi hi again, I bought the same canbus as you, I copied the installation list over however my reversing lights and rear fog lights have stopped working, I have no idea how to solve it, did you have any issues?

[@MrOmer123]

@@HimiJ hey man, what canbus used for? I'm gonna buy this rcd330 from aliexpress but why I need to buy new canbus? my car is golf 2011 mk6 1.4TSI

[@trellyproductions7685]

It's sad dat the thing you put your CD in is not these

[@HimiJ]

I agree

[@sumairahrehman9275]

Was just about to get one till you said it’s come from China

[@HimiJ]

🤔

[@Y3DLO]

Am I right in saying that these where only made for the Asian market in new Vw cars? OEM Equipment

[@hamza1418]

why do i only get the noti now????

[@justinwalker5237]

Can you get dab with these

[@HimiJ]

Don't think so - sound quality is a lot better when listening to radio in comparison to the stock unit. Another option could be to connect your phone via bluetooth and use a radio app.

[@aaminicom]

garbidge

[@HimiJ]

What would you recommend 🤔

[@TommyT_]

Weird video.. why say where the clips are but not show unclipping them

[@HimiJ]

Didn't have a camera mount, couldn't record and unclip at the same time.

[@mizanchoudhury9536]

Would this work on a mk5 golf gt?

[@HimiJ]

Yes any mk5 Golf

[@badboysergio]

We're did u get it from

[@HimiJ]

eBay