VW Golf Mk5 2004 - 2009 radio removal & refit + part numbers needed

Easy step by step instructions with part numbers for fitting kit (fascia,cable & aerial adaptor)
Video kept as short as possible but includes every step including how to get ignition switched power.
I am in no way held responsible for any Injury, damage of faults that arise from following this video. If unsure seek professional advice.

[@marlonlangford3573]

This is the simplest install video out there, thanks a lot

[@langto22]

Great video, thank you. Someone should donate you a go pro for being so thorough and helpful!

[@MindOverEverything]

Exactly what I needed. Thank you!

[@dbro3440]

Fair play to you bud, great video thinking of upgrading to a new Anvison RNS510 DAB + in my old MK5 golf TDI. This video will help loads 👍

[@mikekinsella572]

I managed to successfully fit a dab radio into my mkV golf thanks to your helpful video.

[@mikebawden6612]

Mate thanks for that video. Am looking at changing stereo in my sons vw mk5 and this has helped massively. Champion

[@idreammodzukeastengland1793]

very helpful thanks. Attempting my Avic install in my GTtdi this afternoon.

[@reecerichards5410]

Good work sir and Explanation even a 10 year old will be able to this with the help of your video.

[@TheAdyyoung2000]

This video has just saved me a lot of money and head scratching. Thanks!

[@KayakFishingCorkIreland]

Thanks PJ. I've been poking around trying to find the ignition switched live... Off to the fuse box.

[@jadbhodia1928]

Thanks big time. You made it easy and simple to follow. I’ll be doing that to my gold. Thanks again.

[@saltire546]

Great video thanks for taking the time to show this.

[@thomasgannage-stewart2603]

REALLY HELPFUL! thank you! I am a complete novice when it comes to cars and I've recently been given a 2005 Gold Plus as a run around. The VW stereo is awful so this has really helped me get the confidence to give swapping it for an updated one a go. Thank you!

[@deotten2]

Just bought a VW Golf Plus MK5 myself and I feel the same way, no Aux Bluetooth or anything! Even my CD Disk reader is not functioning. Time to replace it

[@fionn.merrigan]

@@deotten2 that’s why I’m here too just bought my first car and after driving my mothers for a year I got way too used to having her bluetooth radio I searched for ages for an aux in my mk5 and couldn’t find one. If you have any suggestions on radios that work well would you mind sending them my way

[@deotten2]

@@fionn.merrigan i use an aftermarket 2dim touchscreen one. Real cheap, like 60 euro's. Easy istall, works like a charm

[@geeziz53]

Best instruction video I have seen... Thanks, keep up the great work

[@horlixs]

Thank you this is the best video i have seen as most skip the fuse box requirements.

[@MidnightAssass1n]

The other tutorials might be using OEM radios and might not need to

[@AlexTaylorGTI]

If anyone is planning on installing a double din head unit to their Golf I'd recommend getting a Connects2 CT23VW01 and using that instead of the Autoleads Fascia as you'll get a much nicer fit, however you'll need to buy the Quadlock to ISO and Fakra to DIN Adapter separately, but well worth it.

[@southernlineman]

Excellent guide, Mate.

[@laertis]

Hello mate. This is a really really useful video and thank you for that! I just bought a Desay RCD330 187A and installed it on myself using your video. I have a MK5 1.6 FSI 2004 and my problem is, it won't properly switch on and off with the ignition, it does it sometimes but not always. Also this radio's bluetooth requires ignition to work and it also doesn't recognize. Do you have any idea what's happening? Is it the fuse (although this one didn't have an adaptor, it went directly into the quadblock connector) or do you think maybe it's the can-bus gateway? I would really appreciate your help. Thanks in advance!

[@jessicanicholson]

Out of all the videos on here this one was literally the most informative x

[@nikossokin4428]

Thank you very much for this video mate!!!!!! One question. Where does the blue cable for the antenna need to be connected? Also did you have an orange cable as well????

Very helpful, thanks for this

[@wakeenazuntai4771]

Thanks for the video my friend. ✌🏼

[@stevoid99]

Great video, very informative

[@angel05ea]

With regards to the fuse. Is there an iso connector i can use to save connecting to the fuse. Cracking video. Just have to wait for the bits ordered to arrive. Cheers.

[@kylerainey9171]

Hello there, this is a great video. I was wondering what you call the electical fuse holder that you used to bypass the ignition with? Or part number? Many thanks

[@nazbazal70]

Great video. Learnt alot👍

[@conallanehade299]

Is it necessary to run the ignition cutoff wire into the fuse box? Or could one just manually power off the radio after removing the key?

[@markhayward1952]

Excellent video thank you keep it up

[@victaak6808]

Great video. simple steps! Deserves a subscribe & thumbs up 👍

[@keithjones6270]

Hi just watched your video on replacing the radio with an aftermarket unit , how will this affect the CAN-Bus , and will it have the dreaded drain Problem ,

[@tommyreem2010]

Great video very helpful

[@seanbradshaw603]

Hi PJ , appreciate this video was posted a long time ago but you seem like a man who knows what he's talking about, hope you don't mind the question, got a 2008 mk5 golf , intending to swap Rcd300 for Rcd310 will this be a straight plug and play swap or will there be more wiring to be done, canbus / aerial adapter etc, talk of this swap draining batterys in older golfs but think/hope my 08 would be ok , any thoughts gratefully received 👍

[@dreamworldexposed2534]

Very helpful. Thanks a ton!

[@thehatersarmy]

If I wanted the stereo to dim only when the main lights are on what wire on the light switch would I use? Thanks

[@bryantdahammers]

Is there something else you would need to do to get the buttons on the steering wheel to still work or would they still just work via this method?

[@m6j264]

Does it matter which fuse you take off from the top row, since they are off when you turn the ignition off. So is there any specific one?

[@cristianmanea6076]

Does it swith off when you turn the ignition off or when you take the key out?

[@jimthestig2]

Swapping my rcd300 for an rcd310 golf radio. Using the standard harness connector I’m going to cut the constant 12v feed and use your method to wire it to the 15amp fuse for the wiper. Do you think that will be okay.

[@rossredmond3135]

Would this work on a 2006 Jetta TDI?

[@premmanku751]

Many thx mate .... top man 👍🏽

[@normneher3020]

I have replaced my 2009 VW Eos radio with a Pioneer AVIC 5000 radio. It works fine, but now I want to add a Sirius XM tuner to it. I won't have any problem taking it out and putting the tuner in. It is the antenna I'm stuck on. It comes with a magnetic antenna that I am supposed to run to the outside of my car and attach to the hood or fender. I don't see a path to do that. Since my original VW radio had Sirius, can I attach the original antenna wire to my AVIC 5000 and have it work?

[@Opentoeflipflops]

Sound info thanks mate 👍👍👍👍

[@str8mula_b255]

what one did you get for your car? what size is it? bout to pass my test but car not at my house trying to order to fit it in. thanks

[@mohammadasrar7666]

I got a rcd330 plus what else do I need to connect it up or will it work without extra kit

[@thorpe8138]

Would have appreciated info on how to connect the wires as thats the only thing i'm stuck on.

[@BigredDunk]

Hi PJ, great video thank you! I’m going to be doing this in an 09 plate Caddy, one question I have is would the top line of fuses in the fuse box work to run the ignition switch spur wire to the stereo? If not, which fuse would you recommend? Your caddy video doesn’t show it unfortunately. Thanks, Duncan

[@PJsprojects]

Try looking in the owners manual for the fuse that runs the vans heater,this is a switched power source and is not a critical system.

[@janynovotny5560]

Hello this radio display was lightening on green or blue ?

[@fizaraja2205]

Salute you Sir👌👍

[@joshsugg3796]

With my harness I also have a dimming wire, where would you advise to wire that?

[@graysmyth9545]

If you don't do the fuse will it drain your battery or do u just havta manually turn off the radio?

[@TheHenke83]

Thanks! Verry useful video. //H

[@bySaberGaming]

Hello there, thanks for sharing this tutorial, it is brilliant! But I desperately need your help. I have a Volkswagen Polo 5th gen 6R, stock radio. I've bought a Sony DSX-A410BT, and also the cable for the power. All went smooth, but as soon as I plugged the power cable into the new radio, the 10A fuse would burn. I had some spare ones, and I tried switching the cables, as follows: 1 try: red on red, yellow on yellow; fuse burnt. 2 try: red and yellow on yellow, as also stated on the radio manual (if the car has no ACC), there was indeed a built in splitter on the connection of the yellow, so you could easily plug the red one aswell; fuse burnt. 3 try: again with red and yellow on yellow, but I also unplugged the red one on the other side, the one closer to the car; fuse burnt. As of now I plugged again the stock radio and it works, so no faulty components at least until the power cable (and antenna of course). Now, the new Sony radio is brand new, so I'd put that away. Could be de harness adapter at being faulty, what do you think? Or, maybe I did something wrong. I have some pictures to show, if anyone wants to help. It would be very much appreciated; I'm basically desperate.

[@tk4270]

Nice. Good show.

[@mikey22355]

Hey mate, I got a pioneer Bluetooth touch screen 2nd hand, what kit do I need to fit it or how can I find that information please?

[@ivarsmatisons]

Paldies par informaciju…

[@shaytaanisaloser]

Liked it. Thanks, very very helpfull!! Two things: where is your gopro? 😁 Your voice is Michael Bispingsssz

[@concretesorrow8117]

would you have a kink to the original wiring diagram by any chance?

[@stuartlloyd1035]

I have brought a wiring kit from Halfords for my head unit don’t suppose you could help me with some advice please 🙏

[@HeadshotsOnlyable]

How did you run the red wire from the stereo to fuse box? Trying to look for a way to do so myself but can't seem to be able to or I'm just being dumb. Great video though and really helpful with the installation of my stereo!

[@PJsprojects]

Try going from the radio slot to the gap under the steering wheel and then up to the fusebox,if your struggling tape the cable to some sort of flexy rod like a thick cable tie or maybe some thick soldering wire to help guide the wire along.

[@stephensmith5226]

Hi very informative video I got just a question though as I’m looking at potentially upgrading my headunit on my mk5 golf the thing is it’s got a factor fitted cd changer in the armrest I was wondering if you knew of a aftermarket unit the would allow the changer to still work. Any help much appreciated thanks

[@PJsprojects]

The factory cd changer will be a spare part with any aftermarket radio,you may be able to get a rather expensive interface but it may not be worth it due to cd's rapidly becoming a thing of the past.

[@Ronjels21]

Hey! I have problem with removing radio unit out from the spot. All screws are loose but still radio isn't removable. Have you any ideas how to remove my radio? I used force, I tried To slide knife under the radio.

[@antozzy2764]

Great video bud, I was wondering if you had the time maybe you advise me on how to install a subwoofer in that same model car? 54 plate golf 1.6 fsi! also thanks for giving your help to the people your the champ.

[@PJsprojects]

A sub simply connects to an amp with twin core speaker wire but the amp has three wires plus a pair of rca cables to plug in. Thick red power cable to the battery + terminal (cable must be fused near the battery). Blue is the remote switch on and connects to the blue wire on you radio and black or brown is the earth wire that goes from the amp to the cars bare bodywork(must contact steel).

[@antozzy2764]

@@PJsprojects thanks I think I did actually mean the amp so thanks again for the details mate star..

[@sharonphilip3659]

hi great video just one question what fitting kit do you need for a Volkswagen Golf plus 2007?

[@PJsprojects]

If your radio has curved corners then this one - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-MK5-MKV-Stereo-Radio-Fitting-Kit-Facia-Panel-ISO-Wiring-Aerial-Adaptor/270755950030?epid=1688242728&hash=item3f0a4fedce:g:8FUAAOSwuYVWn8-n If it has normal squared corners then this one - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CT20VW03-Skoda-Fabia-Mk2-2007-on-Radio-ISO-wiring-adaptor-and-Aerial-Adaptor/381834512448?epid=1804431640&hash=item58e71c4840:g:46cAAOSw4GVYGMVQ

[@tankki100]

Thank you!

[@LOLJokes9]

Hi mate, thanks for the video, very useful! i’m thinking about upgrading my radio to a bluetooth, carplay unit but have heard it causes battery drainage on the mk5 golf. how would you go about stopping this?

[@James__bond007]

Use canbus simulator

[@AidoeTLA]

How did u fix the draining battery problem?

[@gmctech]

I think you forgot to mention that when you use a fuse tap of any sort you must make sure the load that your adding is on the post-fused side of the circuit protector because if you have it on the fuse feed side you are essentially now running unfused as you are feeding the load from the pre-fused/feed side of the circuit protection direct to your load even though there's fuses in your circuit tap.... Other than that excellent video! :)

[@PJsprojects]

True,as long as people put it in the same way around as this guide shows they will be fine.

[@tobiasnilsson3933]

@@PJsprojects Do you really have to use the fuse thing? Kind of puts me off tbh!

[@jayrajpatel3090]

Can you please add the links of the parts you have used please 🙏

[@obfc179]

I upgraded Vw Jetta same model with same unit but can’t get my Bluetooth to work. I can see it on my phone it comes up but it’s stays grey on unit . I am guessing that it doesn’t work because there is no option on my steering wheel to press ok and confirm it as it’s older car ? Any suggestions

[@lphillimore]

Spot on, this

[@1Moggi]

Top video! Is it a ball-ache to feed the red wire to the fusebox?

[@PJsprojects]

Not really,tape the end of the wire to some garden wire or thick solder wire and run it down from the head unit slot to where the pedals are and if needed use the gap where the steering column goes to feed the wire across to the fuse box.

[@dremma2951]

How would I connect a 12v stereo to the fuse box?

[@josemora-afonso5612]

Hey mate I have a golf mk5 gt tdi 2.0 I have wired everything in on my pioneer sph-da160dab no power and I’m not sure what fuse is the ignition. Please help

[@henstone]

Really helpful video! Where can I get some of that wire you ran over to the fuse box? Thanks!!

[@PJsprojects]

Most car shops sell 10amp power cable along with Amazon or Ebay. Example Ebay item number 231134767327

[@milesawayjackson]

@@PJsprojects can you use any 10amp wire.. speaker wire for example?

[@terabiteking]

wich cable from antena i chose?

[@MattMcKimmie]

Hi great video im looking to buy a upgrade can you please tel me what unit and pieces you bought.Many thanks Matt in Aberdeen

[@PJsprojects]

Hi. The kit I used for this car has everything in it you would need(detailed at 36 seconds in to the video) the kit number is CFK-VW01 and is made by Autoleads. The radio is this one - uk.jvc.com/car-entertainment/android/KW-R520E/

[@philippawarden8437]

Hi PJ - I have been reading about aftermarket radios and battery drain. I assume this occurs when the radio does not turn off when the ignition is switched off. Are you able to confirm that this battery drain issue is prevented by the step in your video whereby you redirect the wire to the fuse box? Thanks.

[@edstastephenson9386]

Yes the only way there will be a power drain is if there is a fault or the stereo is left on. Connecting the red wire with a fused spur to a switched live in your fuse box will turn the stereo off when you pull the key so no power drain. But most of the time if you use a connects2 harness it will do all that for you, just plug and play and your steering wheel controls will work.

[@biancakime2816]

Where do I buy the kit from?

[@katehowe2430]

I've had a new battery in my Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (2004 - 2008) 1.4 S and now the radio won't work. Someone suggested changing the fuse - which fuse to I change?

[@Kubric021]

Awesome Video PJ, Definitely going to look into a similar upgrade for my Golf now. This may sound cheeky but any recommended retailers or links to the parts you know of? Would be greatly appreciated :) Again awesome content and video :) Keep it up

[@PJsprojects]

You can get the parts from most larger motor stores but they tend to be a lot more expensive than Ebay or Amazon. As an example this kit seems cheap - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-MK5-MKV-Stereo-Radio-Fitting-Kit-Facia-Panel-ISO-Wiring-Aerial-Adaptor/270755950030?epid=1688242728&hash=item3f0a4fedce:g:8FUAAOSwuYVWn8-n

[@Kubric021]

Thanks, I ended up buying these parts as I found some links on another comment. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-MK5-MK6-Double-Din-Fascia-Panel-Car-Stereo-Radio-Twin-Fakra-Fitting-Kit/302397126206?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-Blade-Fuse-Tap-Adapter-with-10-amp-fuse-add-a-circuit-to-your-car/192401982170?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

[@zeeshan7862]

Thanks 🙏

[@ninawillis5672]

Hey PJ, what's the name of the parts I need in order to make the radio switch off when the engine goes off? Do you have any videos showing how you feed this behind the dash board ? Thanks

[@PJsprojects]

The part is called a fuse spur and to tun the cable it's best to just drop the lower trim down which is held in place with three tx20 screws. Example of part - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pack-Of-2-Add-A-Circuit-Mini-Blade-Spade-Fuse-Holders-15-Amp-Rating-Easy-Spur/111149841394?hash=item19e10bfbf2:g:PV4AAOxyvuVSF3QF

[@ashh1805]

If you don't connect the ignition switch cable through the the fuse box like you have done the radio will stay on when turning the car off... But my question is can you just turn the radio off manually just like you can with the standard radios by clicking in the volume button? Will it still drain the battery like this? Sorry if this is a hard comment to follow I'm extremely new to this and would prefer to avoid any wire changes etc. Thanks

[@idreammodzukeastengland1793]

depends on the head unit as my Avic still shows a screen saver when wired up without the accessory wire going to the fuse box

[@nabeelali1696]

Hi mate... brought an RCD 330... Apparently if I dont change the gateway the battery will drain... however you’ve done it differently... also can I ask how you’ve managed to feed that wire behind and also have you just got a plain red wire extension?

[@PJsprojects]

The switched wire from the fusebox only works with none oem spec aftermarket radios,from what I can tell the RCD330 is some sort of a copy unit of a genuine VW radio and so works in the same way as the original which means you will need to look in to a gateway fix. I will point out that I have never even seen one of these Chinese RCD330 units so it's hard to give any detailed help,but I have heard of one chap who is bit of a VW nut who managed to splice the cambus feed +/- from the ac control panel to run a upgraded VW radio.

[@sanjat7008]

What is the ECON button for ?

[@omidmazdab4474]

Very good 👍🏽

[@oomaroo661]

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[@zChriissLadd]

been looking everywhere for that fuse connector, where did you get yours from and what size of wire did you use for the switched live? cheers

[@PJsprojects]

I have them supplied being in the trade but you could try this - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pack-Of-2-Add-A-Circuit-Mini-Blade-Spade-Fuse-Holders-15-Amp-Rating-Easy-Spur/111149841394?hash=item19e10bfbf2:g:PV4AAOxyvuVSF3QF

[@zChriissLadd]

thanks for the fast reply. What size of wire did you use to go to the radio?

[@PJsprojects]

Well if use a ten amp fuse your wire needs to be a bit higher then that so fifteen amp would be good.

[@jaym4674]

Mate how do u turn off the system? I dont want it to always be on

[@TheParsnips99]

Is there a link for the kit?

[@lordtumbleweed4817]

Question if I may. I'm going to fit an Alpine UTE 72BT to replace the factory fitted unit in Her Ladyship's '07 Golf and was wondering why I need to run a spur from the fusebox because, shouldn't it already be in the loom? I have all the bits for the job, it just dawned on me that it doesn't seem necessary.

[@PJsprojects]

The 2007 model should need the fuse spur,when testing it you should find it only has a constant live.

[@lordtumbleweed4817]

Ta.

[@37432]

Great video. It's same with Volkswagen caddy 2011? Can i remove the radio on caddy 2011 and put it in golf 5?

[@DrKesa-vk2gx]

I think u can

[@ConquerorChallenge]

Thank you for the simple yet powerful guide. Where can I find the fuse for the radio? I got the same car. Golf 5 2004

[@declanlaoisman7797]

Bella slim the fuse for the radio is on the second last row from the bottom its the third fuse from the left the diagram is incorrect in the owner manual

[@PJsprojects]

Fuse box on the right hand side of the dash(RHD car). Pop the end dashboard cover off to reveal the fusebox. If unsure it can be found in the cars owners manual.

[@ConquerorChallenge]

Thanks for the reply. I did check the fuse box. There is no fuse for the radio. And there is nothing mentioned about the radio fuse in the car's manual.

[@JordanSmedia1]

Was it hard to feed the red ignition cable through the dash also where do I get one of the ignition plugs you used

[@PJsprojects]

It's not to hard to thread the cable under the steering area and across to the fuse box,just take your time with it. As for the fuse spurs you can get them from car shops or Ebay/Amazon. Example - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2Pcs-Add-A-Circuit-Piggy-Back-Fuse-Tap-Mini-Blade-Fuse-Holder-ATM-12V-24V/223539332324?hash=item340bfb84e4:g:~dMAAOSw93Zau1Xp

[@user-rt7jk5jf4o]

Just purchased a touch screen radio for my vw caddy 2007.and the arness for fitting there is a red and orange wire not connected to the block connector. The red would go to the ignition fuse box that you did. But where does the orange wire go to please

[@PJsprojects]

Not needed in this figment. It’s for illumination.

[@AndrewBudell]

What type of head units can I install (and how can I tell it will work) that don’t need the ignition wire connected? I.e why does the factory fitted headset get away with it not connected? Thanks!

[@PJsprojects]

Every aftermarket unit I have ever seen needs two power sources,one constant power for the memory and one switched power for the unit to function. So yes you will need to run a power cable from a switched source. Without getting in to complex detail the factory unit runs in tandem with the cars electrical system as it was designed to where as after market systems are designed to run in all makes of car.

[@BL00MYB0Y]

Is it ok to use the blue wire from the stereo (switched 12v) to power the fakra aerial and an amplifier (switch on) for my sub in the boot or will this overload the stereo ?

[@PJsprojects]

Yep that will be fine.

[@analiensaturn]

I got the unit from lightinthebox for £132 but after fitting the airbag light is on. Tried disconnecting the battery but no luck.

[@HowardMessias]

Should have used a double FAKRA adaptor, also you can grab IGN at either the lighting switch (black primary) the OBD pin 16 or red on the heater plug. And oh yes I've thrown the airbag light TWICE on Passats!

[@SeanOConnor-lx3jg]

I'm obviously being a bit thick, but how does the radio that's already fitted switch off when the ignition is turned off? Why do you have to fit another wire and fuse for the new radio?

[@PJsprojects]

Low power feed via the ecu.

[@SeanOConnor-lx3jg]

@@PJsprojects This is why I need to get someone to do it for me rather than try myself, I'm still none the wiser. Just proving how thick I really am. :) Thanks for taking the time to reply though. I'll pay someone to do the job for me

[@TheBrattishaxe]

Thanks for the vid! going to attempt this on the weekend - quick question.. what extra bits are needed to install the ignition kill switch properly... Noticed you had an extra-long red cable there thanks!

[@shereeamour3412]

Yes I would like to know too

[@TheMuddatrucker]

@@shereeamour3412 he’s just been busy he’ll get back to you both soon enough.