RCD 330, 340 head unit - Adding a rear USB port
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- Опубліковано 25 бер 2022
- A detailed video showing how to add a rear USB port to VW/Škoda’s RCD 330, 340 head units. Gives the front console a much cleaner look without the USB cable dangling from the front USB port.
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Great video. Very helpful, thank you. My T5 transporter now has an external USB port that's out of the way and doesn't disconnect the phone every time I knock the plug when using the touch screen.
I was lucky when I got down to the board, there were 2 additional unused USB headers on the PCB. Made the soldering job a bit easier.
This is exactly what I was looking for! I'll try this out soon with my unit with an android auto wireless adapter
Thank you so much for making such a great video. I had thought there had to be a way to do this as there are some units with the rear usb interface.
Thank you for the feedback. 🙂👍🏻
Thanks. Really detailed and helpful video.
Thank you Richard. Appreciate the feedback. 🙂
Thanks, this is a very clear tutorial and I followed it last night on my wifes RCD 360. Went fairly straightforward but I have noticed a major issue this morning.
I now have no Bluetooth! When I press 'phone' it just says 'starting phone' but does nothing.
When I try and speak through Android Auto the mic does not respond.
I assume I havent reconnected a ribbon cable correctly and will check it again this afternoon but was wondering if anyone else has experienced this issue before?
Again, thanks for the guide - very helpful.
Hi Brian. Sorry for the late response. Had been on a vacation.
The RCD 360 is a very finicky device and many claim it to be a ‘fake’ RCD unit. The 340 which ends with the part number 187B with a SD card slot, 3.5 mm aux jack and the USB slot is the genuine 340 unit.
Did you finally resolve this?
Great idea Gannu!!!
Can we assume, an update in near future to make those RCD 340 g plus wireless android auto and Apple car play capable.
Your DIY is visually appealing and so satisfied.
Hi, the problem with wireless CarPlay adapters is they are very fussy. A lot of users have faced issues with these adapters and they are very expensive too. Something like 2-3k is understandable but not 15k. Never thought of this upgrade thus. Thanks for the comment man. Appreciate it. 🙂
Ganesh sir very much professional work, great. I read your TeamBHP ownership review in which you have mentioned how to replace the fuel lid actuator of your VW Polo. Kindly make the DIY video of that replacement as I also wanted to replace for my Skoda Rapid. Thanks.
Hi Navjot, yes it’s a simple replacement. There’s also a neat trick to implement something on it in addition which will help so many of them in an emergency. I’ve to click that part as well. Will upload it as soon as I finish the installation. 🙂👍🏻
@@GaneshBalan Will be waiting for that. 😊
Lovely, I was looking for this. Thanks for taking the risk for us. Has anyone been able to get it directly under the ac control, near cupholder?
Hey thanks! You can route the USB cable through the centre trim near the 12V receptacle - just use a metal cable which these electricians use as fishing cables, route the metal cable till the head unit and pull one end of the cable to the desired area.
Hi..
Following ur channel and I appreciate the way you explain things.
I also want to have this to be done in my POLO .
Q1. Have you taken out the head unit after ignition on. I heard that if it has not been done that way then head unit asked for error code?
Q2. At the time of reinstalling the same should the ignition to be kept on before attaching the socket?
It may ask for error code?
Yes stock infotainment systems which were installed from the factory comes with a 4 digit code. Your service centre can tell you the code. My unit doesn’t ask for one since I sourced it from Aliexpress.
Hello Ganesh, I have done the same as you did, it’s working fine now.. thanks to you…I faced some difficulties while soldering but managed to do it..thanks to you again..
One question, does the original port in front side will not work ?
Hi Sibi, glad to hear you got this working! 🙂👍🏻
The front USB port won’t work.
Hello Gannu,
Pardon me for asking a query here.
I am having 2016 Polo Highline 1.2 MPI. Recently I added Blaupunkt Key Largo 970 SV entertainment unit. Currently I am facing an issue where stereo does not power off once the key is removed.
As a workaround the installation guy added a wire from fuse box using slot 33 which works but sometimes thorws engine light error when I use the 12V socket charger the light goes away automatically. I saw in one of your post on team-bhp using the fuse tap on slot 16 but it doesn't work.
Could you help to provide information which slots can be used to power off the stereo when the key is remove or not in ACC position.
Thanks in advanced.
Hi Dipesh, please use the supplied ISO connector to power the stereo system and not using any other connectors or tapping from the fuse box.
The Blaupunkt unit must have come with the required connectors and adapters. Do you have the picture of the rear of the unit and the cables that came with the set?
I’d suggest taking the car to a good audio installer who knows his job. This looks like someone who doesn’t know how to connect the unit properly.
Hi Ganesh,
huge fan of your polo related videos. Wanted to ask youva question and it might be a overkill. Are you planning to installbdiscover pro multimedia unit and have a way around to have the digital cockpit?
Hi Nandu, unfortunately I’ve sold my Polo during October last year. So nope. 🙂
Thanks for sharing this. What component is required to enable wireless CarPlay on this head unit. I have the same head unit bought from AliExpress.
You would require a USB wireless CarPlay adapter plugged to the port. Most retailing these days are buggy and not plug and play like how car manufacturers implement it in their infotainment systems. Not to mention expensive - 15k and upwards.
@@GaneshBalan thanks Ganesh. what’s your opinion on Taigun’s interior built quality? I recently checked out Slavia and the interior quality is really bad. It doesn’t reflect the typical VW/Skoda quality.
Clean, as usual 👏🏻 is there any similar method for MIB2 CM😁
No clue man.
Hey Ganesh love your DIY videos.
What do you recommend to get for a 2015 polo? 330 or 340? My requirement is just apple car play/maps
And what would be the best way to source this in Bangalore/Kochi?
A 330 plus or 340 has a larger screen. Get a unit which supports CarPlay and has the PQ quadlock connector not the MQB type quadlock connector. A lot of dealers are selling Chinese units which has a fake ‘Made in Poland’ sticker and the MQB quadlock connector.
What are the defrent between RCB330 & RCB330+
and how to identified 😊
Sir you are absolutely right, which app should I take?
How do you play your music? Bluetooth from the phone? SD card or pen drive?
Hi I’ve a question if I do this and then add a wireless CarPlay adapter in the rear will I still be able to use to front usb for wired carplay and android auto?
Only 1 USB port will be usable for data transmission Felix. The front won’t work.
I have polo high line plus 2018 and ur car system looks like same.
Any idea if it is different in my car as prims face it looks same?
You have your from the factory, I got mine from Aliexpress. Your unit is locally manufactured in India by Visteon and is functionally the same system.
Ganesh, great video! I was thinking about going this route but I found out 6C chassis has a USB input on the opposite side of the 3.5mm aux input in the center console in front of the shifter. Have you thought about going that route? (PN for the said USB socket: 6C0035726B)
Hi, you can route the cable however you wish and even connect it to a USB port if it’s available on your car. But please note that the existing USB port will be already preconfigured and connected to the system. You’ll have to disconnect the cable and connect a new one from the RCD unit to the port.
I was looking for a rear USB solution for my Vento for a long time but all of the other solutions I found needed a retrofit kit. Thank you for coming up with a simple solution.
I have a question though - I don't see a hole on my RCD case to pull the wire out, neither did I find it in any other videos. Did you drill the hole by yourself? If yes, did you notice any tearing/cracking of the wire in the long run? I have a feeling that the wire might tear when it rubs against the perimeter of the hole over a period of time.
Hi, I drilled a hole to route the cable from the unit. I used a file to remove the sharp edges and tied the cable to the PCB using a cable tie so it can’t be pulled. It’s a simple trick but works well.
@@GaneshBalan Thank you. I will try drilling and filing it. Nothing much to lose in drilling it 😄
@nikhilteja7004 Just be careful! 🙂
Hi Ganesh, Which model HU will support the Škoda Laura 2010 and could you please provide me any leads get the device with best price
Hi Pardhu, your 2010 Laura will support the RCD 320/330/340 models. The 340 is the unit that you find on the last generation Polo/Vento/Rapid with a larger 6.5” touchscreen, Bluetooth and support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. However, please be wary of units with microSD card support masquerading as 340. These have a bad reputation.
I’ve purchased my unit from Aliexpress. Aliexpress doesn’t ship to India but they do to other countries like Singapore and UAE so you can buy it and ship it to those addresses.
Wow! Is there a way to just install it in glove box like skoda rapid?
You could just route the cable to the glovebox too. That’s not a big deal. 🙂
I want to move USB port in front of shifter on my TDI, ...is it basically the same steps, except of course the new USB port on the consul? Great job, thanks...
Yeah you’ll need a female USB port with a socket so you can make a small hole on the plastic console in front of the shifter and route the port there.
@@GaneshBalan thanks....
@@zlvirag did you do that? Any videos?
Hi , I am unable to remove antenna wire from back of rcd 320 . It seems to have a plastic clip which needs to be pressed. Can you guide ?
Hi Shashi, to remove the antenna connector, there’s a plastic tab that needs to be pulled out not pressed. Pull it out and pull the connector out.
Sir, yours is OEM Visteon unit (187C) right? Not no name or Delphi?
Does both USB ports work?
Mine is Noname sourced from Aliexpress. Only one works.
@@GaneshBalan thanks for reply sir!!
ME: Is there anything that u can't do or don't know sir🤔.⁉️
Gannu: Yes lifting a train 🚂 engine with both hands.
🤣
Olá amigo 🙋🏻♂️
Já fiz esse processo em duas unidades 100% ok !
Na terceira vez, quando finalizei eu fui fazer o teste, o mesmo não reconhece mais o dispositivo, nem a entrada frontal e nem a traseira … Têm alguma dica ?
Hi Rodrigo, sorry I don’t understand Portuguese. 🙂 I’ve used Google translate for your message.
Você finalmente conseguiu resolver o problema?
Where do you hide the usb cable and put it out under the panel?
Hi Mario, it is routed behind the unit and through the centre tunnel to the co-driver side. There’s a big gap if you peek your head through the footwell towards the driver as well as co-driver.
Hello, does your cell phone charge it well? Mine only heats it up and leaves it in the same percentage of battery, for example 60% and does not go down or up, it stays at 60%
It does charge the phone as well. But yea it does heat up the device just like normal charging.
@@GaneshBalan ok ty, and great video btw hehe
Thanks man. :)
hello good morning, do you really need the green adapter plug❔ or I can solder the cable with the other end already being usb female
Hey Jr! Good evening from India! 😁 The green adapter plug isn’t required if you can solder the ends of the cable to the port directly. No problems.
@@GaneshBalan Fala amigo! Saudações do Brasil, boa noite vejamos; se eu soldar os fios do cabo na placa do rádio e na outra extremidade do cabo ser uma saída USB fêmea do próprio cabo, não preciso cortar e adaptar o plugue verde? Eu já estava com um plugue no carrinho hehe
Meu rádio é um RCD330 visteon 6RF035187D, eu vi 2 tipos de plugue, 4 parafusos e 5 parafusos, vim aqui olhar seu vídeo para ver se usou de 4 ou 5 parafusos e você me respondeu que não é necessário, agora que você me informou isto, acho que farei direto sem plugue o que pode ocorrer é não funcionar e eu ter que instalar o plugue será? Me diga amigo porque você utilizou o plugue ao invés de usar direto a outra extremidade já com uma saída fêmea? 🤔😂👍🏼
Tmj cientista hehe
@@GaneshBalan opa! Só mais uma coisa rss😅 sabe se consta alguma inscrição na capa do cabo para saber se ele possui 4 ou 5 fios? 🤔🤔😂👊🏼🇮🇳
Hello sir where we can get RCD 330 in Chennai.?
Hi, check with Praveen - +91 81477 37557. He’s based out of Bangalore.
will it cause issues if i still use the front usb port?
Hi Chaz, no it won’t. But the system won’t recognise the device connected to the front USB port. It only charges the phone.
Can you suggest offline market to buy rcd340?
Hi, your best bet is Aliexpress and if you’re from India, have it shipped to a friend or relative who’s outside India. Let them forward it to you or hand carry it. Please be sure not to buy the RCD360 which has a microSD card and no Aux jack. The 340 has the USB port, Aux jack and SD card port.
The Pioneer stereo sound is not VV stereo, I have installed focal speaker ISVV165 and still there is not much effect.
You need an amp. The stock unit will not have ample power to drive the aftermarket Focal speakers.
Hello Sir, This is really amazing. I want to add a rear usb to my RCD340 VW polo 2018 model. Though I am not professional to do it myself, I am looking for some one or service center who can do this in bangalore or kochi. Also I want the usb port to be added just beside of cup holder as in your video. Could you pls help me.
Hi Suhail. Service centres won’t help you with this. Your best bet is to get the unit out and take it to someone who does professional soldering. The service centres which do repairs of audio video equipment. You can find many in Cochin who will help you out. Just show them this clip and they’ll help you.
As for the USB port, if you want it to be installed on the console, you’ll have to cut a hole and insert the USB socket. Connect the wiring harness which will have 4 cables to the unit. It’s simple.
Let me know if you have any doubts.
@@GaneshBalan Thank you sir.
No problem Suhail.
Hi Ganesh Good Video Bro
I want to ask Can We use wire to wireless USB ADAPTER? In RCD 330 plus 187F ?
Hi Nitin, I did not understand wireless USB adapter. Did you mean wireless CarPlay and Android Auto unit like Carlinkit?
@@GaneshBalan Yes
You can use a wireless CarPlay/Android Auto adapter but there will be a small sub-second lag. Be wary of this. Otherwise it’s fine. 👍🏻
@@GaneshBalan can You please explain me what is Small Sab second Lag ?
Thanks
A small lag in the operation while accessing different menus from the screen.
Gannu bahi how to identify genuine RCD340Gplus plz help me out
Hi, if you’re referring to factory fitted units that are not taken out of the Polo/Vento/Rapid and the Chinese ones - look for the Aux 3.5 mm jack, USB port and SD port (not the microSD port). The part number from the System info should read 6RD 035 187 A/B/C/D/E.
I have rcd340 unable to access carplay help me
Does your RCD340 have android auto and CarPlay functionality? Is this a stock unit taken out from a VW/Skoda car or did you purchase it from one of the sellers?
I mostly listen to music through both Apple Car Play and Bluetooth!
You’ll have to adjust the system’s equaliser first. Do a manual setting. If it doesn’t help, you’ll need to install a four channel amp.
Hi , does RCD 340 rear camera function in 2013 Polo trendline? I am getting a blank screen. Wires connected, along with delay timer and coded byte 3 in radio but still no display. Please help
Hi Unni, trust you’ve connected the canbus lines to the unit?
@@GaneshBalan Thanks for the revert. Yes, Canbus is connected. I have steering controls installed in my trend-line. It works. Does iRCD require ABS sensor signals? Or could be some other issue?
No separate ABS sensor signals are fed into the system. Unni, this requires a bit of tinkering. First off, I hope the power connection to the camera from the reverse signal is tapped properly. When I did the checking, what I did was using the delay timer circuit, I connected the RCA output to the TV’s input to check if the signal is coming properly. I used a long cable to test this.
@@GaneshBalan I am getting the camera output display in android HU. I only swapped the HU to RCD340. So the connections are correct I believe. I have an aftermarket parking sensor module which takes input from same reverse light positive and ground. Do you think that’s interfering?
@unnikrishnan7913 the aftermarket parking sensor may be the culprit. Can’t be sure unless you disconnect that unit, connect the reverse camera and check. Please check that. Also long press the power button to reset the head unit once. I’ve noticed that sometimes after VCDS coding, it requires a reset.
Hello sir, i bought used Polo TDI Highline 2016 model car with HU large size with touchscreen and reverse camera working very well but no apple car play/maps... How i knew which model one iam using...? Guide me
Is this a OE system? Please remove the system and check for the sticker on top of the unit. I’ve a video on how to remove the system -
ua-cam.com/video/E0-3ji6wE10/v-deo.html
@@GaneshBalan i had open and abserved their is no model number...its 330 or 340 ? Really confusing... With below numbers can Identify the model number?
6RF 035 187
HARMAN 003
Type number A480
@pratap2703 Actually RCD 330/340/340G etc are given on the user manuals and on the brochures. It is not indicated in the unit.
e.g. www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/car-entertainment/1674670d1505049951-review-r340g-head-unit-my-polo-gt-tsi-r340gmanual.jpg
Your Harman unit is a factory fitment. I have a firmware upgrade but not for these units. It is for the Chinese noname units that end with the part number 0187B. You can try your luck with that but don’t blame me if you brick your unit!
@@GaneshBalan sure sir...why I blame you...if it work auto Android it's my luck... If not don't know what to do...
Device part number 6RF035187
Hardware 018
Software 0124
Bluetooth D460
and the original front USB keep running?
No it doesn’t. Can’t have the cake and eat it too bro. 😆
ok, and the reason? please. Why doesn't the original works with data?
How much for the rcd 330 price?
This was sourced from Aliexpress some time back. I paid Rs 19000 including duties.
Hi sir i hope you reply back. I am from Thrissur i want to meet you. Is it possible ?
Hi Prasanth. Call me Ganesh dude. I’m from Palakkad and I work at Chennai. We can meet some time whenever both of us are free and are available. 👍🏻
My usb port got damaged in my VW Polo , will please share your address. Will come to you for repair
Hi, please share the pics of your current USB port to my email ID - ganesh.amrita@gmail.com
Expert, Nice very goods hahaha top son show full hack
Risky to do at home 💥
I agree it is a bit risky but hey I’ve showed you how to go about with it. Just follow the steps and you should do just fine. 🙂
Hello rcd 340 sound quality poor
Hi Deepak, I am not sure what your benchmark of sound quality is but for a stock music system it sounds quite okay. But you cannot compare it to an aftermarket unit from say Pioneer or Alpine as they get better quality DSPs in the unit. See if you can adjust the equaliser in the unit and tune the settings to your liking. Good luck!