@HumbleMechanic Pulling my mk4 gti 24v out to do timing chains. The electric plugs that connect to the injectors are brittle due to age and heat. The plugs are ok but the plastic retainer clips on them broke. Will they be ok to reuse if retainers are gone? If not what can be done? Thanks
It’s a fantastic radio! The Bluetooth function is the best part of it. Got it myself for my Mk4. I’ve been using it for more than three years now, works great!
Was skeptic about the radio but I had it for two years and it worked flawlessly. Absolutely favourite mk4 radio since i hate the full screen android bullcrap. Recommended!
i installed one of these a few weeks ago in my GLI with a swapped display from clusters by litke to match the oem gauge cluster and original stereo display, and its been a great unit so far!
Rcn210 is a great cheap option, I have them in many Vw's. The button illumination will work if u connect light wire. I tap light wire into a nearby switch ( above) which has back ground lighting.
it seems like a pretty nice project for someone dedicated enough to do it. Personally I'm just way too much a cheap bastard to do this though. My life plan is basically give me the cheapest option I will find a way to make it work.
@@timesup6302 I have one and it works okay overall, the audio quality is probably 90% compared to aux in and there's a slight static you wouldn't notice when you aren't listening to music.
@@zzoinks The one I got only works well when the car is cruising around town. When I get on the highway the static is so loud I can't even hear the music
I have one of these in my 20th, not bad at all when it's working, however... the bluetooth stopped working after 23 months. The last 8 or 9 months the car wasn't even being used. 🤦🏻♂ When you factory reset them, the language is Chinese, so it's a fun game setting it back to English too. 😂 The volume they put out is crazy loud too, I had to be careful not to just blow the speakers into distortion hell. Something must be wrong with the way it sends the signal to the factory amp in the rear of the car. Also, the front/rear fader never worked, and the skip forward button has been a little finicky and gets stuck sometimes, since day one. They're "China quality" in every aspect of the negative connotations that come with the phrase. The eBay seller I ordered from is supposed to be sending me a replacement, I only paid shipping, so that's pretty cool I guess, but if they can send me a new one after almost 2 years when the thing was only $130 to begin with... well, China.😆 I'll find out in a month and half how it goes. Hoping I just got a bad one.
It was the only reason I got rid of my rcn210. I run the multifunction steering wheel with buttons on in my bora. Found out they don’t work with this radio so went back to standard
I have a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 4 door My Cd player does not work anymore and 6 of my C d's are stuck inside so I am going to order a refurbish CD player but does not come with the radio code if I'm lucky maybe they will find the radio code Before I buy the radio from them if they don't have it what should I do Is there a radio website that I could go on ? I do all the work myself I do not want to go to the Volkswagen dealership Just for a radio code lol .
Everyone should look at MPOW brand stuff if they need Bluetooth on something. Or headphones. They're a great brand. Personally used a bunch of their stuff.
I've been wondering if I should do that to my B8 Passat. I'm worried though that I'll lose the connection to info on the dash display and the rear camera - which will stop the project right there. Btw. anybody who knows the cause of the volume button acting erratically when operated?
FYI. OE VW radios sound pretty bad. Not a good source. The factory speakers sound really good when you upgrade to a aftermarket radio. The issue with sound quality is not the speakers, it’s the radio. I will say though, factory radios sure do look good in the dash. I’m just not going to sacrifice SQ for looks. SQ above all else for me. 👍
Sucks that there's nothing cheap and good for my Mercedes. I have no Bluetooth or AUX, just FM radio and CD so i've been using an FM transmitter but it sounds like trash. Cheapest option is a chinese head unit, around 300€ including the optical adapter required for the Bose amplifier.
That does not look like an R32... And isn't the last year the R32 was made 1994? Also what does it mean Mk4, the R32 was the third generation... Am I missing something here?
@@HumbleMechanic oh wait, you're talking VW. I completely forgot VW also had a model with R32 in it's designation. Lol, was legit thinking "how the fuck you get a Nissan R32 that's a 2004, they stopped making them in 1994 and I'm pretty sure the US just got the right to import them in 2019"
doesn't make sense too build in taht oem looking cheap radio with bad quality... just use an FM adapter works good if you gut an decent one set up right
Some time ago - on the video where this beard talks about VCDS - I commented I bought my version of VCDS for EUR 30,00 from China and use on my 2008 A6 without any problems. My comment got deleted. I repeated my comment and that got deleted as well. So what's happening here? Is the HUMBLE mechanic getting paid by RossTech? Is the HUMBLE mechanic some protector against piracy for a tool which is required to fix a 15 year old car? Since then - I don't like the guy any more - and believe he's not that humble as he's advertising. Greetings from Latvia.
![Restoring A Barn Stored Mk4 R32 Golf [ Part 1 ]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/DaMsTnG1TJM/mqdefault.jpg)
Parts in this video
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RCN-210 Radio ~ amzn.to/3fwj9dp
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No link to your old unit ... is it for $ ?
@HumbleMechanic
Pulling my mk4 gti 24v out to do timing chains. The electric plugs that connect to the injectors are brittle due to age and heat. The plugs are ok but the plastic retainer clips on them broke. Will they be ok to reuse if retainers are gone? If not what can be done? Thanks
You made this look easy
Wish I knew about those one, only one I knew about was on ecs for 500 lol
money well spent!!!
That's a nice find even the buttons glow red to match the dash lighting 👌🏻
It’s a fantastic radio! The Bluetooth function is the best part of it. Got it myself for my Mk4. I’ve been using it for more than three years now, works great!
Was skeptic about the radio but I had it for two years and it worked flawlessly. Absolutely favourite mk4 radio since i hate the full screen android bullcrap. Recommended!
Most drivers in 2024 want a large screen display for navigation and music streaming.
There are enough better options
I have the rcn210 and sounds great. Good thing that all the mk4s in Europe come with the dual (iso) plugs
i installed one of these a few weeks ago in my GLI with a swapped display from clusters by litke to match the oem gauge cluster and original stereo display, and its been a great unit so far!
Rcn210 is a great cheap option, I have them in many Vw's. The button illumination will work if u connect light wire. I tap light wire into a nearby switch ( above) which has back ground lighting.
I just contacted the shop and they sent me the correct adapter. Didn’t have to draw any wires, just plug and play. Great thing.
Im so glad ur still workin on the R32! It helps a ton on my vr6 a3
I bought one new in 2019 when they were still €70 including shipping, it’s nothing fancy but it looks like it belongs and it works good enough.
I got this installed in Polo mk4.5, which is way much better than the original one
I loved that radio in my mk4 jetta. Now with a rcd310 in my b6 Passat
A new head unit will make the test sound so much better especially on these monsoon speakers
No it wont, It's trash from china, it will sound a lot worse than the original unit
No it wont. The china unit will sound a lot worse than the original unit.
I removed the radio for a simple Bluetooth amplifier and installed extra gauges where the radio used to be.
Are you happy with it? Link?
Really nice upgrade
That’s the easiest radio remove and install I’ve ever seen.
it seems like a pretty nice project for someone dedicated enough to do it.
Personally I'm just way too much a cheap bastard to do this though. My life plan is basically give me the cheapest option I will find a way to make it work.
MPOW Bluetooth transceivers, Best cheap option Ive found.
@Filmier Fitzpatrick I have one. Bought one of those cup holder phone holders and a cheap Bluetooth FM transmitter, then glued it to the phone stand.
@@Rurik_Luci That's fine man. my suggestion was just if youd like or need one that's portable and hq audio.
I added Bluetooth to the original and everything sounds amazing.
Installed the radio in my mk4 as well, it's amazing to be honest. OEM Look with modern connectivity. Can recommend!
That interior brings back memories. Had an 03 GLI back in high school. Biggest regret in my life is selling it.
*buys the 20 dollar cigarette lighter Bluetooth*
That shit is trash. At least in my car. Maybe my car is trash
@@timesup6302 I have one and it works okay overall, the audio quality is probably 90% compared to aux in and there's a slight static you wouldn't notice when you aren't listening to music.
@@zzoinks The one I got only works well when the car is cruising around town. When I get on the highway the static is so loud I can't even hear the music
@@timesup6302 it does the job for me and less intrusive
@@timesup6302 Yours sounds like it is defective. Mine doesn't do that at all, it is very clear.
That is the most candy radio removal tool I have ever seen. Good lord. Delicious.
I have one of these in my 20th, not bad at all when it's working, however... the bluetooth stopped working after 23 months. The last 8 or 9 months the car wasn't even being used. 🤦🏻♂
When you factory reset them, the language is Chinese, so it's a fun game setting it back to English too. 😂
The volume they put out is crazy loud too, I had to be careful not to just blow the speakers into distortion hell. Something must be wrong with the way it sends the signal to the factory amp in the rear of the car.
Also, the front/rear fader never worked, and the skip forward button has been a little finicky and gets stuck sometimes, since day one.
They're "China quality" in every aspect of the negative connotations that come with the phrase.
The eBay seller I ordered from is supposed to be sending me a replacement, I only paid shipping, so that's pretty cool I guess, but if they can send me a new one after almost 2 years when the thing was only $130 to begin with... well, China.😆
I'll find out in a month and half how it goes. Hoping I just got a bad one.
That was the worlds easiest radio replacement and that’s a fact. No dash kits cutting wires nice
Now we need steering wheel controls with the phone
It was the only reason I got rid of my rcn210. I run the multifunction steering wheel with buttons on in my bora. Found out they don’t work with this radio so went back to standard
@@sammurray1395 oh nooooo, thanks for this info! Saves myself and others seeking to later mod this frustration of having to mod the radio twice
@@cmmartti thanks, keeps it most stock looking too
RIP original vintage cassette and CD canger player. You could also use a Bluetooth radio transmitter.
I Have the Gamma Radio and just got a Bluetooth Adapter for the CD Changer. So the Radio think it's the original CD Changer but it's my phone
Need updates on this! I hate those cassete bluetooth adaptors aswell. Might have to pick that up for myself.
It’s been great.
@@HumbleMechanicDoes this need a separate amp for Monsoon?
Honestly the Bluetooth cassette is just as good as the new radio with the same capability
It’s really not lol
Wow interesting casette gadget there. Never seen it before, does they have cd version?
Doubt it that would be very difficult to create with cds being so thin
Have the same radio, gave 80$ for it. But yeah, it works ok. But i will rather Mount back the oem radio and upgrade it with integrated bluetooth
The adapter actually sounds great, it the crappy stock cassette player
Does this have rca outputs? If so does it list specs of them?
I have a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 4 door My Cd player does not work anymore and 6 of my C d's are stuck inside so I am going to order a refurbish CD player but does not come with the radio code if I'm lucky maybe they will find the radio code Before I buy the radio from them if they don't have it what should I do Is there a radio website that I could go on ? I do all the work myself I do not want to go to the Volkswagen dealership Just for a radio code lol .
Sup HumbleMechanic! Whatya think about my 01 Elantra?
Been on the hunt for an android auto for my b6 passat for months but can't decide and I want physical buttons
Here in Brasil we have what we call the mk4.5 golf. Any tips?
Can you get one of these with the sat nav? I have an original valve sat nav mfd and would be great to get a modern one.
Got a link for the radio keys? :)
Ma boy got a 2004 Volkswagen supra skyline
I love mk4 gti ive got a yellow 20th but want a r32
where did you buy the adapter i am looking for one for my mk4 gold and i cant find it anywhere
If my 2008 audi a4 radio was Bluetooth can I fit it in the mk4
Will this still work with 05 Jetta GLS (Steering wheel with controls). Will the controls still work?
Aren't you using ColorMFA. Does this keep the radio info on ColorMFA
Would be nice to see a apple car play installed
I've got an rcn210 already ,what do folks know about the RMT 100 though?
I like more something like Grom-Audio to keep the radio OE :P Same price too.
What radio do you recommend for a mk5 r32
I was going to comment this! Grom audio is great
Where can I find that radio removal tool?
Everyone should look at MPOW brand stuff if they need Bluetooth on something. Or headphones. They're a great brand. Personally used a bunch of their stuff.
Any radios like this fitting a b5 Passat?
I've been wondering if I should do that to my B8 Passat. I'm worried though that I'll lose the connection to info on the dash display and the rear camera - which will stop the project right there.
Btw. anybody who knows the cause of the volume button acting erratically when operated?
I have an aftermarket Stereo , plays cds, movies all the apps. im happy. anyone want a oem 32 radio?
Wow only 10 years late. Lol been doing this mod on my mk4s since 2010
I'm wondering whats up with that RMT 100 ,not sure if that's a direct swap like these are though
@@MrTheHillfolk it is. But theres no benefit and its 5 times more expensive.
I just installed mine after Christmas and all of a sudden the usb port stopped working :/ any ideas on how to fix it?
Black car content still a possibility.
FYI. OE VW radios sound pretty bad. Not a good source. The factory speakers sound really good when you upgrade to a aftermarket radio. The issue with sound quality is not the speakers, it’s the radio. I will say though, factory radios sure do look good in the dash. I’m just not going to sacrifice SQ for looks. SQ above all else for me. 👍
Does this work on regular mk4?
Cant find the link for the adapter
does the steering wheel remote work with this?
Bluetooth< aux cable
Where are you located at in the states? My vw/audi mechanic retired recently and I'm looking for a new guy
Oh no! I’m in nc
Does it work with maxidot?
I want another head unit, but I know I’ll just turn it off to hear the sound of Chewbacca having a temper tantrum.
i would install i nice Pioneer unit with car play
@@cmmartti it doesn't mater how low it is its still very nice to have.
Does this prevent scan issues with VCDS?
YEP! you can also just cut the K line on the older cars, if you install an aftermarket radio
@@HumbleMechanic ty ty. Just purchased my first tdi, so starting to learn things.
Is that... a T-TAP??
Dude. Just get one of those FM transmitters
trash quality 😂😂
However there’s a European version and a North American Version ( NAR ) code and the European one would be a EU code
Send the old stereo one to me :3
Oh I’m keeping that hahaha hoard all r32 things
Bro you could get a double din head unit which is much better
I had one and didnt like it. Wanted to stick with more OEM
Should have bought an Xtrons
I have one in my Touareg. It’s not great but not bad either
Sucks that there's nothing cheap and good for my Mercedes.
I have no Bluetooth or AUX, just FM radio and CD so i've been using an FM transmitter but it sounds like trash.
Cheapest option is a chinese head unit, around 300€ including the optical adapter required for the Bose amplifier.
why not touch screen?
Quad lock to iso
I just fill my 6 cd slots with Hendrix
cigarette lighter bluetooth unit that transmits via FM: $15
no dismantling required.
Yours?
Nope not my car. Spec’d the same as mine. But not mine
Wait this one is mine. Lol sorry about that. Same spec as the other one I just had roll through
That does not look like an R32... And isn't the last year the R32 was made 1994? Also what does it mean Mk4, the R32 was the third generation... Am I missing something here?
2008 was the last year of the r32 in the US.
This is in fact a 2004 r32
@@HumbleMechanic oh wait, you're talking VW. I completely forgot VW also had a model with R32 in it's designation. Lol, was legit thinking "how the fuck you get a Nissan R32 that's a 2004, they stopped making them in 1994 and I'm pretty sure the US just got the right to import them in 2019"
With a chinese plastic niceee
doesn't make sense too build in taht oem looking cheap radio with bad quality... just use an FM adapter works good if you gut an decent one set up right
@@cmmartti some work great but that radio won't for sure
For this price you could buy an android screen
Meh. Modern android headunits are amazing
I Thought You Meant R32 GTR Skyline…. 🤦♂️🤷♂️😂😂😂
For everyone who doesnt want to buy the tool, cut up a pop can
radio removal tool???
german cars ☕️
This was super common a while ago. Ford used them too. It was great when they worked. No dum. Trim panels to remove .
“Volkswagen”
Some time ago - on the video where this beard talks about VCDS - I commented I bought my version of VCDS for EUR 30,00 from China and use on my 2008 A6 without any problems. My comment got deleted. I repeated my comment and that got deleted as well. So what's happening here? Is the HUMBLE mechanic getting paid by RossTech? Is the HUMBLE mechanic some protector against piracy for a tool which is required to fix a 15 year old car? Since then - I don't like the guy any more - and believe he's not that humble as he's advertising. Greetings from Latvia.
Shorts are trash. Stop it.
Damn he really calls his golf an r32. VW didn’t earn that name