Volkswagen (RCD300/RCD500) Single DIN car stereo upgrade fitting kit (Steering wheel controls)

Complete stereo upgrade fitting kit to install a Single DIN aftermarket car stereo head unit and retain the use of the original steering wheel controls in select Volkswagen car models with original factory fit RCD300, RCD500 or RNS-MFD-2 radios.

This head unit fitting kit includes:

• Twin Fakra antenna adapter (21-128K)
• Radio replacement steering wheel adapter interface (49-VW-01)
• Universal SWC Patch Lead (49-025)
• Single DIN fascia adapter with removable pocket (50-172)

Twin Fakra antenna adapter (12v Phantom power) with bullet connection (21-128K)

Twin fakra to DIN antenna adapter cable with 12v phantom power from a male bullet connection. This antenna adapter cable adapts from the original twin fakra connectors in the vehicle to a standard aftermarket radio DIN antenna connection for the fitting of a stereo upgrade.

Radio replacement steering wheel adapter interface (49-VW-01)

The CANbus interface and radio adapter cable is plug and play, it is used to connect an aftermarket stereo upgrade and retain the use of the volume, track skip, source, mute and phone buttons from the steering wheel with the new radio. The CANbus interface will also provide ignition, illumination, speed pulse, reverse gear and handbrake outputs signals to the new stereo.

Universal SWC Patch Lead (49-025)

Universal patch lead to be used with In car Tec 49 series steering wheel control interfaces. Use for Alpine, Clarion, JVC, Kenwood, Pioneer and Sony head units.

Single DIN flush fit fascia (50-172)

Car radio fascia adaptor panel to allow the fitting of an aftermarket Single DIN car radio upgrade. The fascia adaptor allows the fitting of an aftermarket radio into the dashboard by matching the shape, style and colour of the original radio. This fascia kit comes with a removable pocket. For double DIN installations, the central bar needs to be cut out and a radio cage used.

Compatibility

This fitting kit is compatible with Volkswagen cars fitted with original RCD300, RCD500 or RNS-MFD-2 head units that have a twin Fakra antenna connection, Please see pictures below.

This product has been developed through carefully documented data and research. The manufacturer & supplier cannot be held responsible for discrepancies/inconsistencies that may occur due to vehicle manufacturing changes or options, or damage that may occur in the vehicle during the installation of components. All application data is subject to change.

Refer to the compatibility section to check your vehicle variant is supported.