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#23 of 77 2007 Model has AUX input by dragonlips Aug 07, 2006 (6:45 pm)
After searching everywhere and finding that the dealership was clueless on this point. I finally found the AUX adapter in my new 2007 Rabbit. It is in the glove box in the upper right.   Figured I'd share the love since my next step was to start dismanteling the dash to see what setup the radio had for inputs. Replies to this message: zechbruder (Sep 08, 2006 7:40 am)
#24 of 77 Anybody know anything about factory nav? by eccentxpx Aug 08, 2006 (5:32 pm)
Just bought a 4door and was kind of disappointed that no navigation was offered. After doing some research I've found that the units that are in the 2006 passats & golf V's will also fit in a new rabbit? Has anybody else done any research or have any other ideas?
#25 of 77 Re: Convenience package- STEREO ISSUES [yeeeeeman] by cmm67 Aug 20, 2006 (5:35 am)
Replying to: yeeeeeman (Jun 25, 2006 9:27 am) This is a pretty big problem...but your dealer can fix it. Just in case print this out and take it with you. That way you don't look a little crazy if they didn't get the bulletin. TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) number is - 91-06-02   Condition Radio Volume Varies Resulting in Poor Sound Quality 91 06 02 May 15, 2006, 2012018/2 Technical Background Panasonic Premium 7 radio (FM and CD) sound quality may be poor due to excessive amplifier clipping. Radio sound quality varies too much with speed dependant volume feature disabled. Radio sound is muffled at various volume levels or may be perceived as fading in-and-out. This amplifier clipping can be verified at higher volumes with various types of music and is most noticeable when playing music via the radio or CD. This is due to the radio unit software for amplifier clipping. Production solution Radio software updated. Service If vehicle is equipped with Panasonic Premium 7 radio, use software CD Part No. W42PANASONICPRE7 and VAS 5051, VAS 5052 or VAS 5051B tester to update amplifier-clipping software to prevent this condition from occurring following the procedure provided. Follow guidelines below to determine if radio is a candidate for this type of software flash: Determine Panasonic Radio type and software level 1. Connect VAS tester to vehicle. Switch vehicle’s ignition to ON position. 2. Activate Vehicle Self Diagnosis from VAS tester. 3. Access Address Word 56 – Radio. 4. Look at header information which appears at the top of VAS screen. Panasonic Premium 7 radios can be identified by either PM6 or ZSW letters as shown in figure 1. Is vehicle equipped with Panasonic Premium 7 radio? • Yes, go to step 5. • No, go to step 6.   5. Is software level 0016 or 0017 as shown in figure 2?   • Yes, press Go To button to Exit VAS tester. Turn ignition to OFF position. Go to step 1 in Programming procedure for Panasonic Premium 7 Radio. • No, go to step 7.   6. Radio is not Panasonic Premium 7 type. Do not complete this TB. Further diagnosis required. 7. Radio software has already been updated. Do not complete this TB. Further diagnosis required. Programming procedure for Panasonic Premium 7 Radio Tip: For software programming to execute properly, vehicle’s battery must be maintained by an approved VW battery charger / maintainer. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in software programming failure. 1. Connect an approved VW battery charger/maintainer to vehicle’s battery. 2. Insert update programming CD, Part No.W42PANASONICPRE7, into VAS tester. 3. Turn vehicle’s ignition to ON position. 4. Activate Vehicle Self Diagnosis from VAS tester 5. Access Address Word 56 – Radio. Tip: Radio may be in the on or off position. Radio station presets will not be lost after the software programming has been completed.   6. At the bottom of the screen, select Update-Programming. 7. Read Note displayed on screen, and go forward to next screen, the Software programming process will begin.   Tip: A bar-gauge will appear showing the programming process. If a pop-up appears on VAS tester stating that Diagnostic link is faulty, ensure ignition is ON and select repeat.   8. After programming process is completed, follow steps on VAS tester. Tip: If a pop-up appears on VAS tester stating that Diagnostic link is faulty, ensure ignition is on and select repeat.   9. Once programming process has completed (100% on bar-gauge), the VAS tester will display Programming Log – Save Results? This screen displays old and new radio information. Software level in header of screen should now be 0018   Press forward button on VAS tester. 10. VAS tester will now prompt to Erase Fault Memory? DO NOT press forward button on VAS tester. Instead, press the Go To button and select the option to Exit the VAS tester. 11. At the VAS start screen, select Vehicle Self-Diagnosis. 12. Select Collection Services. 13. Select Erasing DTC memory – entire system   14. When DTCs have been erased, Exit VAS tester. 15. Disconnect VAS tester from vehicle. 16. Switch ignition OFF and remove battery charger / maintainer from vehicle. Warranty When procedure applies to vehicles within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, use the following: Claim Type: W2 Part Identifier: 9105 Damage Code: 9105 39 000 1 Labor Operation: Includes all procedures necessary to re-program radio 91052540 = 20TU Diagnostic Time: No Additional Diagnostic Time Allowed Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin Instance Number 2012018/2” in comment section of Warranty Claim.   Required Parts and Tools Description Part No: Quantity CD W42PANASONICPRE7 1
#26 of 77 I test drove one last week by ben911 Aug 22, 2006 (5:18 am)
and the window sticker said it was a 2007 Rabbit. This car drove awsome: a stock silver 2-door. I made it a point to locate the AUX input inside the glove box, but could not find it to save my life. The sales weasel told me that they could install one for me. Needless to say, I was a little disappointed.   I thought maybe it was a mislabled 06... but the VIN on the sticker matched the VIN on the car and the window sticker said "07" Any ideas what happened?   Thanx, Ben
#27 of 77 my new 07 has AUX input by trevoray Aug 30, 2006 (3:44 pm)
I just bought a 4 door black 2007 Rabbit yesterday and it does indeed have an AUX input in the glove compartment. It is on the top right, near the front. It is surrounded by a white rectangle.   I also found out today from calling VW HQ, that the iPod option isn't available until Nov. At this time, it will be installed in or near the armrest is what the rep told me. If you do hear of an iPod option currently available, it is just the old iPod adapter that they've been using for other models. It is NOT the one that is specifically designed to be used with the new 07 Rabbits.   Personally, unless they completely overhaul the interface of the nav menu from the iPod adapter, I'm just going to stick with using the AUX input. It's not worth paying over $300 to get the iPod adapter installed.

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