Help installing F700 into 2000 Jetta

[kd6icz]

My F700 will be arriving this week and I would like to have what I need to install in into my MK4 Jetta.

 

So this is for anyone who has installed one in a MK4 Golf or Jetta. How did you do it?

[afareca]

For installation you need:

 

1. To mount the unit: ADT-VA133 (pioneer installation cage)

2. Harness: Scosche VW01B / VW01

 

Also you'll notice that the pioneer cage (sold separetly) will not make a flush mount with the rest of the dash. To fix this I followed the instructions on this forum:

 

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3756919

 

I did the Hardware bypass wich you can find the instructions here on avic411 very easily.

 

I also ran my ipod cable underneath the central console so that it comes out of the arm rest compartment. I used this forum to remove the interior parts:

 

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=958556

 

Any other question you have I'll be happy to answer.

[kd6icz]

Cool! I ordered the mounting kit. I have the wiring harness and also the powered antenna adapter.

 

In the event I don't want to bother with the flush mounting, it will stick out 3/16"?

[afareca]

The flush mount is up to you, it is 3/16 from the outer trim plus another 3/16 from the unit to the trim so....., I had it like that for 1 week and the head unit just looked out of place, not stock, horrible IMO, couldn't stand it so I did the mod, really easy and it doesn't damage anything so you can put the stock radio back any time if you like.

[kd6icz]

Maybe it will make more sense to me once I see it. To be honest, the pictures and instructions on Vortex were confusing to me.

 

The factory radio went to the garbage. When I purchased the car half of the buttons and part of the face were broke off and missing.

 

So I will take a look and see what I can do with it.