That looks pretty sweet. So is this adapter a complete replacement for the PAC equipment? Do you wire from this to the head unit for speaker wires, power, switched, etc?

 

The picture shows connectors and no bare wires so I am curious how you wire it to the F90 harness.

 

I am pretty tempted to redo mine even though its only a month old to get the other controls!

Yep, this would replace all of the PAC stuff.

This harness comes with 2 European standard (I think) ISO connectors on it. You just cut those off to get the bare wires we need for our harness.

If I were you, I would definitely dump the PAC stuff on eBay and get this adapter!

@rdkl: Thanks for the feedback, I figured that was the case. I also tend to use the MFD quite often, especially when watching my fuel consumption.

@MGoBlueVDubDude: That module is definitely a much cleaner option, and from the sounds of things, it adds far more functionality/integration. Can you program buttons similar to the PAC modules, or is it pre-mapped to replicate the stock functions?

I think on mine I'll just stay with the Pac for now. I probably wouldn't use the right side functions often since I prefer having the mpg display up.

That and I don't know if I want to tear it all up again but if I had to do it over I'd probably look into the connect2 option. I may end up redoing mine at some point just to have all the functionality available.

+1 on the Connects2. I haven't installed it yet, but I hear rave reviews from our UK counterparts. The only downside is you have to order it through a UK company. I didn't know about the fascia by connects2 though.

I wish I knew about this earlier, maybe we can do a group buy to get these things into the US?

The fact that AM/FM seeks is most likely Pioneer's fault, since when you push left and right on the knob it also seeks rather than run through presets.

American International's faceplate was full of headaches and I can only imagine this one is nicer. My AI plate still doesn't sit perfectly flush and it doesn't seem there is anything I could do about it.

What piece are using to clip into the OEM harness?

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Connects2 is a low cost option that works the best. Their adapter was barely released last year for my car, 06 A3. It should cost around 70-80 shipped to U.S. and takes around 5-10 days depending how close you are to the UK. Everything is plug and play. The only thing you need additional is a wiring harness that you plug into the Connects2 unit and solder on to the Pioneer HU wiring harness. I've used the Metra 70-1784, since it has all the wires I need. Just solder on the Pioneer harness, as if you're doing a regular install, and plug the connector to the Connects2 connector. Their is a Main connector on the Connects2 as well that is to be plugged in the OEM harness connector. Depending on what kind of connector you have for OEM (FAKRA/ISO in Audi models), you would choose the appropriate one. It's so simple. Not to mention the connects2 is already wired for OEM VSS, Reverse Brake, and Illumination. ALL PLUG N PLAY, even the ground is PLUG n PLAY!!!!! not unusual, but still.

Here is a link to the installation instructions for the Connects 2 kit. It looks super easy. I'd confirm, but I'm still waiting for mine in the mail.

http://www.connects2.com/Instructions/stalk.pdf[/url]

I finished the install and it was super easy. You just need to connect the wires from the connect2 to the appropriate wires on your stereo's harness and plug everything in. Running the wire for the F90BT microphone was much more of a pain by comparison. The whole install took less than 45 minutes and that included cleaning up some of the shoddy work from the stereo shop that installed my D3. I'm glad I did it myself this time.

awesome i am moving my f90bt from my truck to my income Tiguan. The connect 2 sounds like a awesome option and the best thing is that my sisters fiance is from UK and he is coming in 3 weeks. no shipping there. I dont remember what the bottons are on the steering wheel what is on the left and the right. also did you need an antenna adapter for the install. if so where did you get it from.

so saw a couple people interested in these. I am sure one of us (like my self) could order a bunch have them shipped over then resend them.

awesome i am moving my f90bt from my truck to my income Tiguan. The connect 2 sounds like a awesome option and the best thing is that my sisters fiance is from UK and he is coming in 3 weeks. no shipping there. I dont remember what the bottons are on the steering wheel what is on the left and the right. also did you need an antenna adapter for the install. if so where did you get it from.

You will need a powered antenna adapter for any VW install. I picked up a Metra from a local stereo shop. You should be able to find one at enfig.com as well. How do you like your Tiguan? I'm thinking about one when I finally am ready to part with my GTI. I'm holding out for the DSG transmission. Its either that or a MkVI GTI R20. If VW finally brought over a TDI Tiguan I'd really be sold.

it has not come in yet prolly end of next week. from the test drive i love it. solid like every VW but 4 motion and can carry alot.

I am installing this in my rabbit and am about to wire the Pac CR2 VW harness. Since I do not have steering wheel controls that is all I needed. My question is how does the harness wire up? I looked at the PDF on there site and got myself rather confused. Any 08 VW Rabbit owners care to help me out on that. I am sure the OP's wiring for that module is that same so if he wants to chime in that would be awesome.

send me the PDF i should be able to explain it. from what i have seen you have to just connect the wires and go.

i am looking it now what is the problem you are having

I am just curious what wires from the PAC go to the harness for the radio and which wires off the harness in the bottom left of the pic go??

I believe it is pins 7-11 on the 11 pin connector.

7-11 are can bus wires for the steering wheel control break out