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Kenwood Car Audio DNX518VDABS VW T-6 7" AV Navigation System with DAB+ Smartphone Control + Free Reversing Camera

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Stay Connected and Protected with the DNX518VDABS 7" AV Navigation system with Smartphone Control, Bluetooth, DAB+ Radio and Spotify Control.

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£999.99

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Key Features

VW T6 7" AV Navigation System with DAB+ Smartphone Control + Free Reversing Camera - Kenwood Car Audio DNX518VDABS

Key Features

Partial-detachable VW/SEAT/Skoda shape panel.
7.0 Wide Clear Resistive Touch Screen.
DAB+ Tuner for Digital Radio Reception Built-in.
Bluetooth Built-in (HFP & Audiostreaming).
Works with Android Auto or CarPlay via USB.
Works with WebLink via USB
Garmin Navigation System Built-in.
3 Years Free Navigation Map Update & 2 Years Free Inrix Services.
DSP - 13-Band EQ - DTA Built-in.
DVD/SD/USB 2.0 x 2
Front & Rear Cam input + Dashcam link
AV-in/AV-out/HDMI-in.
3 Pre-outs (Front/Rear/Subwoofer) 4V.

Compatiblity (for vehicles without parking sensors)-

Make	Model	Year
Volkswagen	CC (PQ65/PQ65)	2016 >
Volkswagen	New Beetle (a5 PQ35)	2015 >
Volkswagen	Scirocco (PQ35/PQ65)*	2015 >
Volkswagen	Sharan (7N PQ35/PQ65)	2015 >
Volkswagen	Jetta (A6 PQ35/PQ65)	2015 > 2017

**INFODAPTER NOT INCLUDED***

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Technical Specification

General Features

DIN Size: 2 DIN
Detachable Faceplate: Partial
Disabled System Indicator (DSI): Yes
Security Code Function ( user set): Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) Operation: Yes
Smooth GUI: Yes
Selectable GUI Background Wallpaper: Yes
Key Illumination: Variable color
Installer Memory: Yes
Back-up Memory: Yes
Attenuator with Smooth Volume Return: Yes
Touch Sensor Tone: Yes
Digital Clock (24H): Yes
ISO connector: Yes
Bluetooth unit built-in: Yes
Navigation unit built-in: Yes
DAB Tuner Built-in: Yes
Works with Apple CarPlay: Yes
Works with Android Auto: Yes
Works with WebLink: YouTube/ Weather/Yelp/Media player
Firmware upgradable: Yes
HDMI input: For video playback
Dashcam Link: Yes

Audio Features

Max. Output Power (MOSFET Power IC): 4 x 50W
Pre-out: 3RCA: Front/Rear/Subwoofer
Pre-out Output Level: 4V
Volume Offset: Yes
Subwoofer Phase Control: Yes
Subwoofer Reference Level Adj.: Yes
2 Zone Control: Yes
Att.(-20dB) with smooth Volume Return: Yes
Equalizer: Yes
Digital Sound Processor (DSP): Yes

Tuner Features

Station Select: Auto / Manual
Tuner Type: Helio
FM Reception: Yes
AM (MW/LW) Reception: Yes
Tuner Presets (FM/AM): 20 Presets (15FM / 5AM)
Up/Down Seek/Scan: Yes
Automatic Memory Entry (AME): Yes
FM Stereo / Mono Selector: Yes
Radio Data System: Yes
Radio Text Plus: Yes
Traffic Information: Yes
Local search: Yes
AF Regional: Selectable: AF/AF Reg/OFF
Auto TP search: Yes
Enhanced Other Networks Function (EON): Yes
Program Type Function (PTY): Yes

DVD Features

DVD Region Code: 2
DVD-Video: Yes
DVD±R/RW Compatible: Yes
CD-DA: Yes
CD-R/RW Compatible: Yes
CD-DA Repeat/Scan/Random play: Yes
ID3 Tag: Yes
Zoom Control (DVD/VCD): Yes
MPEG Audio: 2Ch Downmix
Time Code Display: Yes
Skip/Search: Yes
Random Play: Folder
Repeat Play: Folder/File/All
List Access: Yes
Time Code Display: Yes

USB Features

USB Type: 2.0 High speed
USB extension cable supplied: 2x 1 meter
Drive Change: Yes
Android Open Accessory support (AOA): For Android Auto
Works with Android Auto: Yes
Works with WebLink: Yes
Repeat Play: Folder/File/All
Random play: Folder
Resume play: Yes
Time code display: Yes
1,5A Charge Capability for Smartphone (BC 1.2).: Yes

iPod Features

Made for iPod & iPhone *: Yes
USB Direct Control (Audio, 1 wire, Lightning-connector)
Music playback: Yes
Album art support: Yes
Alphabet search: Yes
Skip search: Yes
Spotify App Link: Yes
iPod Accessory Protocol (iAP): iAP2
Works with Apple CarPlay: Yes
Works with WebLink: App available on the app store
Bluetooth Auto Paring for iPhone: Yes
Battery charge + power control: Yes

Android Phone Control

Spotify Link for Android: Yes
Works with Android Auto: Yes
Works with WebLink: App available on the Google Play Store

SD Card Features

SD card type: SD / SDHC / SDXC (micro)
Music playback: Yes
Repeat play: Folder/File/All
Random play: Folder
Category search: Yes
List access: Yes
Time code display: Yes
Resume play: Yes

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Customer reviews

Great piece of kit
G. Harper on 26/06/2020 5 star rating

Bought one for my Skoda Yeti. Still learning about all the many many functions,I am impressed and can recommend this Kenwood unit.

perfect fit
jackson on 25/09/2019 5 star rating

chose this over the pioneer for my skoda octavia, glad i did to be honest as the garmin sat nav is much better and having the apple car play or android auto as back up is superb. installation was fairly simple and came with everything required in the box. optical parking sensors worked just like they did on the original radio which was an added bonus.

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Questions/Answers About This Product

Question: 02 November 2021
Car: VW Transporter - 2005 >

Radio seems to pair to 1 phone for Bluetooth music I put adapter shows not connected when the iPod is connected

Answer:
Hello,

Please refer to the manual for better understanding of the product. Have attached a link to the manual below.
https://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk/car/oem/vw/DNX518VDABS/?view=support

Found Useful? Yes
Question: 06 October 2021
Car: VW Transporter - 2005 >

Hi,
I'm replacing a DNX525DAB in a T5.1. Is this a straight forward "plug and play" replacement for the wiring loom and connections etc ? Thanks

Answer:
Hi,

Yes, this is plug and play.

Found Useful? Yes
Question: 17 September 2021
Car: VW Transporter - 2005 >

Can someone tell me the parasitic battery drain when the unit (DNX518) is powered off? I am seeing c240mA draw on the battery when the keys are out of the ignition and the unit is off. Problem?

Answer:
Hello,

The headunit itself can not drain battery. It seems that in this case you will need to get your wiring checked.
You can contact one of our stores below:-
Car Audio Centre Nottingham
542 Mansfield road,
Sherwood,
Nottingham
NG5 2FR
0115 845 3462
nottingham@caraudiocente.co.uk

Car Audio Centre Ilford
743-745 Eastern Ave,
Newbury Park,
IG2 7RS
0208 599 2368
ilford@caraudiocentre.co.uk

Car Audio Centre Tooting
835 Garratt Lane,
Tooting,
London,
SW17 0PG
0208 971 9181
tooting@caraudiocentre.co.uk

Found Useful? Yes

Question: 12 August 2021
Car: VW

Scirocco 2016 1.4 what audio system fits this car

Answer:
Hi there,

Most of the double din stereos will fit your car but with below attached parts:-

CTKVW26 VW Amarok 2015-2020 Headunit Replacement Kit
DAB Antenna - High Quality Internal Glass Mounted DAB Antenna for all DAB Car Stereos

Found Useful? Yes

Question: 09 July 2021
Car: VW Transporter - 2005 >

Hi, I have a t6.1 transporter. Is this compatible/ plug and play type installation. Thanks

Answer:
We do 2 models T5 and T6, I have reconmneded the T6 model

DNX518VDABS VW T-6 7" AV Navigation System with DAB+ Smartphone Control + Free Reversing Camera

Found Useful? Yes

Question: 09 July 2021
Car: VW

Will this fit a 2008 Scirocco?

Answer:
Yes the Kenwood DNX518VDABS will fit your VW Scirocco 2008

Found Useful? Yes

Question: 06 June 2021
Car: VW Golf - 2003 > MK5

I have a mk5 r32 fitted with the rns510 that displays in the high line clocks ie sat nav radio etc..Will this unit do the same and also all buttons work on the mfsw and reverse sensors

Answer:
Hi,

Yes this headunit will do that.

Found Useful? Yes

Question: 08 April 2021
Car: Skoda Octavia - 2005 >

Hi, I have a 2010 Skoda Octavia vRS estate, will this fit and can I use my samsung s20 through it for handsfree calls? Thanks!

Answer:
Hi,

Yes it will work with your phone. It will fit if you have the VW shaped radio in there.

Found Useful? Yes

Question: 28 March 2021
Car: VW Transporter - 2005 >

Hi I have a vw t6 2019 68 reg. Is this unit a plug and play unit. Will my dash usb work and parking sensor display.

Many thanks Robert

Answer:
Hi,

Do you have the T6 or the T6.1? As they release the T6.1 that year.

Found Useful? Yes

Question: 21 February 2021
Car: VW Golf - 2003 > MK5

Hi

I have a 2010 Golf GT with single din cd player and fm radio

Will This unit fit,and if so what extra parts do i need to make it work with the steering wheel

Thanks

Answer:
Hi,

The below should swap straight over

DNX518VDABS VW T-5 7" AV Navigation System with DAB+ Smartphone Control & Bluetooth + FREE GIFT

Found Useful? Yes

Question: 20 February 2021
Car: VW Transporter - 2005 >

Hi I have a Vw transporter t5.1 2014, with the kenwood DNX521DAB. Is this new unit compatible?

Answer:
Hi,

This should swap straight over

Found Useful? Yes

Question: 13 February 2021
Car: VW Transporter - 2005 >

Hi
I have a VW T6 2018, will this fit ok and will I still be able to control volume etc from steering wheel controls

Thanks Matt

Answer:
Hi,

Yes this will fit fine in your vehicle.

Found Useful? Yes

Question: 24 January 2021
Car: VW

Hi
Will this fit a caddy van 2013 please
Does it come with everything needed to instal
Or is there a better option
Many thanks

Answer:
Hi,

This will not fit, have a look at the below instead. Feature wise, it is the same.

CTKVW01 Car Stereo Replacement Kit For VW Scirocco Tiguan Touran Transporter
DNX7190DABS 7.0" Touchscreen CarPlay Android Auto with built-in Navigation *FREE REVERSING CAMERA*
DAB Antenna - High Quality Internal Glass Mounted DAB Antenna for all DAB Car Stereos

Found Useful? Yes

Question: 17 December 2020
Car: VW Transporter - 2005 >

hi I have vw t6 2016 transporter I was wondering is this radio compatible with my van and will all the oem parts in my van work with this radio ie steering wheel controls parking sensors mic dab?

Answer:
Hi,

Yes, but this is a 3year old unit. So you are better off going for the below.

VW Transporter T-6 Headunit Replacement Kit with Infodapter
DNX7190DABS 7.0" Touchscreen CarPlay Android Auto with built-in Navigation *FREE REVERSING CAMERA*

Found Useful? Yes

Question: 09 December 2020
Car: VW

It fits in a Scirocco 2010?

Answer:
Hi,

No, you will need the below

DNX518VDABS VW T-5 7" AV Navigation System with DAB+ Smartphone Control & Bluetooth + FREE GIFT

Found Useful? Yes

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Fitting Services

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Here at CarAudioCentre we offer a professional and reputable fitting service in all our stores. For all fitting enquiries and bookings please visit or call one of our nationwide stores. Our fitters can install your new car stereo, DAB radio, audio visual, speakers, subwoofers or amplifier. We can also help to connect your iPod or MP3 player to you existing audio unit and can offer the best advice on the right in-car entertainment for your vehicle, to further this more we also offer a total 100% custom installation service for demo and show vehicles. So if you have an idea come on in and run it past us, the possibilities are endless and we are never too busy for an enthusiastic chat about our favourite subject.

Please note:

"That our two year warranty on products is only applicable to purchases made directly from us and that have been fitted in one of our stores."

Our Stores:

Nottingham:

542 546 Mansfield Road, Sherwood NG5 2FR
Tel: 0115 9624 986

Ilford:

743-745 Eastern Ave, Newbury Park, London, IG2 7RT
Tel: 0208 599 2368

Tooting:

835 Garratt Lane, Tooting, London, SW17 0PG
Tel: 0208 971 9181