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Kenwood Car Audio DNX518VDABS VW T-6 7" AV Navigation System with DAB+ Smartphone Control & Bluetooth

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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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Key Features

VW T6 7" AV Navigation System with DAB+ Smartphone Control & Bluetooth - 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: 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
Question: 04 December 2020
Car: Nissan Qashqai - 2007>

Can the Kenwood DNX518VDABs be fitted to my qashqai? if not what kenwood model do you suggest. must have android auto and preferably cd player.
whats an approx. fitting cost please?
Roland

Answer:
NO- its designed for a VW.

Yu will need the Kenwood DNX9190DABS, DAB Antenna and also one of the fitting kits i have suggested, the one that best fits the yar of your car

Kenwood DNX9190DABS High Definition Multimedia Navigation System
DAB Antenna - High Quality Internal Glass Mounted DAB Antenna for all DAB Car Stereos
CTKNS03 Nissan Qashqai Complete Head Unit Installation Kit
CTKNS05 Complete Head Unit Replacement Kit

Found Useful? Yes

Question: 24 November 2020
Car: VW Transporter - 2005 >

I have a transporter 67 plate is this unit comparable with this and do I need any adaptors
Thank you

Answer:
Hi,

This should be plug and play for you.

Found Useful? Yes

Question: 07 November 2020
Car: VW Multivan - 2003>

I have a VW caddy 2019 and have the Kenwood DNX518 VDABS fitted. It doesn't communicate with the steering wheel. Is there a specific kit to do this ?

Answer:
Hi

Please contact your local store.

https://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/store-finder.htm

Found Useful? Yes

Question: 03 November 2020
Car: VW Golf - 2003 > MK5

will this fit the mk5 golf with reversing sensors

Answer:
Hi,

You will need the below unit.

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

Found Useful? Yes

Question: 26 October 2020
Car: Seat Alhambra - 2000>

I have a 2012 Seat Alhambra with front and rear parking sensors. Will this unit fit as std?

Answer:
The Kenwood DNX518VDABS si designed to fit on VAG cars as stanard so yes this will work with yoru parking sensors and camera. You will need to buy the DAB Antenna

DAB Antenna - High Quality Internal Glass Mounted DAB Antenna for all DAB Car Stereos

Found Useful? Yes

Question: 05 October 2020
Car: VW Transporter - 2005 >

Have a T5.1, looking to change my Kenwood DNX521DAB to something which will allow me to stream music over BT, needs parking sensors to work but don't need SatNav or CD. What's the best option

Answer:
Hi

You can go for any of the below listed units. You will need the below listed accessories for installation.

KW-M560BT 6.8" Capacitive Touch Screen Apple Car Play Media Player *FREE REVERSE CAMERA**
DMX-5020BTS 6.8" Apple Car Play and Android Auto Touchscreen Headunit *FREE REVERSING CAMERA*
SPH-DA230DAB Mechless Double DIN Stereo System Apple Car Play / Android Auto *FREE REVERSING CAMERA*
CTKVW01 Car Stereo Replacement Kit For VW Scirocco Tiguan Touran Transporter
DAB Antenna - High Quality Internal Glass Mounted DAB Antenna for all DAB Car Stereos

Found Useful? Yes

Question: 03 October 2020
Car: VW Jetta - 2005>

Is this unit plug and play for a 2016 Jetta GT with parking sensors.
It is currently fitted with the composition media system.

Answer:
Hi,

Yes but you will loose the parking sensor visual display. I would advise getting 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: 23 September 2020
Car: VW Transporter - 2005 >

I have removed a faulty Dnx525dab from my transporter 2015 sportline. Kenwood advise the Dnx518vdabs is a direct replacement . What would it cost installed at Nottingham branch and what lead time ?

Answer:
Please contact one of our stores for installation quotes.

https://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/store-finder.htm

Found Useful? Yes

Question: 12 September 2020
Car: VW Tiguan - 2005>

Will this fit a 2014 high line Tiguan and would I need any additional adapters

Regards Miles

Answer:
Hi

The DNX518VDABS will be a straight fit. You will need an dab aerial. Listed below for you.

DAB Antenna - High Quality Internal Glass Mounted DAB Antenna for all DAB Car Stereos

Found Useful? Yes

Question: 10 September 2020
Car: VW Transporter - 2005 >

Will the parking sensors in my T6 still work with this radio?

Answer:
Hi

The parking sensors will continue to work as normal.

Found Useful? Yes

Question: 07 September 2020
Car: VW Transporter - 2005 >

Hi there
Would this unit be a plug and play direct into my 2011 T5.
If so do you have one in stock.
Martin

Answer:
Hi,

This would be plug and play. But I would go for the below as it is a better unit. The below with the kit would be plug and play as well.

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

Found Useful? Yes

Question: 05 September 2020
I've got a 2016 Caddy Startline will this radio fit as a direct replacement or do I need an adaptor?

Answer:
Hi

This will be a direct fit.

Found Useful? Yes

Question: 16 August 2020
Car: VW Passat - 2005>

Hi would this fit into my 2011 passat cc, and how much would it be to install. Regards

Answer:
Hi

The DNX518VDABS can be installed in your VW Passat CC. Contact your local store for supplied and installed quotation.

https://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/store-finder.htm

Found Useful? Yes

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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.

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