Kenwood Car Audio DNX518VDABS VW-Shaped 7" AV Navigation System with Smartphone Control, Bluetooth & DAB+ Radio

• Question: 19 June 2019
  Car: VW Golf - 2003 > MK5
  
  Hi - I have a 2011 Golf Mk6 GTD.
  1. Do i require the older loom to retain compatibility i.e steering wheel controls?
  3. I don't have DAB, do i need a DAB Antenna?

  Answer: 
  hi,
  
  the unit will require the older loom when purchasing and also this unit requires a DABA1 antenna
  
  DAB Antenna - High Quality Internal Glass Mounted

  Found Useful? Yes 

• Question: 12 June 2019
  Car: VW Passat - 2005>
  
  1. Will the Kenwood offer me same functionality as the RNS-310 & full integration with the car out of the box?
  
  2. Does the detachable face plate deter theft if the units are stolen for parts?

  Answer: 
  Hi
  
  You will need the below listed accessories to install the DNX518VDABS in your VW Passat. You cannot purchase spare parts unless you have a purchase receipt.
  
  see the below link for full specification.
  
  https://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk/car/oem/vw/DNX518VDABS/?view=details
  
  CTSVW002.2 Steering Control Adaptor
  Single Wire Kenwood patch lead
  DAB Antenna - High Quality Internal Glass Mounted
  CT27AA14.EU Aerial Adaptor

  Found Useful? Yes 

• Question: 23 May 2019
  Car: VW Tiguan - 2005>
  
  My 2010 has factory fitted parking sensors will this be compatible with the parking display on this unit.

  Answer: 
  Hi
  
  To retain the parking sensors visual you will need the below listed interface.
  
  
  
  CTUVW01 Info Adaptor
  Single Wire Kenwood patch lead

  Found Useful? Yes 

Question: 20 May 2019
Car: VW Golf - 2003 > MK5

Hi - I have a 2010 Golf Mk6, with VW parking sensors and steering wheel controls. Do I need any adapters to install this unit, or is it straight replacement for the RCD-310? Thanks!

Answer: 
hi,

no this unit is a direct replacement, however you will need to specify that you require the older VW loom with it rather than the new one

Found Useful? Yes 

Question: 18 May 2019
Car: VW Tiguan - 2005>

Hi
I have a DNX 520 VBT installed in my 2010 TIG would it be a straight swap with this unit except for the DAB arial and where is this located.

Answer: 
Hi

The DNX518VDABS will be a straight swap over. You will need the below listed DAB aerial.



DAB Antenna - High Quality Internal Glass Mounted

Found Useful? Yes 

Question: 11 May 2019
Car: VW Transporter - 2005 >

hi im fitting kenwood dnx518dab to my 2015 t5.1

what do i need for the full steering wheel controls, ie phone book etc and bluetooth to work

thanks
kevin

Answer: 
Hi Kevin

You will need the following accessories for installation.



CTSVW002.2 Steering Control Adaptor
Single Wire Kenwood patch lead
CT27AA14.EU Aerial Adaptor
DAB Antenna - High Quality Internal Glass Mounted

Found Useful? Yes 

Question: 07 May 2019
I have a 2012 VW Touran with the RCD310 stereo and integrated front/rear parking sensor display.
Will this Kenwood unit or something similar provide a similar parking sensor display or will I lose it

Answer: 
hi,

some good news for you, as this unit is design built for the VW range it will retain the optical parking sensors display on its screen.

Found Useful? Yes 

Question: 22 April 2019
Car: VW Beetle - 1998>

What else do I need to fit the DNX51/VDABS to a 2015 beetle, with standard speaker set up, no cameras. Can I connect to the cars DAB ariel RF ariel, microphone, steering column controle and USBs

Answer: 
hi,

the unit comes with the parts in the box, however you will need to install the new microphone, gps, usb and dab antenna

Found Useful? Yes 

Question: 30 March 2019
Hi,2009 T5. I'm upgrading the facia to a T5.1 and would like to fit the Kenwood 518VDABS
Doe's this unit come with all the quadlock adaptors and dab ariel etc to fit my bus?
Kind regards
Nev

Answer: 
Hi Nev

All the accessories needs to be purchased separately.

CT20VW01 ISO Adaptor
CT27AA14 Aerial Adaptor
DAB Antenna - High Quality Internal Glass Mounted

Found Useful? Yes 

Question: 21 January 2019
Car: Skoda Octavia - 2005 >

Hi,

Can you supply this with the correct wiring loom to connect it to a 2012 Skoda Octavia VRS currently fitted with a Bolero system? Thanks.

Answer: 
hi,

yes they can either come with the 2016 or the earlier loom upon request, if you purchase the item when you are processing the order they will call you and ask which loom you require. you can place your order via phone and request that older style wiring on 0330 320 5050

Found Useful? Yes 

Question: 16 January 2019
Car: VW Transporter - 2005 >

Hi,
Will this direct swap with a DNX525DAB fitted in a 2015 VW Transporter?
Thanks

Answer: 
hi,

it will swap with that unit, however you do have to fit the newer wiring looms and ideally the accessories that come with the new unit, we wouldn't recommend using the older parts with it. but it should be a simple swap over, you can use the GPS, DAB and microphone

thanks

Found Useful? Yes 

Question: 10 January 2019
Car: VW Golf - 2003 > MK5

Would this be a straight swap out for the factory RNS 510 installed or will I need an adapter(s) as well?

Will I still have the MFD information on my dashboard?

Answer: 
hi,

yes they are a direct replacement, you will have to specify that you require the older VW loom as these now come with the later loom in the box.

Found Useful? Yes 

Question: 04 January 2019
Car: VW Transporter - 2005 >

what is the process of detatching the partially detachable panel?

Answer: 
Hi

Please see the below link for full specification.

https://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk/car/oem/vw/DNX518VDABS/?view=details



Found Useful? Yes 

Question: 02 January 2019
Car: Skoda Superb - 2005>

Hi
Would this fit in a 2013 Superb mk2 l&k estate with Canton Sound System?
Thanks

Answer: 
hi,

if your car has the factory VW radio then yes, if not you would also need a panel from skoda to convert it to the VW shape.

Found Useful? Yes 

Question: 27 December 2018
Car: VW Transporter - 2005 >

Hi

Do I need extra wiring to replace the standard double din for this kenwood in my 2014 vw Transporter? If so can you point me to what I need

Regards

Pete

Answer: 
hi,

no you wouldn't need any extra wiring just a dab antenna.

DAB Antenna - High Quality Internal Glass Mounted

Found Useful? Yes 
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