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

• Question: 30 September 2019
  I have a vw caddy and I am struggling with the installation, the steering control adapter has another lead coming out of it labelled ‘lead 469’ which I can’t find what that plugs into. Any ideas

  Answer: 
  hi,
  
  please contact our Nottingham store on 0115 845 3462 they will be able to assist you with any technical advice

  Found Useful? Yes 

• Question: 27 September 2019
  Car: VW Transporter - 2005 >
  
  Will the Kenwood DNX518DABS fit my VW California (T6) van?

  Answer: 
  Hi
  
  The DNX518VDABS can be installed in your VW T6. You will need the below listed accessories for installation.
  
  
  
  CTSVW015.2 Steering Control Adaptor
  Single Wire Kenwood patch lead
  CT27AA14.EU Aerial Adaptor
  DAB Antenna - High Quality Internal Glass Mounted

  Found Useful? Yes 

• Question: 22 September 2019
  Car: Skoda Yeti - 2009>
  
  Will this fit my Yeti, and keep all of the steering wheel control functionality? And will it display the rear parking sensors, heated seat seat animation and climate control animation?

  Answer: 
  Hi
  
  The DNX518VDABS can be installed in your Skoda Yeti. In ordered to retain all the original functionality you will need the below infodapter and rest of the accessories.
  
  CTUSK01 Info Adaptor
  DAB Antenna - High Quality Internal Glass Mounted
  Single Wire Kenwood patch lead
  CT27AA14.EU Aerial Adaptor

  Found Useful? Yes 

Question: 20 September 2019
Car: VW Passat - 2005>

My Passat is 2012 model and has Wiycam dash cam F7R. can this be fitted at home? If not where and at hwat cost could this be fitted? I live in Swansea South wales.

Answer: 
Hi

The DNX518VDABS Can be installed in your VW Passat. YOU will need the below listed accessories. We would suggest you get the installation done by an expert.



CTSVW002.2 Steering Control Adaptor
CT27AA14.EU Aerial Adaptor
DAB Antenna - High Quality Internal Glass Mounted

Found Useful? Yes 

Question: 12 September 2019
Car: VW Passat - 2005>

What would be needed for VW Passat B6 2010 highline with white MFD to retain all functionality with parking sensors and MFSW? Thanks

Answer: 
hi,

everything that you require comes with the kenwood unit, however you will need a DAB antenna


DAB Antenna - High Quality Internal Glass Mounted

Found Useful? Yes 

Question: 16 August 2019
Car: VW

I have a 2012 vw Scirocco and currently have clarion nx404e which I have a reverse camera connected to it. Would this be a direct replacement & would I need any adapters etc for it all to work

Answer: 
Hi

As you already have a after market unit you do not need and additional accessories apart from DAB aerial.



DAB Antenna - High Quality Internal Glass Mounted

Found Useful? Yes 

Question: 24 July 2019
Car: VW Transporter - 2005 >

Hi,

I have a T5.1 (2015) and recently fitted a Pioneer head unit with rear camera and DAB ariel. I hate it. Would this unit be an easy swap wiring wise? Particularly the rear camera connection.

Answer: 
hi,

yes this should be a simple swap over, however when purchasing the radio make sure you inform the mail order team that you need a T5 loom not a T6MIB loom as yours should use the older wiring, the kenwood should work perfectly fine with the rear camera connection as the input is just RCA

Found Useful? Yes 

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

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