Add Carplay to Your VW easily - RCD330 Radio Review

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2022
  • Add Carplay to Your VW easily - RCD330 radio review in this video we go over how to install this cool modern looking touch screen RCD330 radio in my Volkswagen polo the radio is compatible with many Vag group models and supports Apple car play and Andriod auto.
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  • @JamieCoveney
    @JamieCoveney Před rokem +1

    Hey bro how did you run the wires for your ambient lighting in the doors ?

  • @shaqsattar1619
    @shaqsattar1619 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for this video bro 😊👍

  • @EfthimisFr
    @EfthimisFr Před rokem +1

    hey, very nice video, i have a question.
    Does the new radio show in the display the climate control information ?

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před rokem

      I've got no idea I bought the radio for music and rear camera display capability I didn't even know the factory had such options you'd have to check with manufacturer 🙂

  • @omadaiz9673
    @omadaiz9673 Před rokem +1

    hey thanks for the video, do these have built in microphones for calls or do you have to buy that separately?

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před rokem +2

      I believe they do because when I get calls I just answer them and talk through the radio so I believe it does 😄

  • @shyta7462
    @shyta7462 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the video. Does this support the back up camera?

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před rokem

      Yes it does support reversing cameras 😀

  • @ivan.orsolic
    @ivan.orsolic Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hi, does it support reverse camera together with parking sensor (so i can see both camera and sensors on display at the same time) if you know what i mean

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před 5 měsíci

      I have no idea about parking sensors but reversing cameras yes 😊

  • @kshitijsingh666
    @kshitijsingh666 Před rokem +1

    Hi. Great Video!! See, I have got a similar unit, would you happen to know how does one activate the engineering mode on this?

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před rokem

      I'm not sure bro I'd have a look online 😊

  • @mlg_lethal_9928
    @mlg_lethal_9928 Před rokem +1

    I have seen the ambient lighting and footwell mods you have done to your polo, and I'm thinking of doing the same I'm getting a 2010 polo soon, but I'm wondering does this affect the battery of the car?
    Or have you run into any problems having these mods installed? And any trouble with the police since I have heard of people getting pulled over for having the lights in, and them getting points on their license.

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před rokem +2

      That sounds like a good shout the polo is a lovely car wiring accessories properly doesn't affect your car only when you wire things incorrectly can you drain the battery or end up damaging your car. I'm an ex Engineer and fixing and wiring things is my trade and to wire up some ambient lights or other accessories is a simple enough thing I believe anyone can do. I have created my videos in a step by step basics were I hope anyone that has a know how about DIY or is new at DIY can follow
      I've not heard of anything like that I'm pretty sure those individuals would have been doing something illegal ambient lights are now a common feature in a lot of cars and so are footwell lights hope that helps

    • @mlg_lethal_9928
      @mlg_lethal_9928 Před rokem

      @@The_journeyy Ah ok that clears a lot of things up! Yeah watching your lighting videos does make it look easy, so much so i can’t wait to get my car!
      One last question with hardwiring of the lights, are you able to switch them off and on as you please, or does the led lights themselves come with a switch?
      Cant wait to see the videos of your dream cars btw 🤩

  • @thomaspreston1014
    @thomaspreston1014 Před rokem +1

    What plate is your polo as there seems to be a lot of different style units but this one matches mine

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před rokem

      My plate is 2012 and I've got the MK5 Bluemotion hope that helps :)

  • @f00cuz45
    @f00cuz45 Před rokem +1

    The original Radio of my Polo has a „Car“ Button, where I can see informations about the driving style or general informations about my car. Can I still use those functions with the RCD330?

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před rokem

      I've got no idea I never used those functions on my old stock radio 🤷‍♂️

    • @gaspergega761
      @gaspergega761 Před rokem

      Hi, i am willing to buy a similar radio. My old one is similar to the first one in the video. It was not meant to have those informations ( driving style and stuff ) so i don't think they will work. But in your case you already had those functions so i think they will work with the rcd330 as well. Let me know if you already intstalled it and if it works!

  • @rezzi1926
    @rezzi1926 Před rokem +1

    do this work if the car has parking sensors and also do you need to keep phone plugged in for Bluetooth? Also how would you get waze navigation on this?

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před rokem +1

      I don't know my car doesn't have parking sensors but as far as I am are the parking sensors aren't controlled by the radio. The Bluetooth doesn't need the phone to be plugged in and I don't know how you would yet waze on this I use Google maps but you could always use waze on the phone and connect to the radio using Bluetooth hope that helps

    • @rezzi1926
      @rezzi1926 Před rokem +1

      yhyh nice one mate

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před rokem

      😊

  • @ik8737
    @ik8737 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Is the red color of buttons same shade like rest of the car? Brighter, darker or same red?

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před 7 měsíci +1

      It's the same shade as the buttons 😊

  • @yorkshirewanderer9957
    @yorkshirewanderer9957 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Very simple fit and an excellent upgrade. It drags your VW up a generation or two. Did you ever fit a reversing camera. (That doesn’t seem too difficult either.)

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před 6 měsíci

      I couldn't agree more with this I'm going to be installing it soon I've been lazy lately 🤦

  • @Hafeez_Ch786
    @Hafeez_Ch786 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Will this fit to a passat b7? And will the optical parking sensor display still show

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před 10 měsíci

      I am not a 100% sure if you click the link for the radio it will take you to Ebay on Ebay it will let you know if its compatible I am almost pretty sure I've seen others installing these in the VW Passat not sure what the difference between that and a B7 is so can't say

    • @Hafeez_Ch786
      @Hafeez_Ch786 Před 10 měsíci +1

      ​@@The_journeyyebay link is expired

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před 10 měsíci

      Hi thanks for letting me know I will sort it out when I'm home today 😊

  • @mariuspipernea484
    @mariuspipernea484 Před rokem +1

    Hi, how is the sound quality after the replacement?

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před rokem

      Hi Marius the sound quality is better than my previous stock radio hope that helps

  • @AM-xf8mu
    @AM-xf8mu Před rokem +1

    Have you got an installing on how to install flip camera

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před rokem

      I don't have one but I know you can install one to the polo I'm releasing a how to install a reverse camera to this radio unit and similar radios soon the camera I bought it super easy to install 😊

  • @amichow
    @amichow Před rokem +1

    What year is your Polo? Did it come with a rear camera?

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před rokem

      My polo is a 2012 and the camera doesn't come with the car I bought that separately I'm hoping to make a video of installing it soon 😅

  • @henerzzz1548
    @henerzzz1548 Před rokem +1

    I’ve ordered of the link and the adapter hasn’t come what should I do

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před rokem

      You mean the adapter to connect the radio onto the wiring? I'd message the supplier and make them aware there is no way you can pay that price and not receive the adapter the radio is supposed to come with let me know how you get on 😊

  • @lloydmokgolokwane2019
    @lloydmokgolokwane2019 Před rokem +2

    Where can one purchase thematic RCD 330?

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před rokem +2

      Hi lloyd you can find it on ebay ebay.us/VxQ9o1 hope that helps 😊

  • @project_aerox8679
    @project_aerox8679 Před rokem +1

    Is there an identical one with a CD player as well?

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před rokem

      I'm not sure if there's one with a CD as well or well with this configuration I did see ones that have a different look than these ones that do on Ebay though 😊

  • @ord.prof.dr.abuzerkomurcu4037
    @ord.prof.dr.abuzerkomurcu4037 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I have installed a RCD330 stereo on my polo 2011 with car play. I had no issues for the past 8 months. But right now when i take out the initiation ket the red lights on the bottoms of the stereo stays on? Anyone knows how to fix this issue please?

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před 7 měsíci +1

      I've not had the issue myself but it's unfortunate because eight months isn't the longest time without doing checks on the fault myself I couldn't say what it is exactly or how to fix it but it could either be the radio is faulty or something is loose for the wiring harness try disconnecting that cleaning it if you see any corrosion and then plugging it back in

    • @ord.prof.dr.abuzerkomurcu4037
      @ord.prof.dr.abuzerkomurcu4037 Před 7 měsíci

      @@The_journeyy that solved the problem. Btw do you know where can i get front side wings (silver colour) and front bumper for cheap with good condition? I cant find a original used side wings in silver colour mostly they sell it in black, but to re spray and everything is more costly…

  • @DilanLiverpoolfc27PS
    @DilanLiverpoolfc27PS Před rokem +1

    Bro have you had any issues with battery drain? Also what year is this polo

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před rokem +1

      No I've not had any issues with battery drain you shouldn't have a car radio draining your battery ify you do I'd check your wiring or the compatibility of the radio your trying to install this radio is a vw aftermarket radio its designed for my car

    • @AnthonioB
      @AnthonioB Před rokem

      U need to change ur Gateway with new model who support this rcd 330 so it work optimized, if ur under 2008 it wont work as well and it will leave ur battery empty.

    • @AnthonioB
      @AnthonioB Před rokem

      I use it on golf volkswagen mk 5 2006 Goal, and i change gateway and it work great, 2 week no start up and no battery problem after change .

  • @idhammuchtar6870
    @idhammuchtar6870 Před rokem +1

    does the song tittle appear on the instrument LCD?

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před rokem +1

      The name of the artist and song comes up among many other cool features the radio has got it also sounds better with the speakers than the previous radio 😊

    • @craigd4380
      @craigd4380 Před rokem

      @@The_journeyy I believe he's asking if the head unit links to the dashboard LCD instrument cluster in front of the steering wheel in between the speedo and tach, to display the radio data (ie: song title). Is that the case?

  • @catlynwebster9911
    @catlynwebster9911 Před rokem +1

    Hi can u send link for this it’s saying it’s unavailable in bio

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před rokem

      Hey Catlyn thanks for letting me know the link for the radio is ebay.us/6jO3YC 😀

    • @catlynwebster9911
      @catlynwebster9911 Před rokem +1

      @@The_journeyy thank you so much 😊

  • @samirahmed1708
    @samirahmed1708 Před rokem +1

    Hi have you got the link for this product

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před rokem

      Hi Samir yeah here is the link to the radio you can find it on Ebay ebay.us/dua3Pn

  • @amichow
    @amichow Před rokem +3

    What’s your review on this so far? Have you had any problems?

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před rokem

      So far my review on the radio is it's brilliant because it's touchscreen and the audio quality it puts out is better than the factory
      I've not had any problems with it my only qualm is that I don't have a reverse camera installed on it yet but I will be installing it soon

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před rokem

      My Polo doesn't have steering wheel controls but judging by what the radio can do I would guess that it probably can

  • @Nathan-fq9pp
    @Nathan-fq9pp Před 3 měsíci +1

    They link doesn’t work what is the type of you have used ?

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před 3 měsíci

      That means the supplier I got mine from has run out of stock the radio is called the vw polo rcd330 you'll be able to find another seller selling it on Ebay 😊

  • @neilsmith7286
    @neilsmith7286 Před 4 měsíci +1

    That's not an RCD330 it's a clone. Anyway as long as it works. That cable you called useless is the radio antenna. Can you confirm whether you get an AM/FM reception at all with this set up? Thanks :)

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před 4 měsíci

      I do get it but I don't listen to radio I've got CZcams music 😎

  • @Kairu_YT
    @Kairu_YT Před 8 měsíci +1

    Does it support iPhone for navigation ?

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před 8 měsíci

      It's supports Android auto and car play on iphones too 😊

  • @Mr_botos
    @Mr_botos Před rokem +1

    Where can one purchase RCD 330?

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před rokem

      I bought the radio on Ebay here is the link for it ebay.us/6jO3YC hope that helps 😊

  • @DiegoAlvarezllegalboy
    @DiegoAlvarezllegalboy Před rokem +1

    Can a subwoofer be added to the rcd330

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před rokem +1

      I've honestly got no idea mate if you ask the supplier they will let you know

  • @SuperAllstar64
    @SuperAllstar64 Před 7 měsíci

    Can it work on a 2016 vw Jetta

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před 7 měsíci

      I believe so if you click the link to the radio eBay have a checker which will tell you whether it can I'm pretty sure I've seen this identical radio in Jetta but just do that quick check takes a second 😊

  • @baldwinner1722
    @baldwinner1722 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Where did you get this bro ?

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před 6 měsíci

      I bought it on Ebay I had a link for it but looks like its sold out the radio is called vw RCD330

  • @karanmhatre4566
    @karanmhatre4566 Před 2 měsíci

    This is made in china..so is it reliable have you faced any issues till now ?

  • @guyshesaidnottoworryabout3774

    How does it know 😹

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před rokem

      I think the harness must have a signal cable for the reverse camera or parking sensors even if you've have not paid to have them installed on the car the radio can then tell from that signal when you engage reverse

  • @Official__RILO
    @Official__RILO Před 9 měsíci

    That’s not an RCD 330 it’s a fake, where’s the AUX port, the mic? They’re both missing

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Ask the manufacturer of them and not me that's what they called it 🤣