This unit plays bluetooth music and call audio using the external CD changer port to communicate with your factory radio. The unit also has a USB port to play music off of a memory stick, a USB adapter for iPhones is also available. This unit also comes with a microphone for phone calls. (a factory fit microphone is also available for purchase below.)
Features
Bluetooth phone calls.
Picks up phone calls by pressing next song on radio and/or steering wheel controls.
Hangs up phone calls/reject calls by pressing previous song button.
Wireless bluetooth music with song up and down controls from radio and/or steering wheel.
Music from a USB stick with folder browsing. USB stick must be formatted to FAT32 and no larger than 64GB.
The USB on the box is only for memory sticks. It will not charge or connect to any other device.
The bluetooth connection pin is 8888, we mention this here because it is hard to find in the owner’s manual.
Addons
These products are listed at the bottom of the page.
Dension LIA1GW0 – This adapter converts the round 9 pin connector on the blue box into a USB connection for charging and control of an iPhone.
Posi-Tap EX150B – This product simplifies connecting the ground cable that is required for installation. See product for instructional video.
Enfig RRK4 – keys required to remove the factory radio on some cars.
Enfig MIC-VW1 – Factory fit microphone for better sound quality and a stealth installation. Most cars have this location next to the overhead lights.
Dension CABL-AUX – This adapter converts the round 9 pin connector on the blue box into a male 3.5MM AUX
Compatible cars
Compatibility notes
– This interface connects behind the radio in all the cars below.
– Will NOT disable the CD built into your radio.
– Will disable your externally mounted CD changer or iPod dock because this device pretends to be that device even if you do not have one installed.
– Check the main interface page for all our installation and demo videos. Find it by selecting your car in the header and selecting add to factory radio.
Volkswagen
CC 2008-2009
EOS 2008-2009
Golf 2003-2005
Golf 2006-2009
GTI 2003-2005
GTI 2006-2009
Jetta 2003-2005
Jetta 2005.5-2009
Passat 2003-2005
Passat 2006-2009
R32 2004
R32 2008
Rabbit 2006-2009
Tiguan 2009-2010
Touareg 2004-2010
Videos
Wiring – This videos is in an Audi but the installation is the same.
kevin
kevin –
NICE! – Easy install. Works just like advertised… 2002 passat with monsoon.
ROB STREMPEL
ROB STREMPEL –
bluetooth for mk4 jetta – this module is the shindiggety! It works great and is easy to install. I went to the big box store and 3 local stereo shops and was quoted over 600.00 to get Bluetooth with streaming audio and still retain the steering wheel controls. I was able to get this and install myself easily for under 200.00. That is why it is the shindiggety. I will be buying one for the wife’s jetta real soon!!
Cullen Philippson
Cullen Philippson –
Sold addition to stock stereo – Great Price/Product. I’ve installed one of these in a MKIV Jetta and one in a Golf. Really painless as far as car stereo installs go(you only need to strip one wire for the ground) to a factory stereo. It takes the place of a CD changer and allows you to access your phone for music and calls. Music fidelity is great. In the GLS models you can use the steering wheel controls to access songs or answer/end calls. Make sure you update the Firmware(use a usb flash drive) or install a USB extension cable to future updates.
Mitchell Smith
Mitchell Smith –
Amazing Device – Got this product about a month ago and it is amazing! I can stream music from my iPhone and make hands free calls. It’s great that I can use the steering wheel controls to change songs. I also have my satellite radio running through the device and I have a USB cable to the glove compartment to play music off of my flash drive. It makes everything seamless. My Jetta is 13 years old and it looks and runs great and now my radio is updated so I have no reason to get a new car!
David Taylor
David Taylor –
Instructions, instructions, instructions – This thing works great. The install was not hard at all. Videos are a big help! The only reason that it isn’t 5 Stars is the instructions are a bit vague on hooking up the mute line. For a novice, this requires some research and honestly, once the pin was located, the connector on the pin didn’t really fit. Jerry rig, tape, etc and it all works. I understand that they can’t do separate instructions for every possible car model, but at least some suggestions for a novice installer, beyond “connect to mute pin” would get this to a 5 star item. Price, quality, function 5 stars. Instructions included -1 star.
Erik
Erik –
Dyno-mite! – Feels so good to toss the mock cassette w/ cord that’s been hokily hanging out of my deck for years. It’s like stealth bling. My head unit feels 100 times sexier w/o attracting thieves. ’03 VW GLI
Brush
Brush –
Great product – Bought for my 2003 VW Jetta. Works great and as advertised. The only thing missing was better information on where to splice in the mute wire. Other than that it is plug and play. Oh and you need to slice a connector to the ground wire.
Jeffrey Maxwell
Jeffrey Maxwell –
Dension Bluetooth adapter – Bought this to connect my iPhone 6 plus to the factory Monsoon radio. Works great. Just be sure to read the instructions. You have to remove the cd changer plug thats already there even if you don’t have the cd changer installed, and plug it in there. Also ask for a connector plug for the radio mute wire. Mine didn’t fit.
2003 VW Jetta TDI GLS with Monsoon radio.
Solon Sadoway
Solon Sadoway –
Great Addition for older cars! – I’ve had this installed for a few weeks now, absolutely love it so far. 2005 VW Passat GLX Wagon with full factory radio system.
Installation was very easy, took less then 15 min. I watched Enfigs great videos beforehand, a huge help. One issue, there is a radio mute connection that does not fit the factory radio, I contacted Enfig and they sent me a video of how to replace the connector, which involved cutting off the old one and attaching a new connector to the wire. I only wish I had known before I took the whole car apart that I would need to do this. Also was hard to find the right connector.
The adaptor is great, sound quality is fantastic for music and phone calls. People say that I sound clear and loud. It is ready to go within a few seconds of turning the radio on. Does not work without the radio on. Also, does not automatically continue playing music when getting back into the car. Overall 4 stars. I would recommend this highly, great addition to the car!
Rick Rosa
Rick Rosa –
Old unit new technology – This Denison unit brought my older car stereo up to today’s technology. I really like my stock monsoon unit in my 2003 Vw gti and am not interested in replacing it. Enfig helped me find a great and easy way to enjoy my existing radio unit. At a much less expensive and easy to install adapter. Now I can listen to pandora and I have Bluetooth. Thanks Christian at Enfig.
Joe Gomez
Joe Gomez –
Great Device, Installation More Difficult than Expected but Doneable – The device is steaming good quality bluetooth especially after firmware update. The hardest part of the installation was finding all the YouTube videos. Watch the Posi-tap video on that Enfig product page when grounding your new device to the current ground wire. The mute cable does fit without having to pull the purple pin but you have to carefully move the other wires out of the way first and really line it up. Once aligned, push until you hear a click. Running any kind of wires out of the stereo are is difficult in the Touareg and requires special tools. I just ran the mic out the front corner of the stereo and tucked it into the crevasse doing up to the center dash. It’s a snug fit but works and looks fine. I would not recommend running the direct connection cables to the device. Charge your iPhone or Android device with USB car charger and stream via bluetooth. Makes installation much easier and no real benefit to direct connect. Just do firmware update before placing behind stere
Brian in TX
Brian in TX –
Praise for the Dension GBL_3VW1 and Enfig! – This unit has exceeded all my expectations! sound quality on music playback through my Monsoon system (ipod with apple losses formatted music hrough a wired connector) and speaker/microphone quality is really good. Automatic mute function (mute the music when a call comes in, etc) works great too. Easy to install….Enfig’s videos as well as my quick phone call with a question about the mute wire were super helpful and accurate. Honestly the hardest part of the install was getting my old Blitzsafe ipod adapter (also purchased from Enfig, several years ago) unplugged from the back of the Monsoon unit!
Jonathan Rabe
Jonathan Rabe –
Bluetooth – Im very happy with the Dension Bluetooth adapter. It took me a long time to figure out what I needed. Your customer service is excellent and I am very glad I bought from you. Recommended.
THOMAS LANDOCK
THOMAS LANDOCK –
Excellent product – great product, easy to install, easy on the wallet. Very pleased.
Shane Eudy
Shane Eudy –
Great product, even better service – The unit works as advertised. Before I installed this unit I had a wired interface that was extremely buggy. This unit, however, is very reliable, has great sound quality, and doesn’t have any weird quirks. Enfig’s customer service is also top notch. They actually answer the phone and give you a personalized support experience. The only negative is that my unit came with a “radio mute wire” that is supposed to be inserted into the vehicle’s stock wiring harness, but there was absolutely no instructions about this whatsoever in the package. A quick phone call pointed me to the appropriate YouTube video, but it should have been included in the package. But because of the performance of the product and Enfig’s stellar customer service, I’m still giving it 5 stars.
Mark Reiber
Mark Reiber –
Excellent product and company – Bridging a 13 year old radio and a 6 month old cell phone is a good trick and Enfig knows what to do. Great experience would use them again!
David Ferguson
David Ferguson –
Almost perfect – Was a snap to install Does not come with any adapter cables such as USB or 9pin adapter had to reorder the 9pin adapter after I received it and was able to get the USB cable in town.
Jody Byram
Jody Byram –
Snip, snap …done! – Work exactly as intended, couldn’t do it without ’em!
Musa Besmer
Musa Besmer –
Bluetooth adapter – Spot on. Description is exactly how this adapter works. Much better than wired aux connection because the steering wheel controls will operate your Bluetooth device. Love it. Video of installation was very good and with minimal effort, will make this job doable for most customers. Get the trim tools in the video. Don’t try this job without them. Installed in a 2008 GLI.
Sean Gemmill
Sean Gemmill –
Great – Just wanted a good Bluetooth receiver to play music on my 2004 Passat. Connected iPhone 5 and iPhone 6 and this unit works perfectly. Hands free phone was a plus as well.
louis saccoccio
louis saccoccio –
07 Passat – The product works as described. I am however unable to pair my Android phone to it. Iphone 5 first shows connection not possible even though it is paired. Its fully functional with that phone. Install was easy once I researched what the ground and mute wires were for. There is no mention of these in the directions. It was a breath of fresh air to buy a product directly from the owner who also offers direct technical support for what he sells. Nice work Christian. I plan to definitely do business with this company in the future.
Hariprasad Kantubhukta
Hariprasad Kantubhukta –
I like it – Did the self install, it was great. Finding all the necessary videos was a bit time taking. For example the terminal connector video by Enfig was accidentally found on Youtube which was very helpful. The product itself works well.
Brian Wagner
Brian Wagner –
Tension GBL3VW1 great – Thanks to Enfig for their configuration of the Dension devise that allowed me to upgrade a 03 VW Golf to some of the ’15 bluetooth capability found in cars. Because they know the product so well, I was able to get the right devise (after telling them what I was trying to do and in what car) and good advise on how to install.
i would use them again.
Henry Thomas
Henry Thomas –
Seamless Fit – I ordered this unit for my 08 Passat based from Enfig based on how easily I installed a similar Dension adapter in my B6 S4. This one installed in about 20 minutes. Hardest part was simply flipping up the latch on the factory harness – so let’s just say it was easy. Mic routes easily to the center of the dash and the phone call quality from my Iphone was excellent. Streaming audio sounds excellent and it works exactly as intended.
Andrew Poush
Andrew Poush –
2nd Dension BT gateway from Enfig – This is my second Dension BT gateway purchased from Enfig and is for a 2005 VW Jetta Mk4 that has a premium factory stereo with steering wheel controls. After a year using my Dension dual bluetooth setup on the first car it was an easy decision to buy another one for this Jetta I just acquired. My original reviews are here: http://enfigcarstereo.com/DENSION_GBL3BM4.html
I stand by everything I wrote in those reviews because there’s no better value for running the audio from my phone (for voice calls & GPS) and my music simultaneously and I’m still quite happy with the functionality.
On a technical note, I did not connect the radio mute wire as I prefer to manually mute the music when necessary. The rest of the time, I just keep the volume adjusted so the GPS voice directions can be heard above the music. Regarding the Dension microphone, I decided not to waste time running the wire behind the trim all the way up to the visor. Instead I have it mounted near the instrument cluster on both of my cars and the wire enters the dash next to the steering column in each case. I found it most convenient to just attach the mic to the turn signal stalk on the VW.
Verdict: 9.5/10
Scott Braden
Scott Braden –
Dension GBL3VW1 – Easy install thanks to the videos, and work great,
I did call for support (because I am an idiot who did not follow the directions) – support was fast helpful and got me going.
One point of confusion – this model does not come with the physical jack. Thought that was included, no prob I ordered it separately.
Brian Jameson
Brian Jameson –
Easy – I had this installed in 30 minutes. You have to be willing to take the under dash out of the way and run the mic up to the headliner, but that’s the hardest part. I placed my denison unit in the glovebox running the wires up behind. All too easy. It works great. I do wish it would be a little more Android friendly. Voice activated search is not possible but you can click the phone and say “Okay Google,” and the mic will work then. The sound is very good and I have no complaints about that.
Alex Young
Alex Young –
Great Product for MK4 – This is the perfect product to bring your MK4 up to date and still utilize your factory radio. Bluetooth streaming and calling is seamless NO hum or white noise you may get with other products. The distant end caller hears you with no echo. Direction and install was easy and painless not to mention the low price tag. Thanks Enfig!!
Jeffrey Senzer
Jeffrey Senzer –
Easy to install and works great! – I bought this unit for my MK4 Jetta GLI and I had no previous experience taking apart a car. I had to buy radio keys and look up videos on how to remove the radio, but after some research I was able to easily install the Bluetooth unit! It took me about 15-20 minutes to figure it out, but anyone who knows how to remove the radio on a MK4 volkswagen will have this unit installed in under 5 minutes. All you do is remove the radio (carefully unplug all wires, and swap out the corresponding wire harness) and plug the unit into the back of the head unit and put the unit inside any open hole in the car and put the radio back in. It’s all plug-n-play. Now for operation, connect to bluetooth, password is “8888” and it’ll play like it came from the factory. I highly recommend this unit for anyone who is a fan of staying as OEM as possible.
John-Boy Hahn
John-Boy Hahn –
Works as advertised – Everything fit perfectly and worked as advertised. Made a possibly complicated install extremely easy. Accompanying videos were great as well!
Julian Balog
Julian Balog –
Works well! – Great support. Easy to install. Works well.
Christopher Infante
Christopher Infante –
Does what it says on the tin! – Love it so far, highly recommend the adapter, even if you’re not handy with car stereo stuff!
Martin Lerch
Martin Lerch –
Works Great! – After arm wrestling with the radio, the install was pretty straight forward. Took me some time to route the cables properly so that it looks nice. I ended up running the microphone cable under the passenger side dash, and up tucked in with the airbag cover (not obstructing it of course). Then I tucked it under the roof liner in the front. Mic looks and works great. The whole unit works great. Charges the iPhone and plays the music. I just use all the iPhone music controls selecting songs etc. Thank you!
Jake Van Riper
Jake Van Riper –
Highly recommend – Allowed me to keep the stock look of my 2008 VW GLI while also having the ability to use bluetooth on my iPhone 5 with my steering wheel controls. Can also play music from USB, but is annoying in that it only selects from the first four root folders on an installed USB drive.
Install was straightforward:
1) Removed dashboard panels on my 2008 VW GLI per youtube videos.
2) Had to splice ground wire from GBL3VW1 unit into existing ground wire, as well as insert mute wire connection into Quad Lock stereo connector. Finally, unplug existing CD changer connection and plug in GBL3VW1 plug and play connection in its place. There are videos for all of this. I routed the wiring from behind the stereo to inside of the glovebox, where the GBL3VW1 is located.
3) Reinstall everything and update firmware with USB drive (go to Dension website for firmware).
Works as expected!
Luke Downey
Luke Downey –
2004 VW R32 – Fit perfectly install took 5 minutes. Works fantastic. Must do modification for the mk4s without Bluetooth.
L.E.
L.E. –
Great! – Needed Bluetooth and aux in a 2009 Jetta my wife and I got our son. Works like a charm and shipping was faster than the 5 to 10 business days stated on the website. The video on YouTube was very helpful as well as the customer service.
Travis Thomson
Travis Thomson –
Great purchase – Bluetooth functionality works great, easy to set up and helpful customer service.
Robert Finch
Robert Finch –
Highly Recommended – I was moving from a failed Car-Toys aftermarket installation back to the EOS OEM stereo, adding bluetooth support. The Enfig products work just as advertised. The installation videos and email support by Christian was exactly what I needed. My biggest challenge was how to keep the CANbus adapter to run my backup camera/mirror, and even though this wasn’t what I purchased from Christian he patiently helped me figure out the wiring. I only wish I had found this solution before trying the aftermarket stereo. Thanks, Christian!
Matt Duciewicz
Matt Duciewicz –
Good product – Easy install. Clear audio and phone calls are clear and good volume. Love that I can control it all from the steering wheel controls. Quality product would buy from again.
Chad Lloyd
Chad Lloyd –
Not yet. – Will get back to you. This is a Christmas present. But my sons equipment from 2 years ago still works great. Thanks!
Shane Williams
Shane Williams –
Awesome! – What a gem of a product and great source to buy it. The kit came with just what I needed… the tools to pull the deck were slick. I had it all installed and buttoned in about 30 minutes and it worked the first time!
Rob
Rob –
Very pleased – Best price, best service
Luke Downey
Luke Downey –
Mk4 R32 and Mk5 R32 – Install was fast and easy for my 2004 R32. Bluetooth addition is great while keeping the factory unit. I loved it so much that I purchased another for my 2008 R32. Install videos on youtube made it very easy using the posi tap. Installation took 30 minutes to an hour with no previous knowledge.
Travis
Travis –
Perfect Service – Service, product and installation are all perfect. Would buy from again in a second. Would also recommend to friends as well.
Andrew Edwards
Andrew Edwards –
Excellent product and easy installl – I initially saw an install video on YouTube for a Bluetooth receiver for my year/make car and thought no way could it be that easy. It was. I ordered it and received really quick and immediately started the install. It took about 10 minutes tops. Most of that was trying to figure out where to put the microphone. I will be ordering another one for my wife’s car. Thank you so much for having this product. It works perfectly!!
Darin Beebe
Darin Beebe –
Great product – Works great easy install. Good customer service!
Nicholas King
Nicholas King –
Very good product! – It worked just as advertised. It was a breeze to install, and I haven’t had a bit of trouble out of it. Very satisfied customer.