VW Transporter T5.1 Pioneer SPH-EVO98DAB 9" Stereo Upgrade (Climate Control/ OPS retention)

This stereo upgrade fitting kit is designed to install a Pioneer SPH-EVO98DAB 1DIN 9-inch floating touchscreen stereo, which is included in the kit, into Volkswagen Transporter T5.1 models from 2009 to 2015, originally equipped with RCD310 or RNS510 radio systems. The kit provides a clean, professional OEM-style appearance while offering modern features including Apple CarPlay wireless, Android Auto, and touchscreen controls.

The included steering wheel control InfoAdapter interface ensures full retention of the original steering wheel audio buttons. Additionally, the interface retains factory vehicle displays such as optical parking sensor graphics and climate control visualisation, preserving all OEM functionality. DAB radio reception is maintained with the supplied Fakra antenna adapters, and installation is simplified using the universal patch lead and Single DIN to Double DIN pocket for the floating screen.

All components required for a complete installation are included: the Pioneer SPH-EVO98DAB floating screen, matte black Double DIN fascia panel, steering wheel control InfoAdapter, Fakra to DIN aerial adapters with phantom power, patch lead, and Single DIN to Double DIN pocket. This kit enables a modern, high-quality audio upgrade while keeping all critical factory features intact.

Vehicle Compatibility

• Volkswagen Transporter T5.1 (2009–2015)
• Factory radios: RCD310, RNS510

Stereo Upgrade Fitting Kit Includes

Male Fakra to female SMB DAB antenna adapter cable

If your factory stereo has DAB as standard you can use this cable to convert the original (Fakra DAB) antenna connector in a car to a female SMB, allowing you to retain DAB signal on the new Pioneer head unit.

Double Fakra to Male DIN aerial antenna adapter cable (With 12v phantom power)

This cable converts the original antenna connector in the car, known as a Double Fakra connector, to a standard aftermarket antenna connector, known as a DIN connector.

The adapter cable has a built in module which provides a phantom power feed to the original antenna in the car. A phantom power feed is a 12v power supply that is sent up the centre wire of the antenna cable, this powers the amplifier built into the original antenna. The antenna adapter cable has a loose wire which needs to be connected to the 12v antenna power output of the new aftermarket stereo.

The phantom power feed terminates in a junior timer receptacle terminal to make it easy to connect into the electric antenna turn on position of a standard ISO connector. 

VW Steering Wheel Control/ Infoadapter interface

This VW Steering Wheel Control & Infoadapter Interface (29-CTUVW01) is designed to retain key factory features when installing an aftermarket head unit in Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a white MFD (Multi-Function Display). It preserves OEM steering wheel audio controls for safe and convenient operation, while maintaining a factory-style integration between the vehicle and the new stereo system. All retained functions are dependent on the vehicle being originally equipped with these features on the factory radio system.

In addition to steering wheel control retention, this interface allows vehicle information such as climate control status, parking sensor graphics and heated seat information to be displayed on any aftermarket head unit with a rear camera input, provided these features were available on the original factory radio. With a plug-and-play design (when used with the correct patch lead), it avoids cutting factory wiring and supports compatibility with leading head unit brands, making it ideal for professional installations and OEM-quality upgrades.

Product Features

• Retains Steering Wheel Controls
• Retains Optical Parking Sensor Display
• Retains Climate Control Visualisation

Compatible Vehicles

Suitable for select models with White MFD Instrument cluster. Compatible with Fender OEM Amplified System.

Vehicles with RCD310 / RCD500 / RCD510 OEM HU

Vehicles with RNS315 / RNS510 OEM Sat Nav

• Volkswagen Transporter T5.1 (2009-2015)

Compatibility Notes

• Only suitable for Models with White MFD display
• Please check the connections in the vehicle match the harness you are purchasing

Universal head-unit patch lead for 29-CT series steering wheel control interface

Universal patch lead for 29-CT series steering controls. Suitable for Alpine, Clarion, JVC, Kenwood,  Pioneer, Sony and Chinese head-units that are steering wheel remote ready.

This cable plugs into the Steering wheel control box and into either the 3.5mm socket or single wire on the back of the head-units.
Follow instruction to cut loops if needed.

Universal Single DIN pocket for Double DIN car stereo fascia (For side fixing bracket fascia kits)

Universal pocket to enable you to fit a single DIN radio into a Double DIN kit

This pocket is suitable for fascia kits with side fixing brackets

COLOUR: MATT BLACK

Pioneer SPH-EVO98DAB-1D 9 inch car stereo head unit with wireless Apple Carplay, Android Auto, DAB+

The Pioneer SPH-EVO98DAB-1D brings modern connectivity and premium design to virtually any vehicle, even those without traditional stereo slots. Featuring a 9″ floating capacitive touchscreen, this modular multimedia receiver is designed for vehicles with a 1-DIN installation slot, but its clever tablet-style installation also suits motorhomes, vans, and vehicles with limited dash space.

The SPH-EVO98DAB-1D is equipped with wireless Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, Bluetooth®, DAB+ digital radio, and WebLink® Cast for smartphone mirroring. It also supports dual camera inputs, enabling both front and rear camera connectivity. With advanced audio tuning, including a 13-band EQ, 48-bit DSP, and 3x high-voltage pre-outs, the unit delivers superb sound customisation.

What makes this model truly unique is Pioneer’s new Split Screen Mode, which lets you dynamically resize the Apple CarPlay interface to simultaneously display navigation and music, for example. In addition, Selectable Viewing Modes allow users to toggle between Light and Dark Modes for better screen visibility and personal preference.

Whether you're upgrading a modern vehicle or retrofitting a classic, the SPH-EVO98DAB-1D offers the flexibility, functionality, and clean floating-screen design to deliver a factory-finish look with the latest infotainment features.

A Single DIN radio cage is included with this head unit

Key Features

• Navigation: Via Android Auto™, Via Apple CarPlay®

• Screen Size: 9.0 inch

• LCD Screen Type: Capacitive Touchscreen

• Apple CarPlay®: Wireless / Wired Connection

• Android Auto™: Wireless / Wired Connection

• Wi-Fi®: WebLink® Mirroring supported

• Pioneer Split Screen Mode: Supported for Apple CarPlay®

• Pioneer PxLink Companion App: Supported

• DAB+ Digital Radio: Yes

• DAB Antenna: Optional (CA-AN-DAB.001 – sold separately)

• Bluetooth®: Hands-free and streaming support

• Customisable Key & Display Illumination: Yes

• Multi-Colour Illumination: Yes

  
  

Audio Features

• Graphic Equaliser: 13-Band

• Advanced Sound Retriever: Yes

• Listening Position Selector: Yes

• High Pass Filter: Yes

• Low Pass Filter: Yes

• FLAC Audio Playback: Supported via USB

• Subwoofer Control: Yes

  
  

Tuner Features

• DAB+ Digital Radio: Yes

• Digital Radio Tick Mark Approved: Yes

• RDS FM Radio: Yes

Connections

• Camera Inputs: 2 (Front & Rear)

• RCA AV Inputs: None

• RCA Pre-Outs: 3 (Front, Rear, Subwoofer – 4V)

• Aux-In: 1 × Rear AV Aux-In

  
  

Accessories Included

• External Bluetooth Microphone

• GPS Antenna

• USB Extension Cable

  
  

For more details and specification see the Pioneer website

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