Before diving into wires, let’s identify the unit. The RCD 200 is a single-DIN (or sometimes double-DIN depending on the variant) radio produced by Blaupunkt, Delphi, or Visteon. It typically features a 4x20-watt amplifier, a CD player (often MP3-compatible on later models), and a removable faceplate.
The RCD 200 uses the Quadlock connector (large 20-pin block). Below is the pinout for the main block. Vw Rcd 200 Wiring Diagram
| Pin | Wire Color (Typical VW) | Function | Voltage / Signal | | :-- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Red/Yellow | Battery Plus (Constant 12V) | +12V DC (Always On) | | A7 | Brown | Ground (Earth) | 0V | | A5 | Grey/Blue | Illumination (Panel Lights) | +12V when headlights ON | | A3 | Black/Yellow | Ignition (Switched 12V) – Rare on RCD 200 | +12V with key ON | Before diving into wires, let’s identify the unit
When replacing, you have two options: