Dension Gateway Lite GWL1SK1, GWL1VW1/VW8
The Gateway Lite is Densions solution for non-text capable Skoda vehicles when the owner wished to use their iPod in the same way as their factory CD Changer. Some Skodas, especially older models, do not have the CAN Bus cluster installed on the dashboard meaning iPod information cannot be displayed. In this case the Dension CAN products do not work but the Gateway Lite makes for a compatible alternative.
The GWL1SK1 and GWL1VW1/8 are designed to work with Skodas factory OEM Stereos, the kits plug into the exsisting wiring looms on the back of the radio unit. The GWL1SK1 version fits to the Stream and Stream MP3 stereos with the GWL1VW1/8 fitting the other OEM stereos (See compatibility).
As the kit utilises the CDC port on the stereo, it does not require additional cabling as both power and audio output is included in the CDC harness. Occasionally additional grounding is required but where this is needed an earth wire (usually black in colour) is provided on the kits harness. If this cable is not earthed sufficiently, the kit will not charge the iPod or give audio playback.

The GWL1VW1/8 and GWL1SK1 device packs includes the following.
Device Box/PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
Vehicle specific harness
1 metre USB extension cable for installation convenience
Instruction Manual
Either an iPod Cable for Cradle (chosen from within the product selection)
Please see our video below for a demonstration of the kit in operation, although the video shows the Gateway Lite working on a VDO Renault stereo, it works identically the same as the GWL1SK1/VW1/VW8 version.
Compatibility Chart for Dension Gateway Lite
Full compatibility Here (Opens New Tab)
Skoda Vehicles
| Model | Year | HU Model | Product |
| Fabia | | Rhapsody, Satkompass Navi DX & Skoda Gamma | GWL1VW8 |
| 2007 | Dance | GWL1VW1 |
| | RCD 300, RCD 500 & RNS MFD2 (Nexus) | GWL1VW1 |
| | Stream/Stream MP3 | GWL1SK1 |
| Octavia | | Grundig Stereos | GWL1VW8 |
| | SOUND 2004, Gamma, Symphony, 402, 502 | GWL1VW8 |
| | Rhapsody, Satkompass Navi DX | GWL1VW8 |
| | RCD 300, RCD 500, Cruise & RNS MFD2 (Nexus) | GWL1VW1 |
| | Stream/Stream MP3 | GWL1SK1 |
| Superb | | Grundig Stereos | GWL1VW8 |
| | SOUND 2004, Gamma, Symphony, 402, 502 | GWL1VW8 |
| | Rhapsody, Satkompass Navi DX | GWL1VW8 |
| | RCD 300, RCD 500 & RNS MFD2 (Nexus) | GWL1VW1 |
| | Stream/Stream MP3 | GWL1SK1 |
| Roomster | 2006 | Dance | GWL1VW1 |
Notes
Please Note the Gateway Lite does not provide Text information through the stereo.
The Gateway Lite allows the user to control volume and cycle forward & Backwards through tracks
Tracks and albums are navigated through via the iPod or iPhone controls.

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Question:
"I have just purchased an iPhone 4, I have heard reports that not many devices work with this model, can you please confirm if this is indeed the case?"
Answer:
For approximately 2 months after iPhone 4 was released third party products did not work correctly with the new handset, however with the evolution of iOS 4 and firmware updates released by third party manufacturers, I am pleased to confirm this product works with iPhone 4.
Question:
"I would like to know if I can get text displayed on my car showing track information from my iPod."
Answer:
No Dension product will display iPod information on a Skoda vehicle, even if the vehicle has a text capable cluster. You may have seen reports of Skoda owners have a text giving dension kit, but these users will have to reflash the software every two weeks as the vehicle CAN system does not support the system properly. The Gateway Lite is the best product for Skoda vehicles.
Question:
"Is it possible to retain my CD changer when fitting this product or will I have to disconnect it?"
Answer:
You are correct in thinking your exsisting CDC will be disconnected, the vehicles stereos can only support on CDC and as the kit emulates a changer that is all the stereo can handle.