Notices

Newbie Question: Swapping the factory Audio head Unit

Old 12-11-2009, 03:40 PM
  #1  
Audi Forum - Posts like an A4
Thread Starter
 
rraj2k9's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Toronto
Posts: 111
rraj2k9 is on a distinguished road
Default Newbie Question: Swapping the factory Audio head Unit

I am considering swapping the factory Audio head Unit with an after market unit. Just so I can have the option os popping in an mp3 cd or USB stick and listen to music.

My question is how easy is it to this ? Because I keep hearing about special wiring harness required to convert an after market to the audio audio system. Also will I be able to use the cd-changer with the after market unit.

If so any one have had Best Buy done this ? I know these guys are not the smartest when it comes to doing technical work, but has any one done it through them ?

Reason I am asking is they provide free install with the purchase of the unit.
rraj2k9 is offline  
Old 01-22-2010, 09:30 AM
  #2  
Audi Forum - Posts like an A1
 
Piecez's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Ontario
Posts: 7
Piecez is on a distinguished road
Default Re: Newbie Question: Swapping the factory Audio head Unit

I got mine done at a friend's shop, I put in a USB deck. And the guy told me that I wouldn't be able to use the cd changer in the back anymore, but I didn't care anyways!! I'm not sure about the Best Buy service though...
Piecez is offline  
Old 01-22-2010, 04:18 PM
  #3  
Audi Forum - Posts like an A3
 
shuks's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 98
shuks is on a distinguished road
Default Re: Newbie Question: Swapping the factory Audio head Unit

You're getting a deck installed not your oil changed. Worry not, the guys know their stuff.

Piecez -- don't have a CD changer so is it all a matter of swapping the units? Or does it involve a change of harness? I have a Pioneer lying around so I could change it over the weekend.

NO, I do not have the tool for taking the stocker out.

Anyone???
shuks is offline  
Old 01-24-2010, 10:27 AM
  #4  
Audi Forum - Posts like an A1
 
a6c5's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Québec Qc.
Posts: 17
a6c5 is on a distinguished road
Default Re: Newbie Question: Swapping the factory Audio head Unit

Just be extra careful not to feed 12V or ground to the k-line as this cant prevent scanners from being able to communicate with the ecus of the car. We see this at least 5 or 6 times per year at the shop. (you can even fry a scanner that is not protected).
a6c5 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
wowdi
A4-B7 - (Typ 8E/8H, 2005–2008)
20
11-28-2010 12:24 PM
BenTT
MK1 Audi TT - 1998–2006
0
09-18-2008 12:52 PM
ashcar572
A4-B6 - (Typ 8E/8H, 2001–2005)
6
08-12-2008 06:00 PM
niceguy77
Audio / Video Upgrades
0
11-25-2006 07:00 PM
eko
Audi Mailing List
0
08-20-2003 08:19 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:
You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: Newbie Question: Swapping the factory Audio head Unit



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:42 PM.