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    2006 A3 Concert CD HU Replacement Is A Canbus Adapter Worth It?

    Thanks mate, Hooked that up OK. I just had to make the corners of the fascia panel square so the Pioneer HU would fit. Oh, and earth the handbrake light wire so that video would play. Thanks again mate, Col
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    2006 A3 Concert CD HU Replacement Is A Canbus Adapter Worth It?

    Andymac I need your help mate. I've hooked up the ne HU using the PC9-404, but there is no output from the rear speakers. Am I missing something in the wiring? I hooked up 2 perm lives to feed the HU, cos ignition on/off doesnt bother me as i'll be detaching the panel anyway. Any help greatly...
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    A3 2.0FSI Engine Noise

    Thanks Rockape, I'm happy to go with that. Regards, Col
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    A3 2.0FSI Engine Noise

    Hi all, I just picked up my 06 A3 last week and i'm enjoying it so far (apart from a crack on the windscreen that happened on the second day). I was listening to the engine with the bonnet up, and I thought it sounded kinda tappety/clattery. It drives fine and pulls well, it also starts right...
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    2006 A3 Concert CD HU Replacement Is A Canbus Adapter Worth It?

    Thanks mate. I'll go and load up my cart....cheers. Col
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    2006 A3 Concert CD HU Replacement Is A Canbus Adapter Worth It?

    Thanks for all your help. Just a couple of last questions, sorry. I see there is an aerial adapter for fakra PC5-136, would this be better? Also is there any advantage in using PC9-404 and using the RCA outputs on the back of the Pioneer? Regards, Col
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    2006 A3 Concert CD HU Replacement Is A Canbus Adapter Worth It?

    Thanks for the replies so far. Got the HU out, can anyone ID this and advise what I will need to complete the installation? I'm fitting a Pioneer MVH8300BT (Typo before) It has diversity antenna as well. Regards, Col
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    2006 A3 Concert CD HU Replacement Is A Canbus Adapter Worth It?

    I want to change this HU, it's 1U and I expect it's ISO with active rears. (not had it out yet waiting for keys). Is a Canbus adapter really worth it? Or is there a switched live I could hook into? Would Car Audio & Security: Car Stereo, Speakers & Subwoofers, Car DVD Players, GPS and CD...
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    Greetings From Ayrshire

    I'm not from Ayr itself, I'm in Stevenston.
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    Greetings From Ayrshire

    Hi all, The wife has an A4 Avant and I'm getting an A3 shortly, so hopefully I can get some help and advice on here if needed. Regards, Col