retro fit sat nav unit ?

[fifer1981]

hello guys

just bought a 04 tdi se 6 and was wondering what i would need to retro fit the audi sat nav head unit ? is it slide out the old cd head unit and the new one slides in (actual placement i know wires and antennas need doing) would one from a 06 a4 fit ?

 

[Woorlord]

hello guys

just bought a 04 tdi se 6 and was wondering what i would need to retro fit the audi sat nav head unit ? is it slide out the old cd head unit and the new one slides in (actual placement i know wires and antennas need doing) would one from a 06 a4 fit ?

Assuming you have a Double DIN headunit your laughing!
Make sure you get all the cable adaptors and GPS antenna.
Check out the Navplus website which covers all aspects of RNS-E retrofittig aspects.

I had to do a little more with a Single to Double DIN conversion first - but well worth it.

 

[fifer1981]

rollox ive got a single din . so whats involved in making the navigation unit fit ?


oh absolutley loving the car the only car i think ive bought where ive never missed my old car in the slightest lol

 

[Woorlord]

.......ive got a single din . so whats involved in making the navigation unit fit

For in-depth advice check out the http://www.navplus.us/forums/ website which covers all aspects of RNS-E retrofittig aspects.

In summary, Single DIN (SD) to Double DIN (DD) requires....

- New A/C control unit which is DD compatible
- New DD cage
- strip out the centre console - remove the SD cage - fit the DD cage
- make some mods to your existing centre console surround with a hacksaw
- refit centre console
- refit new DD A/C unit
- fit new DD ICE unit - could be Symphony II as an interim before fitting RNS-E

You will have left over and no longer useable in your car:
- SD ICE unit - probably Concert II
- SD A/C control unit

 

[fifer1981]

looks like i best get saving my pennies up then thanks for your reply

 

[1wheelonly]

double din aircon unit isnt required, you only have to trim the sides down with a dremmel or good knife. there is a over hang on the outer trim,if you trim it back to the next stage of the plastic surround (easy to see when its in your hand) then its location lugs/grooves on the side are suitable to slide in in the lower position for the double din location aswell as the single din location, saving you money.
plenty of people have done this and im one of them,perfect fit,very easy diy mod.

 

[1wheelonly]

forgot to mention that it is better to get a double din ashtray,but there not expesive,can be picked up cheap enough on ebay,although not essential.

 

[1wheelonly]

sorry,not the best pic but to to show you that it can be done ok.

 

[ricofrancois]

Hello

Do you need a new ESP button or is it the same?

Thanks

Eric

Audi 2.4 SE AUTO 2003 Single Din

 

[1wheelonly]

its the same rico

 

[ricofrancois]

Hello

So what exactly do you mean by removing the centre console? Is there any post with step by step guide for A4 Cabrio?

The one I found on the link is for a A3.

Thanks

Rico

 

[1wheelonly]

try here rico
http://www.navplus.us

 

[ozique]

Are you doing DIY?

If not, try http://www.vwcruise.com/9.html.

 

[ricofrancois]

Hello

Yes I would like to DIY this. I found a great PDF for A4 B6 but I wondering if it was similar for A4 Cab.

http://debian.fmi.uni-sofia.bg/~pla...i/Audi - FULL Installing Sat Nav in an A4.pdf

I have a multitronic box and the circuit was replaced due to a fault. I really don't want to tuch the gearbox cover...

Rico

 

[1wheelonly]

thats spot on,i did my own in my cab and its exactly the same.
just take your time and youll be fine.
theres nothing to worry about around the gear selector.

 

[ricofrancois]

1wheelonly you're always online...I know who to ask when I struggle

 

[1wheelonly]

youll be fine mate,but if you struggle with any of it then ill help in anyway i can,not a problem mate.