A4 Cabriolet FM Aerial

[Nev Simpson]

Hey!

Apologies if this has been answered before. The FM reception in my cabrio is awful. I understand that there there is a common issue with the cable deteriorating at the flexible cover on left side of the boot.

I've not had a chance to have a good look at it, but understand that others have successfully repaired the aerial cable, but I wonder if anyone has ever replaced the whole cable, or even know if this is possible?
At the moment I am using a Parrot Asteroid (worse heap of ***** EVER), but at least I can use iPhone's connection to access internet stations rather than using the FM.

I am looking to replace said unit with a double din unit (not sure which yet - Maybe a Panasonic unit?), either way I would like to get the FM aerial sorted before hand.

Thanks guys

[Crasher]

Which system do you have, Chorus, Symphony, Bose, nav and the cars year?

The usual problem is the co-ax in the boot hinge conduit being broken and you have to replace this, typically with part number 8H5 035 550 AA which is £60 from Audi.

[Themoog]

I recently fixed our radio with a £7.30 windscreen aerial. It has to be powered tho' so i wired it to the asc button so its powered when the ignition is on.