Ipod and an A3

[TheMatador]

I've got an x-link iPod adapter and it works in pretty much the same way except it's crap. It doesn't show the name of the playlist on the stereo and it doesn't connect to the playlist in the right order - depends what one you were listening to when you last turned off the car.

Its also really easy to screw it up by skipping tracks too quickly or fast-forwarding/reversing. Wish I'd paid the extra 20quid to get the Audi one

[BUSSINIT]

Try and sell it on ebay and buy a secondhand Audi one from there too. I can't imagine there is too much difference in the 2nd hand price.

Problem is i thnk there are a lot if new x link ones for sale on there which might make yours hard to sell.

[ESL]

Been reading the posts here with interest.

Can someone tell me how much the "official" iPod interface for a new A3 is please? Are they only available from Audi dealers (I saw ebay mentioned).

If available from ebay the Audi part number would be helpful.

Sorry for all the questions, but I would be grateful for a reply.

Cheers and Thanks in advance

[BUSSINIT]

I bought mine from http://vagparts.co.uk/

I found it under the 'Audi -> A4 2002 (B6 + B7) -> Electrical' section. It was £96.64 in total I think.

I recommed getting the radio removal tools from ebay though, they were about 3 quid whereas Vagparts sell them for £13 + VAT. Got mine from kama_ur2007.

Hope that helps!

[ESL]

Thanks for the reply, just been and had a look and found the very thing:
A3 iPod adapter kit at £75 plus vat.

Lots of other interesting bits too, bluetooth kits, interior LED lighting etc.

Nice tip.

[TheEggShell]

Does anyone have a guide showing exactly how to install the ipod adaptor kit?

I am mostly unsure of how to remove the glovebox.

[prolfe]

Does anyone have a guide showing exactly how to install the ipod adaptor kit?

I am mostly unsure of how to remove the glovebox.

The glovebox is easy enough.

Take the right hand side panel off, just pulls off. (the bit that almost touches the door card)

There is a bolt headed screw. 10mm I think. (will just call them screws from now on but they are all the same bolt headed type)

Then inside the glovebox there is one screw at the back.

Then when the glovebox is closed there are three more right down at the lowest point of the glovebox. Have to get your head right down into the footwell.

When the glovebox is open right at the top there are two more.

As the glovebox comes out you will need to watch for the glovebox light and switch cable. Disconnect this.

The you are able to drill a hole in the back side of the box and insert the iPod cable with the grommet already attached to the cable.

Plug the Ipod cable into the back of the Quadlock connector and away you go.

[TheEggShell]

Brilliant, cheers prolfe!

Just to clarify...

"Take the right hand side panel off, just pulls off. (the bit that almost touches the door card)"

Do you mean the side closest to the door?

[TheEggShell]

Also... Is the vagparts ipod adaptor kit the same one that Audi themselves would install?

[prolfe]

There is like a triangle of plastic that pops off. It is hidden when the door is closed.

It is at the side of the glovebox.

Behind there is one bolt head screw.

The one on VagParts looks identical.

You'll have a coupleo of wiring looms. But you'll just need the main iPod one end blue square connector the other end.

Do the glovebox bit first. Feed the blue square end through the grommet, then attach the grommet into the hole you have drilled.

Then feed the wire through to the back of the headunit when it's out. I think you have to attach the connector into the quadlock loom and then plug it into the stereo. Yes, I'm certain now.

Plug the stereo back in, check that it works and then switch back off.
Then attach the light switch loom back into the glovebox.
Then mount the glovebox back onto the dash, top inside screws first, then bottom, then side then inside screw.

You'll have enough cable on the Ipod lead to be able to put it onto your lap to connect it if you need to.

Or:

You'll have enough cable to route it through to your centre console arm rest if you want to.

Or:

Routed through to a holder that you can then see. Perhaps the right side of the steering wheel. You'll then see track names and the cool Audi logo when you switch on.

The Ipod lead will charge your ipod when the ignition is on. It will also switch the ipod back off when the ignition is off.