2006 A8 - Is the 6 CD Changer supposed to play Mp3's ?

[sbuk73]

I visited the local Audi garage and specifically the parts department - they were convinced that the CD changer should handle MP3 cds. I have tried all manner of method for cutting an MP3 CD, the changer simply says there is a CD ROM on the MMI display but then changes to the next disc position.

They did say that I might need a software update to handle it but most of the new A8's should support MP3 playback, anyone else have an idea about this much appreciated.

[a8 tech]

colour mmi update to 5150 sw version for mp3 format.The dealer can do this.

Check your sw version select radio then hold down set up and return until the screen changes to the hidden menu and select cd/mp3 media and post your sw version


Updating with cd 8T0906961 brings you to the latest sw versions avaliable

CONTROL UNIT = SW 5150.

CD = SW0100.MP3 = SW0390.

RADIO = SW0620.

STANDARD AMP = SW0100/270.

BOSE SW = 0150.

PHONE PREP = SW0950.

BLUETOOTH = SW0960.

AMI = SW0840

FACTORY PHONE = SW0770.

TV TUNER = SW310

HYBRID TV = SW440

DAB = SW0830

[sbuk73]

Thanks for that - I will be visiting them again Thursday and see if I can get the disc, if not I'll see if I can book it in ;....obviously I will check it tomorrow as you said to verify what version its on.

[sbuk73]

I have sent Mr A8 Tech a mail offline ... Audi dealer messing with me, Grrrr ! I want to get this enabled as soon as possible .... HELP.

[a8 tech]

Refer to this site and you will be able to down load mmi updates for your issue
http://www.navplus.us/forums/showthread.php?t=6780

[sbuk73]

Mister A8 Tech :P, I have gone to that other site aswell now - have joined etc still trying to find that 5150 link, is someone gonna mail me a link on that site or am i supposed to see it somewhere for members to download in that forum. I have posted a similar question in that MMI discussion folder.

[Issac Hunt]

I thought you had to replace the changer to gain MP3 playback ability? that was certainly the case for my mates A6, he was told 2006 was the year CD changers gained Mp3 ability and the only way to get this was to replce the changer.

[a8 tech]

Depends on the part number of the 6 disc changer.Ill double check but there was a sw update that allowed the mp3 to play,i will dig it out but updating the mmi sw versions is worth a shot first.

I shall find the answer after my tea.I see the wise craigy b has found the answer to you problem.O well you need to find a mp3 cd changer on good old flea bay i belive craigy has given you guidance to the correct part number or fit a dension 500 unit and use ipod or retro fit ami and use ipod.Ami is the best system but you need vag com to enable media postion 2 where as dension you can plug and play

[sbuk73]

I have managed to find a torrent download for the 5150 revision - have burnt a CD for it from a Nero CD image. When I browse the CD the only file I can see on its own describes the components of the CD. The top of the file reads:

release = "H2_HI_EU_K921"
vendor = "Harman/Becker"
variant = "MMI High"
region = "Europe"
PerformEepromUpdate = "true"
skipPatchFileCRC = "true"
MetafileChecksum = "af920a3e"

So I am guessing that the H2_HI_EU_K921 relates to the mention of 5150 in its download description.

The hard bit is done I Guess .... now if you could point me to how to actually apply the CD that would help. I will keep googling to see if I can find instructions somewhere - but anything to speed up the process appreciated

[sbuk73]

Someone from the other forum did get back to me and wrote:

Hello

2006 is borderline of the mp3 changer switchover, but I don't think you have one.

A software update will not fix the mp3 issue, a new CD changer is required that supports MP3.

Simple way to check is to slide out the CD changer and read the part number

Last 3 number = 111 = non mp3
last 3 numbers = 110 = Mp3 cd changer

Also when in update mode like you have above it says "IDC_MP3" or similar and yours doesn't. So no you do not have an mp3 compatible CD changer

So I guess I don't have one I will see what I can do about pulling the existing one out to determine if its the MP3 one or not but as they guy says it should say something like IDC_MP3 in the hidden update screen.