A3 Bluetooth

[GV8]

Hi Guys,

I have a 2008 A3 with a dash mounted phone holder but only use the bluetooth facility as I don't have the steering wheel controls. I want to buy a cradle for the dash mount but have read in the hand book that 'many' phones disconnect from bluetooth when inserted in the holder. Does anyone know anything about this as I don't want to shell out £100 if the bluetooth doesn't work when the phone is in the cradle??

[onemanparty]

Hi Guys,

I have a 2008 A3 with a dash mounted phone holder but only use the bluetooth facility as I don't have the steering wheel controls. I want to buy a cradle for the dash mount but have read in the hand book that 'many' phones disconnect from bluetooth when inserted in the holder. Does anyone know anything about this as I don't want to shell out £100 if the bluetooth doesn't work when the phone is in the cradle??

I have had bluetooth and a cradle on A3's I have had and not had a problems during my ownership

[a8 tech]

When the phone is in the cradle you dont use the bluetooth as the phone is connected through the cradle.
Retro fit mfsw

[GV8]

Thanks one man.
A8 - I don't have steering controls so i cannot use the mount other than for charging can I?

[GV8]

One man - what make was your phone used in the A3?

[a8 tech]

Ok i will explain
If you use the cradle then make sure your phones firmware is valid,because the cradle is connected direct then there is no need to use the blue tooth as the phone prep will connect through the cradle as will the aerial.
http://accessories.audi.co.uk/access...ccessoryId=620


gsm phone list and cradle part numbers

Generation II



phone cradle part number
Apple iPhone8 8P0 051 435 GP4
BENQ Siemens C45 8P0 051 435 AP
ME45 8P0 051 435 AP
S45 (i) 8P0 051 435 AP
M50 8P0 051 435 AP
MT50 8P0 051 435 AP
S55 8P0 051 435 CJ
M55 8P0 051 435 CJ
C55 8P0 051 435 CJ
C65 8P0 051 435 AT
CX65 8P0 051 435 EG
M65 8P0 051 435 EG
S65 8P0 051 435 ED
SP65 8P0 051 435 ED
S68 8P0 051 435 EH4
CX70 8P0 051 435 EG
C75 8P0 051 435 DR
CX75 8P0 051 435 DJ
M75 8P0 051 435 DK
S75 8P0 051 435 FB
Motorola V300 8P0 051 435 DD
V400 8P0 051 435 DD
V500 8P0 051 435 DD
V525 8P0 051 435 DD
E550 8P0 051 435 DD
V550 8P0 051 435 DD
V600 8P0 051 435 DD
V620 8P0 051 435 DD
V635 8P0 051 435 DD
Nokia 3100 8P0 051 435 AA
6020 8P0 051 435 FT
6021 8P0 051 435 FT
6100 8P0 051 435 CM
6151 8P0 051 435 GG
6210 8P0 051 435 BQ3
6220 8P0 051 435 Q
6230 8P0 051 435 GC
6230i 8P0 051 435 GC
6233 8P0 051 435 GE
6234 8P0 051 435 GF
6280 8P0 051 435 FS
6288 8P0 051 435 FS
6300 8P0 051 435 FQ4
6310 8P0 051 435 BQ
6310i 8P0 051 435 BQ
6600 8P0 051 435 AG4
6610 8P0 051 435 CX
6820 8P0 051 435 AD
7210 8P0 051 435 CX
7250 (i) 8P0 051 435 CX
E50 8P0 051 435 FF4
E60 8P0 051 435 GD4
Sony Ericsson T610 8P0 051 435 L
T630 8P0 051 435 L
K510i 8P0 051 435 FK4
K610i 8P0 051 435 FJ4
K750i 8P0 051 435 EN7
K800i 8P0 051 435 GM4
K810i 8P0 051 435 GM4
W700i 8P0 051 435 EN7
W800i 8P0 051 435 EN7
W810i 8P0 051 435 EN7


If you retro fit mfsw then buy a battery charger for the phone and plug it into the cig lighter as blue tooth saps the phones battery charge level

[GV8]

Thanks A8 - I'll order the cradle and have a go.

[a8 tech]

You could always buy the rsap adapter (not cheap)this will convert phone prep low to prep high if your phone is rsap type.
This will kill two birds with one stone as it will reduce battery discharge and allow full blue tooth conectivity
http://accessories.audi.co.uk/access...essoryId=10632

[onemanparty]

One man - what make was your phone used in the A3?

Nokia 6021 - I use in my S3 now and it's fine

[a8 tech]

more info on the rsap
The Bluetooth Remote SIM Access Profile (rSAP) cradle adaptor is an enhancement of the factoryfitted
option "Mobile phone preparation - Low". It enables mobile phone handsets to connect via
Bluetooth Remote SIM Access Profile (rSAP) in the same way as handsets connect to the factoryfitted
option "Mobile phone preparation - High".
The Bluetooth rSAP adaptor is fitted to the same connection as all other adaptor cradles (either on
the dashboard or in the front centre armrest). The mobile handset is then connected to the rSAP
cradle via Bluetooth. When handsets are connected, the cradle enables the use of the external GSM
car antenna and deactivates the handset antenna in order to minimise GSM radiation in the car and
handset battery consumption. The handset is put into standby mode so battery power drain is
minimal.
Once connected, the cradle connects to the handset automatically and details of up to four handsets
can be saved. Only handsets with Bluetooth rSAP functionality are compatible with this cradle. Details
of mobile handsets that are compatible with rSAP can be found on audi parts
Customer Benefits The rSAP cradle adaptor is flexible so can be used with a variety of different handsets. This
makes it future proof for compatibility with new handsets “Mobile phone preparation – Low” already has a Bluetooth connection but this only operates in a
mode called “Hands Free Profile”. This means that although calls can be made and received using
the car, the phones antenna and battery are operating at full capacity when making and receiving
calls. The rSAP cradle adaptor uses the cars external antenna and power supply to make and
receive calls which improves call quality and reduces handset battery consumption.
Part Part
Bluetooth rSAP
cradle adaptor
8P0051440