Sat Nav problem 53 reg audi A6

[joedredd]

Might be worth giving these guys a call;

http://vwcruise.com/

Hope it helps.

[pete99]

Thanks for response-its appreciated.
I have checked connections (as good as I can)-- and they look ok.
By 'control module' -I assume you mean the black box in the boot into which 2 connecters plugs in ?.
Parden me for not being clued up (and a bit thick) on anything involving this sort of stuff .

I wonder if anyone knows if the 'black box' is interchangeable with others from different audi models ? a4,a3 etc .
The number on mine is 4B5 919 897 A (this is stamped on holding bracket.
Another number 8 618 842 290 is stamped on back of actual unit near to connectors.

Reason I ask is - there are similar looking units for sale on Ebay.

Many thanks

Just taken it out of car -removed sleeve- and part number is actually 4B0 919 887 E
There are a few on ebay right now - with same part number ! does this mean they are compatible ?.
If so-it may be worth a 'punt' if they go cheap enough .

ps - number stamped on casing AUZ etc-- I guess this is a serial number of the actual unit ??.

[pete99]

OK - Problem sorted .

Saw a 'control module ( the black box of gubbins--that sits in the boot) on ebay- so- took a stab at it !! £60 ish .
Even had a later DX disc included.
Fitted it- and hooked it up to the 'sharks fin' antena.
Sats appeared one by one .
So- everything ok now .
Thanks to members who replied and suggested remedies.

I Always take the time to post a solution in the hope it may help others in the future .
Pete

[kite]

Great News..

[pete99]

Great News..

Thanks Bud,
Aint this what this forums all about ? Helping each other .

[AzAudi]

OK - Problem sorted .

Saw a 'control module ( the black box of gubbins--that sits in the boot) on ebay- so- took a stab at it !! £60 ish .
Even had a later DX disc included.
Fitted it- and hooked it up to the 'sharks fin' antena.
Sats appeared one by one .
So- everything ok now .
Thanks to members who replied and suggested remedies.

I Always take the time to post a solution in the hope it may help others in the future .
Pete

Hi Pete,

Thank God i came across your thread!

I have just bought a 2005 Allroad and am experiencing problems with Sat Nav to those you described earlier in the post.

I have a few questions that i would be extremely grateful if you could answer:

Whereabouts in the boot will i find my control module?
What exactly did you type into ebay search to find the control module? (its bringing me up loads of control modules for just about everything else in a car - but no sat nav)
Do i need to buy a new (sharksfin or other) antenna too?

many thanks,

Az