Sat Nav problem 53 reg audi A6

**pete99** · 01-04-2010,06:00 PM

Originally Posted by Issac Hunt

A new one woudnt be that hard to fit. You'd need to lower the headlining and remove a few bits of trim though I imagine. You wont get a new Audi antenna from Ebay for £10 though!

It should be the same Fakra type connector they all use these days. I'd fit a cheapo one and then move it around the rear cabin until you can find an area where it gets a good reception.

Fair point !!
As soon as I can find one that fits-- I'll try it . Maybe on back parcel shelf would be best .
No reply off ebay seller yet --I'll try another one .
Cheers , P.

**Issac Hunt** · 01-04-2010,06:05 PM

I'm just a tight bugger, That'd be my main reason for trying an Ebay one!

I havent a clue what Audi charge for one, if it's under £100 I would be shocked!

**pete99** · 01-04-2010,10:23 PM

Originally Posted by Issac Hunt

I'm just a tight bugger, That'd be my main reason for trying an Ebay one!

I havent a clue what Audi charge for one, if it's under £100 I would be shocked!

No harm in being tight !! me too !!

**pete99** · 02-04-2010,01:39 PM

It just gets worse .
Removed the gubbins box- and connector is nothing like those ebay ones .
Its just like a small co-ax -- maybe 5mm diam .

**pete99** · 02-04-2010,01:45 PM

Heres a pic-- would anyone know where I can get one from ?.
Thanks .

**pete99** · 02-04-2010,01:55 PM

Now sorted !! Seller on ebay got back to me after i sent pics.
Thanks Isaac--
Bit of a long winded post by me- but --if it helps someone else in future--thats all that matters .

**pete99** · 08-04-2010,05:09 PM

Originally Posted by pete99

Now sorted !! Seller on ebay got back to me after i sent pics.
Thanks Isaac--
Bit of a long winded post by me- but --if it helps someone else in future--thats all that matters .

Update !!
antenna came yesterday--fitted it today- and guess what ?.
STILL 0 out of 8 satelites

.
Decided to plug in my hand held scanner (had it 5 months and never used it--until today -and not impressed with it in the slightest). I should have got the 'real thing').

Anyway- up popped fault code . 01300- 177 KWP 1281 01/01

Control module for navigation with cd rom (J401).
Sporadic--no communication .

Anyone have any ideas ?. Pleeeeease

Whoops-- looks like ideas dept is closed !!
never mind- thanks anyway.
Where i go from here is anyones guess .

**pete99** · 25-04-2010,11:43 AM

Originally Posted by pete99

Update !!
antenna came yesterday--fitted it today- and guess what ?.
STILL 0 out of 8 satelites

.
Decided to plug in my hand held scanner (had it 5 months and never used it--until today -and not impressed with it in the slightest). I should have got the 'real thing').

Anyway- up popped fault code . 01300- 177 KWP 1281 01/01

Control module for navigation with cd rom (J401).
Sporadic--no communication .

Anyone have any ideas ?. Pleeeeease

Whoops-- looks like ideas dept is closed !!
never mind- thanks anyway.
Where i go from here is anyones guess .

Anyone ?.

**kite** · 25-04-2010,01:35 PM

Have a look for a loose connection on the control module.

**pete99** · 25-04-2010,02:17 PM

Originally Posted by kite

Have a look for a loose connection on the control module.

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