bit of advice ive done this and ive now got a power zap and the battery dies after 24 hours, check the battery isnt using power when you turn the car off to make sure its installed properly
Red line only connects too ignitions on and off s wasps red yellow not a good idea kill battery 🔋 when is car not running best things only red wire connecting for fuse box
Worked perfectly. I couldn't get it to power in for days. When I tried the ignition switch to the fuse box it worked. All speakers working perfectly. Thanks
Cheers man was scratching my head as to why mine didn't work,turns out I caught the cable that was wired into the live. After this video I realised my woopsir
Tim i really love your post's brother. Me myself having an A3 8P 3.2. Very useful information, but me personally would av keeped the Audi head unit. I've found the Audi systems are absolutely banging mate. I bought an after market unit that plugs into the unit giving me aux inputs like phone, usb and cards. But love ur stuff bro.
Appreciate that my bro! I deffo agree, OEM systems always look better and operate better however the usb connectivity is what I was really after which charges and plays music at the same time :) Please like and subscribe! Hit the notification button so you don’t miss out on the new videos! TW
easy to follow steps! thanks for making this video, ive never installed a stereo before i dont even understand what the wires mean but i have confidence!! and luckily enough when i checked the stereo i bought its the same as yours! now i just need to order the antenna adapter and the facia thanks again!!
Perfect? glad I could help :) have a look in the description for the accessories that are needed and also the aerial aerial booster which boosted the signal when trying to get reception for radio 👍🏾
+Gian Santiago the problem you're having is with the powering. You need the ignition live 12v which turns on with the key and the constant power 12v which keeps radio stuff in memory and stops it from resetting. Try swapping the cables over? That's the only solution if you've followed the video and installed as I did :s
Haha here's the hard part I think as I dont know what the wire color means or any technical terms that's why I'm so happy to have found your tuts but yea it's the wiring because I remember I only tapped the ignition live to the yellow wire in the sony harness but the yellow wire on the Halford for some reason isn't connected anywhere in the car different speaker system perhaps?
+Gian Santiago not too sure mate. You might have bose sound system. Again all I can say is you must have the harness and make sure you have a yellow wire connected to the harness and red wire connected to the ignition live you got from the fuse box and check wiring on your box...
I got a pioneer and you said the green and red doesnt match but in my opinion it looks nice except the part where you need a new adapter to make everything else besides front speakers working xD
Got any advice for me mate, my concert stereo only had 2 of these plugs, I’ve done a conversation to double din and using xtron but can’t seem to get it to work
Hi I got the harness to day from Halfords not sure if it’s the right one or not the harness is CT20AU09 tried to connect my stereo today but it’s not working at all do I need to use the ignition fuse to get the power for my stereo or not needed. Also the harness you use the PC9-401 is that’s the right harness to use my Audi is a 56 reg manual TDI diesel. Thanks. Tibor
Hey, I know this video is quite old but can you tell me something about DAB? Do I need a special adapter to install an DAB Radio or will it work with the original antenna? I have a Audi A3 8P 2004
God job mate appreciate it. Had issue with mine pioneer radio picking noises up from lights,alternator, Etc. How is yours?clear sound?shame as u mentioned that the radio has a green led.
+Dali Rusnacik Yh shame about the green led...thanks for watching! The interference may be a ground pretty problem... Check this?! knowledge.sonicelectronix.com/car-audio-and-video/accessories-and-installation/how-to-eliminate-engine-noise/
Hey mate bought a new Sony WX 900BT head unit and paid for installation but now my drivers side speaker and both back speakers don’t work... any ideas?? Cheers
Sorry Jim83 I no longer have that car but normally that problem is down to having an incorrect harness or a different sound system to mine. Contact dynamic sounds and they could help if you give them your re...sorry I can't be of anymore help.. Thanks for watching, please like and subscribe! TW
I have a A3 8P 2006 can i just plug the PC9-401 and connect the cables then with my iso for the aftermarket radio? will the ignition radio work? its a kenwood with usb cd aux without answer calls option
I found on ebey this.. will it fit? www.ebay.com/itm/Radioblende-fur-AUDI-A3-8P-S3-Einbaurahmen-Radioadapter-SET-ISO-Adapter-Kabel-/361370667410?hash=item54235ec992:g:15wAAOSwYaFWg9UL
Well got new ground in,tried without rca's and without engine running. Noise at the background and am not even talking when the wipers or parking lights are on lol. Got pioneer unit so might be the pico fuse which i already desoldered. Don't want to waste extra money on new radio. Btw the existing unit has the option of changing the led to red and white which you might appreciate as an audi owner.
Hi there. I just bought an aftermarket MP5 for my audi A3 8p, my power harnest has just 2 wires, when i plug in both black and brown , my player powers up just one second...If i plug on golf 4 it works. Can anyone help me with a piece of advice?
hey mate! i did all like you sad and its working, BUT im hawing a bacground noise in rear speakers like you know radio station is bad, AND i dont hawe a cd choise on may radio anymore, any ideas whay?
i don't really understand...this radio has no cd player...if you are talking about displaying things on dash like radio and song...that wont happen because radio is not compatible with the dashboard...background noise in rear speaks could a faulty earth of loose connection...i don't have those noises so I'm not sure sorry.. :(
hi mate, do you have bose door speakers? if so, how did you connect these with the aftermarket radio, plug and play or do u need to buy extra stuff for amp etc
Hi mate, car is now sold but i didn't have bose speakers. I have heard it is slightly more tricky. Best bet would be to contact a company like dynamic sounds who will sort the right harness adapter and give you more information. Please like and subscribe! TW
Hi Mitchel, Mine didn't have the subwoofer...I have since sold this car and got a Mercedes... Please like and subscribe! Hit the notification button so you don’t miss out on the new videos! TW
I did pretty much the exact same as you did and installed a Sony radio into my 8p. I found the sound quality pretty poor tho. Audi radio was much better sound, deeper and fuller. With the Sony the front speakers were powered from the radio through the harness but rear speakers, ya use the radio rca cables cos they feed an amplifier which drives rear speakers and sub. Did you have that problem?
Sorry Faizal I no longer have that car but normally that problem is down to having an incorrect harness or a different sound system to mine. Contact dynamic sounds and they could help if you give them your re...sorry I can't be of anymore help.. Thanks for watching, please like and subscribe! TW
do you know if you can install one of the newer and larger touch screen stereos like a 7" in this model A3? It seems like the buttons above the head unit would be in the way.
Bro I have an Audi a3 2011 8p but the stereo and the harness are totally different. I bought the one you mentioned and it doesn't fit. Do you have any idea which one will fit my car at all? The stereo I have is Audi Chorus.
Yes bro you had newer car than mine I don’t wanna quote you wrong one best bet would be to contact dynamic sounds and they’ll recommend the exact one for you
Is it compulsory that I have an ignition live? If I don't wire an ignition live I'm happy to manually switch off the head unit and remove the face after each journey. Would this drain the battery though? Thanks
+Gamer Source will not work without ignition live as it needs a power on/off or even removing the face will cause battery drain and I'm not sure if you could even turn it off as it will just be two constant power wires
+James Hambly not sure it's needed I think it's only if you have a radio that needs extra wire..try and see if radio reception is affected or if it keeps stored radio stations after engine off...hopefully it's just not needed on your stereo...
+TW Randomz just installed it. I cut the wire and used a bullet clip to connect. Done the live ignition too. Only problem is that it can't pick up a radio signal. An ideas?
Hi Tim. Thanks for the video! In the minute 3:44 you insert the blue cable into the stereo harness cable. But what should I do if my stereo (Pioneer) doesn't have that cable available for the plug in?
idk if its still usefull for u, but that blue wire is to power up the rear subwoofer, and then if the remote cable is not on the Power/Speaker imput then check the AV Cable.
Did you lose your steering wheel function? And also how is sound quality? Stock unit sounds good just sucks no aux feature. If sound quality is the sane I would change in a hurry
nah mate, if anything, quality is better and can go louder.. didn't have multifunctional steering wheel to begin so that didn't affect me, however i know there are harnesses available to allow you to use steering controls...
Thanks for replying! I greatly appreciate your video/reply. I will swap my head unit out soon. I have the steering wheel function so I will need an adapter. Those adapter don't run cheap either :(
Hello! Very helpful video but i have a question. What will happen if i don't have ignition feed? I want to use my radio always, not only with key in the car
This is strange... They worked fine on the stock radio. Now it's just a "whisper" from the rear speakers... It's like the amplifier don't work... Maybe the amplifier don't get power? Thank's for the answer btw :-)
My unit has 2 USB cables on the back, how i can get them into the glove box so i can use them anytime? there is not any hole that connects the back of the radio and the glove box, anyone did that?
it must be the harness mate, please contact a Audio visual shop like Halfords or dynamic sounds to be sure of what harness... my old car had basic system so that harness worked on mine... yours will need a different one.. good luck Ed.. Please like and subscribe! Hit the notification button so you don’t miss out on the new videos! God bless TW
Hey mate...you would have to buy the double din cage which is a long process on these cars to find the parts.... Your other option would be to get a single din stereo with the screen that slides and flips out... Thanks for watching Please Subscribe too if you haven't already! Also check out my other channel, it will be much appreciated! ruclips.net/channel/UC7U9PScNON48nfhDAIgqVPg TW
Hey mate...you would have to buy the double din cage which is a long process on these cars to find the parts.... Your other option would be to get a single din stereo with the screen that slides and flips out... Thanks for watching Please Subscribe too if you haven't already! Also check out my other channel, it will be much appreciated! ruclips.net/channel/UC7U9PScNON48nfhDAIgqVPg TW
It’s my first time installing a Stereo. Do I need a ignition live for the stereo to work? I’ve followed the steps and wires seem to match but stereo seems to not work!
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you probably can but need the double din housing for a bigger screen Joao.. Good luck Thanks for watching Please Subscribe too if you haven't already! Also check out my other channel, it will be much appreciated! ruclips.net/channel/UC7U9PScNON48nfhDAIgqVPg TW
Hi, Yes I did, it worked very well and did what I needed :) Please like and subscribe! Hit the notification button so you don’t miss out on the new videos every Monday! TW
Hey man. What engine type is your Audi? I've got one with a diesel engine and I think the fuse for the stereo is in the engine bay. Would the ignition live fuse still be by the steering wheel or would I need to run the cable into the engine somehow? I think it's wired this way for all the diesels and the 1.6 and 2.0 petrol engines.
That car in that video was a 2.0TFSI...ignition live can be taken from the interior fusebox...as far as you tap into a fuse that turns on only when ignition on and goes off with key out of ignition. Thanks for watching Please like and subscribe TW
+Arun Lee-Durban you could but I wouldn't as I don't know how you could match up wires and if you ever had to reinstall original it would be a lot of work for yourself or the new user if you ever sold.. Hope that helps
Hi mate, you may need a different loom .. best thing is to ring up dynamic sounds and tell them your car and radio model and see if you have the correct loom Thanks for watching Please like and subscribe TW
i just bought a audio system. with 2 connectors. when my a3 also has 3 connector cables. can you sent me a link or names on the adapter cables you got so i can get it to work :)
Hi mate, I'm not sure what car you have so either way to be sure and safe, id say use dynamic sounds to find the right kit for your car! good luck! Subscribe and like please! Also hit the notification button too! TW
Tim Williams dynamic sounds? I'm new into this car audio. can you describe what that is hehe. my car looks like the same as yours. audi a3 ambiente 2005
Thanks for your answer! I''ve got the bluetooth one, everything works fine exept for the rear speakers. They don't work, I think I need this adaptor. Strangely I got no problems with ignition though, so I guess i don't need to wire it with the fuse box.
hey schneefritz, ive got an audi a3 8l as well! no bose and no sub. do you have the same? if yes which wiring harness did you use? did you solve the problem with the rear speakers?
May be the wrong harness as all the parts I got worked.. unless you have the bose system which is different and needs different parts but I'm not sure which one as I don't have the car anymore .. ring up dynamic sounds..they're the best tbh Thanks for watching Like and subscribe please TW
+TW Randomz sweet please make a video for it, as I'm looking to do the same. Will you replace the support bracket? As with mine it's a single din as well or will you cut it?
Hi sorry, don't do installations due to liability only instructional videos unfortunately...should be straight forward when watching video and installing at same time...just give yourself a couple hours where you won't be rushed...TW
Ebay bro, type the car model and style and you should find it... Please like and subscribe! Hit the notification button so you don’t miss out on the new videos! Happy New Year if you celebrate it! TW
I contemplated changing the stereo in my a3 for the same reason, but unless your car savvy Its a massive faff. I eventually found a way to keep my existing factory radio whilst introducing blue tooth music streaming to a 2005 model. I got an aux connector from eBay and connected it to the cd changer at the back of the factory stereo. I then plugged in a Bluetooth receiver from Amazon into the aux input and paired it with my phone. it works a treat. You have no wires, no fuse box trickery and no cables ... Overall cost £30 and it's a piece of piss to do for people like me who know jack shit about cars
Hi mate, cannot remember off the top of my head but please feel free to check another video of mine in which I explain what each wire does and which one is which.... Wiring An Ignition Live on Audi A3 Thanks for watching, please like and subscribe :) TW
That is an audi cable mate. It has no connection to aftermarket radios. I believe it had something to do with data appearing on the dash if I can recall.
7 years later and still helping people... just changed my radio today,..all thanks to this video....Thank You 👍
No prob dude! Glad to help!
bit of advice ive done this and ive now got a power zap and the battery dies after 24 hours, check the battery isnt using power when you turn the car off to make sure its installed properly
Red line only connects too ignitions on and off s wasps red yellow not a good idea kill battery 🔋 when is car not running best things only red wire connecting for fuse box
Worked perfectly. I couldn't get it to power in for days. When I tried the ignition switch to the fuse box it worked. All speakers working perfectly. Thanks
Hey Luke!
Glad to hear!
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Cheers man was scratching my head as to why mine didn't work,turns out I caught the cable that was wired into the live. After this video I realised my woopsir
Glad to have helped!
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Tim i really love your post's brother. Me myself having an A3 8P 3.2. Very useful information, but me personally would av keeped the Audi head unit. I've found the Audi systems are absolutely banging mate. I bought an after market unit that plugs into the unit giving me aux inputs like phone, usb and cards. But love ur stuff bro.
Appreciate that my bro! I deffo agree, OEM systems always look better and operate better however the usb connectivity is what I was really after which charges and plays music at the same time :)
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What unit did you use for oem head unit to get aux, I much prefer the og styling.
Hi mate what kind of wire did you use to go from the fuse box to the stereo?
the amazon link is broken, isn't it?
easy to follow steps! thanks for making this video, ive never installed a stereo before i dont even understand what the wires mean but i have confidence!! and luckily enough when i checked the stereo i bought its the same as yours! now i just need to order the antenna adapter and the facia thanks again!!
Perfect? glad I could help :) have a look in the description for the accessories that are needed and also the aerial aerial booster which boosted the signal when trying to get reception for radio 👍🏾
Yes it was a perfect user friendly tuts though I think I did something wrong Because when I turn the ignition off the stereo resetst
+Gian Santiago the problem you're having is with the powering. You need the ignition live 12v which turns on with the key and the constant power 12v which keeps radio stuff in memory and stops it from resetting. Try swapping the cables over? That's the only solution if you've followed the video and installed as I did :s
Haha here's the hard part I think as I dont know what the wire color means or any technical terms that's why I'm so happy to have found your tuts but yea it's the wiring because I remember I only tapped the ignition live to the yellow wire in the sony harness but the yellow wire on the Halford for some reason isn't connected anywhere in the car different speaker system perhaps?
+Gian Santiago not too sure mate. You might have bose sound system. Again all I can say is you must have the harness and make sure you have a yellow wire connected to the harness and red wire connected to the ignition live you got from the fuse box and check wiring on your box...
Is it working on the first and/or zero position of the ignition? Or only on the 2nd?
I got a pioneer and you said the green and red doesnt match but in my opinion it looks nice except the part where you need a new adapter to make everything else besides front speakers working xD
It worked for me perfectly, thank you very much for your video!
Glad to have helped matey
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Mate, youre a bloody life saver! Thanks for this video!
Got any advice for me mate, my concert stereo only had 2 of these plugs, I’ve done a conversation to double din and using xtron but can’t seem to get it to work
Hi I got the harness to day from Halfords not sure if it’s the right one or not the harness is CT20AU09 tried to connect my stereo today but it’s not working at all do I need to use the ignition fuse to get the power for my stereo or not needed. Also the harness you use the PC9-401 is that’s the right harness to use my Audi is a 56 reg manual TDI diesel. Thanks. Tibor
Hey, I know this video is quite old but can you tell me something about DAB? Do I need a special adapter to install an DAB Radio or will it work with the original antenna?
I have a Audi A3 8P 2004
Does anybody know where i can find te adapter piece to cover te sides, cos the original radio is wider then the new one.? Thank you 🙏
Thanks. It really helps as i couldn't find the ignition line.
No problem! Thanks for watching gration, please like and subscribe!
God job mate appreciate it.
Had issue with mine pioneer radio picking noises up from lights,alternator,
Etc.
How is yours?clear sound?shame as u mentioned that the radio has a green led.
+Dali Rusnacik Yh shame about the green led...thanks for watching! The interference may be a ground pretty problem... Check this?! knowledge.sonicelectronix.com/car-audio-and-video/accessories-and-installation/how-to-eliminate-engine-noise/
Everything works fine but when I make a call I can not hear their voice They sound my voice / problem well in the wires
Would this work on a 2001 Audi A3 model? And would most regular sized head units fit?
Hi thank you very much for your help, I was nearly to get crazy. I did work on my audi a4. Thank you
Hey mate bought a new Sony WX 900BT head unit and paid for installation but now my drivers side speaker and both back speakers don’t work... any ideas?? Cheers
Sorry Jim83 I no longer have that car but normally that problem is down to having an incorrect harness or a different sound system to mine.
Contact dynamic sounds and they could help if you give them your re...sorry I can't be of anymore help..
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I have a A3 8P 2006 can i just plug the PC9-401 and connect the cables then with my iso for the aftermarket radio? will the ignition radio work? its a kenwood with usb cd aux without answer calls option
Not sure mate. If you have same set up as mine then it should work...
I found on ebey this.. will it fit? www.ebay.com/itm/Radioblende-fur-AUDI-A3-8P-S3-Einbaurahmen-Radioadapter-SET-ISO-Adapter-Kabel-/361370667410?hash=item54235ec992:g:15wAAOSwYaFWg9UL
Well got new ground in,tried without rca's and without engine running.
Noise at the background and am not even talking when the wipers or parking lights are on lol.
Got pioneer unit so might be the pico fuse which i already desoldered.
Don't want to waste extra money on new radio.
Btw the existing unit has the option of changing the led to red and white which you might appreciate as an audi owner.
Hi there. I just bought an aftermarket MP5 for my audi A3 8p, my power harnest has just 2 wires, when i plug in both black and brown , my player powers up just one second...If i plug on golf 4 it works. Can anyone help me with a piece of advice?
hey mate! i did all like you sad and its working, BUT im hawing a bacground noise in rear speakers like you know radio station is bad, AND i dont hawe a cd choise on may radio anymore, any ideas whay?
i don't really understand...this radio has no cd player...if you are talking about displaying things on dash like radio and song...that wont happen because radio is not compatible with the dashboard...background noise in rear speaks could a faulty earth of loose connection...i don't have those noises so I'm not sure sorry.. :(
hi mate, do you have bose door speakers? if so, how did you connect these with the aftermarket radio, plug and play or do u need to buy extra stuff for amp etc
Hi mate,
car is now sold but i didn't have bose speakers. I have heard it is slightly more tricky. Best bet would be to contact a company like dynamic sounds who will sort the right harness adapter and give you more information.
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Thank you for this instruction but I have a question when I make a call I can not hear the sound Can you help me
Do you also have the subwoofer built in the car from factory? If you have, does it work well with te radio?
Hi Mitchel,
Mine didn't have the subwoofer...I have since sold this car and got a Mercedes...
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I did pretty much the exact same as you did and installed a Sony radio into my 8p. I found the sound quality pretty poor tho. Audi radio was much better sound, deeper and fuller. With the Sony the front speakers were powered from the radio through the harness but rear speakers, ya use the radio rca cables cos they feed an amplifier which drives rear speakers and sub. Did you have that problem?
Cant recall as I sold the car couple years ago...I would say the quality was better from the Sony in my opinion..
TW
I followed the same steps as you but my rear speakers aint working. Any suggestions?
Highly appreciate your help
Sorry Faizal I no longer have that car but normally that problem is down to having an incorrect harness or a different sound system to mine.
Contact dynamic sounds and they could help if you give them your re...sorry I can't be of anymore help..
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Will changing the stereo still allow the factory fitted sub in the boot to carry on working on a non bose audi?
yes mate as far as you had correct loom..
TW Randomz Thank you for this instruction but I have a question when I make a call I can not hear the sound Can you help me
when i took out the factory radio the keyless entry stop working help
Great video. Having trouble with the rear speakers however 😌
do you know if you can install one of the newer and larger touch screen stereos like a 7" in this model A3? It seems like the buttons above the head unit would be in the way.
Yes you can but need to do some rebuilding, need console from 2 din version
Great video. Did you ever do a video for the double din? Wanna do it for mi e but not sure how with the hazard sign
I have an 06 A3 with the standard (non Bose) sound system. Do I need the Pc9 401 or 410? Thanks
+Gamer Source non Bose is same as mine bro 401!
+TW Randomz thanks a lot mate!
Bro I have an Audi a3 2011 8p but the stereo and the harness are totally different. I bought the one you mentioned and it doesn't fit. Do you have any idea which one will fit my car at all? The stereo I have is Audi Chorus.
Yes bro you had newer car than mine
I don’t wanna quote you wrong one best bet would be to contact dynamic sounds and they’ll recommend the exact one for you
Is it compulsory that I have an ignition live? If I don't wire an ignition live I'm happy to manually switch off the head unit and remove the face after each journey. Would this drain the battery though? Thanks
+Gamer Source will not work without ignition live as it needs a power on/off or even removing the face will cause battery drain and I'm not sure if you could even turn it off as it will just be two constant power wires
so the stereo literally pulls straight out? no screws? you kinda skipped the 1st process.
Separate video mate..have a look...
TW
On the loom that came with my stereo I haven't got the loose blue/white wire to connect with the one on the pc9-401. Any suggestions?
+James Hambly not sure it's needed I think it's only if you have a radio that needs extra wire..try and see if radio reception is affected or if it keeps stored radio stations after engine off...hopefully it's just not needed on your stereo...
+TW Randomz just installed it. I cut the wire and used a bullet clip to connect. Done the live ignition too. Only problem is that it can't pick up a radio signal. An ideas?
Running a wire to the fuse box has me lost lol do I need to do that? What is the benefit of it?
Saved me time thank you
Hi Tim. Thanks for the video! In the minute 3:44 you insert the blue cable into the stereo harness cable. But what should I do if my stereo (Pioneer) doesn't have that cable available for the plug in?
idk if its still usefull for u, but that blue wire is to power up the rear subwoofer, and then if the remote cable is not on the Power/Speaker imput then check the AV Cable.
My only problem with this is that the stereo wont turn off when I turn off the car?!?! Suggestions?
Thats normally a problem sorted by swapping over the live and ignition live wires? Good luck!
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Did you lose your steering wheel function? And also how is sound quality? Stock unit sounds good just sucks no aux feature. If sound quality is the sane I would change in a hurry
nah mate, if anything, quality is better and can go louder.. didn't have multifunctional steering wheel to begin so that didn't affect me, however i know there are harnesses available to allow you to use steering controls...
Thanks for replying! I greatly appreciate your video/reply. I will swap my head unit out soon. I have the steering wheel function so I will need an adapter. Those adapter don't run cheap either :(
No worries! Yeh I've got steering wheel controls in my new car and I use them often... Must have imo 👍
where can i get the harness ? the link dont work for me
Is this same process on a double pin pal?
Will this setup work with the BOSE speaker system? Thanks
Not sure, have a look on dynamic sounds website...I don't think it will but there will be one for the Bose 100%
i'm confused. why wasn't the ignition wire already in the existing loom? no one else would know to do what you did!
Audi do not have it attached like that .. I made a separate video on how to make an ignition live already,
+TW Randomz ruclips.net/video/duFjljkUubQ/видео.html
trust im pretty sure all cars shud otherwise ur standard radio wudnt come on wen u turn ignition on lol ?
ive got a golf mk4 and that had a switch live
I think halfruads gave me the wrong harness. The red connector just has 3 wires coming off it. (CT20AU10)
Did you do the double din install?
Hello! Very helpful video but i have a question. What will happen if i don't have ignition feed? I want to use my radio always, not only with key in the car
And what is amplifier antena? Why i need this, what it changes?
Hi. Thanks for a great video. I have installed a Pioneer and it works great, except from the rear speakers. I have sound, but barely. Any ideas?
Thanks mate, no rear speakers is normally due to wrong loom connector for your car
This is strange... They worked fine on the stock radio. Now it's just a "whisper" from the rear speakers... It's like the amplifier don't work... Maybe the amplifier don't get power? Thank's for the answer btw :-)
Did you get this sorted mate? Can you remember what you had to do
You need a active adapter!
Something like this
www.amazon.de/dp/B074V84B78/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_i_GEMD1Z742RS5K1WYHKSX
thanks mate ur video helped a lot 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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Tim Williams already done mate
My unit has 2 USB cables on the back, how i can get them into the glove box so i can use them anytime? there is not any hole that connects the back of the radio and the glove box, anyone did that?
Hey man, i dont have where to plug that free blue wire from adapter? Rear speakers dont work
I bought 2018 pionner, everything is ok but no rear speakers, audi a3 p8 2004
it must be the harness mate, please contact a Audio visual shop like Halfords or dynamic sounds to be sure of what harness... my old car had basic system so that harness worked on mine... yours will need a different one.. good luck Ed..
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I was wondering if u can put a stereo with a display into that ?! Can that be done ? And how !!
I want to know that also
Hey mate...you would have to buy the double din cage which is a long process on these cars to find the parts....
Your other option would be to get a single din stereo with the screen that slides and flips out...
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Hey mate...you would have to buy the double din cage which is a long process on these cars to find the parts....
Your other option would be to get a single din stereo with the screen that slides and flips out...
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It’s my first time installing a Stereo. Do I need a ignition live for the stereo to work?
I’ve followed the steps and wires seem to match but stereo seems to not work!
I have the same problem.
Did you get it working mate
Great video. Now feel like I know what I'm doing. What size amp cable did you use for the ignition live?
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+James Hambly can get it in halfords too mate! :)
+TW Randomz cheers mate. I bought 8amp, will have to change it.
Can I install like a android 7.1 orsomething in this car ? Thanks
you probably can but need the double din housing for a bigger screen Joao..
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Because i try to install my device in my car but i only have a Normal ISO
+Ricardinhoscs www.halfords.com/technology/car-audio/stereo-fitting-accessories/harness-adaptor-pc9-401-audi-to-speakers
4:10 it's like that with VW group ( VW , Audi , Skoda and Seat)
+Phil Lef Yes mate, thought it was gonna be a simple one till got up to that stage 😂
Hey can u make a video of the sound system his orginal speakers???
Hey! You didn't like the Connects2 aux adapter, did you?
Hi,
Yes I did, it worked very well and did what I needed :)
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@@TimWilliamsHD I just ordered one yesterday. Hope it will work. Thanks for your videos!
Could you kindly show how to extract the car stereo with its own keys? thx a lot Ath.
Hey man. What engine type is your Audi? I've got one with a diesel engine and I think the fuse for the stereo is in the engine bay. Would the ignition live fuse still be by the steering wheel or would I need to run the cable into the engine somehow? I think it's wired this way for all the diesels and the 1.6 and 2.0 petrol engines.
That car in that video was a 2.0TFSI...ignition live can be taken from the interior fusebox...as far as you tap into a fuse that turns on only when ignition on and goes off with key out of ignition.
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Cool, cheers man.
Thank you for this instruction but I have a question when I make a call I can not hear the sound Can you help me
what happens if i plug the red wire into the red and the yellow into the yellow?
+Arun Lee-Durban if you have an Audi it won't work as that is not how the system is wired... Not sure about others...
+TW Randomz thats mad why did they do that?
+Arun Lee-Durban no idea lol
+TW Randomz lol thanks for the reply, but do i really need the harness or could i just cut the wires and solder them , cos im kinda cheap xD
+Arun Lee-Durban you could but I wouldn't as I don't know how you could match up wires and if you ever had to reinstall original it would be a lot of work for yourself or the new user if you ever sold.. Hope that helps
I've installed this with everything you've said but my rear speakers still don't work and my radio won't tune into anything
Hi mate,
you may need a different loom .. best thing is to ring up dynamic sounds and tell them your car and radio model and see if you have the correct loom
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i just bought a audio system. with 2 connectors. when my a3 also has 3 connector cables. can you sent me a link or names on the adapter cables you got so i can get it to work :)
Hi mate,
I'm not sure what car you have so either way to be sure and safe, id say use dynamic sounds to find the right kit for your car!
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Tim Williams dynamic sounds? I'm new into this car audio. can you describe what that is hehe. my car looks like the same as yours. audi a3 ambiente 2005
Dynamic sounds is a website that can get the right adapter for you
Tim Williams okay thanks alot
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Why goodby to the yellow?
Amazing Work ✌️
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Hi, thanks for the great video. Do know if this also works for the 2003 A3 (8L)?
Only works for the radio unit displayed mate, you could check on the website if it with other units.
Thanks for your answer! I''ve got the bluetooth one, everything works fine exept for the rear speakers. They don't work, I think I need this adaptor. Strangely I got no problems with ignition though, so I guess i don't need to wire it with the fuse box.
hey schneefritz, ive got an audi a3 8l as well! no bose and no sub. do you have the same? if yes which wiring harness did you use? did you solve the problem with the rear speakers?
what is the yellow wire for ?
How you ca-n remove it?
Mate my back speakers are not working?
What could be the issue?
May be the wrong harness as all the parts I got worked.. unless you have the bose system which is different and needs different parts but I'm not sure which one as I don't have the car anymore .. ring up dynamic sounds..they're the best tbh
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How do I find out which system I have?
I've Audi A3 2006 special Edition
yh u probly have bose u will need to wire ur amp wire from sterio in to amp wire for rear sub in boot
u will find if u take out sterio u most likly have 1 wire that isnt connected or maybe more then 1 thats probly why there not working
When will you be doing the double din?
+Fraser Scott within next 2 months mate, had insurance and birthdays to fork out for this month...
+TW Randomz sweet please make a video for it, as I'm looking to do the same. Will you replace the support bracket? As with mine it's a single din as well or will you cut it?
+Fraser Scott will do! no cutting on the cage..will be a straight swap double din cage...
In 3:00 what's the name of the cable ?
+Ricardinhoscs check video description :)
will you be able to do it for me?
Hi sorry, don't do installations due to liability only instructional videos unfortunately...should be straight forward when watching video and installing at same time...just give yourself a couple hours where you won't be rushed...TW
k so i bought all the parts in the description followed the instructions to the letter and ive still haven't got any tunes in my ride.... fml
Weird, maybe wiring is different..just double check tbh mate, sorry I can't be of more help as I don't even have that car anymore to check :(
My stereo only turns on for 15 seconds then turns off lol...
Just da fit it , Init an dat
Bro where did you get the cage ?
Ebay bro, type the car model and style and you should find it...
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I contemplated changing the stereo in my a3 for the same reason, but unless your car savvy Its a massive faff. I eventually found a way to keep my existing factory radio whilst introducing blue tooth music streaming to a 2005 model. I got an aux connector from eBay and connected it to the cd changer at the back of the factory stereo. I then plugged in a Bluetooth receiver from Amazon into the aux input and paired it with my phone. it works a treat. You have no wires, no fuse box trickery and no cables ... Overall cost £30 and it's a piece of piss to do for people like me who know jack shit about cars
Which aux connector did you buy, do you have a link please. ???????
Rob Broadbent please let me know details of all bits so I can buy? Lol, I'm in same boat to the letter email me ASAP lynz.mcc10@gmail.com thanks
Jim St Ledger did u have any luck with regards to the audi stereo issues, I'm after same advice pls
Rob Broadbent can you send a link to the connector and Bluetooth device s you brought please.
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Hi. What is the yellow one?
Hi mate, cannot remember off the top of my head but please feel free to check another video of mine in which I explain what each wire does and which one is which....
Wiring An Ignition Live on Audi A3
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here you go! ruclips.net/video/duFjljkUubQ/видео.html
min 1:43..."the yellow one can say goodbye..." what is this for?
That is an audi cable mate. It has no connection to aftermarket radios. I believe it had something to do with data appearing on the dash if I can recall.