davide121 Posted July 6, 2005 Report Share Posted July 6, 2005 Hi there everyone, I am new to this website but have just purchased an A4 which is being delievered on Friday so thought id better join up as I wanted some advice... I am getting an A4 1.8T Sline but went for leather instead of sat nav as I couldnt afford both. I just wondered if anyone here had any advice as to how i could fit a sat nav unit in myself as i really want that colour screen, I think it looks great integrated into the dashboard...I have seen a few units on ebay but wouldnt have a clue which is the correct one that fits my car or indeed how to fit it, would it just plug straight in?? any help you guys could offer me would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted July 6, 2005 Report Share Posted July 6, 2005 Morning Davide, and let me be the first to welcome you to Tyresmoke. I'm no expert on the A4, but one of the regulars should be able to point you in the right direction. As for the sat nav options, I do know that a couple of R32 owners have added Sat Nav to their cars with the help of Sat nav systems. There is an Audi page there, hoepfully this too will help. I take it the Sat Nav is being "saved" for? Good luck with both the car & the fitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byron13 Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Davide Been down this route myself. I went for a RNS-E (DVD based) It is great and well worth the money. I used Sat Nav Systems who did have a few problems because they tried to use a "new" wiring connector on mine. All soted by them so no real problem. Lots on here have done the job themself and I am sure will give you advice. My concern was just the ebay bit as I almost got fleeced. Chap called Craig on here offers a fitting service and deff knows his stuff. Do a quick search on here for RNS-E and you will find all sorts of info and links. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownswood Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Craigby - send him a PM depending on your setup and location he can install a DVD system for approx £1K Buy from ebay is fine just make sure you get one complete with all leads and stuff (should pay around and equivilent £750 max) Good luck these systems are amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oreokid Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 does anybody know the impact if any retro fitting satnav might have on insurance? just looked at satnav system prices, it makes you wonder how audi get away with charging over 2k for a system you can have fitted for 1.2K, could get satnav and TV for less than just satnav very impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byron13 Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 After my experience with ins - they will prob charge you more for it even though over the total cost of the car it is nothing. I think the RNS-E is worth the money when you see what it can do. The units you buy are recon units (look brand new)so that is why you pay less. Have to admit next time I will spec one in the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phardy Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 I fitted the CD based nav system myself, came to about £500 for all bits. Found this website to be essential http://www.nav-plus.com/instructions/ and also the nav+ forum may help (http://www.navplus.us/). I'd say go for it, get the RNS-E (DVD) if you can get one cheap enough as there alot easier to install and far more advanced. Any problems post on this forum and someone will be able to help out. Good luck!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oreokid Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 so what did your insurance say when u told them u had put in satnav? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davide121 Posted July 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Thanks for your help guys. Does anyone know which model I would need to buy as there seems to be many different ones on ebay. Also, If i bought the dvd based one is it litterally a case of taking out the symphony unit and plugging the sat nav in? any wiring needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davide121 Posted July 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Anyone ever fitted one of these... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5786788862&fromMakeTrack=true how easy is it? can you literally just take out the stereo and plug it straight in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 yes yo ucan, but you also need to code the radio and car for your setup with VAG COM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 But if your willing to spend £900 on a unit, why not get it from me and have the whole service done for £1k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Far easier, you need to guy adpaters and a gps antenna for around £100 and then code the car for it all to work properly. Craigyb will fit and code you one of those for £1k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davide121 Posted July 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 yeah your both right, Craigyb sound like he knows what hes doing. do you take credit cards craig? lol and where do you live? I am living in Hertforshire, think I would like to take you up on your offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 I live in Manchester, most people are happy to drive up for the installs to be done. I work from home so any time is usually ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oreokid Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 craiqyb i see u have a p910, what handsfree do u use? how much extra would it cost to get the TV reception installed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 I use a Parrot CK3100 (well 3300, but its thes ame thing). Works well, I get numbers and names in the display of teh parrot and works with every phone you can think of. TV reception, unless you already have TV and are upgrading to DVD RNS-E I wouldn't even go there. A lot of work involved, 4 new antenna amps, diversity switcher and cabling + TV module. A big job even if you can get the parts. If you just want an AUX video input for a DVD or PS2, then thats a lot easier to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davide121 Posted July 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Craigyb, are you able to still fit satnav even when my A4 has a Concert ll radio installed? thats the smaller radio so I think the climate control unit would need to be moved down to make room for the larger unit. I am happy to travel up to Manchester thats not a problem. How much extra is the aux video input? are they the connectors which go into the glove box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Ok, you will need a cage fitting to take the Double din unit, that would be an extra £120 including the cage. Its a quite a big job to do compared to the NAV unit. For an aux input were looking at around £200 (ish, maybe cheaper) that will give you an aux input which I can bring to the glove box for you. Let me know, as I would have to order a cage and adaptor. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlelegs Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 Hi all, I've just bought an A4 cab with satnav+ and the Audi Handsfree. Does anyone know if the system is able to use voice commands. The manual says press the PTT button, but I can't find it.. Thanks PaulM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearra Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Hi all, I've just bought an A4 cab with satnav+ and the Audi Handsfree. Does anyone know if the system is able to use voice commands. The manual says press the PTT button, but I can't find it.. Thanks PaulM [/ QUOTE ] Last page of the Nav quick reference guide explains all the voice commands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oreokid Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 how does the GSM phone prep connect to the RNS-E unit, if it is being retro fitted will extra parts need to be purchased? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansKloss Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 please check SATNAV SYSTEMS for all parts. They offer all Audi Sat/Nav and Phone Prep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Yep, you need extra parts for the bluetooth phone prep. I can do the job for £399 all in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Hi all, I've just bought an A4 cab with satnav+ and the Audi Handsfree. Does anyone know if the system is able to use voice commands. The manual says press the PTT button, but I can't find it.. Thanks PaulM [/ QUOTE ] Audi do not enable PTT(voice commands) in a cabriolet, or so it seems. Probably because of the noise in the cabin, but there is no reason why you cannot have it enabled for the phone system, but not the Nav, if they will not enable the PTT for the phone, then there is no way you will have a voice enabled nav system in the cabriolet, in fact, there is not one available in the parts list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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