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04-17-2002, 12:11 PM
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Motorola V60 phone...
As most of you already know by <i>June</i> most Audi dealers will be offering the new <b>Motorola V60</b> phone as compatible with the hands free operation in Audi models 1998 or NEWER. Those who buy a 2002/2003 can have this installed with no "retro fit".
Those of us with Audi's (1998 to 2001) simply must have our dealers install the "upgrade" or "kit" for the V60 to be compatible with our steering wheel controls...
Our question is this; if one were to buy the Motorola V60 phone at a separate vendor will it be compatible with the AUDI retro fit? Or must you buy the V60 at your local dealer for it to work in your Audi?
Our main reason for asking is the V60 has a <i>list price</i> of around <b>$425</b> to <b>$475</b> - you can expect to pay this at the dealer, plus install and kit price... But right now through <b>Verizon Wireless</b> if you sign up for new service with an annual agreement you can get the <i>V60 for</i> <b>50% OFF</b>!
We would much rather save $200 (or more) and go to Verizon then pay the local dealer for the hands free kit/upgrade.
Any thoughts, opinions, advice... Phone for sale?<ul><li><a href="http://commerce.motorola.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=239607&prmenbr=126&phone_cg rfnbr=1&zipcode=">http://commerce.motorola.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=239607&prmenbr=126&phone_cg rfnbr=1&zipcode=</a
Those of us with Audi's (1998 to 2001) simply must have our dealers install the "upgrade" or "kit" for the V60 to be compatible with our steering wheel controls...
Our question is this; if one were to buy the Motorola V60 phone at a separate vendor will it be compatible with the AUDI retro fit? Or must you buy the V60 at your local dealer for it to work in your Audi?
Our main reason for asking is the V60 has a <i>list price</i> of around <b>$425</b> to <b>$475</b> - you can expect to pay this at the dealer, plus install and kit price... But right now through <b>Verizon Wireless</b> if you sign up for new service with an annual agreement you can get the <i>V60 for</i> <b>50% OFF</b>!
We would much rather save $200 (or more) and go to Verizon then pay the local dealer for the hands free kit/upgrade.
Any thoughts, opinions, advice... Phone for sale?<ul><li><a href="http://commerce.motorola.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=239607&prmenbr=126&phone_cg rfnbr=1&zipcode=">http://commerce.motorola.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=239607&prmenbr=126&phone_cg rfnbr=1&zipcode=</a
04-17-2002, 12:17 PM
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It appears that you must buy the Audi V60 phone. Programming/firmware is custom in the phone
An aftermarket phone will not work. There was some info posted by Ed. P the other day about this.
04-17-2002, 12:19 PM
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i think if you want to use stock handsfree, you have to have the stock stereo system
something about one of the front door drivers having a dual voice coil, one for the handsfree?
also, quite a few aftermarket headunits don't have mute sensor wires.
keith
also, quite a few aftermarket headunits don't have mute sensor wires.
keith
04-17-2002, 01:03 PM
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I believe this will answer some of your questions...
<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/1137865.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/1137865.phtml</a</li></ul>
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