Wiring Question (HF Bluetooth)
07-13-2005, 07:06 AM
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I got mine for $116 from here.
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07-13-2005, 07:24 AM
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Re: Where do you buy this and how much?
I bought the older kit by mistake (Non-evolution) for $99 at Simoncells.com. Feature-wise from what I've read they don't seem terribly different, though the controls are sleeker with the new kit.
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07-13-2005, 07:25 AM
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I kind of like the smaller controls on the non-evo kit better
I like the controls not to stand out. That's the main reason I didn't do with the 3100, is because I didn't want that big screen dealyo in my car.
07-13-2005, 07:33 AM
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Re: I kind of like the smaller controls on the non-evo kit better
I agree - Even with their top of the line CK3300 with GPS, there's still no way to hide that eye-sore of a display it comes with. Too bad they don't make a non-display GPS version...
I'm still trying to decide on the best way to "blend in" the remote from the CK3000. I may try and cut it into that piece near the light **** (like people have done with their mute buttons, but ultimately I'd much rather find a simpler solution that maintains the "stock" look.
Jeffrey
I'm still trying to decide on the best way to "blend in" the remote from the CK3000. I may try and cut it into that piece near the light **** (like people have done with their mute buttons, but ultimately I'd much rather find a simpler solution that maintains the "stock" look.
Jeffrey
07-13-2005, 08:11 AM
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Locating Parts
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You'll need the 10-pin connector from the dealer to plug into the back of the radio (part #357 035 447B). And you will need 2 wires with connector pins to go into the connector (part #000 979 133).
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I called the dealer and the parts aren't in stock...
They said it'd be $21 for the connector and $8 each for the pins. Are these Audi specific parts or do you think I can pick these up elsewhere (since I'd have to wait for the dealer to get them in stock anyhow)...perhaps a VW dealer? Parts store?
Thanks,
Jeffrey
You'll need the 10-pin connector from the dealer to plug into the back of the radio (part #357 035 447B). And you will need 2 wires with connector pins to go into the connector (part #000 979 133).
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I called the dealer and the parts aren't in stock...
They said it'd be $21 for the connector and $8 each for the pins. Are these Audi specific parts or do you think I can pick these up elsewhere (since I'd have to wait for the dealer to get them in stock anyhow)...perhaps a VW dealer? Parts store?
Thanks,
Jeffrey
07-13-2005, 08:19 AM
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Make sure you get 3 of the connecting wires. I already had one for the mute from my Onstar
I found same deal by me, they didn't stock the part.
I rigged mine without the part. I'm good at rigging stuff though. ;-)
I rigged mine without the part. I'm good at rigging stuff though. ;-)
07-13-2005, 08:27 AM
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Re: Make sure you get 3 of the connecting wires. I already had one for the mute from my Onstar
So I'd probably be okay just picking up the three connector wires and just holding them in place with some electrical tape?
~$50 seems a bit excessive for about $0.03 worth of plastic and metal. That would end up being a 1/3rd of the entire costs.
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~$50 seems a bit excessive for about $0.03 worth of plastic and metal. That would end up being a 1/3rd of the entire costs.
Jeffrey
07-13-2005, 08:34 AM
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The connectors kind of fit into the block, they don't really slip the
connectors on the back of the radio. I think if you get the wires you will want the block. Yeah that cost is crazy.
I already had the block, so I was able to wedge my wires in there. The right way to do it would to be to get the parts. I'm not a patient person when I already had the kit all ready to go, so I decided to rig it up. I was going to consider soldering them on there, but I didn't have to.
It works, so I'm happy. ;-)
I already had the block, so I was able to wedge my wires in there. The right way to do it would to be to get the parts. I'm not a patient person when I already had the kit all ready to go, so I decided to rig it up. I was going to consider soldering them on there, but I didn't have to.
It works, so I'm happy. ;-)