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We know that choosing an iPod or aux adapter for your Audi can make your head spin so we made this guide to help you pick the right one for you.  We are going to start with the adapters available and then continue onto accessories and installation guides.

 

Dension GWF1AC1

iPod, AUX, USB  Bluetooth.

The Dension GWF1AC1 offers iPod and USB music with full text on the instrument cluster.  It also has OEM like Bluetooth that shows all the call info on the instrument cluster.  Also supports A2DP Bluetooth audio.  The car must be programmed to accept a factory Bluetooth and id the car has a factory Bluetooth it must be disconnected.  Also has a 3.5mm aux input.

 

Dension GW33AC1

 

 

Dension GW16AC1

 

The GW16AC1 will show text on the MFD (Multi Function Display).  Works with both radios.  As far as we know all cars come with the MFD.   Below are 2 videos that demonstrate the interface in your car. The GW16AC1 is the best interface available for your car. It will show all the information your iPod does on the MFD while the iPod controls are locked in GW mode. In UI mode the iPod controls are unlocked but you get no iPod text on the MFD. But you do get playlist up/Down on disc 1 & song up/down on disc 5. Then there is the AUX mode that gives you auxiliary Aux audio input via a female 3.5 mm headphone jack on the Dension Unit.

The videos below will show you the unit in your car.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djqj0G5ALs4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOr41pMsORE

 

Dension GBLIAI2

 

 

USA Spec PA11-VW6

USA Spec adds a secondary Auxiliary Aux audio input via a left and right RCA plugs on the side of the unit. Disc 1 is your first, disc 2 is your second, disc 3 is your third playlist on your iPod in alphabetical order. Disc 4 is all the songs on your iPod in one playlist. On disc 1-4 the controls on the iPod are locked but you still have track up & track down controls from the radio and steering wheel controls. Disc 5 unlocks the iPod controls and you have track up & track down controls from the radio and steering wheel. Disc 6 is the Auxiliary Aux audio input. The later radio software has no problems with this interface.

Demonstration video in a VW but function is the same.  www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoSz1PzM4MU

 

PIE VW02-PC-POD2

 

 

PIE VWT-PCPOD2

Same as the unit above but connects in the glove box if you have the factory installed navigation radio and the CD changer in the glove box or the factory installed iPod adapter in the glove box.

 

ENFIG VW12 IPD AUX

 

 

ENFIG VWT IPD AUX

Same as the unit above but connects in the glove box if you have the factory installed navigation radio and the CD changer in the glove box or the factory installed iPod adapter in the glove box.

 

BlitzSafe VW/M-Link1 V.5

BlitzSafe M-Link1 is the entry level iPod adapter. It works through the external CD changer port. The radio displays disc 1 track 99 (or Disc7 Track 99). The iPod is charged while the radio is on and for 20 minutes after you turn off the ignition. The only control from the radio and steering wheel controls is volume. The iPod controls are never locked.   On the later radio software if you press track up or track down on the radio or steering wheel controls the radio will lock up and shut off the music.  You have to go to FM then back to CD to reset the unit. Not a big deal because you really aren’t supposed to use the buttons anyway.

The video below in in a VW but the function is the same. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXoivIndHlA

 

BlitzSafe VW/M-Link1 V.3A

Same as the unit above but connects in the glove box if you have the factory installed navigation radio and the CD changer in the glove box or the factory installed iPod adapter in the glove box.

 

PIE VW02-AUX

 

 

BlitzSafe VW/AUX DMX V.3A

Same as the unit above but connects in the glove box if you have the factory installed navigation radio and the CD changer in the glove box or the factory installed iPod adapter in the glove box.

 

 

What type of audio system you have does not matter with the 2007 & 2008 A4.   There are two different radios in these cars. In dash 6 disc radio and the RNS-E Navigation radio (us market). All of these radios have an external CD changer port that is tricked into thinking that there is an external CD changer attached so that the audio port is activated and opened to allow the transfer of audio from your iPod to your radio. NONE OF THESE INTERFACES WILL DISABLE YOUR IN DASH CD CHANGER OR CD PLAYER.

In Dash 6 Disc CD changer Radio

 

RNS-E Navigation Radio

 

Radio Removal

Lets start with how to take out the radio.

The following video will show you how to take out the non navigation radio.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuQwJptLIc0&rel=0]

The beginning of the video below will show you how to take out the navigation radio.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkRB7b7toXk&rel=0]

below are the keys you will need to take out the radio.

remember they come in packs of 2 and you need 4

Glove box CD changer removal

This video will show you how to take out the glove box CD changer.

You can use the radio removal keys above to take out the CD changer.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ALKy-aP1qg&rel=0]

Glove box factory iPod adapter removal

This beginning of this video will show you how to take out the factory iPod adapter.

The video is in a TT but the removal is the same.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC07mwa2PdM&rel=0]

Glove box removal

This video will show you how to take out the glove box that does not have a CD changer in it.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7FUYHM05bs&rel=0]

 

Connection Locations

There are 2 places to connect your interface. To the CD changer port behind the radio or to the black CD changer port in the glove box. All cars have the connection behind the radio. Usually only the cars with factory installed navigation radios have the connection in the glove box because all cars equipped with a navigation radio also come equipped with a CD changer in that location. If you do not have a CD changer in the glove box it doesn’t hurt to check but unless someone swapped the navigation radio out of your car before you purchased it you will not have the black connection in the glove box.  A very small amount of cars with the in dash CD changer came with what is called iPod prep and also have the connection in the glove box.

Factory Satellite Radio

If you have factory XM or Sirius satellite radio it will be plugged into the CD changer port. If you don’t plan on using the XM or Sirius satellite radio you can just unplug it and disable it. If you plan on using the factory XM or Sirius satellite radio there are 2 options.  All cars can use the Enfig Audi Sat Pass 2 http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/ENFIG_AUDI_SAT_PASS_2.html. The Enfig Audi Sat Pass 2 connects behind the radio on one end and connects to the satellite tuner in the trunk on the other end.  If you happen to have the glove box CD changer connection you can use the Enfig Audi Sat Pass 3 http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/ENFIG_AUDI_SAT_PASS_3.html.  This harness was designed to connect behind the radio on one end and to the CD changer connection in the glove box on the other end.  They both do the same job but obviously the Enfig Audi Sat Pass 3 will make the installation easier if you have the glove box CD changer connection.

Internet radio: Some iPods like the touch & iPhone are capable of internet radio like AOL radio & Pandora. All of the iPod adapters above will allow you to play the audio through your factory radio. Non offer any control of internet radio besides volume.

Charging

All the interfaces below with the exception of the generic auxiliary aux audio input charge the iPod the new 5V USB charging that is required for the 4th Gen nano, Touch 2nd Gen, iPhone 3G & iPhone 3Gs as well as charging older iPods as well.

 

The 2007 & 2008 A4’s all came with the same non navigation  radio.  There were several different software upgrades through the 2 years.  The first version works perfectly and displays the external CD changer port as CD 1-6 EXT.  Somewhere down the line it was switched to CD 7-12 (late 2007)

 

 

 

 

 

The videos below will show you the entire install on a non navigation radio including the spec.dock.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6GdHqIvdXo&rel=0]

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Nc-KTJTsic&rel=0]

 

 

 

 

iPod Mounting

Now that we have the iPod adapters out of the way. Some of you may want to keep your iPod mounted inside of the cabin instead of inside the glove box. There are several ways to do this.

2Point5 Spec Dock AUDIB7V2I is my favorite. It replaces your ashtray and turns it into a iPod dock. Very good especially if you have an iPhone.

ProClip also makes custom Dash Mounts that clip onto 3 different locations on your dash to give you a universal mounting surface for any purpose. When you use these dash mounts along with an iPod holder it places the iPod at a location that is convenient to you. ProClip makes 3 different ones for your car.

ProClip 852870 install Instructions:http://www.proclipusa.com/media/documents/pdf/852870.pdf

ProClip 852871Installation Instructions:

http://www.proclipusa.com/media/documents/pdf/852871.pdf

ProClip 802916 Installation Instructions:

http://www.brodit.com/montering.jsp?anr=802623

Panavise is another company that makes a dash mount. They make a dash mount that is made of metal and bolts into the car.

Link to Panavise 75102-607installation instructions:

http://panavise.com/pdf_indash/75102-607.pdf

iPod Holders

We have many different iPod holders depending on your need. Some are just holders that do not incorporate the iPod cable. Then there are what we call cradles that hold the iPod cable in the holder so it does not get run over by the seat track or get wet on the floor. The best bet is to go on our website and browse your iPod model at the following link. http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/ipod_holders.html

If you still have questions contact us at numbers below or send us an E-Mail at [email protected]

Thanks for reading and let me know if I forgot something,

Christian

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