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Here at Enfig Car Stereo we answer the same questions every day so I figured that if I made this guide it would clarify most of the questions and let us get back onto the forums. We specialize in Volkswagen & Audi. We also carry all the relevant iPod interfaces on the market and have been selling Auxiliary AUX interfaces for over 10 years since they were just used for people who wanted a direct audio input for their in-car TV’s. Everything on this page is for sale on our website EnfigCarStereo.com or you can click on the image of the item for a direct link to the item. PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE PAGE BEFORE CALLING US WITH QUESTIONS. It will help you make the best decision as to what interface you need and help keep us from answering repetitive questions. But if you do have questions after reading this please feel free to call us. We will be more than happy to speak to you.

Lets start with the car.
A4 2002 2003

What type of audio system you have does not matter with the 2002 & 2003 A4. All cars came with the same radio. 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Radio Removal
Lets start with how to take out the radio.

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

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-Lh21AXvyM&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

http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/86_9001.html

Connection Locations
All interfaces will connect behind the radio.

The following video will show you how to install all adapters in your car.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdmjyKwRT18&rel=0]

The following video will show you how to take down the glove box in order to install the cable in your glove box.

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

Factory Satellite Radio

This car did not come from the factory with satellite radio.  If you have it installed please call us up so we can figure out how it was retrofitted.

 

Internet radio: Some iPods like the touch & iPhone are capable of internet radio like AOL radio & Pandora. All of the iPod adapters below 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.

AUX
The first time of iPod adapter we will talk about is actually not an iPod adapter. It is the universal Auxiliary AUX adapter. Before you jump on this adapter let me remind you that we also carry iPod adapters that not only have an iPod specific cable but also have a secondary Auxiliary Aux input via 3.5mm jack or RCA input for all other devices that are not iPods. Since there are a few different brands I am going to discuss them on a separate page. insert link here.

BlitzSafe
BlitzSafe 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.

Blitzsafe AUDI/M-LINK1 V.1B

http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/AUDI_MLINK1_V1B.html

The video below in in a VW but the function is the same.

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

 

USA Spec
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.
USA SPEC PA11-VW6 you will need the PIE  AA3-HAR splitter

 

http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/USASPEC_PA11_VW6.html

Demonstration video in a VW but function is the same
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoSz1PzM4MU&rel=0]

 

http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/PIE_AA3_HAR.html

The following video explains the splitter.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HSOc7vAnOI&rel=0]

Dice Electronics

The dice i-VWR/i-VW-T unit never locks the controls on the iPod. Disc 1 activates track up/track down. Disc 2 activates playlist up/playlist down, once you find the playlist you are looking for you go back to disc 1 to go up and down the songs on the selected playlist. Since the controls on the iPod are never locked you can always keep it on disc 1 and select your music (like a genre) from the iPod controls and the go track up and down from the radio or steering wheel controls. The Auxiliary Aux audio input is controlled by disc 5 track one is iPod track 2 is Aux. When you are in the aux mode discs 1-4 act like EQ & volume for the aux. Its a nice feature since some of these external units have low audio levels. Dice also advertises artist and album controls on disc 3-4 but we think they function poorly and think you should ignore them.

Dice I-VWR/5V

 

 

http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/DICE_I_VW_R.html

Below is a video of this unit in a VW but the functionality is the same.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z6jPVXYTIw&rel=0]

Dension

Dension makes the  GW16AC2. The Dension Units will show text on the MFD (Multi Function Display).  Your vehicle must have the multi function display in the instrument cluster. We are working on getting pictures of the multi function display. Below are 2 videos that demonstrate the interface in your car.

The Dension 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.

 

 

http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/DENSION_GW16AC2.html

The videos below will show you the unit in a 2007 A4.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djqj0G5ALs4&rel=0]

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOr41pMsORE&rel=0]

The Dension unit has an iPod cable that is sold separately. You must use a Dension cable. The reason it is sold separately is because they give you a few options. The options are below. You can also purchase the 2point5 spec.dock AUDIB7V2I mentioned in the next section.

Standard iPod cable.

Then you have a cradle.

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 AUDIB6V2I is my favorite. It replaces your ashtray and turns it into a iPod dock. Very good especially if you have an iPhone. We also give you a $20 credit for your iPod cable if you order an adapter at the same time. Since Dension units are sold without the iPod cable the $20 credit does not apply to Dension interfaces.

 

 

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. Remember it’s always best to call. E-mails may not be responded to immediately because we are busy answering phones.

Thanks for reading and let me know if I forgot something,
Christian
[email protected]
888-Yo-Enfig (Not a joke we actually got it )
888-963-6344