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Feb 29, 2012 | 04:29 AM

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iphone Cable Help

Hey Guys,

I am new to the board and to Audi ownership. I just purchased an 05 A6 4.2L. I am looking to connect my iphone using a cable through the glove box. I have read on these forums and called my local radio shop, but have yet to get a direct answer on the exact cable needed. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Feb 29, 2012 | 08:32 AM

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You need more than a cable. The 05's did not have an iPhone interface. You either need to purchase an AMI system (Audi Music Interface $700) or a Denison GW500 ($400-500). The MMI system uses a MOST Fiber Optic Interface to send digital audio to the amplifier in the trunk. There is no analog input on this system. Both of the above mentioned options patch into the fiber optic MOST loop and allow control of the iPhone/iPod through the MMI screen. I believe that you also need to update your MMI to at least firmware version 3360.

Feb 29, 2012 | 10:43 AM

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SchwarzS6,

Thanks for your reply! How do I update the firmware on the MMI?

Feb 29, 2012 | 03:18 PM

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STFA - Search the Forum Archives

There are lots of discussions. There is also a sticky at the top of the C6 forum page

Mar 1, 2012 | 07:49 AM

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Hi. The cheaper version is xcarlink, which I went with and I'm very happy with it. It cost around $200+. No update is necessary.

Here is a link : http://xcarlink.co.uk/product.php?pr...1&cat=4&page=1

Mar 1, 2012 | 09:22 AM

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I forgot about them. When I needed a system for my 2006 I did not purchase xcarlink because I could not find a domestic US distributor.

Mar 1, 2012 | 03:47 PM

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I was asking my self the same question. Should I order from them or not. And I did, I order from them payed with PayPal and 2 week later the item arrived. No problems