DerAudiA4

Hey, I was just told by a dealership that they would need to replace the glovebox for a 2006 Audi A6 4.2L in order to install the AMI kit for the ipod. Is this true?

Also if I go with an aftermarket option like the dension gateway 500 does it provide full iPod control like the factory unit does?

Egil A64.2s - S6

is cheaper.

I have one and it works flawlessly.

El Padroni

So regardless of what you go with, you still need to replace glovebox??

DerAudiA4

According to the dealership I do if I want to use the factory "AMI"

DerAudiA4

1) Is there any advantage to use one over the other?

2) How do you access the iPod from the MMI?

3) Can you navigate it like you would if you were using the iPod itself?

4) Does it prevent you from using your CD changer? I noticed it took the place of CD 5 & 6?

5) Is it also compatible with the iPhone? If so will the iPhone still work in bluetooth mode when plugged in?

thrilla from manila

post a pic and we can tell you.

DerAudiA4

I was talking to the dealer about covering the cost of the iPod kit install and rolling it into the price of the car I get.

Looking for:
CPO 2006+ Audi A6 4.2L
Black Exterior
Black Leather w/dark wood inlays
Technology Package
Cold Weather Package
Nav System
Adaptive Air Suspension

Egil A64.2s - S6

1. Price
2. It is seen as a CD changer.
3. Yes
4. No
5. It is compatible with my bluetooth enabled phone. Can't speak for the iPhone but it should be the same as Bluetooth works pretty much the same.

Just ensure you have a current version of the MMI software.

audium

I have a Denison GW 500 and overall like it.

To answer your questions as they apply to the Denison:

1. Not sure, as I've never seen the AMI in action.

2. Through the CD menu.

3. More or less.

4. There's a toggle switch on the AUX input installed as part of the installation in the glove box. You can use either the CD changer or the iPod, but not at the same time.

5. I've used my iPhone on it and it seems to work fine. Bluetooth still functions and you can make or receive calls as you normally would. Only issue is that it may not charge a 3G iPhone. The icon shows it charging, but I'm not sure that it actually does.

Eric5412

4)I have both ,CD and dension at the same time."CD's" 1-6 are the dension menus.My "real" cd's get listed as 7-12<ul><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k07GX7kATro">Dension in action</a></li></ul>