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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 11:54 AM
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VAG COM says my 2000 A8 L has a K 1 that has a "short to ground" and the car will not communicate to the VAG COM. Anyone ever seen this before? I would not even know where to look for the short.
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 12:15 PM
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does it have the OEM radio or aftermarket?
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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 09:39 AM
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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 11:16 AM
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Default reason I ask is a lot of the aftermarket radios will short the K line if installed improper ....

start at the OBD plug itself and go from there. bent or broken pin at the plug / wiring to the radio / wiring to the trunk mount navi / or it could be water in the ecu box. Open the box under the hood and check for wetness.

Good luck and keep us posted!!!!
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 06:57 AM
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Is this a new Nav Plus install? If so, slide it out, unplug it and then see if Vag Com can read the rest of the car.

My stock radio with a blown fuse causes no signal on the K-line.
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every instal is is two years old, and every system on the car is OK
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