NorCalA3

I know this has been posted before, but i'm going to ask anyway. i just got a sirus radio for xmas. is it true i need to buy a satellite tuner from Audi dealer, which cost like $500bucks? i got the car kit from sirus, where you have to run wires to the outside of the car and mount the antenna. i'm just frustated cuz i thought the car was sat ready. what's the point of having that damn fin in the back??? i guess i know the answers to the questions, but i'm just pissed i'll have to spend more money on a tuner. please correct me if i'm wrong?

crew219

return your xmas gift and get $$$ and buy the audi sirius tuner and run it with your stock system. You don't need that antenna you bought either.

Dave

ludacrisco

keep your tuner for use at home. all A3s come with the sat. antenna "fin". you have to pay for them to install either Sirius or XM in your car. your car is -wired- for satellite radio. it doesn't just come with it.. which is why they're options.

RyanS3

2006 Audi A3 8P Concert II and Symphony II SAT Tuner Install

c/o spearheadx.






These instructions are only tested for 2006 Audi A3 8P Concert II and Symphony II (BOSE) non-NAV

This process should work with either of the following SAT Tuners:

8E0 057 593A - XM
8E0 057 593 - Sirius

These tuners can be purchased at your local Audi dealer, eBAY or web vendors like http://www.clairparts.com/

This is a super ez mod consisting of the followoing steps that (according to Audi's instructions) must be performed in this order:

1. Install the tuner in the space provided on the left side of the boot area.(FIG 1)
* lift plastic cover, there are 2 clip holes. A small screwdriver or a key will open easily. (Arrows in FIG 1)
* Locate foam wrapped cable ends (FIG 2)
* carefully clip zip ties from factory and unwrap the plug ends
* remove bypass loop plug from CAN cable (FIG 3)
* plug cables into sat tuner (FIG 4)
* slide SAT tuner into the mounting bracket. Fit is very clean.
* secure with 2 very small zip ties (FIG 5)
2. Remove passenger side kick plate by door and connect CAN bus plugs
* Carefully remove kickplate cover - Typical VAG plastic part with metal clips. Requires a firm tug in strategic places to remove w/o breaking anything. Take it slow and be careful. The plastic above the top clip needs some care to remove without stressing the plastic (FIG 6)
* locate cables, they are wrapped to exisiting wiring bundles with masking tape
* remove tape, plug CAN connectors together (FIG 7)
3. Turn on car, press SAT button on stereo and tune to preview channel
* Go to SAT vendor website and activate your SAT tuner, make sure unit is on and receiving signal when you do.

That was all I had to do!

You will notice no mention of VAGCOM, the official line from Audi, says you will have to use VAG COM, but I did not. I installed a Sirius tuner in a BOSE, SAT Ready, Non-Nav factory HU.

For your reference I am posting what I have been told needs to be done with VAG COM.

1. Plug the CAN compliant VAG COM ito the A3 8P Dash port
2. Select Option 56-RADIO
3. Select Option 10-adaption
4. Enter Channel number 99
5. It will show -1- Slide bar to -0- Remember to Save Settings
6. Display on VAG COMshould say that Value -0- was saved.
7. Back out of the setting. Radio/SAT receiver should now operate.
8. If you still see "No SAT Radio" when you hit the SAT button, you need to recheck the wiring. All CAN connections must be verified.

I plan to borrow a VAG COM to double check these settings, but I have been working 100% for a week without any VAg COM modifications.



The most important point? Factory SAT tuner install @ dealer = $700

My home install - $365<ul><li><a href="http://spaces.msn.com/members/mcdonst1/Blog/cns!1pt6HJLQ8RUTj7GTLFugwSCA!178.entry">spearheadx 's diy A3 sat tuner install.</a></li></ul>

cheewy

u can pick up an Audi tuner for $300 or so. Check Ebay.

NorCalA3

thanks for the info. OEM is the way to go i guess.

RyanS3

the whole 'gift' thing stinks I know! but do the right thing and get a sat tuner for the A3.

donrosenimports puts them on ebay sometimes. if you don't see one there, call Andy or Bill. They always have them in stock ready to ship.

porscheaudiparts.com

NorCalA3

i'll check it out. i have a friend who's GF has a b6 a4 that has a sat tuner that she doesn't use. i wonder if that would work?

RyanS3

they are specific to each model. so 2006 A3 only, for U.S. Xm or Sir.