Anyone know where I can find radio removal tools locally for an '00 Symphony?
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Anyone know where I can find radio removal tools locally for an '00 Symphony?
I'm doing an Ipod/Sirius hard wire this week, but forgot to order the radio removal tool.
Oh, I stopped by Schaumburg Audi on my lunch break thinking they would have them, or at least be able to disengage the locking mechanism for me. No such luck & I can't say I walked away satisfied with the answer. I left shaking my head because I got a poor explanation as to why they couldn't help. This is just another in a series of what I would term nuisance visits -- as in I feel like a nuisance because I just never feel welcome. I almost wish I didn't buy my car there. Oh well...
So anyone have any ideas? Would a car stereo shop have them or is my best bet to go back online? Thx,
Oh, I stopped by Schaumburg Audi on my lunch break thinking they would have them, or at least be able to disengage the locking mechanism for me. No such luck & I can't say I walked away satisfied with the answer. I left shaking my head because I got a poor explanation as to why they couldn't help. This is just another in a series of what I would term nuisance visits -- as in I feel like a nuisance because I just never feel welcome. I almost wish I didn't buy my car there. Oh well...
So anyone have any ideas? Would a car stereo shop have them or is my best bet to go back online? Thx,
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you can make your own..
i cant say im a fan of schaumburg audi myself.
as for the removal tool, apparently you can make the tool using an old plastic ID card.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/272/radiotool.jpg">
if that doesn't work for you, mercedes-benz uses the same type of keys to remove a lot of there radios. you can buy a set at the dealer.
as for the removal tool, apparently you can make the tool using an old plastic ID card.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/272/radiotool.jpg">
if that doesn't work for you, mercedes-benz uses the same type of keys to remove a lot of there radios. you can buy a set at the dealer.
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If you want to stop by Forest Park, I'll release the radio for you
But if you're going to do the install, just buy them, because you'll probably end up pulling the radio more than once.
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2nd. (template attached)
<img src="http://home.comcast.net/~jeff.kollmann/removaltool.jpg">
if you print this out and cut out from an old credit card, will work like a charm. obviously not necessary to also cut out the circular handles.
Cheers.
if you print this out and cut out from an old credit card, will work like a charm. obviously not necessary to also cut out the circular handles.
Cheers.
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How hard should it come out?
I made the keys using an old credit card and they seem to click into the unit allright. When I pull the radio it doesn't seem to want to come out though. How hard should it be to pull out?
Also, can I make it easier by taking any additional interior trim pieces off?
Which direction should the tapers be facing?
I think I have it right, just would rather take advice than learn by breaking something.
I have a symphony from a 2000 A4.
Currently the orientation of the taper in the key is:
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| \ / |
| \ / |
( ) ( )
Top and bottom. Thanks in advance for the help...
Also, can I make it easier by taking any additional interior trim pieces off?
Which direction should the tapers be facing?
I think I have it right, just would rather take advice than learn by breaking something.
I have a symphony from a 2000 A4.
Currently the orientation of the taper in the key is:
|\ /|
| \ / |
| \ / |
( ) ( )
Top and bottom. Thanks in advance for the help...
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