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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 09:35 AM
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Has anyone tried an aftermarket AMI cable?

I came across this on ebay and I like it because it's obviously cheaper but has a little bit more length.

AUDI MEDIA I oAAOSwPhdVJhhu | eBay
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Old Nov 5, 2015 | 05:57 AM
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Well I bought it and will report back.
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Old Nov 5, 2015 | 06:06 AM
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haha thanks! Can you post a link to the exact one you bought? the link above doesn't take me to a specific item.

I've also been wondering about just buying a cable that accepts any USB input.
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Old Nov 5, 2015 | 06:13 AM
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This is the one I bought, though the picture is different now...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/191554794285?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
After emailing them they suggest I buy this

http://www.ebay.com/itm/APS-US-SHIPPING-Audio-cable-Audi-Q3-Q5-Q7-Ami-Connector-iPhone-5-5S-/201349233141?hash=item2ee15979f5
but I don't want to do that sort of an option...I really think they are making a general statement about only Audi's 2013 and up. I'll find out soon enough.
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Old Nov 5, 2015 | 06:15 AM
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Also FYI these are listed as being from China but it shipped out of NY so that was a nice surprise, hopefully I'll have it by tomorrow.
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Old Nov 5, 2015 | 11:19 AM
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yea I can't imagine it working for 13, but not 12. that's awesome it ships out of NY too.

I've been considering something like this, so I can plug in any type of cable:

Audi Music Interface Ami MMI Aux to USB Adapter Cable Flash Drive Car Audio Abt | eBay
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Old Nov 6, 2015 | 05:44 AM
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That could be useful. Worth a shot at that price.
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Well I am stupid, doesn't work lol. Only charges.

I may just buy a lightning adapter.
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Well charging is all I'm looking for. Can't you just stream via bluetooth?
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That is true. Though over the weekend I was playing bluetooth audio then connected the cable...the audio stopped. Almost as if it is trying to initiate a connection through the cable, but it doesn't.

Just weird behavior. I think if I sit down and plug my phone first thing it may not do this. I'll play around with it some more.
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