dmnq
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I'm contemplating a DIY retrofit of MMI 3G Basic/Low into my 2009 B8 Avant which came with MMI 2G High. Unlike most other discussions centred around 3G Plus conversions, I'm trying to take the path of least resistance considering I already have the gear shift controls (non-joystick knob kind) and a frame for a 6.5" LCD in my car. I'm having a hard time navigating online ETKA catalogs to work out which components will have to change and which I can keep. Also the harness situation is as clear as mud.
So far I figure I'll need the 3G 6.5" LCD made by Panasonic automotive as opposed to the one made by Harman/Becker currently in. These are readily and available and very cheap to boot. I'll need a new head unit "Audi multimedia" with a pair of SD slots which is part no. 8T2 035 666 of which there are several suffixes and I'm not clear about the differences among them. Not too bad price wise looking at eBay. Beyond that I understand I may need a new amplifier and tuner from 3G system to replace the units in the trunk. I've seen amplifiers cheap and I'm sure the tuners won't break a bank either. Not sure about the mounting bracket arrangement. Considering the existing kit has all the MOST and Fakra connections already there, I can't imagine much has to change. I believe I can long code my instrument cluster to play nice with 3G and my CAN gateway is MOST equipped HW09 version. What else is there to consider?
Any bit of info greatly appreciated.
So far I figure I'll need the 3G 6.5" LCD made by Panasonic automotive as opposed to the one made by Harman/Becker currently in. These are readily and available and very cheap to boot. I'll need a new head unit "Audi multimedia" with a pair of SD slots which is part no. 8T2 035 666 of which there are several suffixes and I'm not clear about the differences among them. Not too bad price wise looking at eBay. Beyond that I understand I may need a new amplifier and tuner from 3G system to replace the units in the trunk. I've seen amplifiers cheap and I'm sure the tuners won't break a bank either. Not sure about the mounting bracket arrangement. Considering the existing kit has all the MOST and Fakra connections already there, I can't imagine much has to change. I believe I can long code my instrument cluster to play nice with 3G and my CAN gateway is MOST equipped HW09 version. What else is there to consider?
Any bit of info greatly appreciated.