I've had my XAV-AX5000 kit for a little over a week and finally had the time and impetus to install it yesterday. Thanks to this video, and the one you did for the TT, I was able to do the full install myself. Took around 4 hours of youtubing each step along with running the USB and mic wires where I wanted them to achieve what I wanted. I'm SO thankful for your kits and instructions! I'll happily refer anyone that I can your way!
Nice meeting you, Christian. And thanks for the antenna adapter swap. BTW... I discovered that the Torx screws here have fixed washers that are too wide for the plastic bracket. I had to take out a Dremel and strip away some plastic in order to get the screws to fit. Not a big deal if you've got the tools handy, though. Still, worth mentioning. Btw, like an idiot, I'd forgotten that you supply two screws that don't have the attached washers, to use instead. :-/
Oh ok so we did give them to you you just didn't see them. The factory screws do not fit with our kit that is why we supply the screws that are compatible with our kit.
Awesome video Enfig - very useful. I have an A3 Cabriolet 2008 in the UK. A few questions for you: - Is this a wireless CarPlay installation? If not, where is the USB port located? - Was it a software update that subsequently enabled the voice dial to work, or are extra cables/parts required vs the original installation? - What head unit would you recommend if you were to pick any on the market today? Would Pioneer SPH-DA130DAB or SPH-DA230DAB be good options?
I think this was a wireless CarPlay unit. I usually remove a cigarette lighter port and put a USB in there or I just leave the extension between the passenger seat and the center console if there are no better options. We do not sell the version without Voice dial any more. I usually recommend Pioneer radios. The customer brought this radio himself. Both those radios I recommend.
Hey man, great video with excellent explanation. Can you recommend a similar unit with wireless carplay and steering wheel controls because this Alpine one seems to be unavailable. On another note I was wondering if it is possible to retrofit a wheel with controls into a car without and then have Siri and the call function work. Thanks in advance!
Sorry not sure how I missed this. My current recommendation is the Pioneer AVH-W4500NEX but that is also on backorder. From what I heard all radios should be back in stock by mid to late august.
Did you manage to make the KFA video in the end? If so would you be able to provide a link to the video or to purchase the cable in question. Its for a 2012 audi A3.
Since different factory radios have different pinouts we never put this on the site. We have the RCA cables raw with pins that we can sell you. Send us an email.
I did get the appropriate harness, but it's a little different from what's in this video because I have a Kenwood DDX-9904S instead of the Alpine. Also, in this case, the A3 already had a double-DIN setup. My A3 came with a single DIN Audi Concert II. The connectors fit, except there is one left unattached. It's a red DIN module, and according to the Concert II diagram it is for Navigation. My system didn't have navigation installed, but I'm guessing there was an option for it. There is no color LCD screen, so I don't know how that would be managed (voice?). In any case, since navigation isn't being supplied by the OEM Audi system, I'm assuming I can just ignore this DIN plug.
Correct the 10 Pin connector on the back of the radio that goes up and down is never used with an aftermarket radio installation.. Its for the factory Bluetooth audio. It was also used for navigation audio from 1998-2001 before the cars has screens. The radio just has the pins in it. I think the TT may have has the same navigation until 2006. Since the TT radio are the same except for the face it may be whey that is there.
It's our part. All the parts are available on our site. enfigcarstereo.com/radio-installation-audi-a3-s3-rs3-2008-2013-8P/?make=Audi&model=A3/S3/RS3&year=2008-2013
If I want to connect the red wire (ignition key switch) and the yellow one (power from battery) to bypass the need of the car key, can I do it? Or it can cause some kind of short circuit?
Nice helpful video, I've an a3 59 plate, could you recommend a system or new stereo with bluetooth to make the hands free buttons work on the steering wheel, thankyou
Not sure what a 59 plate is but currently I like the SONY XAV-AX5000 or the Pioneer AVH-W4500NEX. Here are all the install parts I recommend searching for A4 Quad lock radio pinout.
Thank you for this video! Would you happen to know how to solve this warning issue? “The speed sensor is disconnected. Please attach it.” I have a 2013 Audi A3 8P with a Pioneer DMH-W4660NEX.
Hi, have fitted your harness to my s3, only issue I'm having is that the volume will randomly get louder, or quieter, much like speed dependant volume, but not consistent. I've fitted a Nakamichi NA3605. When the vehicle is stationary the volume stays consistent. The stereo doesn't have a speed sensor function or speed dependant volume function. Any ideas??
Great video, thanks! I have the exact same model Audi and I'm having a hard time figuring out where to get access to the parking brake wire. Do I have to dismantle the whole center console? I'm installing a pioneer DMH-1770NEX and from what I've found so far, the bypass gadgets don't work with the newest firmware. Thanks for any help!
I'm not sure what parts you are using to install the radio but our harness reads the cars computer signals and provides those signals. enfigcarstereo.com/radio-installation-audi-a3-s3-rs3-2008-2013-8P/?make=Audi&model=A3/S3/RS3&year=2008-2013
I have an Audi A3 8P 2005 and was trying to install radio with similar adapter, but the problem I have is it only plays on 2nd (last) position of the ignition. Is there any way to plug it, so it also plays on 1st position of the ignition, so I don't have to light up everything to play it? There is no 12V anywhere in the fuse box that keeps 12V on 1st position of the ignition. Is this adapter that you're showing here allowing that?
That is a very odd problem. The adapter you have purchased is reading the incorrect signal on the cars data. Our adapter stays on until you pull out the key.
Anyone know on the non MMI/Nav a3 2013 radios if there is a place on the back of the deck to plug a third party adapter so I can get bluetooth streaming ? Everything I have seen is for 3G/nav/MMI or an AMI connector which I dont have.
Here are all the items for your car. shop.enfigcarstereo.com/product-category/interfaces-for-iphone-and-android-bluetooth-usb-and-aux/?swoof=1&product_cat=audi-interfaces&pa_what-car=audi-a3-2008-2013&really_curr_tax=52-product_cat
Thanks for the video, this looks like something I might be able to achieve for my 2008 audi a3 hatchback. Do you have a recommended way to add a back up camera to the Sony or Pioneer set up?
Very helpful video. Q: Do you have to connect the gps antenna that comes with the aftermarket radio (or even connect the one already installed in the car by manufacturer) to the new radio for Apple CarPlay to work? Or, could you just use the phone gps? Thanks in advance.
Depends on the radio. I know that some radios will not let you use wireless CarPlay unless you connect the antenna. But if your car does not have a GPS antenna up front you can always put the GPS antenna that came with the radio on the dashboard.
Hi, when im calling someone he says that he cant hear me. Do I have to delete the default bluetooth from the car? My radio includes a built in mic and another external mic that I didn't conect, I dont know if I have to connect it
If you purchased the parts from us call us for support. Unfortunately we cannot provide any support until we verify your purchase and we do not provide support on public platforms.
Hello! I have the same car but I bought Sony stereo with apple car so I just want to know if I can use the same interface that you use in the video or I need another one? Please help me and tell me what I have to buy! Thanks!
so..... i bought a head unit for my 2011 audi a3. It has a Bose sound system, i connected the Amp on connection...... But for some reason there is NO audio, i feel like there is still no power to the amp maybe the wire is wrong?! is there any other wire i could use to power the amp, or do a quick test some how?! -Edit: when i reconnect the original headunit all speakers work no problem, does this confirm that the amp doesnt get power with the aftermarket headunit?!
This is exactly what I need. I have a 2013 with the concert style head unit. I bought a Kenwood that is a double din and XM/Sirrus ready. I currently have Sirrus on the Concert Head Unit. So I was hope that I can still use the painted satellite antenna instead of installing the magnetic one that comes with the aftermarket. Isn't there a way to use the factory antenna? Did I hear you right when you said you produces all the hardware you are installing? If so I would like to purchase all that I need. I will try the web-site link you have. Great video ! Thanks again for any feedback you might have
Any chance you could show really quickly how to remove it? Mine is permenantly trying to load and I cannot do anything with it. I am thinking of disconnecting the power from the module and seeing if there is a manual reset or something. I think my memory card must be full but cannot access it as the eject button wont work until the stereo finishes loading.
@@Enfig thanks for replying. The stereo going in is a AVH-z5200dab. As it has a shallow front rather than the standard 1cm trim thickness I was looking to see if the front of this facia kit would fit better over the front. So, i suppose I was after the inner thickness of the front plate that goes over the stereo in the hole for it .... if this makes sense 😬
@@Friedegg2024 Oh I see what you mean. A few years back screens started getting thinner radio manufactures started making some radios with shallow faces. The face is the part around the screen that sticks out of the front of the radio. its usually not as wide or as tall as the back of the radio (the chassis). Our faceplate has a 10MM lip where the face meets the kit. You can always shave down the back of the face. We do it here on installs.
I had to delete your last message because I cant have out comments leading my customers to other brands. Original comment: " thanks for the reply. I did shave it down in the end and it sits so much better in the dash than the other XYZ COMPANY kit"
So I’ve purchased a pioneer mvh-300ex what are all the components that I’d need to purchase to ensure the radio functions properly? Thank you in advance.
I don't even have an a3 but that looks beautiful. If you guys could make something for the Volvo then you could probably capitalize on an empty market. Blue power is literally the only known way to upgrade our steroes and it's unfortunate cause you have to order it from overseas
Looking to finally upgrade my 2009 A3 with a Wireless CarPlay unit.. coming from the factory Bose Concert head unit. Do you guys carry any wireless CarPlay options that will be plug and play?
We have plug an play options for almost all name brand radios. We are currently waiting for the release of new Pioneer Wireless carplay units. Once they are available we will be adding them to the site.
@@Enfig Hello! Is the KFA harness available on the website? I'm going through all of your video guides and was wondering if my 2009 A3 w/o Nav but with Bose system has a GPS/SiriusXM antenna since I have the sharkfin antenna on the roof. Just purchased a bunch of stuff recently (order 86811) and was wondering if I need to purchase certain GPS antenna adapters to use the sharkfin antenna on the roof w/ my 4400NEX.
@@j1ndz We decided to not sell the KFA after some issues with a foreign saying that the pins broke. Unfortunately we ship DHL to foreign countries so that was a $100 loss in shipping on a $25 product. I'll hold your order and send you an email.
For that money I'm not sure you can get a touchscreen with CarPlay/Android auto. I always recommend sending a little more money and getting one with CarPlay/Android Auto. As far as radio model numbers the more you spend the more features you get. I recommend looking at their site as radio model numbers change every year.
Just installed a 2 din android from aliexpress. Everything works well only my rear speakers dont work. Which product out of your shop do i need to order ?
Hi Enfig. I bought a used Audi A3 and has an Alpine ILX-107. When I turn on the headlights the audio to the radio stops working, although the radio unit itself remains powered on. As soon as I switch off the headlights, the audio to the radio resumes. I would like to listen to music when driving at night when the headlights are on. Any advice/assistance is highly appreciated.
That sounds like a bad adapter to install the radio or its wired wrong. But it could be anything. Bad Ground, Bad Radio, Loose wire, Loose fuse. And that's without really thinking.
@@Enfig Thank you for your reply! Whoever installed the radio, used the car's orange wire to the radio's orange wire (illumination). The orange is not used on the Alpine ILX-107. As soon as I disconnected the orange wires, the radio worked when the lights were on! Hope this helps others faced with the same issue. That was the good news. A few days after I fixed the issue, a guy ran a red light and totaled my A3. 😞 I had a few nicks and scratches, but my 2008 A3 with 125K miles was a goner. I am still looking for another, but really difficult to find an A3 3.2 (6 cylinder) Quattro S-line, most are four bangers with turbo.
@@codefelon I'm not sure what you got going on there but Ground is always brown on Audi's and Black on Alpines. I' know you are trying to be helpful. Please do not listen to his post for troubleshooting because it sounds like someone has done some funky wiring in the car.
@@Enfig I agree with you. You are the pro. I was just looking to resolve the issue, as I drove nights with the deck not functioning when I turned on the parking/head lights. I read through the Audi A3 forum and someone posted with a similar issue and stated to disconnect the illumination wire (orange), as non professional installers tend to match the wire colors when installing and the orange wire on the Alpine is for illumination, which is not used. So I tried and disconnected the orange wire and taped off. Turned on the car and turned on the parking/head lights and the radio turn on and worked. But as you stated, do not follow my advice. I was simply stating what worked for me after reading from a forum, and like you said, I was just trying to be helpful. In addition, I was contemplating to take to Car Toys, but when I called to schedule an appointment, Car Toys gave me a quote of $150/hr with two hours minimum. Car Toys would have been my last resort should I not have been able to resolved after a week. Again, I am not an installer or electrician, but was simply providing the solution that worked that I read from a forum. Listen to Enfig, Enfig does this for a living. Thank you Enfig.
Hey my friend.. I have a Audi A3 8P 2008 and I have the Audi Concert 3 Radio in it. I tried with a new Radio and a CAN Adapter, but the back speakers didnt work. Im also afraid to touch the fuse box. Does your back speaker work? Does it have much quality difference?
Our adapter fixes all the "audi low rear audio" issues. You can actually google "Audi low rear audio" and find many customers with the problem that was fixed by using our products.
i have chinese android head unit in a3 8p 2010 , my rear speakers playing way lower then front. im thinking use RCA high-low any other solution i can use?
I still ban them at the shop. They are too hit or miss for me to offer lifetime warranty on labor. But we have started to make plug and play adapters for some of them.
If you have the factory radio and no sound our of the rear speakers check you fader. If the fader is set right then you either have a bad amp or blown speakers. But it could be anything. I have seen chipmunks chew through wires.
Thanks for the video! I have an Audi A3 2013 8P, would you please suggest me what's the proper length do I need for my car? 6.8' will be fine? I was thinking in the Pioneer AVH-Z5250BT
We actually make the products in this video. If you go to this link you can plug in the radio you are installing and it will give you all the parts needed for the installation. enfigcarstereo.com/radio-installation-audi-a3-s3-rs3-2008-2013-8P/?make=Audi&model=A3/S3/RS3&year=2008-2013
@@Enfig Hi there, I have bought Erisin multimedia to install in my audi A3 2012 special edition it all worked but there was no sound coming through the system. What Would you recommend please???
@@mohammadusman4277 If they have a number call them for support. Our products fix poor audio. But you should get some audio no matter whet you install.
i have a 2009 audi a3 without the controls on the steering wheel, could i still use the carplay without the steering wheel controls, i should mention my car is European if that makes any difference
Nice video. I'm just having a problem, I plug everything in but I just don' have any kind of sound from the stereo. A few friends told me that it had to do sith my amplifier not beiing activated, stating that this is a thing in the audi a3 8p. Could I contact you somehow if you have any kind of help up your sleeve sir? 😁
Unfottunaly we can only help if you purchased the items from us. Since we are one of the few companies left the provide phone support I can't spend time with everyone that watches our videos.
If I remember correctly there is a fuse in the glove box that removes power to the phone module and the Sirius module at the same time so that message no longer comes up.
@@Enfig nah never called, I'm from uk, never rang you guys, I'm sick of this shit aftermarket unit tbh, my pioneer just goes louder or quieter when I accelerate? You know the reason mate?
@@iDONHANZY About the same time you posted this I had another customer call and order the parts that's why I thought you had ordered it and I never answered this post. I have never heard of that one. Did you use our harnesses?
Finished my installation: i.postimg.cc/k5vrC4bW/Audi-A3-Kenwood-02.jpg I had a problem getting the head unit into the Enfig supplied metal cage. It's an extremely tight fit. Those clips screwed into the head unit sides made it impossible to get the head unit completely flush. So it sticks out about 2mm. It was so tight, I didn't even bother to push in the tabs, because I want to be able to remove the head unit in the future! Even still, it's in very, very tight. I'd have to take off the glove box to get enough leverage. Anyway, the jutting out isn't so bad that I'd bother trying out the Kenwood cage instead. I didn't like that one because the metal isn't as sturdy.
@@Enfig You mean the screws that attach the clips to the sides of the radio? I had turned them very tightly & worried if I went further that I might strip them.
It depends on what harnesses you are talking about. Here are all the parts for this car. enfigcarstereo.com/radio-installation-audi-a3-s3-rs3-2008-2013-8P/?make=Audi&model=A3/S3/RS3&year=2008-2013
Not all Audi a3 come with rear speakers, sub and amp (maybe all facelift ones do, idk) and if the car doesn't come with rear speakers/sub/amp it does not have a harness for it.
@@Enfig It's 2004/12 2 door. It came with 1 din radio, but cannot verify which one, because when I bought it, alpine unit was already installed. Some other people also wrote about it in some forum posts but this is what i could find right now: www.audiforums.com/forum/audi-a3-12/audi-a3-2008-chorus-radio-rear-speakers-175321/
@@mantazzz28 That interesting. We did not have the A3 until 2006 so maybe by then they all had the rear speakers. Do you mind sharing your vin number so I can verify your information? I have been selling radio installation parts for Audi's almost 15 years and this is the first time I have come across this.
Because we have over 30 different PNP converters and 7 different radio brands so different steering wheel controls options. Then 2 different antenna adapters and 6 different radio fitting kits depending on car and radio being installed. And then you have to consider that some people already have a kit and just need a harness. And some people have harness and just need a kit. Tahts why we made the machine online that helps you choose the products specific for you install. enfigcarstereo.com/radio-installation-audi-a4-s4-rs4-2002-2008-B6-B7/?make=Audi&model=A4/S4/RS4
very sad....a shame. if I get a new car, audi, kia, hyundai..... *impossible to replace the audio system*. I had Pioneer and of course the subwoofer box and..... goodbye :( a new car is designed to don't replace anything, just a few models of cars that I'm not interested or I don't like!!!
They are just harder to integrate. They do that on purpose so that when things break you go to the dealership. Technology will catch up. It always does.
