AMI Retrofit

[BigladUK]

Finally got the AMI retrofitted a few weeks ago in the proper armrest location and it blows every other Ipod solution out of the water....it's as near to perfect as you could make it IMHO.....

Happy to answer questions for anyone wanting to do the same

Si

[a8 tech]

AMI: 4E0 057 785 you will also need the cradle and fibre optics plus 12 volt feed and k line communication to allow the gateway to be coded to allow it to work.See Craigy b he will fit it for you and code it up

[BigladUK]

Dude,

Check out this thread for the part numbers etc etc

NAVplus :: Audi Navigation Forum :: View topic - AMI retrofit

I got the AMI module from ebay but it was brand new.

Let me know if I can help further

Si

[BigladUK]

Yeap, the AMI and then the lead which could be an iPod / USB or Mini Jack lead.

Thats all.

Good luck as I'm pretty sure the AMI is unavailable at dealers but all the armrest bits and leads are just not the AMI.

So

[BigladUK]

What about the armrest bits ?

Si

[BigladUK]

Did you you read my link fully ???

NAVplus :: Audi Navigation Forum :: View topic - AMI retrofit

I have posted pictures of the bits required and all the part numbers are there.

The AMI goes in the armrest and replaces the storage bin.

All other audi's get them in the glovebox but this is not the correct postion in the Q7

Have a look at my link again....it's all very obvious really.

Remove the storage bin ( which you can do your self and it just pops out
Install the brackets/mounts in the armrest
run the fibre and power from the center console
Plug in the AMI and then slot in to the armrest bracket.

Easy and job done

Si

[tt_drj]

Originally Posted by BigladUK

Did you you read my link fully ???

NAVplus :: Audi Navigation Forum :: View topic - AMI retrofit

I have posted pictures of the bits required and all the part numbers are there.

The AMI goes in the armrest and replaces the storage bin.

All other audi's get them in the glovebox but this is not the correct postion in the Q7

Have a look at my link again....it's all very obvious really.

Remove the storage bin ( which you can do your self and it just pops out
Install the brackets/mounts in the armrest
run the fibre and power from the center console
Plug in the AMI and then slot in to the armrest bracket.

Easy and job done

Si

Hi there,
I'm investigating the feasibility of retrofitting AMI in the armrest location in my Q7. The link to your post on navplus no longer works - I've tried searching but can't find it after their site restructuring.
Did you install the AMI yourself and if so how complicated was it please?

Any advice appreciated - it would be nice to hear something other than the "it's not possible" that I've been getting from the dealers

[BigladUK]

I had someone do the install for me but I got all the parts

This is the link you need to my old thread AMI retrofit - Navigation Forum

It's easy, the parts that go in the armrest cost next to nothing and are super easy to install.....I actually did that bit myself but the running of the fibre and power I had someone do for me but again I'm told it's super easy

Post here if you have questions and I'll see what help I can offer.

If you close to Milton Keynes I can put you in touch with the expert who do the fitting for me

Si

[tt_drj]

Originally Posted by BigladUK

I had someone do the install for me but I got all the parts

This is the link you need to my old thread AMI retrofit - Navigation Forum

It's easy, the parts that go in the armrest cost next to nothing and are super easy to install.....I actually did that bit myself but the running of the fibre and power I had someone do for me but again I'm told it's super easy

Post here if you have questions and I'll see what help I can offer.

If you close to Milton Keynes I can put you in touch with the expert who do the fitting for me

Si

Thanks for the reply.
To fit the cradle under the armrest, would I be able to see where to fix the cradle if I lift out the bin that's currently under there? Did you have to remove the armrest to fit the cradle or can you access the base of the hinge without removing it? I think I've ordered all the parts I need - just waiting for them to arrive.

I'd appreciate the contact details of your expert (by PM) - although I'm in Hampshire,but MK is closer than Manchester!

[BigladUK]

Yeap just pull out the bin and you'll see where it fits. I don't think you need to remove the armrest but it was a while ago when I did mine so I can't actually remember if I fitted it or the installer did.

My fitter is Richter Sport ask for Craig.

Good luck

Si