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Old 09-11-2008, 03:49 PM
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Default How to hook up a non-ipod MP3 player via headphone jack

Does anyone know how to hook up an MP3 Player (MS Zune) to the Audi Symphony Stereo in their A4? Is there a module or some such that can be purchased to allow this functionality?

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Old 09-13-2008, 08:18 PM
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I just use a tape adapter. They're pretty simple to find. They are a tape that u put into the tape slot with a cable leading out that connects to the mp3 player, but this only works if you have a tape player, and i don't think the 2008 a4 has one. mine's an '06
 
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Old 09-14-2008, 04:20 AM
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The Dice unit I hooked up has an Ipod and an Aux line in. It works great, even has gain controll.
 
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Old 09-14-2008, 11:10 PM
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Jason,

How easy was it to install, and what button do you press to hear the audio?

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Old 09-14-2008, 11:20 PM
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It took me about an hour. Do you have Sirius Radio? If not it makes it a lot easier because if you do, you have to run wires to the trunk mounted tuner. To listen to my aux in all I have to do is hit CD11 (I think) and then switch track up to go from Ipod to Aux. That's it. Works like a charm.
The important thing is to know what options you have on your factory radio.
I had 6 disc in dash, Sirius, AM/FM.
Now I have 6 disc in dash, Sirius, AM/FM, Ipod, aux in.
 
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Old 09-15-2008, 08:27 AM
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Nope...I do not have Sat Radio. Although I do have the in-dash 6 disc changer. Does it come with idiot-proof install instructions?
 
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Old 09-15-2008, 09:14 AM
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It's not that hard and the guys at their tech support line are real good.

Here is a link to the one I bought.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUDI-...51778634QQrdZ1
 
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Old 09-15-2008, 11:16 AM
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jason, where did you route your iPod when you installed this? did you put it through to the glove box or somewhere else?
 
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Old 09-16-2008, 10:13 PM
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routed the cable to the glove box through the factory ipod hole. Had to poke it out but it wasn't that hard.
 
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Old 05-17-2009, 11:11 AM
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hey all:
Hoping you can help me. Found this thread as I'm looking for help with my tape/ipod player. I just got it and luckily my 2006 audi quattro. 2.0 has a tape deck. When playing its fabulous. However the tape machine keeps switching sides on me thereby disrupting the flow of the music. I can't seem to figure out how to change it so the tape deck doesn't keeping switching sides automatically? Some days I just want to chuck it out the window.

thanx all....
 


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