There are many AMI cables sold on Ebay and Amazon, some are made not to work due to mis-configured the iPod detect resistance. For iPod and USB drive to work, the iPod detection resistance must be 18.7k ohms (pin 21 and pin 22), for the AMI to be in the AUX External Audio Mode, the […]
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What You Should Know About AMI Cables
For those who have older Audi with AMI (Audi Music Interface) unit installed, we tend to get stuck with a 30-pin iPod and iPhone original AMI cables. There are many part numbers for each type and year of the car, but by playing and modifying AMI cables, I found out that they’re basically the same, […]
How To Eliminate Car Audio Ground Loop Noise from USB Chargers
I’ve been annoyed with the static ground loop noise on my Audi A8L after installing the TV tuner with auxiliary and bluetooth streaming. The bluetooth when plugged in to the charger, the ground loop noise is unbearable, the same with the auxiliary cable connected to my iPhone when the lightning charger is ON. I did […]
Install Sound Storm SSL DD888 DVD Receiver On Mercedes C230
My niece has a 2004 Mercedes C230 with the stereo stolen, left a big hole on the dash. I decided to get a stereo for her. The 7″ detachable face SSL DD888 was on sale for $90 at Fry’s Electronics, it fits the goal. The only thing it doesn’t have is bluetooth hand free and […]
How To Install Analog TV Tuner 4E0 919 146 On Audi MMI 2G
For MMI 2G that don’t come with RVC controller, you can just connect the Video input straight to the FBAS The part number for the red 20pin connector is 8e0 972 420, the black insert is tyco 1534102-1 (pbt-gf15) For Audi MMI 2G that don’t have FBAS (RVC) installed, you need to add the […]
