Symphony 2 - need HELP

[bret]

hi,

 

@ muetze - wie war das nochmal mit nicht fliessenden english? wirklich gut...!

 

@sqvarec

 

CAN Bus is the car's Information Network; on the newer A2s it carries all sorts of information, e.g. Lights on, Radio Station name to be displayed in the driver information system etc. it also carries the "ignition on" signal, which is why the radios aren't really compatible without it.

 

as muetze said, you're probably better off with a chorus and then the 6-pack changer; take a look at the pictures here:

https://a2-freun.de/forum/showthread.php?t=15811&sid=

 

even if you don't understand the text, the pictures at the end should help.

 

hope this helps....

 

Bret

[sqvarec]

Big thanks for the answers!!

 

At last somebody could tell me something else than "it is impossible - Audi service".

 

Yes, the new dashboard is too expensive so I decided to sell the radio. I'm not happy with that 'cose you know - this one is great product.

 

I'll try to sell it on eBay and some polish auctions . But there is only one problem. I brought it from USA - this is US version but I don't think there is some big difference, anyway - I didn't pay big cash 'cose it was only the radio without any code carte etc. and it is in good condition not superb . It was installed in Chevy Monza and the owner had to do something with it 'cose it didn't want to start (there is a function in symphony 2 that when the radio change the car it will no start ). He said it isn't "hot stuff" - it was not stolen. But now before I'll try it with eBay I want to be sure that is ok and i called to the Audi dealer, service. I asked them if they could check the radio serial numbers - they said - "no, we cant" another bullshit?? Help. Where can I check it ?? Maybe you could do it for me if yes I'll send the numbers .

 

So now i'm looking for the 1 din Audi radio .

 

Thanks again.

[Mütze]

Make sure you go for an Concert II (CD) or an Chorus II (Kassette). Type I is not as good as type II is.

 

Mütze

[sqvarec]

Thanks but what about the radio serial number?? Is there any way to check the radio??

 

Regards

[Mütze]

You have to choose (and buy) a radio with an part number, which starts with 8ZO This stands for the A2. If you buy an other one, you will receive problems with the width of the radios (They have different shapes).

 

Concert II

Part number: 8Z0 057 186A

 

The Letter A at the end is the indicator of the age (firmware). A C is higher (newer) than a B or A. And an X at the end means this Radio was in service.

 

Mütze

[bret]

muetze, he means check whether the radio is "hot" i.e. stolen or not.

 

@sqvarec - i don't think there is a way to do this.....

 

Bret

[Mütze]

Sorry, that id didn’t get it.

The only way to find out, if a radio is stolen, is that you should ask for the Serial number. The dealer probably wouldn’t give you a stolen serial number. With this number you should phone your Audi dealer. They can access a database with all stolen Audi/VW Radio and Navigation systems.

 

Mütze

[bret]

really? even ones stolen elsewhere? i.e. the USA / UK / CH?

 

i would be surprised.... and please don't apologise for not understanding - it was quite hidden.....

 

Bret

[sqvarec]

Thanks. Big thanks for the answers.

 

I'll try but like a said a did call the audi dealer and i did asked if its posiblle to check the radio serial numbers with the stolen radios database. The answer was "no". I think this is a bullshit so I'll try with another dealer .

 

Thanks again.

 

P.S

Today i washed up my A2 and gues what?? Some egghead, piglicking bird bombed it. I have ugly dump on my car. AGrh !!!!

 

Best Regards.

 

P.S.2

I'm thinking about visual tuning of audi - light but nice, not in 2fust2furious style so dont be scared, but lookforward for my ne post about it .

[Mütze]

@sqvarec

 

From where in poland are you? Is it near the border to Germany?

 

Mütze

[sqvarec]

I live in Warsaw .

 

Regards

[Mütze]

Do you know anything about stolen A2? I thougth they are not as nice as an A8 or A6 ?

 

Mütze

[sqvarec]

Nope. I dont know anything about if the thiefs like a2 or not.

 

I love to watch people faces when they look on our a2 .

 

Regards