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Stib2003 6th February 2020 03:44 PM

No SIM slot in MMI
 
Afternoon all, new Audi owner here
Sooo, my 2013 A8 doesn’t have a SIM slot, doesn’t show ‘Audi Connect’ on the MMI and most importantly, doesn’t show traffic (which I assume it would if it could connect)?
My MMI is 3G and I have recently upgraded firmware and maps to the latest versions.
I have read through a few threads about swapping out units etc which seem quite expensive.
As a lower cost option, I am hoping to do is
• plug a 4G dongle into a small router (usb powered),
• RJ45 Connection out of router to a RJ45 - USB A adapter,
• into the USB - MMI cable I currently have plugged into the MMI socket under the drivers armrest (which works for music via USB stick and power to the phone)
Does anyone have a clue if this would work? If it did, I assume I would need VCDS then to enable the Audi Connect feature?
Any assistance / knowledge would be greatly appreciated, this is my first venture into Audi land so I am on quite a learning curve at the moment:Confused:

paulrstaylor 6th February 2020 07:13 PM

Have a read of this thread, it is possible......

http://www.ozaudi.com/forums/showthr...ghlight=google

Led to products like this

https://autofidelity.com.au/product/mmi-tetherbox-v2/

Not sure on UK availability, as never had to look....

A simpler option maybe to use an rSAP enabled mobile handset (not apple) to get a data connection on the MMI.

Stib2003 10th February 2020 02:27 PM

Thanks Paul, really useful links.
The Autofidelity product isn't made anymore, can't find a second hand one for love nor money.
I have gone the route of a small router, 4G Dongle connected via MMI port, but until I can get VCDS sorted and the correct inputs and applications enlivened, can't do much more. :mad:

Stib2003 2nd March 2020 11:36 AM

Did it, it works:)
Just need to work out what to do with it :ROFL:
You do need to buy the correct D-link part though:
D-Link DUB-E100 High-Speed USB 2.0 Fast Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet Adapter


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