DAB + retrofit.

[Exerqtor]

So i already have DAB in my 8 (4E Feb 2010 VIN production date), but i have to upgrade to DAB+ since Norway is shutting down the DAB and FM network and migrating totally to DAB+.

So i want to get a DAB+ system that just show up as a new waveband or just replaces the old DAB waveband, not one that i have to access as a "Media unit".

What is the best way to go here? I have seen that Kaufatec sell unit for €569 that i guess is a "OEM" unit or something, but i hope that it's a more cost effective way to get the wanted result.

Thanks in advance guys.

[HPsauce]

Strangely that actually made the BBC news here in the UK today.

Is it worth asking Audi? This is something that has been planned for a while and they must know about and have to deal with?

[snapdragon]

I think your old radio is 4E0035061D

The part number used in other MMI 3G models with DAB+such as Q5 is 4G0035061J and it has a fibre MOST bus.
Hopefully it is a straight awap on the MMI 3G A8 too but have a look at your old one and see what the connections look like, are they the same?

[Exerqtor]

Originally Posted by HPsauce

Strangely that actually made the BBC news here in the UK today.

Is it worth asking Audi? This is something that has been planned for a while and they must know about and have to deal with?

Hehe yeah it's going around the news everywhere in Europe now a day's

I will contact Audi Norway if don't get "clear" way to go from you guy's. But knowing Audi Norway i don't have to high hopes

Originally Posted by snapdragon

I think your old radio is 4E0035061D

The part number used in other MMI 3G models with DAB+such as Q5 is 4G0035061J and it has a fibre MOST bus.
Hopefully it is a straight awap on the MMI 3G A8 too but have a look at your old one and see what the connections look like, are they the same?

Uhm ok, where is that specific unit placed? If it's not to much work i'll check the number on it one of the coming days.

EDIT:

After googling 4G0035061J, the pic's coming up is just like the expensive alternative Kaufatec offers: https://www.kufatec.de/shop/en/oem-p...trofitting-vw1


How are you guy's in UK doing it? Or is both FM and regular DAB still going good so this ain't a problem being dealt with yet?

[HPsauce]

Good old FM is still alive and well here, can't see it going either despite various "interested parties" promoting DAB heavily - it's just rubbish reception in too many places.

[snapdragon]

Originally Posted by Exerqtor

How are you guy's in UK doing it? Or is both FM and regular DAB still going good so this ain't a problem being dealt with yet?

The powers that be originally planned it (in 2010) for 2015 but the radio industry strongly rejected it due to the public having little interest in DAB so it was postponed and they have no plans for a switchover at this time.

There has been no DAB+ apart from a few local test transmissions in the past but the first three proper ones are launched on March 1st 2017.

[Exerqtor]

Originally Posted by HPsauce

Good old FM is still alive and well here, can't see it going either despite various "interested parties" promoting DAB heavily - it's just rubbish reception in too many places.

Originally Posted by snapdragon

The powers that be originally planned it (in 2010) for 2015 but the radio industry strongly rejected it due to the public having little interest in DAB so it was postponed and they have no plans for a switchover at this time.

There has been no DAB+ apart from a few local test transmissions in the past but the first three proper ones are launched on March 1st 2017.

Ah ok, i very much welcome the DAB/DAB+ system, but i think it's ridiculous closing FM _AND_ regular DAB to force us over on DAB+. I mean, had the whole continent went with the same solution, sure then i could accept it. But now it's only like Germany, Belgium(i think), Switzerland and Norway adopting it at this extent.

But hey, what to do

Would at least love to achieve a "stock" config without dishing out €600 + freight and import taxes

[M-A8]

Unit it self isn't that expensive second hand, £200-£250
Just checked with my supplier

[Exerqtor]

Originally Posted by M-A8

Unit it self isn't that expensive second hand, £200-£250
Just checked with my supplier

Interesting, so your saying you could possibly help me get hold on a second hand WORKING original DAB+ unit?

[M-A8]

Originally Posted by Exerqtor

Interesting, so your saying you could possibly help me get hold on a second hand WORKING original DAB+ unit?

Of course mate
Triple check the part number, let me know and I will get on it.