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Notes on retrofitting radios R and CD changers R41 > < Radio systems SDARS (USA)
General notes
General notes
  WARNING
Disconnect the battery earth cable before working on the electrical system.
On vehicles fitted with telematics system, activate the service mode for the telephone/telematics control unit -J526- before disconnecting battery -A- → Chapter.
When re-connecting battery -A-, always adhere to correct sequence for connecting and disconnecting battery -A- → Electrical System; Rep. Gr.27. Deactivate the service mode for telephone/telematics control unit -J526- → Chapter.
Always use radio devices -R- and fitting components from the Audi range so as to ensure trouble-free installation and optimum reception.
All radio systems -R- are encoded so they recognise the instrument cluster (anti-theft coding). When removing and installing the same radio -R- or instrument cluster and after disconnecting the power supply, it is not necessary to encode the system.
Radio generation II+ is fitted from KW 22/06 onwards.
These radio units employ two tuners with “phase diversity”.
The further design corresponds to that of “symphony”.
If the display shows the message “Transport” after switching on the radio -R-, you must deactivate the transport mode → Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051.
Aerial wire repairs → Electrical system; Rep. Gr.97.
CAN bus wire repairs → Electrical system; Rep. Gr.97.
   

Notes on retrofitting radios R and CD changers R41 > < Radio systems SDARS (USA)